Malden public meetings in 2020

Traffic Mitigation Committee

The Malden Traffic Mitigation Committee will review options for Winter Shared Streets grants, including bus priority improvements on Centre and Main Streets, the Willow Street Greenway, and bicycle sharing systems. The meeting will also approve several sets of minutes from past meetings. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Review options for Winter Shared Streets grants
• Bus priority improvements along Centre Street and Main Street
• Willow Street Greenway project
• Bicycle sharing systems
• Approval of minutes from 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 meetings

City Council

The Malden City Council meets remotely to approve appointments, including a new Constable and Clerk of Committees. The body will vote on ordinances establishing regulations for short-term rentals and amending sign control rules for recreational trails. Additionally, the council will hold a public hearing on National Grid's petition to install underground electric conduits on specific streets.

• Ordinance to establish a new use category and definitions for short-term rentals (Paper 261-20)
• Public hearing on National Grid petition to install underground electric conduits on 108 Charles St, 105 Mountain Ave, and 120 Converse Ave
• Ordinance amending Sign Control rules to allow non-illuminated wall signs for recreational trails in Residence A, B & C districts
• Appointment of Mark Joseph Snider as Constable and Lisa Cagno as Clerk of Committees
• Ordinance appointing Controller Charles Ranaghan as Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2021

The City Council elected a new president and adopted the 2021 meeting schedule. The council also approved several small cell wireless facility petitions and updated ordinances regarding short-term rentals.

• Elected Councillor Neal Anderson as Council President (11-0)
• Adopted 2021 Schedule of Council Meetings (11-0)
• Approved short-term rental ordinance amendments (9-2)
• Granted 18 Verizon Wireless small cell petitions with conditions (11-0)
• Granted 4 Extenet small cell petitions with conditions (11-0)
• Granted National Grid petition for 120 Converse Ave with conditions (11-0)
• Tabled National Grid petition for 108 Charles Street (11-0)
• Appointed Lisa Cagno as Clerk of Committees (11-0)

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will conduct a remote virtual meeting to approve minutes and review business license applications. The agenda focuses primarily on renewals and new applications for Class I and Class II auto dealers, as well as a new motorcycle supply license. Several petitions for auto body, gas station, and livery services are also listed as tabled papers.

• New Class II license for GP Motorcycle Supply at 420 Broadway for 4 motorcycles
• Renewal for AGM Auto Sales, Inc. at 160 Eastern Ave. with a change of address and 18 cars
• New outdoor parking license for AGM Auto Sales, Inc. at 135 Eastern Ave. for 24 spaces
• Renewal for Greenleaf Auto Enterprises, Inc. at 28 Broadway for 50 cars
• Tabled petitions for Brothers Auto Body, Gibbs Oil Co. LP, and two livery services

The committee recommended favorable action on 12 auto dealer and second-hand dealer license petitions. One new motorcycle supply application was tabled, and several other petitions remained on the tabled papers list.

• Approved September 22, 2020 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved November 17, 2020 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Tabled Class II license for GP Motorcycle Supply (3-0)
• Recommended favorable action for AM Design Jewelry renewal (3-0)
• Recommended favorable action for Absolute Auto Rental & Sales renewal (3-0)
• Recommended favorable action for AGM Auto Sales address/car count change (3-0)
• Recommended favorable action for 9 auto dealer renewals (3-0)
• Recommended favorable action for AGM Auto Sales outdoor parking (3-0)

Public Property Committee

The Public Property Committee is conducting remote public hearings to review petitions for the installation of small wireless facilities, commonly known as small cells. The agenda includes a petition for small cells at four specific addresses and a separate petition by Verizon Wireless to collocate small cells on 20 existing utility poles throughout the city. No other business items are listed on the final agenda.

• Public hearing for Paper 253-20: Small cell petitions for 6-10 Holden Street, 14 Lawrence Street, 297 Medford Street, and 37-39 Park Street
• Public hearing for Paper 323-20: Verizon Wireless petition to collocate small cells on 20 utility poles, including locations on Fellsway East, Pleasant Street, Maple Street, and Highland Avenue
• Approval of minutes from the October 27, 2020 meeting

The Public Property Committee recommended several small cell wireless facility petitions to the Full Council. Approvals for Verizon sites are conditioned on the removal of double poles and the exclusion of mechanical cooling fans. Two Verizon sites were tabled for further information.

• Approved October 27, 2020 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended favorably to Full Council 4 Extenet small cell petitions (2-0)
• Recommended favorably to Full Council 18 Cellco/Verizon small cell petitions, conditioned on removal of double poles and no mechanical cooling fans (unanimous)
• Tabled Cellco/Verizon petition at 146 Pearl St pending distance confirmation (unanimous)
• Tabled Cellco/Verizon petition at 57 Hospital Road pending service report (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council voted to refer an order regarding Winter Shared Streets grant options to the Traffic Mitigation Committee. The options include bus priority improvements, the Willow Street Greenway, and bicycle sharing systems.

• Referred Winter Shared Streets grant options to Traffic Mitigation Committee (11-0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee met remotely to approve an order enrolling proposed ordinance amendments. The amendments establish a new use category for short-term rentals and update related definitions in the city code. The meeting also included routine procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes.

• Enrollment of proposed ordinance amendments for Section 12.12.030 (Table of Use Regulations) to establish a short-term rental use category
• Enrollment of proposed ordinance amendments for Section 12.32.060 to add a definition for 'Short Term Rental'
• Enrollment of proposed ordinance amendments for Section 12.32.060 to change the definition of 'Family'
• Enrollment of proposed ordinance amendments for Section 12.32.060 to change the definition of 'Rooming House'

The Rules & Ordinance Committee favorably recommended an order to establish a new use category for short-term rentals. The committee also approved changes to the definitions of 'family' and 'rooming house' as recommended by the Planning Board.

• Approved new use category for short term rentals (3-0)
• Approved changing 'family' definition to increase number from 2 to 4 (3-0)
• Approved changing 'rooming house' definition from 3 persons to 5 persons or more (3-0)
• Recommended the full Order favorably (3-0)
• Approved minutes from December 1, 2020 (3-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Malden Committee of the Whole met remotely on December 15, 2020, to discuss traffic mitigation options. The primary business item involved directing the Traffic Mitigation Committee to review Winter Shared Streets grant applications. These grants would fund traffic light improvements, a greenway, and bicycle sharing systems.

• Review of Winter Shared Streets grant options for traffic light and bus priority improvements along Centre Street and Main Street
• Review of grant options for the Willow Street Greenway
• Review of grant options for bicycle sharing systems

The Committee of the Whole recommended referring an order to the Traffic Mitigation Committee. The order asks for a review of grant options for bus priority improvements, the Willow Street Greenway, and bicycle sharing systems.

• Recommended referral of Order 442-20 regarding Winter Shared Streets grants (11-0)

City Council

The Malden City Council will hold a remote virtual meeting to approve 2021 election dates, review multiple auto dealer license renewals, and accept a Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The agenda also includes presentations on the Broadway Corridor Framework Plan and the establishment of a new water system operator position.

• Fix dates for 2021 City Preliminary (Sept 14) and Election (Nov 2) for Councillors and School Committee
• Renew or update Class I/II licenses for 12 auto sales businesses, including Absolute Auto Rental and Greenleaf Auto Enterprises
• Accept MGL Chapter 44, Section 55C to establish a Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Add 'Primary Operator of the Public Water System' to the unclassified employee salary schedule at $20,000
• Direct that revenue from film contracts and billboard advertising go into the general fund

The City Council adopted the schedule for the 2021 preliminary and general elections and accepted state provisions to establish a Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The council also approved several salary and ordinance updates and referred multiple auto dealer license petitions to the License Committee.

• Adopted 2021 City Preliminary and Election dates (11-0)
• Adopted provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section 55C for Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund (11-0)
• Approved purchase of Menorahs and Kinaras for outdoor display (11-0)
• Ordained $20,000 salary for Primary Operator of the Public Water System (11-0)
• Updated Sign Control Section 12.24 of the Revised Ordinances (11-0)
• Referred 13 auto dealer license petitions to the License Committee (11-0)
• Referred film and billboard revenue orders to the Finance Committee (11-0)
• Passed resolution requiring annual tax rate presentations in October (11-0)

Committee of the Whole

The City of Malden scheduled a remote virtual Committee of the Whole meeting for December 1, 2020, due to pandemic restrictions. The agenda consists solely of procedural items, including roll call, approval of minutes, and general business, with no specific ordinances, contracts, or hearings detailed. Public attendance is limited to remote access via Zoom or telephone.

• Remote virtual meeting format mandated by Governor Baker's orders
• Agenda contains only procedural items: Roll Call, Minutes, Business, Other Business, Adjournment
• No specific dollar amounts, street names, or policy decisions listed in the agenda text

The meeting was conducted remotely. No substantive business or decisions were recorded in the minutes other than the motion to adjourn.

• Approved motion to adjourn (11-0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee met remotely to approve recent minutes and discuss a proposed update to the city's sign control regulations. The agenda contained no other substantive business items, contracts, or fee changes. Public attendance was limited to remote access due to pandemic restrictions.

• Discussion of updating Sign Control Section 12.24 of the Rules & Ordinance of 2020
• Approval of minutes from October 13, November 10, and November 17, 2020

The Rules & Ordinance Committee approved minutes from three previous meetings. The committee voted 4-1 to recommend favorable review of updated sign ordinance changes, sending the order to the Legal Department. A separate proposal to allow accessory signage on bike trails was withdrawn by its sponsor.

• Approved minutes from Oct 13, Nov 10, and Nov 17 meetings (5-0 each)
• Recommended updated sign ordinance changes for legal review (4-1)
• Withdrawn proposal for accessory signage on bike trails (4-0 on withdrawal)
• Failed motion to table sign ordinance changes (no second)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:05 PM (5-0)

City Council

The Malden City Council will vote on appropriating $3,000,000 for street repaving with specific requirements for ADA crossings and tree preservation. The body will also consider an ordinance prohibiting new 5G wireless facilities in residential zones and shifting marijuana establishment permits to the Planning Board. Additionally, the council will approve a 30% residential tax exemption for FY2021 and review various business license petitions.

• Appropriation of $3,000,000 for street repaving, including ADA improvements and tree preservation measures.
• Proposed ordinance prohibiting new 5G wireless facilities in residential zones and requiring annual EMF readings.
• Adoption of a 30% residential exemption and residential factor of 1.75 or 0.8999 for the FY2021 tax rate.
• Transfer of marijuana establishment special permit authority from City Council to the Malden Planning Board.
• Approval of Class II auto dealer licenses and extended hours licenses for multiple businesses, including Dunkin' and Planet Fitness.

The City Council approved $3 million from free cash and $3 million in borrowing for street repaving with ADA and bike plan requirements. The Council also adopted a 30% residential tax exemption for FY2021 and approved funding for a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator.

• Adopted 30% residential tax exemption for FY2021 (11-0)
• Appropriated $3M from general fund free cash for street repaving (11-0)
• Authorized borrowing of $3M for street repaving (11-0)
• Reduced FY2021 general fund appropriation by $4,164,407 (10-0)
• Approved $40,000 for a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator (11-0)
• Denied 4 small cell petitions at Plainfield Ave, Durso Ave, Highland Ave, and Malden St (11-0)
• Added Primary Operator of the Public Water System to salary schedule at $20,000 (11-0)
• Referred 5G wireless facility and marijuana permit authority orders to Rules & Ordinance Committee

Citizens Engagement Committee

The Citizens Engagement Committee met remotely to approve minutes from April 28, 2020. The primary business item involved taking first steps in discussing and identifying the placement of a COVID-19 memorial within the city. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances were recorded in the agenda text.

• Discussion of placement for a COVID-19 memorial
• Approval of minutes from the April 28, 2020 meeting

The Citizens Engagement and Public Property Committees held a remote meeting to begin discussing the placement and design of a COVID-19 memorial. No final decisions on location or design were made, but the committee agreed to create a public survey to gather community input. Councillor Linehan was tasked with creating the survey for committee review before the next meeting.

• Approved minutes from April 28, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to create a public survey for memorial input (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned at 5:36 P.M. (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Malden Rules & Ordinance Committee, meeting jointly with the Finance Committee, will consider two orders to amend the city's ordinances. The amendments would add a 'Primary Operator of the Public Water System' to the unclassified employee salary schedule with a salary of $20,000 and create a new section for that position. The meeting is remote due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Order 373-20: Add Primary Operator of the Public Water System to unclassified salary schedule at $20,000
• Order 374-20: Amend Section 2.12.100 to add Section C for Primary Operator of the Public Water System

The Rules & Ordinance Committee favorably recommended two orders to establish the Primary Operator of the Public Water System position. These changes include adding the role to the unclassified employee salary schedule with a salary of $20,000.

• Recommended favorably adding Primary Operator of the Public Water System to salary schedule at $20,000 (5-0)
• Recommended favorably amending Section 2.12.100 to include Primary Operator of the Public Water System (5-0)

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will review petitions for Class II auto dealer licenses, extended-hours licenses for food and fitness businesses, and amusement machine licenses. The meeting is conducted remotely due to pandemic restrictions, with public attendance prohibited in person. Several applications are noted as incomplete or requiring dealer plate registration.

• Class II Auto Dealer petitions for Malden Auto Brokers (259 Main St.), Maxima Auto Sales (105 Broadway), and Prestige Motors (600 Broadway)
• Extended Hours License renewals for Supreme Food Mart (1018 Eastern Avenue) and multiple Dunkin locations
• Amusement Machine License renewals for Dockside (229 Centre Street) and Town Line Ten Pin (665 Broadway)
• New Livery license applications for Chardin Livery, LLC and 5 Star Car Services, Inc.
• Petitions for Auto Tech II and Broadway Auto Sales flagged as having incomplete applications

The committee favorably recommended several Class II auto dealer petitions, extended hours licenses for various businesses, and amusement machine renewals. Four auto dealer petitions and two livery petitions were tabled.

• Recommended favorable action for 11 Class II auto dealer petitions (5-0)
• Tabled Class II petitions for Auto Tech II, Broadway Auto Sales, Brothers Auto Body, and Sega Auto Sales & Service (5-0)
• Recommended favorable action for 9 extended hours license renewals, including several Dunkin locations (5-0)
• Recommended favorable action for 7 amusement machine license renewals (5-0)
• Tabled new livery petitions for Chardin Livery, LLC and 5 Star Car Services, Inc. (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The City of Malden Committee of the Whole met remotely on November 17, 2020, due to pandemic restrictions. The agenda consists solely of procedural items: roll call, general business, other business, and adjournment. No specific ordinances, contracts, or decisions are detailed in the provided text.

• Remote meeting conducted via Zoom and telephone due to Governor Baker's orders.
• Agenda lists only 'Business' and 'Other Business' without specific item descriptions.

The meeting was procedural only. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions were recorded before the meeting adjourned.

• Adjourned meeting (11-0)

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee is scheduled to approve orders appropriating $3,000,000 for street repaving, including authorizing the borrowing of funds to cover these costs. The committee will also vote to reduce the FY2021 general fund appropriation by $4,164,407 and eliminate the corresponding budget contingency. Additionally, a $40,000 transfer is proposed to hire a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator for the Mayor’s Office.

• Order 369-20: Appropriates $3,000,000 from general fund free cash for street repaving costs.
• Order 370-20: Authorizes borrowing $3,000,000 to pay for street repaving, with potential bond premiums applied to costs.
• Order 371-20: Amends FY2021 general fund appropriation by reducing it by $4,164,407 and eliminating the budget contingency.
• Order 375-20: Transfers $40,000 to the Mayor’s Office salary account to hire a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator.

The committee favorably recommended two $3 million funding orders for street repaving and a $40,000 transfer to hire a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator. It also recommended eliminating a $4.16 million budget contingency.

• Approved minutes of September 29, 2020 (6-0)
• Recommended $3M from general fund free cash for street repaving as amended (6-0)
• Recommended $3M borrowing authorization for street repaving as amended (6-0)
• Recommended reducing FY2021 general fund appropriation by $4,164,407 to eliminate budget contingency (6-0)
• Recommended $40,000 transfer from free cash to Mayor's Office for a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator (6-0)

Parking Review Committee

The Malden Parking Review Committee met remotely on November 16, 2020, to continue discussions on the parameters of a Citywide Parking Permit Program. The group also discussed the plan going forward regarding private ways. No specific decisions, votes, or dollar amounts were recorded in the agenda.

• Discussion of parameters for a Citywide Parking Permit Program
• Discussion of the plan going forward on private ways
• Approval of minutes from the February 25, 2020 meeting

The Parking Review Committee approved the minutes of its February 25, 2020 meeting and voted to move forward with creating and funding signage for Private Ways and Paper Streets, estimated at about $8 per sign for roughly 600 signs totaling about $5,000. The committee continued discussing parameters of a Citywide Parking Permit Program and agreed to gather more information, including a list of apartment buildings over 6 units from the Assessor's office and an update on the private-way acceptance process. No final permit program was adopted; the committee plans to meet again in two weeks for an update.

• Approved minutes of the February 25, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Approved moving forward to create and fund signage for Private Ways and Paper Streets, about $8/sign, roughly 600 signs at about $5,000 (all in favor)
• Agreed to draft a letter for private ways, request an apartment-building list over 6 units from the Assessor, seek a private-way acceptance update from Engineering, and invite Revere's Parking Director to a future meeting
• Decided to gather information and meet in two weeks for an update
• Adjourned at 7:10 P.M. (5-0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is meeting virtually to review two proposed orders. The first proposes amending the Revised Ordinances of 2020 to permit accessory dwelling units, such as in-law suites or granny flats. The second proposes adopting the Rules of the Council Rule Book 2020. No final votes are recorded in this agenda document.

• Order 259-20: Amend Revised Ordinances of 2020 to allow accessory dwelling units (in-law suites/granny flats)
• Order 254-20: Adopt the Rules of the Council Rule Book 2020

The committee discussed a proposal to allow accessory dwelling units but took no vote. A second item regarding the 2020 Council Rule Book was not discussed due to time restrictions.

• Tabled order 259-20 to allow accessory dwelling units for future discussion
• Deferred discussion on order 254-20 to adopt the Rules of the Council Rule Book 2020

City Council

The Malden City Council meets remotely to approve a $3,000,000 appropriation for street repaving, including ADA and tree preservation requirements. The body also considers a resolution to pause retail marijuana license applications pending a voter vote on limits. Additionally, the council reviews numerous business license renewals and new small cell infrastructure petitions.

• Appropriation of $3,000,000 for street repaving with requirements for ADA crossings and tree preservation
• Resolution to pause solicitation of new retail marijuana licenses until after a municipal election on establishment limits
• Petition for five small cell infrastructure locations by Verizon Wireless and Nexius Solutions, Inc.
• Petition for small cell infrastructure by Extenet at multiple locations including 57-59 Fulton Street and 902 Salem Street
• Transfer of $40,000 to hire a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator

The Council ordained a new fence maintenance ordinance that prohibits the installation or replacement of razor wire. It also granted several petitions for small cell infrastructure locations and confirmed a member for the Commission on Energy Efficiency.

• Ordained fence maintenance rules banning new razor wire installations (11-0)
• Approved 5 small cell infrastructure locations for Verizon Wireless and Nexius Solutions (11-0)
• Approved Extenet small cell petitions for multiple locations, excluding 4 sites (11-0)
• Confirmed Matthew Walsh as associate member of Commission on Energy Efficiency (11-0)
• Granted Christmas tree sales renewal for Jays Pizza & Ice Cream (11-0)
• Placed appointment of Anthony Bartolo as constable on file (11-0)
• Denied resolution to pause retail marijuana license applications (6-5)
• Referred $3M street repaving and $40K DEI Coordinator funding to Finance Committee (11-0)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will conduct remote interviews for the vacant Associate Member seat on the Commission of Energy Efficiency. Three candidates are scheduled to be interviewed: Paula Slowe, Matt Walsh, and Vikas R. Verma. The committee aims to move forward with deliberation on filling this position in compliance with City of Malden ordinance Section 2.30.1.

• Interviews scheduled for Paula Slowe, Matt Walsh, and Vikas R. Verma for the Energy Efficiency Commission vacancy
• Committee to develop a posting to fill the vacant seat per ordinance Section 2.30.1
• Approval of minutes from the September 22, 2020 remote meeting

Public Property Committee

The Public Property Committee is holding a public hearing on two petitions to grant locations for small cell wireless infrastructure. The first petition, from Verizon Wireless and Nexius Solutions, covers five locations. The second, from Extenet, covers 20 locations, with some addresses eliminated. The committee will also approve minutes from the September 29, 2020 meeting.

• Public hearing on Verizon Wireless small cell petition (Paper #219-20) for 5 locations: 490 Eastern Ave, 77 Revere St, 1279 Salem St, 12 Fairfield Ave, 135 Main St
• Public hearing on Extenet small cell petition (Paper #354-19) for 20 locations including 57-59 Fulton St, 101 Pleasant St, 54 Beach St, 183 Highland Ave, 375-381 Main St, 319 Medford St, 902 Salem St
• Some Extenet addresses eliminated (noted as highlighted in red in original)
• Approval of September 29, 2020 meeting minutes
• Meeting conducted remotely due to COVID-19 state of emergency

The Public Property Committee recommended five Verizon Wireless small cell locations for approval. The committee also recommended approval for 11 ExteNet locations while recommending four others be denied due to proximity to residences and trees.

• Recommended favorable approval of 5 Verizon Wireless small cell locations (Unanimous)
• Recommended favorable approval of 11 ExteNet small cell locations (Unanimous)
• Recommended unfavorable approval of ExteNet locations at 84 Durso Ave, 71 Plainfield Ave, 52 Malden St, and 183 Highland Ave (5-0)
• Tabled minutes of September 29, 2020 meeting (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is conducting a virtual public hearing on a petition by Standard Naturals for a special permit to operate a marijuana retailer at 7 Linehurst Road. The body will also address a Class II license transfer for Malden Auto Brokers at 259 Main Street. The meeting is held remotely due to pandemic restrictions, with public participation available via Zoom or telephone.

• Public hearing on special permit for Standard Naturals marijuana retailer at 7 Linehurst Road (Parcel ID #185 575 563L)
• Class II license transfer for Malden Auto Brokers at 259 Main Street involving 35 cars

The City Council approved a special permit for Standard Naturals to operate a marijuana retail establishment at 7 Linehurst Road. The approval is subject to 15 specific conditions, including security and odor control requirements. A separate petition regarding Malden Auto Brokers was referred to the License committee.

• Approved special permit for marijuana retailer at 7 Linehurst Road (11-0)
• Referred Malden Auto Brokers petition for 259 Main St. to the License committee (11-0)

City Council

The Malden City Council is meeting remotely to consider several utility-related public hearings, including conduit installations by National Grid, Comcast, and Verizon, and a request from Verizon Wireless to collocate small cell facilities on utility poles. The council will also vote on resolutions to establish a Parks Commission and amend ordinances regarding fencing, the Disability Commission, and salary schedules, including a $204,161.05 transfer from Salary Reserve.

• Public hearing: National Grid conduit installation on Exchange Street (approx. 196 ft, 2-5” PVC)
• Public hearing: Comcast conduit installation on Kenmore Road (4” PVC, 79 ft) to serve 876 Main Street
• Public hearing: Verizon conduit installation on Main Street to serve 964-968 Main Street
• Public hearing: Verizon Wireless small cell collocation on 20 utility poles (e.g., 88 Fellsway East, 339 Pleasant Street)
• Resolution to establish a Parks Commission with five members appointed by the Mayor

The Malden City Council unanimously approved a new ordinance regulating private fencing near public property, including a ban on razor wire installation after November 1. The council also authorized a $204,161.05 transfer from the salary reserve to various city departments and increased the Disability Commission membership from 5 to 9. Utility petitions for National Grid, Comcast, and Verizon were granted with conditions, while a petition for Verizon Wireless small cells was referred to the Public Property Committee.

• Approved fencing ordinance banning razor wire after Nov 1 (11-0)
• Approved $204,161.05 salary reserve transfer to city departments (11-0)
• Increased Disability Commission members from 5 to 9 (11-0)
• Granted National Grid conduit petition with conditions (11-0)
• Granted Comcast conduit petition with conditions (11-0)
• Granted Verizon conduit petition with conditions (11-0)
• Referred Verizon Wireless small cell petition to Public Property Committee (11-0)
• Withdrawn Parks Commission resolution due to charter changes (11-0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee meeting scheduled for October 20, 2020, was cancelled. The agenda listed two proposed items: adopting the 2020 Council Rule Book and amending ordinances to allow accessory dwelling units. No decisions were made as the meeting did not take place.

• Meeting status: CANCELLED
• Proposed Order 254-20: Adopt Rules of the Council Rule Book 2020
• Proposed Order 259-20: Amend Revised Ordinances of 2020 to allow accessory dwelling units

The meeting scheduled for October 20, 2020, was cancelled. No decisions were made and no minutes were produced.

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will hold a remote meeting to discuss an ordinance amendment that would permit accessory dwelling units (in-law suites or granny flats) in the city. They will also review minutes from the previous meeting and consider adopting the 2020 Council Rule Book. Public participation is via Zoom or phone due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Ordinance amendment to allow accessory dwelling units (in-law suites or granny flats), sponsored by Amanda Linehan
• Adoption of the Council Rule Book 2020, sponsored by Jadeane Sica
• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2020 meeting

The committee untabled the 2020 Council Rule Book and conducted a section-by-section discussion on various procedural rules. No votes were taken on the rule changes or the proposed ordinance for accessory dwelling units.

• Approved minutes from October 6, 2020 (5-0)
• Untabled paper 254-20 regarding the Council Rule Book 2020 (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Malden City Council Committee of the Whole is holding a public hearing on a petition by Misty Mountain Shop, LLC on behalf of 323 Commercial Street LLC for a special permit to operate a marijuana retailer at 323 and 323B Commercial Street. The meeting also includes roll call, approval of minutes, and other business. The hearing is conducted remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Public hearing on special permit for marijuana retailer at 323 and 323B Commercial Street (Parcel IDs #059 246 603A and #059 246 603B)
• Petition by Misty Mountain Shop, LLC on behalf of 323 Commercial Street LLC under Section 12.12.190 of Chapter 12, Revised Ordinances of 2020
• Permit application # CMID-032303-2020 available for public review on city website
• Remote meeting via Zoom due to Governor Baker's COVID-19 orders

The Malden City Council granted a special permit to Misty Mountain Shop, LLC to operate a marijuana retailer at 323 and 323B Commercial Street. The vote was 8-3, with the permit conditioned on 15 Planning Board recommendations and 3 additional Council conditions. A motion to table the permit failed 4-7.

• Motion to table special permit failed (4-7)
• Condition added for access/egress plan with signage and pavement markings (11-0)
• Condition added for bicycle racks at location (11-0)
• Condition added that permit remains in effect while Host Community Agreement is in place (9-2)
• Special permit granted with 18 total conditions (8-3)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Malden Rules & Ordinance Committee is meeting remotely to consider two items: adopting the 2020 Council Rule Book and a proposed ordinance regulating private fencing next to public property. The fencing ordinance would require owners to keep fences erect, set barbed/razor wire at least 7 feet high, ban new razor wire, and impose fines for violations. The committee will also approve minutes from two prior meetings.

• Order to adopt the Rules of the Council Rule Book 2020
• Proposed ordinance adding Section 11.08.155: Maintenance of Private Fencing Next to Public Property
• Fencing ordinance includes $100 per day fine for second offense and possible city removal of fencing
• Razor wire ban on new or replacement installations as of January 1, 2020
• Remote meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions

The committee favorably recommended an ordinance regarding the maintenance of private fencing next to public property, including a ban on razor wire. The committee also tabled the adoption of the 2020 Council Rule Book for further discussion.

• Approved minutes from September 29, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 23, 2020 (5-0)
• Tabled adoption of the Rules of the Council Rule Book 2020 (5-0)
• Amended fencing ordinance to increase fines from $100 to $300 (5-0)
• Amended fencing ordinance to change razor wire date to November 1, 2020 (5-0)
• Favorably recommended amended fencing ordinance (5-0)

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider several orders and committee reports, including a $1.2 million HUD Section 108 loan application for Roosevelt Park renovations, a $204,161.05 transfer for salary adjustments, and a one-time reduction in Section 12 license renewal fees due to COVID-19. The council will also vote on appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions, and discuss a resolution requiring councilors to appear on camera during remote meetings.

• Order authorizing Malden Redevelopment Authority to apply for $1,200,000 HUD Section 108 loan for Roosevelt Park, 529 Salem Street
• Transfer of $204,161.05 from Salary Reserve to various departmental salary accounts
• Order allowing one-time reduction in Section 12 license renewal fees for 2021 due to COVID-19
• Ordinance amendment increasing Disability Commission membership from 5 to 9
• Resolution requiring councilors to appear live on camera during remote meetings

The City Council appropriated $1.2 million for covered trash and recycling toters for eligible households. The Council also authorized a HUD loan application for Roosevelt Park renovations and approved several mayoral appointments and licensing petitions.

• Approved $1.2M appropriation for household trash and recycling toters (11-0)
• Approved application for $1.2M HUD loan to renovate Roosevelt Park (8-3)
• Approved $204,161.05 transfer from Salary Reserve to various department salaries (11-0)
• Increased Disability Commission membership from 5 to 9 members (11-0)
• Authorized Licensing Board to consider one-time 2021 license renewal fee reductions (11-0)
• Passed resolution requiring Council members to appear live on camera during remote meetings (11-0)
• Confirmed mayoral appointments to Housing Authority, Cultural Council, and Planning Board (11-0)
• Granted multiple outdoor parking and business license petitions (11-0)

Public Property Committee

The Public Property Committee is conducting a remote public hearing to review petitions for small cell installations. The agenda lists specific addresses across Malden where these facilities are proposed. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from February 18, 2020.

• Public hearing for Paper #354-19 regarding small cell petitions
• Proposed locations include 57-59 Fulton Street, 60 Coleman Street, and 101 Pleasant Street
• Additional proposed sites listed at 376-378 Broadway and 375-381 Main Street
• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2020

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Malden Rules & Ordinance Committee, meeting jointly with the Finance Committee, will consider an order to amend the salary schedules for officers, specialists, clerks, and unclassified employees and transfer $204,161.05 from the Salary Reserve to various departmental salary accounts. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Order 279-20: Amend salary schedules and transfer $204,161.05 from Salary Reserve (0010-996-5110) to 24 departmental accounts, including Police ($14,294.75), Fire ($6,442.22), and Public Works ($7,808.42).
• Joint meeting with Finance Committee.
• Remote participation via Zoom; public attendance by phone or internet only.

The Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committees jointly reviewed a proposal to adjust salary schedules for nonunion city employees. Both committees voted to favorably recommend the transfer of $204,161.05 from the Salary Reserve to various department salary accounts.

• Finance Committee approved transferring $204,161.05 for 2.5% salary adjustments (5-0)
• Rules & Ordinance Committee recommended Order 279-20 favorably to adjust salary schedules (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee met remotely to approve minutes and consider a single business item. The committee voted on an order directing the Malden Redevelopment Authority to apply for a $1,200,000 Section 108 loan from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funds are intended to renovate Roosevelt Park at 529 Salem Street.

• Order 281-20: Directs application for a $1,200,000 HUD Section 108 loan
• Project: Renovation of Roosevelt Park, 529 Salem Street
• Approval of minutes from the September 15, 2020 meeting

The Finance Committee voted to favorably recommend an application to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for a $1.2 million Section 108 loan. The funds are intended to cover a budget shortfall for renovating Roosevelt Park, including the installation of synthetic turf and the removal of contaminated soil.

• Approved minutes from September 15, 2020 (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably the application for a $1.2M HUD Section 108 loan for Roosevelt Park (4-2)

Committee of the Whole

The City of Malden Committee of the Whole held a remote meeting on September 29, 2020, in compliance with Governor Baker's orders regarding public gatherings. The agenda consisted solely of procedural items, including roll call, approval of minutes, and general business, with no specific ordinances, contracts, or decisions detailed in the document.

• Roll Call
• Minutes to be Approved
• Business
• Other Business
• Adjournment

The meeting was conducted remotely and lasted five minutes. No business was discussed or decided upon before the committee voted to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting (11-0)

City Council

The Malden City Council is set to vote on a $1.2 million loan for Roosevelt Park renovations and a resolution to adopt a climate action plan with specific greenhouse gas reduction goals. The agenda also includes amendments to allow accessory dwelling units and short-term rentals, as well as a new ordinance regulating private fencing near public property. Additionally, the council will approve salary schedule adjustments totaling $204,161.05 and a $1.2 million appropriation for household trash and recycling bins.

• Order to apply for a $1,200,000 HUD Section 108 loan to renovate Roosevelt Park at 529 Salem Street
• Resolution to adopt a climate action plan targeting 50% GHG reduction by 2050 and 100% renewable electricity by 2040
• Ordinance amendment to allow accessory dwelling units (in-law suites/granny flats)
• Ordinance amendment to establish a new use category for short-term rentals
• Order to transfer $204,161.05 from Salary Reserve to various department salary accounts

The Council passed resolutions to pursue a carbon-neutral economy and implement a climate action plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050. It also approved funding for road and pedestrian upgrades at Highland Ave. and Medford Street and granted four Comcast conduit petitions.

• Approved $132,149.50 for road milling, paving, and pedestrian upgrades at Highland Ave. and Medford Street (11-0)
• Passed resolution to identify funding for park land and green space to advance a carbon neutral economy (11-0)
• Passed resolution to implement a climate action plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050 (11-0)
• Granted 4 Comcast petitions for underground conduit systems with conditions (11-0)
• Tabled $1.2M appropriation for trash and recycling toters (11-0)
• Referred $1.2M Roosevelt Park renovation loan request to Finance Committee (10-1)
• Referred accessory dwelling unit ordinance to joint Ordinance/Planning Board meeting (10-1)
• Referred short term rental ordinance to joint Rules & Ordinance/Planning Board meeting (10-1)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will vote on two mayoral appointments: William Hurley to the Malden Housing Authority Board and Heresa LaForce to the Cultural Council. The committee will also discuss how to handle re-appointments. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Mayoral appointment: William Hurley, 67 Kimball Street, to Malden Housing Authority Board, term expiring May 2, 2021
• Mayoral appointment: Heresa LaForce, 327 Medford Street, to Cultural Council, term Sept 1, 2020 to Sept 1, 2023
• Discussion on re-appointments process
• Approval of June 29, 2020 meeting minutes

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will meet remotely to review and vote on several license applications, including a change of name for a Class II dealer, renewals and a new outdoor parking license, a new livery license, and renewals for pool tables and bowling alley. They will also continue a discussion on Dealer Class II Licenses regarding plot plans and parking spaces. The meeting is being held via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Class II change of name: Broadway Auto Motors, Inc., 495-497 Broadway (from Smart Buy USA)
• New outdoor parking: Rigano's, 1176 Eastern Ave., 15 spaces
• Renewal outdoor parking: Northeast Snow Services, 531R Broadway, 5 spaces
• New livery: Faris Transportation, Inc., 140 Clifton St., 1 livery
• Renewals: Town Line Ten Pin Corp., 665 Broadway, 19 pool tables and 48 bowling lanes

The License Committee recommended favorably eight license petitions, including a Class II dealer name change for Broadway Auto Motors, several outdoor parking licenses, a new livery license, and pool table and bowling alley renewals for Town Line Ten Pin Corp. All passed 4-0 or 5-0. The committee also voted 5-0 to extend the license expiration date to July 1, 2021, after discussion of plot plan and parking compliance issues for Dealer Class II licenses. The meeting was held remotely via Zoom under the state's COVID-19 emergency orders.

• Approved minutes of February 25, 2020 meeting (4-0)
• Recommended favorably Class II license name change for Broadway Auto Motors, Inc., 495-497 Broadway (4-0)
• Recommended favorably outdoor parking renewal for Northeast Snow Services, 531R Broadway, 5 spaces (4-0)
• Recommended favorably new outdoor parking license for Rigano's, 1176 Eastern Ave., 15 spaces (4-0)
• Recommended favorably outdoor parking for Three C Realty Trust, 54 Winter St., 22 spaces (4-0)
• Recommended favorably outdoor parking renewal for Emmanuel Baptist Church, 20 Madison St., 27 spaces (4-0)
• Recommended favorably new livery license for Faris Transportation, Inc., 140 Clifton St., 1 livery (4-0)
• Recommended favorably pool table renewal (19 tables) and bowling alley renewal (48 lanes) for Town Line Ten Pin Corp., 665 Broadway (4-0 and 5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The City of Malden Committee of the Whole convened remotely on September 15, 2020, in compliance with Governor Baker's orders regarding public gatherings. The agenda consists solely of procedural items, including roll call, approval of minutes, and general business, with no specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings detailed in the document.

• Remote meeting conducted via Zoom and telephone due to pandemic restrictions
• Approval of minutes from previous meetings
• General business and other business discussions

The meeting was conducted remotely and recorded no substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions. The session concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting (11-0)

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee met remotely on September 15, 2020, to approve two specific budget appropriations. The committee voted to allocate funds for street improvements at a specific intersection and to purchase waste containers for city residents. These decisions were made in accordance with local ordinances and available fund balances.

• Appropriated $132,149.50 from the TNC Surcharge Municipal Distribution Account for road milling, paving, and signal upgrades at Highland Ave. and Medford Street.
• Appropriated $1,200,000 from general fund free cash for the purchase of covered trash and recycling toters for eligible households.
• Approved minutes from the June 23, 2020 meeting.

The Finance Committee favorably recommended two funding orders for infrastructure and waste management. One order allocates funds for intersection improvements at Highland Ave and Medford St, while the other provides funding for covered trash and recycling bins for eligible households.

• Approved June 23, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable approval of $132,149.50 for road and pedestrian upgrades at Highland Ave and Medford St (6-0)
• Recommended favorable approval of $1,200,000 from general fund free cash for trash and recycling toters (6-0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

This meeting of the Malden Rules & Ordinance Committee was canceled. No business will be conducted, and no decisions or discussions will take place.

The meeting scheduled for September 15, 2020, was canceled. No decisions were made regarding the listed agenda items.

City Council

The Malden City Council will vote on several orders, including appropriating $1.2 million for new trash and recycling toters, $132,149.50 for road improvements at Highland Ave. and Medford St., and an ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units. They will also consider appointments to city boards and commissions, and various license renewals and petitions.

• $1,200,000 appropriation for covered trash and recycling toters
• $132,149.50 for road milling, paving, and pedestrian upgrades at Highland Ave. and Medford St.
• Ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units (in-law suites)
• Ordinance to create short-term rental use category and definitions
• Appointments to Community Preservation Committee, Housing Authority, Conservation Commission, and others

The City Council approved an order requiring the Human Resources Director to report on the diversity of city staff, including race, ethnicity, age, immigration status, gender, and sexual orientation. The Council also approved a public engagement process regarding City Hall's hours of operation and granted a petition for National Grid.

• Approved order for HR Director to report on city staff diversity (11-0)
• Approved public engagement process for City Hall hours of operation (11-0)
• Granted National Grid petition for 150 Oliver Street (11-0)
• Referred $1.2M trash and recycling toter appropriation to Finance Committee (11-0)
• Referred $132,149.50 Highland Ave/Medford St road work to Finance Committee (11-0)
• Referred accessory dwelling unit ordinance to Rules & Ordinance Committee (7-4)
• Referred short term rental ordinance to Rules & Ordinance Committee (11-0)
• Denied resolution for housing stability strategies (4-7)

City Council

The Malden City Council meets remotely to approve the notification of the September 1, 2020 State Primary election. The body also votes on a resolution urging the U.S. Census Bureau to extend field data collection until November 30, 2020, and to continue publicizing the census to residents who have not yet responded. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, public comment, and approval of minutes.

• Order 230-20: City Clerk to notify inhabitants of the State Primary on September 1, 2020, for offices including Senate, House, and local positions.
• Resolution 231-20: Council expresses sense that the U.S. Census Bureau should reverse its decision to end field data collection early and extend it until November 30, 2020.
• Resolution 231-20: Council directs the City to continue grant-funded efforts to publicize the need for residents to complete the 2020 Census form.
• Meeting conducted remotely via Zoom and telephone due to Governor Baker's orders suspending in-person public attendance.

The City Council ordered the City Clerk to notify residents of the upcoming State Primary. The Council also passed a resolution regarding U.S. Census Bureau data collection and approved amended minutes from a 2019 meeting.

• Ordered City Clerk to notify inhabitants of the September 1, 2020 State Primary (10-0)
• Passed resolution urging U.S. Census Bureau to extend field data collection to November 30, 2020 (10-0)
• Approved amended minutes from March 12, 2019 meeting (10-0)

City Council

The Malden City Council will conduct interviews for the position of Assessor, with three candidates scheduled at 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00 PM. Following the interviews, the Council will consider an appointment to fill the Assessor term expiring March 1, 2021. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Interview of John Amirault for Assessor at 6:00 PM
• Interview of Fequiere Lucien for Assessor at 6:30 PM
• Interview of Nathaniel Cramer for Assessor at 7:00 PM
• Council appointment for Assessor term expiring March 1, 2021

The City Council interviewed three candidates for the position of Assessor. The Council voted to appoint Nathaniel Cramer to complete the current term expiring March 1, 2021.

• Appointed Nathaniel Cramer as Malden Assessor to complete term expiring March 1, 2021 (11-0)

City Council

The Malden City Council will hold a remote meeting on June 30, 2020, to consider several items, including a resolution to expedite on-street dining on Pleasant and Exchange Streets, a request for the MRA director to present finances, and an order to post for the Director of Assessing position. The council will also hold public hearings on utility pole installations, gas station license renewals, and small cell infrastructure, and will consider appointments to boards and commissions.

• Resolution to approve on-street dining on Pleasant and Exchange Streets with stop signs and speed bumps
• Public hearing on Boston Gas/National Grid pole installation on Porter Street
• Renewals for self-service gas stations at Speedway #2504 (214 Broadway) and Wash Depot I, Inc. (333 Eastern Ave.)
• Petition for five small cell infrastructure locations (490 Eastern Ave, 77 Revere St, 1279 Salem St, 12 Fairfield Ave, 135 Main St)
• Re-appointment of Dr. Kourtney Nickerson to Board of Health

The City Council passed a resolution to allow businesses citywide to expand for outdoor dining and required all open city jobs to be advertised internally and externally for at least 14 days. The Council also confirmed several board appointments and updated the Parking Department ordinance.

• Approved resolution for citywide outdoor dining and traffic calming measures (11-0)
• Ordained requirement to advertise all open city jobs internally and externally for 14 days (11-0)
• Updated Parking Department ordinance regarding Director appointment and duties (11-0)
• Confirmed Dr. Kourtney Nickerson to Board of Health (11-0)
• Confirmed Emily Kibbler to Board of Appeal (11-0)
• Confirmed Matthew Burne and Kirk Zmijewski to Conservation Commission (11-0)
• Confirmed Sheila Fermano as Cemetery Trustee (11-0) and Frances Lin to License Board (11-0)
• Granted utility petitions for National Grid and Verizon with specific conditions (11-0)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will interview five candidates to fill a vacancy on the Cemetery Board of Trustees. Additionally, the committee will consider a mayoral appointment of Frances Lin to the License Board to fill the unexpired term of James Conway. The meeting is held remotely due to pandemic restrictions, and public attendance is via remote access only.

• Interviews for Cemetery Board of Trustees vacancy: Sheila Fermano, Jack Fusco, JoAnn LaPorte, Jeanette Corbin, Frank Russell
• Mayoral Appointment: Frances Lin to the License Board (term expires June 1, 2022)
• Approval of minutes from the June 23, 2020 meeting

Community Forestry Program Advisory Committee

The Community Forestry Program Advisory Committee met remotely on June 23, 2020, due to pandemic restrictions. The agenda included approving minutes and discussing the Citywide Street Tree Inventory. The committee also discussed potential vendors for the inventory project.

• Discussion of the Citywide Street Tree Inventory
• Discussion of potential vendors for the street tree inventory

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will approve minutes from June 9, 11, and 18, and consider an order mandating that the City of Malden advertise all jobs both internally and externally. The order requires the Human Resources Department to post positions on the City’s online application site and department boards, with additional advertising costs potentially covered by requesting departments. The meeting is being held remotely due to pandemic restrictions.

• Order 135-20: City of Malden shall advertise all jobs internally and externally.
• Human Resources Department to initiate internal and external advertisements immediately upon authorization.
• Positions to be posted on the City’s online application site and HR department posting board.
• Requesting departments may coordinate and pay for additional posting areas such as newspapers or industry-specific websites.
• Approval of minutes from meetings on June 9, 11, and 18, 2020.

The Rules & Ordinance Committee met remotely and approved minutes from its June 9, 11, and 18 meetings. The committee amended and favorably recommended Order 135-20, which requires the City of Malden to advertise all open jobs internally and externally for a minimum of 14 days regardless of funding source, with advertising paid for by the Human Resources Department. The committee then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of June 9, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 11, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 18, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Amended Order 135-20 so advertising costs are paid by the Human Resources Department rather than the requesting department (5-0)
• Amended Order 135-20 to require positions be posted and advertised regardless of funding source (5-0)
• Recommended Order 135-20 favorably as amended, requiring all open city jobs be advertised internally and externally for at least 14 days (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Malden Committee of the Whole met remotely on June 23, 2020, to review the Annual Appropriation Order for the FY2021 City Budget. The agenda included standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of minutes. No specific dollar amounts or detailed budget line items were listed in the provided agenda text.

• Review of Order 132-20: Annual Appropriation Order for the FY2021 (City Budget)
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Remote meeting conducted due to Governor Baker's orders regarding public assembly

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee met remotely to review mayoral nominations for city boards. The agenda included re-appointing Emily Kibbler to the Board of Appeal and appointing Matthew Burne and Kirk Zmijewski to the Conservation Commission. The committee also reviewed resumes for a vacant Cemetery Board of Trustees seat.

• Re-appointment of Emily Kibbler as associate member of the Board of Appeal, term expiring March 1, 2023
• Appointment of Matthew Burne as member of the Conservation Commission, term expiring October 1, 2021
• Appointment of Kirk Zmijewski as member of the Conservation Commission, term expiring February 13, 2021
• Review of resumes for the vacant Cemetery Board of Trustees seat

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee met remotely on June 23, 2020, to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. The primary business item was the continuation of the discussion regarding the Annual Appropriation Order for the FY2021 City Budget, sponsored by Councillor David Camell. No final vote or decision on the budget was recorded in this agenda.

• Continued discussion of the Proposed FY21 Budget (Order 132-20).
• Approval of minutes from the June 16, 2020 meeting.

The Finance Committee voted to favorably recommend the FY2021 City Budget as proposed by the Mayor's office. The budget is level funded, with members noting that further changes may be made in September after state aid figures are known.

• Approved minutes of June 16, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended FY2021 City Budget favorably (5-1)
• Denied motion to cut Police Fuel by $20,000 (2-4)
• Denied motion to cut Senior Center part-time employees by $52,743 (failed for lack of second)
• Denied motion to cut MTEC Youth Activities by $13,260 (failed for lack of second)
• Denied motion to cut bullet proof vests by $25,000 (failed for lack of second)
• Denied motion to cut prisoner meals by $2,500 (failed for lack of second)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee met remotely to review a proposed Housing Stability Notification Ordinance. The measure would require landlords and foreclosing owners to provide tenants with information about their rights and resources when serving an eviction notice. The agenda also included the approval of minutes from a previous meeting.

• Review of Ordinance 118-20: Housing Stability Notification Ordinance
• Requirement for landlords to include tenant rights information in eviction notices
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

City Council

The Malden City Council convened a remote public hearing on June 16, 2020, to discuss the Annual Appropriation Order for the FY2021 City Budget. The meeting was conducted via Zoom and telephone due to Governor Baker's orders suspending in-person public attendance during the state of emergency. The agenda included standard procedural items such as roll call and a moment of silence, followed by the budget hearing and public comment.

• Public hearing on the Annual Appropriation Order for the FY2021 City Budget (Order 132-20)
• Meeting conducted remotely via Zoom and telephone due to pandemic restrictions

The City Council held a remote public hearing on the Annual Appropriation Order for the FY2021 city budget. One speaker, Malden Teachers Association President Deb Gesualdo, spoke in favor, noting schools were level funded. One speaker, Stephanie Gilchrist, spoke in opposition, raising concerns about the police department. The hearing was then adjourned at 7:30 PM by an 11-0 vote; the minutes record no vote on the budget itself.

• Held public hearing on FY2021 Annual Appropriation Order (city budget)
• Adjourned the budget public hearing at 7:30 PM (11-0)

Public Property Committee

The Public Property Committee met remotely to approve minutes from February 18, 2020. The primary business item involved discussing the MassDot Shared Streets and Spaces funding program, which provides technical and financial assistance for quick-build improvements to sidewalks, curbs, and parking. The committee also discussed the timing and method for conducting future public hearings.

• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2020
• Discussion of MassDot Shared Streets and Spaces funding program for quick-build street improvements
• Discussion of protocols for conducting future public hearings

City Council

The Malden City Council will hold a remote meeting to confirm several board and commission appointments, including a new Police Commissioner. The agenda includes routine license renewals for local businesses and a proposal to update sign control ordinances. No major budget or zoning decisions are listed.

• Confirmation of Salvatore Gennetti as Police Commissioner (term expires March 1, 2023)
• Confirmation of Matthew Burne and Kirk Zmijewski to the Conservation Commission
• Renewal of license for Gibbs Oil Co. LP self-service gas station at 728 Main Street
• Renewal of outdoor parking permits for businesses including T.J. Automotive and Motel Realty Co.
• Order to discuss updating Sign Control Section 12.24 of the Rules & Ordinance

The City Council enrolled an ordinance establishing the Parking Director as a mayoral appointment confirmed by the Council for a three-year term. The Council also confirmed several mayoral appointments to city boards and commissions and granted multiple business license renewals.

• Enrolled ordinance establishing Parking Director as a 3-year mayoral appointment (11-0)
• Confirmed Salvatore Gennetti as Police Commissioner (11-0)
• Confirmed Anthony Rodrigues as Director of Information Technology (11-0)
• Confirmed Diego Barricelli to the Public Works Commission (11-0)
• Confirmed Paul Buckley to the Conservation Commission (11-0)
• Appointed Monique Ching to the Community Preservation Committee (11-0)
• Approved renewals for 6 pool table licenses, 6 outdoor parking lots, and 3 second-hand dealer licenses (11-0 each)
• Passed resolution providing a letter of support for the Leventhal Prize Team grant application (11-0)

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee met remotely on June 16, 2020, to approve minutes from previous meetings and continue discussions on the Proposed FY2021 City Budget. The specific agenda item involved a dialogue with Chief Kevin Molis of the Police Department regarding the annual appropriation order. No other substantive business items were listed on the final agenda.

• Approval of minutes from June 4, 9, and 11, 2020 meetings
• Continued discussion of Proposed FY2021 Budget (Order 132-20)
• Discussion with Chief Kevin Molis regarding Police Department budget

The Finance Committee held a discussion with Police Chief Kevin Molis regarding the proposed FY2021 budget. The committee questioned the Chief on training, diversity, equipment costs, and community relations. No final vote was taken on the budget appropriation order.

• Approved minutes from June 4, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 9, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 11, 2020 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee met remotely on June 11, 2020, to approve minutes from previous meetings and continue discussions on the Proposed FY2021 City Budget. The session included dialogue with Superintendent John Oteri and Finance Director Toni Mertz regarding the school department's budget. No final votes or decisions on the budget were recorded in this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from May 26, 2020, and June 2, 2020, remote meetings
• Continued discussion of the Proposed FY2021 City Budget (Order 132-20)
• Discussion with Superintendent John Oteri and Finance Director Toni Mertz regarding Malden Public Schools

The committee discussed a proposed $74.2 million level-funded budget for FY2021, which includes $2 million in cuts. No final vote was taken on the budget; the committee will continue discussions with the School Department.

• Approved minutes of May 26, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2020 (unanimous)

Licensing Board

The Malden Liquor Licensing Board met via telephone conference on June 11, 2020. The primary agenda item was the review of completed applications from licensees seeking to expand their licensed premises for outdoor seating. The board voted to approve or deny these specific applications. No other substantive business was listed on the agenda.

• Review for approval or denial of applications to expand licensed premises for outdoor seating

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee met remotely on June 11, 2020, to discuss personnel policies. The primary business item was an order to review the special municipal status of employees. The committee also discussed job posting requirements for these specific roles.

• Order 120-20: Review special municipal status employees
• Discussion of job posting requirements for special municipal employees

The Rules & Ordinance Committee discussed Order 120-20, which asks the City of Malden to review positions holding Special Municipal Employee status. Chair Spadafora said the current list of 27 positions should be reviewed and updated, and Attorney McNaught recommended a universal form for employees to keep records current. The committee took no vote on the order and will meet again to discuss the issue. A separate item on job posting requirements for special municipal employees was not discussed because it was improperly docketed.

• Order 120-20 on reviewing special municipal employee status discussed; no vote recorded, committee to meet again
• Job posting requirements item not discussed because improperly docketed
• Meeting adjourned at 6:23 PM (5-0)

Licensing Board

The Malden Liquor Licensing Board met via telephone conference on June 9, 2020. The primary agenda item was the review of completed applications from licensees seeking to expand their licensed premises for outdoor seating. The board voted to approve or deny these specific applications.

• Review for approval or denial of applications to expand licensed premises for outdoor seating

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee met remotely on June 9, 2020, to discuss two main business items. The first is a proposed Housing Stability Notification Ordinance requiring landlords to provide tenants with rights information during evictions. The second is an ordinance establishing a Parking Director position with a three-year term and defining the department's duties.

• Proposed Housing Stability Notification Ordinance (118-20) requiring eviction notices to include tenant rights and resources.
• Proposed ordinance (131-20) creating a Parking Director position appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council for a three-year term.
• Proposed amendments to salary schedules to include positions for Parking Director, Parking Supervisor, and Parking Department clerks.
• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2020, and May 26, 2020.

The Rules & Ordinance Committee favorably recommended an order to redefine the Parking Director's role, term, and appointment process. The committee also modified a proposed housing stability ordinance and deferred it pending a legal opinion.

• Approved May 12, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved May 26, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Voted to strike the chief of police from enforcement section of proposed Housing Stability Notification Ordinance (5-0)
• Tabled Housing Stability Notification Ordinance pending legal opinion
• Recommended favorably order to amend Parking Department roles, appointments, and salary schedules (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The City of Malden scheduled a remote Committee of the Whole meeting for June 9, 2020, due to pandemic restrictions on public assembly. The agenda consists solely of procedural items: Roll Call, Business, Other Business, and Adjournment. No specific ordinances, contracts, or decisions are detailed in the provided text.

• Meeting conducted remotely via Zoom and telephone due to Governor Baker's orders.
• Agenda lists only 'Business' and 'Other Business' without specific item descriptions.

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee met remotely to approve the re-appointment of Anthony Rodrigues as Director of Information Technology. The committee also interviewed Shannon A. Robbins for a vacant Community Preservation Commission seat and discussed procedures for handling re-appointments during the pandemic.

• Re-appointment of Anthony Rodrigues as Director of Information Technology, term expiring March 1, 2023
• Interview of Shannon A. Robbins for vacant Community Preservation Commission seat
• Discussion of re-appointment processes during the COVID-19 pandemic

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee met remotely on June 9, 2020, to continue discussions regarding the Proposed FY2021 City Budget. The agenda included the approval of minutes and the review of Order 132-20, the Annual Appropriation Order for the FY2021 budget. No final vote on the budget was recorded in this agenda; the item was listed for continued discussion.

• Order 132-20: Annual Appropriation Order for the FY2021 (City Budget) discussed
• Approval of minutes from previous meetings
• Meeting conducted remotely due to Governor Baker's orders regarding public assembly

The committee held a discussion regarding the proposed FY2021 budget, focusing on fixed costs including pensions, health insurance, and debt. No formal votes were taken on budget appropriations during this meeting.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will continue its discussion of the proposed FY2021 city budget, hearing from the Fire Department and the Director of Public Facilities. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions, with public access via Zoom and cable TV.

• Annual Appropriation Order for FY2021 (City Budget) - continued discussion
• Fire Department budget review with Chief Bill Sullivan
• Public Facilities budget review with Director Eric Rubin

The committee held a discussion regarding the proposed FY2021 budget. No formal votes were taken on budget appropriations during this meeting.

City Council

The Malden City Council is meeting remotely due to the Covid-19 emergency. They will consider an order to form a committee to plan a memorial for residents who died from Covid-19, and will hold a hearing on a used car dealer license renewal. They will also confirm a mayoral appointment to the Malden Redevelopment Authority and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Order 143-20: Form committee to identify cost, location, and plan for a Covid-19 memorial, working over 12-18 months
• Hearing 8-20: Class II license renewal for Gary's Auto Sales, 160 Eastern Ave., 18 cars
• Committee Report 149-20: Confirm Sharon Santillo to Malden Redevelopment Authority Board, term to expire May 1, 2024
• Approval of minutes from May 19 and May 26, 2020 meetings
• Chief Molis to speak on incidents during Covid-19

The Malden City Council renewed a Class II auto dealer license for Gary's Auto Sales at 160 Eastern Ave. with a condition that the business show proof of renewed dealer plates to the Licensing Committee within 60 days. The council confirmed Sharon Santillo to the Malden Redevelopment Authority Board, with Councillor Linehan abstaining. A proposed order to create a committee planning a COVID-19 memorial was referred to a joint Citizens Engagement/Public Properties Committee. The meeting was held remotely under the state's COVID-19 emergency rules, and included statements on the death of George Floyd and a police presentation by Chief Molis.

• Approved Class II license renewal for Gary's Auto Sales, 160 Eastern Ave., 18 cars, with condition of dealer-plate proof within 60 days (10-0, O'Malley present)
• Confirmed Sharon Santillo, 72 Ashland Street #402, to Malden Redevelopment Authority Board, term expiring May 1, 2024 (10-0, Linehan abstained)
• Referred order 143-20 to create a COVID-19 memorial committee to joint Citizens Engagement/Public Properties Committee (11-0)
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2020 (11-0)
• Approved minutes of May 26, 2020 (11-0)
• Received and filed Personnel/Appointments Committee report 149-20 (11-0)
• Adjourned at 9:16 PM (11-0)

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee met remotely on June 2, 2020, to continue discussions on the Proposed FY2021 City Budget. The agenda included the approval of minutes and a review of the Annual Appropriation Order for FY2021. Department directors Bob Knox (DPW) and Chris Webb (BOH) were scheduled to present their budget proposals.

• Order 132-20: Annual Appropriation Order for the FY2021 City Budget
• Budget presentations from DPW Director Bob Knox and BOH Director Chris Webb
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The committee held discussions with the Director of Public Works and the Director of the Board of Health regarding their proposed FY2021 budgets. No formal votes were taken on the budget appropriations during this meeting.

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Malden Rules & Ordinance Committee is meeting remotely to consider a proposed Housing Stability Notification Ordinance. The ordinance would require landlords and foreclosing owners to provide tenants with information about their rights and resources when serving an eviction notice. The meeting is being held remotely due to the COVID-19 state of emergency, with public access via Zoom and cable TV.

• Order 118-20: Housing Stability Notification Ordinance requiring landlords and foreclosing owners to provide tenant rights information with eviction notices
• Remote meeting due to Governor Baker's COVID-19 orders, with public participation via Zoom and Malden Access Cable TV

The Rules & Ordinance Committee discussed a proposed ordinance requiring landlords and foreclosing owners to provide tenants with rights and resource information during eviction notices. The committee did not take a vote on the proposal, opting to hold further discussions at a future meeting.

• Tabled Housing Stability Notification Ordinance (118-20) for further discussion

Committee of the Whole

The Malden City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting remotely on May 26, 2020, due to COVID-19 restrictions. The main business is a public hearing on three National Grid petitions to install or relocate utility poles and underground conduits on Oliver Street, Seaview Avenue, and Charles Street. The council will also discuss a proposed order to form a committee to plan a memorial for Malden residents who died from COVID-19.

• Public hearing on National Grid petition to install 1 new SO pole at 150 Oliver St.
• National Grid petition to install 1-3” conduit off existing pole near 45 Sea View Ave.
• National Grid petition to relocate 2 JO poles on Charles St near 99 Charles St.
• Order to form committee to plan COVID-19 memorial for Malden residents (sponsored by Deborah DeMaria).

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee is meeting remotely to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss the Annual Appropriation Order for the FY2021 city budget. The meeting is held under COVID-19 remote participation rules, with public access via Zoom and cable TV.

• Approval of minutes from February 4, 2020 meeting
• Approval of minutes from Joint Finance and Citizens Engagement meeting on February 18, 2020
• Order 132-20: Annual Appropriation Order for FY2021 (City Budget)

The committee reviewed the FY2021 Annual Appropriation Order, which proposes a budget of $184.3 million. The plan includes setting aside $4.17 million in a budget stabilization account to prepare for anticipated state aid cuts. No formal vote on the budget appropriation was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved minutes from February 4, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Joint Finance and Citizen Engagement Meeting February 18, 2020 (unanimous)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will conduct a remote meeting to approve the mayoral appointment of Sharon Santillo to the Malden Redevelopment Authority Board. The committee will also interview two candidates, Shannon A. Robbins and Monique Ching, for a vacant seat on the Community Preservation Commission. Public attendance is limited to remote access due to pandemic restrictions.

• Appointment of Sharon Santillo (72 Ashland Street, # 402, Malden, MA) to the Malden Redevelopment Authority Board, replacing Amanda Linehan
• Interviews for vacant Community Preservation Commission seat with candidates Shannon A. Robbins and Monique Ching
• Approval of minutes from the March 10, 2020 meeting

City Council

The Malden City Council will meet remotely to consider the FY2021 city budget, approve Community Preservation Committee funding for affordable housing projects, and vote on a resolution condemning hate speech against Asian communities. The agenda also includes appointments to city boards and an ordinance change to create a Parking Director position.

• FY2021 Annual Appropriation Order (city budget)
• $50,000 for Devir Park Revitalization design and $150,000 for Spot Pond Brook Greenway design from Community Preservation funds
• Resolution condemning hate speech and violence against Asian and Chinese descent residents
• Ordinance amendment to establish a Parking Director appointed by the Mayor with Council confirmation
• Reappointments to Community Preservation Committee and other boards

The City Council approved $200,000 for the design phases of Devir Park Revitalization and Spot Pond Brook Greenway. The Council also passed a resolution condemning violence and hate speech against people of Asian descent and confirmed two mayoral re-appointments.

• Approved $50,000 for Devir Park Revitalization design (11-0)
• Approved $150,000 for Spot Pond Brook Greenway design (11-0)
• Passed resolution condemning hate speech and violence against people of Chinese and Asian descent (11-0)
• Confirmed Yem Lip as City Engineer/Director of Engineering Department (11-0)
• Confirmed Nelson Miller as Director of Permits, Inspections and Planning (11-0)
• Referred FY2021 City Budget to Finance Committee (11-0)
• Referred Parking Department ordinance amendments to Rules & Ordinance Committee (11-0)
• Referred job advertisement order to Rules & Ordinance Committee (11-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Malden Public Safety Committee, meeting jointly with the Public Properties Committee, will discuss a resolution to identify and prioritize recommendations for maintaining social distancing in public spaces once stay-at-home orders are lifted. The agenda includes a detailed framework for adapting and managing parks, sidewalks, streets, and other public areas during the pandemic. This is a discussion and planning session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Resolution 121-20: Committee to identify and prioritize social distancing recommendations for public spaces
• Discussion of adapting parks, playgrounds, athletic facilities, and pocket parks
• Review of sidewalks, bus stops, streets, community buildings, and schoolyards
• Guidelines for balancing function versus social distancing, including citizen engagement

The committee discussed a proposal to prioritize recommendations for maintaining social distancing in public spaces as stay-at-home orders lift. Members discussed forming a local task force to coordinate with city officials and the Mayor's office. No formal votes were taken on the proposed resolution.

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee met remotely on May 12, 2020, to approve minutes from February and March 2020. The body discussed two orders: one directing the city to review special municipal status for employees and another evaluating Section 2.30 regarding the Community Preservation Committee.

• Order 120-20: Review special municipal status employees
• Order 464-19: Evaluate Section 2.30 of ordinances on Community Preservation Committee composition and duties
• Approval of minutes from February 18, March 2, and March 10, 2020

The committee approved the minutes from three previous meetings in February and March 2020. No substantive decisions were made regarding the review of special municipal status employees or the Community Preservation Committee composition.

• Approved February 18, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 2, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 10, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Malden City Council Committee of the Whole will consider an order to approve funding recommendations from the Community Preservation Committee for three FY2020 affordable housing initiatives. The meeting will be held remotely due to the COVID-19 state of emergency, with public participation via Zoom or phone.

• Order 114-20: Approve Community Preservation Committee funding for Under One Roof (Bread of Life)
• Order 114-20: Approve funding for Secure Start (Boston ABCD)
• Order 114-20: Approve funding for Rental Assistance (Mayor Christenson's office through MRA)

The Committee of the Whole approved funding recommendations from the Community Preservation Committee for three affordable housing programs. Two additional park and greenway design projects were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved $512,474 for Under One Roof from budgeted reserve account (11-0)
• Approved $100,000 for Start Secure Security Deposit Program from budgeted reserve account (11-0)
• Approved $250,000 for Rental Assistance Fund from budgeted reserve account (11-0)
• Placed Devir Park Revitalization (Design Phase) and Spot Pond Brook Greenway (Design Phase) on the May 19th docket (11-0)

City Council

The Malden City Council is meeting remotely to approve guidelines for public comment during the state of emergency and to establish a Housing Stability Notification Ordinance. The body will also review petitions for auto dealer license renewals and transfers, and direct the Public Safety Committee to plan for social distancing in public spaces. Additionally, the Council will approve minutes from previous meetings and re-appoint a constable.

• Order 118-20: Establish a Housing Stability Notification Ordinance requiring landlords to provide tenants with rights and resource information upon eviction notice.
• Order 121-20: Direct the Public Safety Committee to identify recommendations for maintaining social distancing in public spaces after stay-at-home orders are updated.
• Petition 112-20: Class II license transfer for 26 cars from Bay State Auto Gallery to Smart Buy USA at 616 Broadway.
• Petition 20-20: Class II license renewal for Sica’s Automotive, Inc. at 1114 Eastern Ave. for 2 cars.
• Order 123-20: Approve guidelines for public comment during remote council meetings held under the Governor’s Declaration of Emergency.

The City Council adopted guidelines for public comment during remote meetings. The Council also granted a license renewal for Sica’s Automotive, Inc. and referred several orders regarding housing and municipal employees to committee.

• Approved guidelines for public comment at remote meetings (11-0)
• Approved minutes from April 14, 21, and 28, 2020 (11-0)
• Granted Class II license renewal for Sica’s Automotive, Inc. (10-0)
• Denied Class II license transfer for Smart Buy USA (11-0)
• Referred Housing Stability Notification Ordinance to Rules & Ordinance Committee (11-0)
• Tabled order to advertise Community Preservation Committee vacancy (9-2)
• Referred review of special municipal status employees to Rules & Ordinance Committee (11-0)
• Referred social distancing recommendations to joint Public Safety and Public Properties Committee (11-0)

Citizens Engagement Committee

The Citizens Engagement Committee will hold a remote meeting to discuss public engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Communications Director Ron Cochran as an invited guest. The agenda includes approving minutes from February 4, 2020, and other business. The meeting is conducted remotely due to the Governor's orders, with public access via Zoom, phone, and cable TV.

• Remote meeting due to COVID-19, with public participation via Zoom, phone, and cable TV
• Discussion on public engagement in the age of COVID-19 with Communications Director Ron Cochran
• Approval of minutes from February 4, 2020

The Citizens Engagement Committee met remotely to discuss public engagement during COVID-19, hearing from Communications Director Ron Cochran about the city's transition to Zoom meetings. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the February 4, 2020 minutes. The committee discussed training for chairs, cost considerations, and plans to bring public comment guidelines to the full City Council.

• Approved minutes of February 4, 2020 (unanimous)
• Discussed remote meeting technology and Zoom webinar format
• Discussed training for committee chairs on remote meeting tools
• Discussed developing public comment guidelines for remote meetings

Committee of the Whole

The City of Malden scheduled a remote Committee of the Whole meeting for April 28, 2020, due to Governor Baker's orders suspending in-person gatherings. The agenda contains no specific decisions, ordinances, or contracts, listing only 'Other Business' and 'Adjournment.' Public attendance was restricted to remote access via Zoom or telephone.

• Meeting conducted remotely via Zoom due to Governor Baker's 3/12/20 Order.
• No specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances listed on the agenda.
• Agenda consists solely of Roll Call, Other Business, and Adjournment.

The Committee of the Whole met remotely due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. Councillor O'Malley asked the Council to consider holding full council meetings each week, but no decision was made. The meeting adjourned without any substantive votes or actions.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• Councillor O'Malley's request to consider weekly full council meetings discussed, not acted upon
• Meeting adjourned at 7:07 PM (11-0)

City Council

The Malden City Council meets remotely to approve funding for three FY2020 affordable housing programs and waive the required public hearing due to the pandemic. The agenda also includes re-appointments to the Community Preservation Committee and a new Cemetery Trustee. Additionally, the Council considers two Class II license petitions for auto dealerships.

• Order to waive public hearing for FY2020 affordable housing applications due to COVID-19
• Approval of funding for Under One Roof (Bread of Life), Secure Start (Boston ABCD), and Rental Assistance (MRA)
• Re-appointment of Roberto DeMarco, Cameron Layne, Lisa Sulda, and Julianne Orsino to the Community Preservation Committee
• Appointment of Sheila Fermano as Cemetery Trustee
• Petition for Class II license for Smart Buy USA at 616 Broadway (26 cars)

The Malden City Council failed to suspend its rules (6-5, needing 2/3) after a point of order that the docket was posted late, which blocked public comment and prevented the meeting from proceeding on the regular agenda. The council then approved the April 14, 2020 minutes and adjourned at 7:19 PM without taking action on appointments, license renewals, or the Community Preservation Committee's affordable housing funding recommendations.

• Motion to suspend Council Rules failed (6-5, 2/3 required)
• Motion to suspend Council Rule 5.03 for public comment failed
• Approved minutes of April 14, 2020 meeting (106-20)
• Adjourned at 7:19 PM (11-0)

City Council

The Malden City Council is meeting remotely due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. They will vote on suspending public comment during remote meetings, extending Class II licenses, and endorsing the Mayor's proposals for a rental assistance fund and small business assistance program. Several public hearings, including for marijuana retailers, are being rescheduled due to the emergency.

• Vote to suspend public comment during remote meetings
• Endorse Mayor's Malden Rental Assistance Fund and small business assistance program for COVID-19 response
• Extend all Class II Licenses expiring May 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020
• Transfer $80,000 from Salary Reserve to Human Resources Professional Services
• Transfer $40,317.25 from Revenue Reserve to Public Facilities City Hall Lease

The Malden City Council met remotely and endorsed the Mayor's proposals for a rental assistance fund and small business assistance program to respond to COVID-19, directing the Malden Redevelopment Authority to establish them. The Council also approved the CDBG budget application, extended all Class II licenses to December 31, 2020, and approved two budget transfers. A motion to suspend committee referral rules until the end of the state of emergency failed, and public comment was suspended for this meeting.

• Endorsed Mayor's rental assistance and small business programs (11-0)
• Approved CDBG budget application filing (9-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved CDBG budget order (10-0, 1 recusal)
• Extended all Class II licenses to Dec 31, 2020 (11-0)
• Approved $80,000 transfer to HR professional services (11-0)
• Approved $40,317.25 transfer to City Hall lease (11-0)
• Suspended public comment for this remote meeting (11-0)
• Failed to suspend committee referral rules (6-5, needed 2/3)

Licensing Board

The Malden Licensing Board meeting scheduled for March 24, 2020, has been cancelled. Governor Baker declared a state of emergency related to the COVID-19 public health crisis, and all public meetings and hearings are cancelled until further notice. The meeting will be rescheduled as soon as practicable, and updates will be posted on the City of Malden website.

• Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19 state of emergency
• All public meetings and hearings postponed until further notice
• Updates available on City of Malden website

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee met to discuss Order 464-19, which directs the City Council to review and evaluate Section 2.30 of the city ordinances regarding the Community Preservation Committee's composition and duties. The agenda notes that the committee will continue its discussion on this review and evaluation. No other specific business items, contracts, or fee changes were listed on the final agenda.

• Order 464-19: Review and evaluate Section 2.30 of ordinances concerning Community Preservation Committee composition and duties
• Sponsors for Order 464-19: Deborah DeMaria, Craig Spadafora, and Stephen Winslow

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will vote on two mayoral appointments: Nelson Miller as Director of Permits, Inspections and Planning, and Yem Lip as City Engineer/Director of Engineering. The committee will also approve minutes from two prior meetings. This is a routine personnel matter with no other business on the agenda.

• Mayoral appointment of Nelson Miller as Director of Permits, Inspections and Planning, term expiring December 19, 2022
• Mayoral re-appointment of Yem Lip as City Engineer/Director of Engineering, term expiring March 1, 2023
• Approval of minutes from February 4 and February 25, 2020 meetings

City Council

The Malden City Council will hear a presentation from Captain Cronin on coronavirus preparations, hold a public hearing on a National Grid petition, and consider several appointments, budget transfers, and ordinance amendments. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and livery license renewals, as well as more substantive actions such as a $80,000 transfer for HR services and amendments to demolition and small cell notice requirements.

• Public hearing on National Grid petition at Exchange Street and Middlesex Street
• Transfer of $80,000 from Salary Reserve to Human Resources Professional Services
• Transfer of $40,317.25 from Revenue Reserve to Public Facilities City Hall Lease
• Ordinance amendment requiring notice to property owners within 500 feet for demolition permits and small cell installations
• Ordinance amendment adding provisions for Shared Neighborhood Autos for Passengers (SNAPs)

The City Council approved ordinances regarding demolition and small cell petition notifications and established provisions for Shared Neighborhood Autos for Passengers (SNAPs). The Council also granted several livery and business license renewals while denying requests for extended pool hall hours and a pawnbroker license.

• Approved ordinance requiring notice for demolition permits and small cell petitions (9-0)
• Approved ordinance adding provisions for Shared Neighborhood Autos for Passengers (SNAPs) (9-0)
• Granted National Grid petition for Exchange Street and Middlesex Street (unanimous)
• Appointed Dawn Macklin to the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission (unanimous)
• Denied extended hours for L & K Billiard Pool Hall (unanimous)
• Denied pawnbroker license for Briley’s Jewelry (unanimous)
• Referred mayoral appointments for Registrar of Voters, Public Works, and Planning Board to Personnel Committee (unanimous)
• Referred $80,000 and $40,317.25 budget transfer orders to Finance Committee (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is meeting jointly with the Finance Committee to consider an ordinance amendment (Order 70-20) that would change trash and recycling rules. The proposal would require trash to be in approved bags inside a barrel with a closed cover, allow up to three trash holiday weeks per year, switch recycling from bins to barrels, and update fees for bags, tags, and barrels. The committee will also approve minutes and handle other business.

• Amends Section 9.28 to require trash in approved bags inside a barrel with closed cover, max 35 lbs
• Allows up to three trash holiday weeks per year with alternative containers
• Replaces recycling bins with City-issued recycling barrels, single-stream recycling
• Sets fees: 35-gal bag $2, 15-gal $1, 8-gal $0.50, annual trash tag $75, white good pickup $20
• Additional recycling/trash barrels at city's actual cost

The joint Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committee favorably recommended an ordinance to provide residents with trash and recycling barrel options. The proposal includes a $75 annual trash tag option and updated fee schedules for bags and barrels.

• Approved motion to draft an Ordinance based on the barrel and tag proposal (9-0)
• Approved amendment to make the proposed fee schedule valid until June 30, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved motion to schedule a public hearing (9-0)
• Approved resolve for the Mayor to provide a paper on funding the Ordinance (9-0)

City Council

The Malden City Council is meeting on March 4, 2020, at the John & Christina Markey Community Center. The main item of business is interviewing candidates for the Treasurer position. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, pledge, roll call, and adjournment.

• Interview candidates for Treasurer Position

The City Council interviewed Mr. Grover for the Treasurer position. Following the interview, the Council voted to execute a contract with Mr. Grover for the role within the posted salary range.

• Approved contract for Mr. Grover as City Treasurer (10-0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee met to discuss Order 464-19, which directs the City Council to review and evaluate Section 2.30 of the city ordinances regarding the Community Preservation Committee's composition and duties. The agenda notes that the committee will continue its discussion on this review and evaluation. No other substantive business items were listed on the final agenda.

• Review and evaluation of Section 2.30 ordinances concerning Community Preservation Committee composition and duties (Order 464-19)

The Rules & Ordinance Committee discussed potential changes to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) composition and terms. The committee voted to decouple residency requirements for statutory members and council appointments. A draft ordinance based on these discussions will be presented at the next meeting.

• Approved motion to decouple statutory members from council appointments regarding residency (4-0)

Parking Review Committee

The Malden Parking Review Committee is meeting to continue its discussion of the parameters of a Citywide Parking Permit Program and to discuss the plan going forward on private ways. The committee will also approve the minutes from its January 28, 2020 meeting. This is a working session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Continue discussion of Citywide Parking Permit Program parameters
• Discuss plan going forward on private ways
• Approve minutes of January 28, 2020

The committee discussed how to provide guidance to residents on private ways regarding parking regulation and enforcement. Members and legal counsel reviewed the city's limited authority over private ways and proposed a phased approach to researching specific streets.

• Approved minutes of January 28, 2020 (unanimous)

License Committee

The License Committee is meeting to approve minutes, consider renewals for livery and taxi cab companies, and continue discussions on Class I, II & III licenses. They will also take up tabled petitions for a pawnbroker license and extended hours and pool tables for a billiard hall.

• Livery renewal: LSI Transportation Corp., 47 Second St., 3 cars
• Livery renewal: Prime Limo Service, 1 Maple St. #10, 1 car
• Taxi renewal: Malden Trans, Inc., 290 Eastern Ave., 39 cabs
• Petition: Second-Hand Dealer/Pawnbroker for Briley's Jewelry, 366 Ferry St.
• New: Extended hours and 7 pool tables for L & K Billiard Pool Hall, 94B Pleasant St.

City Council

The Malden City Council will vote on five mayoral reappointments, including the police commissioner, IT director, city engineer, and board of appeal member. The council will also consider orders to notify residents of the March 3 presidential primary and a special election, and review committee reports on a deed restriction removal and ordinance amendments.

• Reappointment of Salvatore Gennetti as Police Commissioner (term to March 1, 2023)
• Reappointment of Anthony Rodrigues as Director of Information Technology (term to March 1, 2023)
• Reappointment of Yem Lip as City Engineer (term to March 1, 2023)
• Order to notify residents of Presidential Primary on March 3, 2020
• Ordinance amendments to require notice for demolition permits and small cell petitions

The Council enrolled ordinances regarding Shared Neighborhood Autos for Passengers (SNAPs) and expanded notification requirements for demolition and small cell petitions. It also approved the removal of a deed restriction at 129 Olive Ave and confirmed several board appointments.

• Approved ordinance adding provisions for Shared Neighborhood Autos for Passengers (SNAPs) (7-1)
• Approved ordinance requiring mail/posting notice to owners within 500 feet for demolition permits and small cell petitions (8-0)
• Authorized removal of owner-occupancy deed restriction at 129 Olive Ave (8-0)
• Appointed Brian Slater to Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (7-1)
• Appointed Angie Liou to Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (7-1)
• Confirmed Meghan Volcy and Nency Salamoun to Human Rights Fair Housing Commission
• Referred appointments for IT Director, Board of Appeal, City Engineer, and Police Commissioner to Personnel/Appointments Committee
• Adopted orders to notify residents of the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary and Ward 5/Precinct 2 Special Election

Licensing Board

The Malden Licensing Board will consider two one-day licenses: one for the C5K Sports Malden Half + 5 Mile Road Race on March 15, 2020, and one for the Taste of Malden event at the YMCA and Malden Chamber, 99 Dartmouth Street, on April 27, 2020. The board will also approve minutes from its December 10, 2019 meeting.

• One-day license for C5K Sports Malden Half + 5 Mile Road Race on March 15, 2020
• One-day license for Taste of Malden at YMCA and Malden Chamber, 99 Dartmouth Street, on April 27, 2020
• Approval of minutes from December 10, 2019 meeting

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Malden Personnel/Appointments Committee will consider two mayoral appointments: Catherine Price to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board and Sharon Santillo to the Malden Redevelopment Authority Board. The committee will also take a final vote on vacant seats for the Human Rights, Fair Housing Commission. The meeting includes approval of the February 4, 2020 minutes.

• Mayoral appointment: Catherine Price, 30 Tufts Street, to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
• Mayoral appointment: Sharon Santillo, 72 Ashland Street #402, to the Malden Redevelopment Authority Board, term expiring May 1, 2024
• Final vote on vacant seats for the Human Rights, Fair Housing Commission

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Malden Rules & Ordinance Committee is meeting to consider two ordinance amendments and one new order. The amendments would require mailed notice to property owners within 500 feet for demolition permits and small cell installations. The committee will also discuss adding provisions for Shared Neighborhood Autos for Passengers (SNAPs).

• Ordinance 384-19: require notice by posting and mail to property owners within 500 feet for demolition permits (Chapter 3.37)
• Ordinance 384-19: same notice requirement for small cell petitions (Chapter 6.49)
• Order 466-19: add provisions for Shared Neighborhood Autos for Passengers (SNAPs) to Chapter 6
• Approval of minutes from January 21, February 3, and February 4, 2020 meetings

The Rules & Ordinance Committee met on February 18, 2020 with four of five members present; Chair Craig Spadafora was absent. The committee approved three sets of prior meeting minutes and recommended two ordinances favorably: one requiring mailed and posted notice to property owners within 500 feet for demolition permits and small cell installations, and one adding rules for Shared Neighborhood Autos for Passengers (SNAPs). The SNAP ordinance was recommended for referral, with the Licensing Committee and Traffic Commission still needing to review it. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 PM.

• Approved minutes of the January 21, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the February 3, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the February 4, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably an ordinance requiring notice by mail and posting to property owners within 500 feet for demolition permits and small cell petitions (unanimous)
• Recommended referral of an ordinance adding Shared Neighborhood Autos for Passengers (SNAPs) rules; Licensing Committee and Traffic Commission review still needed (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:55 PM (unanimous)

Public Property Committee

The Public Property Committee will approve the minutes from January 21, 2020, and vote on Order 58-20. This order authorizes the removal of a deed restriction requiring owner-occupancy at 129 Olive Ave. The property owner is responsible for all costs associated with removing the restriction and preparing necessary documents.

• Order 58-20: Authorize removal of deed restriction at 129 Olive Ave.
• Deed restriction text: 'Once constructed, the dwelling located on the parcel must be occupied by the owner of the parcel.'
• Property owner bears all costs for removal and document preparation.
• City Solicitor must review and approve documents before recording.

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee, meeting jointly with the Citizens Engagement Committee, will consider a recommendation to begin translating City Council dockets and minutes into seven languages in addition to English, using Bay State Translators. The funding would come from account 0010-111-5300, which has a $10,000 balance and no funds spent this year. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Recommendation to translate council dockets and minutes into Arabic, Cantonese, Haitian-Creole, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese
• Funding source: account 0010-111-5300 with $10,000 balance
• Approval of Finance Committee minutes from June 18, 2019 and February 4, 2020
• Approval of Citizens Engagement Committee minutes from December 12, 2019 and February 4, 2020

The Finance Committee unanimously approved previous meeting minutes. The committee tabled a proposal to fund translation services for city documents using a $10,000 budget line item. Members debated using Bay State Translators versus free tools like Google Translate and agreed to pause the decision to test translation accuracy and costs first.

• Approved Finance and Citizens Engagement minutes from June 2019, Dec 2019, and Feb 2020 (unanimous)
• Tabled Committee Report recommending translation services via Bay State Translators (unanimous)
• Tabled Paper #59-20 regarding translation funding (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:19 PM (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Malden City Council is reviewing two ordinances regarding waste management. One proposal amends housing inspection rules for non-profits, while the other overhauls residential trash and recycling regulations. The second ordinance establishes specific fees for trash bags and introduces a single-stream recycling barrel system.

• Proposal 69-20 adds subsidized housing properties to inspection exemptions but imposes a $125 annual inspection fee per property, with inspections in January and June.
• Proposal 70-20 sets fees for approved trash bags: $2 for 35-gallon, $1 for 15-gallon, and $0.50 for 8-gallon bags.
• Proposal 70-20 introduces an annual trash hang tag fee of $75 and a $20 fee for residential white good collection.
• Proposal 70-20 mandates the use of City-issued recycling barrels for single-stream recycling, allowing residents to purchase additional barrels at the city's actual cost.
• Proposal 70-20 allows the City to declare up to three trash holiday weeks per year where standard bag/barrel rules are relaxed if trash is in closed containers.

License Committee

The License Committee is meeting to approve minutes and consider several license renewals, including extended hours for three 24/7 retail stores, three livery (car-for-hire) renewals, and one fortune teller renewal. The committee will also continue discussions on Class I, II & III licenses.

• Extended hours renewal: 7-Eleven, 169 Salem St., 24/7
• Extended hours renewal: Speedway #2504, 214 Broadway, 24/7
• Extended hours renewal: Walgreens #03130, 185 Centre St., 24/7
• Livery renewals: RubyLynn Transportation, Arminder Singh, David Ulysse (1 car each)
• Fortune teller renewal: Angie Marks, 495 Broadway

The committee unanimously recommended favorable action on renewal petitions for three 24/7 extended hours licenses, three livery licenses, and one fortune teller license. Members also discussed enforcement of Class I, II, and III licenses, including the issuance of fines for non-compliance.

• Recommended favorable renewal for 7-Eleven 24/7 extended hours (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable renewal for Speedway #2504 24/7 extended hours (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable renewal for Walgreens #03130 24/7 extended hours (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable renewal for RubyLynn Transportation, LLC livery (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable renewal for Arminder Singh livery (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable renewal for David Ulysse livery (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable renewal for Angie Marks fortune teller license (unanimous)
• Approved January 28, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden City Council meets to approve several appointments, including a new Director of Permits and Inspections, and renew livery and taxi licenses. The body will also vote on an appropriation of $118,908.20 for accessibility and traffic improvements at a major intersection. Additionally, the Council will consider ordinances regarding marijuana establishment fees and notice requirements, as well as the removal of a deed restriction on 129 Olive Ave.

• Appropriation of $118,908.20 for granite curb, wheelchair ramps, sidewalks, and traffic signals at the intersection of Washington, Winter, Glenwood, and Grove Street.
• Mayoral appointment of Nelson Miller as Director of Permits, Inspections and Planning, with a term expiring December 19, 2022.
• Ordinance setting the Council Special Permit Fee for Marijuana Establishments at $750.00.
• Order to remove the deed restriction requiring owner-occupancy from the property at 129 Olive Ave.
• Renewal of livery licenses for LSI Transportation Corp. (3 cars) and Prime Limo Service (1 car), and taxi license for Malden Trans, Inc. (39 cabs).

The City Council appropriated over $118,000 for infrastructure improvements at the intersection of Washington, Winter, Glenwood and Grove Street. The Council also passed several ordinances regarding marijuana establishments and enforcement fines. Multiple mayoral appointments were confirmed, referred, or tabled.

• Appropriated $118,908.20 for curbs, ramps, sidewalks, and signals at Washington, Winter, Glenwood and Grove Street (Unanimous)
• Ordained $750 nonrefundable Council Special Permit Fee for Marijuana Establishments (11-0)
• Ordained notice requirement for Marijuana Establishment Community Outreach Meetings to include property owners within 500 feet (11-0)
• Ordained amendment to Section 11.35 regarding enforcement fines for separate offenses (11-0)
• Confirmed Resa Gray as associate member of the Planning Board (Unanimous)
• Confirmed Dr. Roxanne Reddington-Wilde to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
• Tabled appointments of Brian Slater and Angie Liou to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (Unanimous)
• Referred appointments of Nelson Miller and Paul Buckley to the Personnel/Appointments Committee (Unanimous)

Traffic Mitigation Committee

The Malden Traffic Mitigation Committee is holding an organizational discussion for the 2020-2021 term. The committee will decide how often to meet and set its priorities for the coming year. No specific traffic projects or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Organizational discussion for 2020-2021 term
• Discussion of meeting frequency
• Discussion of committee priorities

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee met to approve minutes and discuss requirements for Class II licenses. The committee also considered a tabled order to amend Chapter 6 of the Revised Ordinances of 2020 to add provisions for Shared Neighborhood Autos for Passengers (SNAPs). No other substantive business items were listed on the final agenda.

• Discussion regarding requirements for Class II licenses
• Tabled Order 466-19 to amend Chapter 6 for Shared Neighborhood Autos for Passengers (SNAPs)

The committee discussed a proposed ordinance for Shared Neighborhood Autos for Passengers (SNAPs) and decided to table the item to allow for reworking of the text. The committee also agreed to address plot plan requirements for grandfathered Class II Dealers Licenses.

• Tabled Order 466-19 regarding Shared Neighborhood Autos for Passengers (unanimous)
• Agreed to draft a paper regarding plot plan requirements for grandfathered Class II Dealers Licenses with 0 cars

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review an order to conduct an inventory of all tax-exempt properties in the city. They will also vote to appropriate $118,908.20 from the TNC Surcharge Municipal Distribution Account for infrastructure improvements at the intersection of Washington, Winter, Glenwood, and Grove Streets. The meeting will include approval of minutes from June 18, 2019.

• Order 23-20: Conduct an inventory and review of all tax-exempt properties in the City of Malden.
• Order 42-20: Appropriation of $118,908.20 for granite curb, wheelchair ramps, sidewalks, traffic signals, and crosswalk markings at the Washington, Winter, Glenwood, and Grove Street intersection.

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend Paper #42-20 favorably to the Full Council, appropriating $118,908.20 from the TNC Surcharge Municipal Distribution Account for curb, wheelchair ramp, sidewalk, signal, and crosswalk improvements at the intersection of Washington, Winter, Glenwood and Grove Street. The committee tabled Paper #23-20, an order to inventory and review all tax exempt properties in Malden, with the Controller proposing to sort the list by entity and invite the City Assessor to a future meeting. The draft minutes from the June 18, 2019 meeting were also tabled to the next Finance meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:34 P.M.

• Recommended Paper #42-20 favorably to Full Council: $118,908.20 from TNC Surcharge Municipal Distribution Account for intersection work at Washington, Winter, Glenwood and Grove Street (unanimous)
• Tabled Paper #23-20, inventory and review of all tax exempt properties in Malden (unanimous)
• Tabled draft minutes from the June 18, 2019 meeting to the next Finance meeting (all in favor)
• Adjourned at 6:34 P.M. (unanimous)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee is scheduled to review four mayoral appointments for confirmation. These include one associate member for the Planning Board and three members for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board. The meeting is procedural, focusing on roll call, minute approval, and these specific personnel actions.

• Appointment of Resa Gray as associate member of the Planning Board to fill the term of James Chiavelli
• Appointment of Brian Slater as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
• Appointment of Angie Liou as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
• Appointment of Dr. Roxanne Reddington-Wilde as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board

Committee of the Whole

The City of Malden Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet on February 4, 2020, at the John & Christina Markey Community Center. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, including roll call, approval of minutes, and general business, with no specific ordinances, contracts, or decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes
• General business discussion

Citizens Engagement Committee

The Citizens Engagement Committee will hold an informational meeting with Jeff LeBlanc of Baystate Interpreters to discuss the cost, services, and time needed for translation services for meetings. The committee will also approve minutes from the December 12, 2019 meeting.

• Informational meeting with Baystate Interpreters on translation services
• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2019 meeting

The Citizens Engagement Committee recommended that the City Council use Bay State Translators to translate dockets and minutes into Arabic, Cantonese, Haitian-Creole, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese. The committee recommended using account 0010-111-5300, which has a $10,000 balance, to fund the services.

• Recommended translating Council dockets and minutes into seven languages via Bay State Translators (Unanimous)
• Recommended using account 0010-111-5300 for funding (Unanimous)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will interview four candidates for a vacant seat on the Human Rights, Fair Housing Commission. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and the interviews, followed by other business and adjournment.

• Interview Cary Havey at 7:10 PM
• Interview Meghan S. Volcy at 7:25 PM
• Interview Dawn Macklin at 7:40 PM
• Interview Nency Salamoun at 7:55 PM

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is meeting to review and evaluate Section 2.30 of the city ordinances, which covers the Community Preservation Committee's composition and duties. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and this single business item, with no other substantive matters listed.

• Review of Section 2.30, Community Preservation Committee composition and duties (Order 464-19)
• Sponsors: Deborah DeMaria, Craig Spadafora, Stephen Winslow

The Rules & Ordinance Committee discussed potential revisions to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) ordinance, including membership size and term limits. No votes were taken on the proposed changes; the committee will focus on the appointment process at the next meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (4-1)

Parking Review Committee

The Parking Review Committee is meeting to continue discussions on the parameters of a Citywide Parking Permit Program and to plan next steps for private ways. City Engineer Yem Lipp and legal representatives may attend. The committee will also approve minutes from the December 3, 2019 meeting.

• Continue discussion of Citywide Parking Permit Program parameters
• Discuss plan going forward on private ways
• City Engineer Yem Lipp and City Solicitor (or legal rep) invited
• Approve minutes of December 3, 2019

The Parking Review Committee continued discussing a citywide parking permit program, focusing on private ways. They approved a motion for Ron Hogan to work with City Solicitor Kate Fallon to produce a frequently asked questions pamphlet for residents, to be presented at the next meeting. The committee also discussed posting signs on private ways and reviewing a list of streets.

• Approved motion for Ron Hogan and Kate Fallon to create FAQ pamphlet (unanimous)
• Discussed posting 'May be towed' signs on private ways
• Reviewed updated Official City of Malden Street Index list

License Committee

The Malden License Committee is meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings and consider a large number of license applications, primarily renewals for Class II used car dealers. One business is requesting a change from Class II to Class I, and there are new applications for extended hours and pool tables at a billiard hall, plus a petition for a second-hand dealer/pawnbroker license.

• Absolute Auto Rental & Sales, Inc., 495 Broadway: change from Class II to Class I
• L & K Billiard Pool Hall, 94B Pleasant St.: new extended hours (7 days, 2:30pm-2:30am) and 7 pool tables
• Briley's Jewelry, 366 Ferry St.: petition for second-hand dealer/pawnbroker license
• Next Level Motors, Inc., 189 Eastern Ave.: name change and renewal (35 cars)
• Approximately 40 Class II auto dealer renewals, including Richard's Motorcars (80 cars) and Prestige Motors (67 cars)

The committee established new stipulations for dealer license renewals, allowing completed applications to proceed if certified plot plans are submitted by May 1, 2020. It also removed plot plan and dealer plate requirements for licenses with zero cars. Multiple auto dealer renewal petitions were recommended favorably or tabled.

• Removed plot plan requirement for licenses with 0 cars (4-0)
• Referred to Ordinance that licenses with 0 cars not require a dealer plate (4-0)
• Approved favorable recommendation for completed applications with a May 1, 2020 plot plan deadline (4-0)
• Voted to issue warnings within 48 hours and fines after 7 days for businesses operating without applications (3-0)
• Voted to issue fines after 14 days for incomplete applications (3-0)
• Recommended favorable for 31 dealer license petitions, including Absolute Auto Rental & Sales and River Auto Sales
• Tabled 8 dealer license petitions, including MacMillen Automotive and 99 Towing & Truck
• Approved name change from Malden Auto Brokers II to Next Level Motors, Inc. (3-0)

Public Property Committee

The Public Property Committee is scheduled to review a petition from Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, represented by vendor Nexium Solutions, Inc., for a site at 21 Pine Street. The agenda lists this as the primary business item, with no other substantive decisions or discussions outlined. The meeting is procedural in nature, focusing on this single zoning or property-related request.

• Petition 381a-19 from Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for 21 Pine Street
• Vendor listed as Nexium Solutions, Inc.
• Sponsor identified as Ryan O'Malley

The Public Property Committee voted unanimously to recommend favorably a petition by Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for 21 Pine Street. The petition had been held pending additional information, which the committee found satisfactory.

• Recommended favorably the Verizon Wireless petition for 21 Pine Street (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will review minutes from three prior meetings and discuss several ordinance amendments. The main business includes a proposed order to add provisions for Shared Neighborhood Autos for Passengers (SNAPs) to Chapter 6 of the Revised Ordinances, and two Planning Board communications about amending notice requirements and special permits for demolition delay. The committee will also discuss a snow ordinance amendment and a special permit fee for marijuana establishments.

• Order 466-19: Add provisions for Shared Neighborhood Autos for Passengers (SNAPs) to Chapter 6 of the Revised Ordinances
• Communication 28-20: Planning Board on amending notice requirements (City Council Paper #385/2019)
• Communication 29-20: Planning Board on special permit for preferably preserved properties under demolition delay ordinance (City Council Paper #386/2019)
• Discussion: Snow Ordinance amendments (Paper #64-19)
• Discussion: Council special permit fee for marijuana establishments

The Rules & Ordinance Committee recommended favorably several items, including setting the Council Special Permit Fee for Marijuana Establishments at $750, adding language to the Snow Ordinance to make each 24-hour violation a separate offense and requiring 'reasonable' attempts to clear snow, and approving two Planning Board zoning amendments. The committee also tabled an order to amend Chapter 6 for Shared Neighborhood Autos for Passengers (SNAPs) pending further input.

• Approved minutes for Nov 26, Dec 3, and Dec 17, 2019 (unanimous)
• Tabled order for Shared Neighborhood Autos for Passengers (SNAPs) (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably Planning Board zoning amendment on notice requirements (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably Planning Board zoning amendment on special permits for preferably preserved properties (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably snow ordinance amendment adding separate offense per 24-hour violation (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably snow ordinance amendment adding 'reasonable' after 'Every' (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably $750 special permit fee for marijuana establishments (unanimous)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee met to approve minutes from December 17, 2019. The primary business item was setting up a schedule for interviews to fill the vacant seat on the Human Rights, Fair Housing Committee. No other substantive decisions or proposals were listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from December 17, 2019
• Scheduling interviews for the vacant Human Rights, Fair Housing Committee seat

City Council

The Malden City Council will hold a public hearing on a National Grid petition to install conduit on Exchange Street and Middlesex Street. The body will also vote on numerous Class II and III business license renewals, including auto sales and extended-hours permits for convenience stores. Additionally, the council will confirm mayoral appointments to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board and review a motion to inventory tax-exempt properties.

• Public hearing for National Grid petition to install conduit on Exchange Street and Middlesex Street for service to 46 Pleasant Street
• Renewal of Class II licenses for 12 auto sales and service businesses, including Gary’s Auto Sales at 160 Eastern Ave. and Next Level Motors at 189 Eastern Ave.
• Renewal of extended-hours licenses for 7-Eleven at 169 Salem St. and Speedway #2504 at 214 Broadway
• Confirmation of mayoral appointments for three members to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
• Motion to conduct an inventory and review of all tax-exempt properties in the City of Malden

The Malden City Council approved a National Grid petition to install conduit on Exchange and Middlesex Streets for electric service to 46 Pleasant St., with conditions. All other license renewals and appointments were referred to committees. A motion to allow Neil Kinnon to speak failed on a 5-4 vote.

• Granted National Grid conduit petition for Exchange and Middlesex Sts. (unanimous)
• Referred Gary's Auto Sales, Uni Auto Center, and 7-Eleven license renewals to License Committee (unanimous)
• Referred Brothers Auto Body, Speedway, Quality Auto Sales, Next Level Motors, Malden Auto Brokers, Andy's Service, Autotech II, Malden Broadway Auto Body, Rigano's Towing, Sica's Automotive, Malden Middlesex Motor Sales renewals to License Committee (unanimous)
• Referred mayoral appointments for Assistant Harbormaster and Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board to Personnel/Appointments Committee (unanimous)
• Referred order for tax-exempt property inventory to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Received and filed committee reports on amusement machine and extended hours licenses (unanimous)
• Took National Grid pole/wire petition off table (unanimous)
• Motion to allow Neil Kinston to speak failed (5-4)