Malden public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Malden City Council is meeting to consider amendments to wireless communications equipment ordinances and the removal of a 5G antenna on Willard Street. The agenda also includes reviewing salary increases for parking enforcement officers and designating a polling location for an upcoming special election.

• Order to remove 5G antenna at 37-39 Willard Street
• Amendments to wireless communications equipment siting ordinances
• Salary increases for Parking Enforcement Officers
• Designation of Senior Community Center as a polling location for the Special District Election
• Renewals for various livery and towing service petitions

The Malden City Council voted unanimously to remove a 5G antenna on a utility pole at 37-39 Willard Street after the sponsor cited safety concerns and the lack of an electrical permit. The council also approved several license renewals, a parking enforcement officer salary schedule amendment, and designated a polling location for a regional vocational school election.

• Ordered removal of 5G antenna on utility pole 2452 near 37-39 Willard Street (11-0)
• Referred 5G ordinance amendment to Rules & Ordinance Committee (11-0)
• Designated Senior Community Center Auditorium as polling location for Jan 25, 2022 special election (11-0)
• Ordained Community Preservation Committee ordinance amendments (11-0)
• Ordained parking enforcement officer salary schedule amendment (11-0)
• Granted Class II license renewals for Top Cars Motor, Quality Auto Sales, Uni Auto Center (each 11-0)
• Granted Sega Auto Sales license for 15 vehicles, not requested 26 (11-0)
• Confirmed Sheila Fermano as Municipal Hearings Officer (11-0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee will consider orders to amend the parking enforcement officer salary schedule and obstruction ordinances. The agenda also includes a proposal for remote public participation in all public meetings.

• Amendment to Parking Enforcement Officers Salary Schedule (Item 549-21)
• Amendment to Section 12.28.060 Obstructions (Item 452-21)
• Requirement for remote public participation in all public meetings (Item 313-21)
• Submission of Charter Update 2021 to the Massachusetts Legislature (Item 283-21)

The Rules & Ordinance Committee unanimously recommended two ordinance amendments to the City Council. The first sets parking enforcement officer wages at $20.25/hour for FY2021, $20.75 for FY2022, and $21.27 for FY2023, with retroactive pay to July 1, 2020. The second amends the obstruction ordinance, including adding 'bike path' to the definition and changing the distance from 10 to 25 feet. Three sets of meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved minutes of Nov 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Nov 23, 2021 as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 7, 2021 as amended (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably parking enforcement officer salary schedule amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably obstruction ordinance amendment as amended (unanimous)

License Committee

The Malden License Committee is reviewing several business license renewals. This includes Class II licenses for auto dealers on Main Street, Salem Street, and Eastern Avenue. The committee will also consider a request for 24-hour operating hours at Planet Fitness.

• Renewal of Class II license for Top Cars Motor (259 Main St) for 35 vehicles
• Renewal of Class II license for Uni Auto Center (369 Salem Street) for 20 vehicles
• Renewal of extended hours for Planet Fitness at 795 Eastern Avenue

The Malden License Committee voted unanimously to recommend favorable action to the City Council on several Class II vehicle license renewals, including Top Cars Motor, Uni Auto Center, and Quality Auto Sales. The committee tabled Planet Fitness's extended hours petition due to outstanding taxes of $39,172.74, and also tabled Nick's Foreign Car Center's renewal pending resolution of storage container and plot plan issues. Sega Auto Sales was recommended favorably as amended, granting the original 15 vehicles but denying the additional 11.

• Recommended favorably Top Cars Motor Class II renewal (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably Uni Auto Center Class II renewal (unanimous)
• Tabled Planet Fitness extended hours petition over $39,172.74 in taxes (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably Quality Auto Sales Class II renewal (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably Sega Auto Sales as amended to 15 vehicles (unanimous)
• Tabled Nick's Foreign Car Center renewal pending issues (unanimous)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The committee is considering the re-appointment of Sheila Fermano as a Municipal Hearing Officer. The agenda also includes the approval of several sets of previous meeting minutes.

• Re-appointment of Sheila Fermano as Municipal Hearing Officer with a term expiring December 21, 2024
• Approval of various meeting minutes from January, May, June, September, and October 2021

City Council

The City Council meeting includes a communication from Mayor Gary Christenson regarding a Language Access Plan. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Communication from Mayor Gary Christenson regarding Language Access Plan

The Malden City Council met on December 14, 2021, and received a communication from Mayor Gary Christenson regarding a Language Access Plan. The communication was read into the record, discussed, and placed on file. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

• Received and filed communication on Language Access Plan

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider amendments to city ordinances, including a new requirement for remote participation in all public meetings. The committee will also review an order regarding special municipal employee status for an Inspectional Services Department position.

• Requirement for remote participation in all public meetings
• Special municipal employee status for an Inspectional Services Department position
• Amendment to add Site Plan Review to city ordinances
• Charter update proposal for the Traffic Commission

City Council

The Malden City Council is reviewing a resolution to create an ad-hoc Racial Equity Commission to study the impacts of racism in the community. The agenda also includes salary adjustments for parking enforcement officers and fire fighters. Additionally, the council will consider several business license renewals and municipal appointments.

• Proposal to establish an ad-hoc Racial Equity Commission
• Salary increase for Parking Enforcement Officers to $21.27 per hour by 2022
• Transfer of $512,160 to Fire Fighters Salaries
• Renewal of extended hours for Planet Fitness on Eastern Avenue
• Notice of vacancy for the Cannabis Commission

The Malden City Council unanimously passed two resolutions: one to establish a Racial Equity Commission to study racism's impacts and propose a plan, and another to attend Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training in 2022. The council also approved a $512,160 transfer to firefighter salaries, ordained amendments to the zoning ordinance, and granted numerous license renewals.

• Passed resolution to establish Racial Equity Commission (unanimous)
• Passed resolution for DEI training in 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $512,160 transfer to Fire Fighters Salaries (unanimous)
• Ordained zoning amendment restricting warehouse uses in BH zones (10-0)
• Ordained Fire Fighters Salary Schedule amendment (10-0)
• Granted Verizon small cell facility at 1038 Salem St. with conditions (9-1)
• Granted 10 license renewals including auto dealers and lodging house (unanimous or 9-0 with recusal)
• Reappointed Sheila Fermano as Municipal Hearing Officer (referred to committee)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee will consider requiring remote participation for all public meetings and amending the Fire Fighters Salary Schedule. A proposal regarding a Traffic Commission charter update is also on the agenda. An item concerning site plan review remains tabled.

• Amendment to Fire Fighters Salary Schedule (Order 536-21)
• Requirement for remote participation in all public meetings (Order 313-21)
• Traffic Commission charter update submission (Order 283-21)
• Tabled order regarding Site Plan Review (Order 405-21)

License Committee

The committee will consider several petitions for business license renewals, including Class II motor vehicle licenses and amusement machines. One application requests an increase in the number of vehicles allowed at 449 Ferry Street. The agenda also includes a petition regarding hours for Honey Dew Donuts and a lodging house permit.

• Sega Auto Sales & Service, Inc. (449 Ferry Street) requests increasing vehicle limit from 15 to 26 vehicles
• Renewal of Class II license for Richard’s MotorCars, Inc. at 672 Broadway (80 vehicles)
• Renewal of extended hours for Honey Dew Donuts at 691 Eastern Ave (5 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
• Lodging house petition for Top Tier Properties, LLC at 33 Maple Street (44 units)
• Renewal of amusement machine licenses for Pearl St. Station at 53 Summer St

The License Committee tabled Sega Auto Sales' request to expand from 15 to 26 vehicles after compliance officers and a councillor reported sidewalk blocking and hostile behavior. The committee also tabled a renewal for Quality Auto Sales due to complaints about unregistered cars. Several other license renewals were recommended favorably, including Richard's MotorCars, Auto Bazaar, Prestige Motors, Andy's Service Center, and others. Two previously tabled petitions were untabled and recommended favorably with amendments.

• Approved minutes of November 16, 2021.
• Recommended favorably renewal for Richard's MotorCars (80 vehicles).
• Recommended favorably renewal for Auto Bazaar Corporation (21 vehicles).
• Tabled renewal for Quality Auto Sales due to complaints.
• Tabled Sega Auto Sales expansion (15 to 26 vehicles) after complaints.
• Recused Councillor Sica from Sica's Automotive renewal; recommended favorably.
• Recommended favorably renewals for Prestige Motors, Andy's Service Center, Pearl St. Station, Honey Dew Donuts, and Top Tier Properties.
• Untabled and recommended favorably as amended: Nick's Foreign Car Center (tabled), Absolute Auto Rental (changed to Class I), Smart Buy Auto Group (changed to Class I).

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The committee will consider several mayoral appointments for city positions and commissions. This includes the appointment of a Director of Public Facilities and members to the Disability, Conservation, and Historical Commissions. The committee will also approve minutes from various 2021 meetings.

• Appointment of Eric Rubin as Director of Public Facilities
• Appointment of Tovah Miller to the Disability Commission
• Re-appointment of Paul Buckley to the Conservation Commission
• Re-appointment of Mary Hampton to the Historical Commission

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the FY2022 tax classification. The council will also consider orders related to residential tax exemptions and special municipal employee status for an Inspectional Services Department position.

• Public hearing on tax classification by Assessor Nathaniel Cramer
• Order to adopt a 30% residential tax exemption and a 1.75 residential factor for FY2022
• Order regarding special municipal employee status for an on-call Inspectional Services Department position

The Malden City Council held a public hearing and voted unanimously to adopt a residential tax exemption of 30% and a residential factor of 1.75 for the FY2022 tax rate, as recommended by the Assessor. The council also referred an order regarding special municipal employee status for an on-call Inspectional Services position to the Rules & Ordinance Committee. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted 30% residential tax exemption and 1.75 residential factor for FY2022 (unanimous)
• Referred special municipal employee status order to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous)

Public Property Committee

The Public Property Committee will consider a proposal from Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon to install telecommunication equipment and fiber optic cable. The request involves placing small wireless facilities on existing utility poles within the public right of way. The committee will also approve minutes from the September 28, 2021 meeting.

• Installation of small wireless facilities at 1038 Salem St.
• Placement of aerial fiber optic cable on National Grid utility poles
• Approval of September 28, 2021, meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the September 28, 2021 meeting. Members will also consider an order to transfer $512,160 from a salary reserve to fire fighter salaries.

• Order 535-21: Transfer of $512,160 from Salary Reserve to Fire Fighters Salaries
• Approval of September 28, 2021 meeting minutes

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend a $512,160 transfer from the Salary Reserve to Fire Fighters Salaries. The funds cover retroactive and current pay increases from a new union contract, plus higher hazardous duty and EMT stipends. The recommendation now goes to the full City Council.

• Approved the minutes of September 28, 2021 by unanimous vote.
• Recommended favorably to the Full Council the transfer of $512,160 from Salary Reserve to Fire Fighters Salaries by unanimous vote.

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the November 16, 2021 meeting. Members will also consider an order for the City Council to evaluate Section 2.30 of the ordinances regarding the composition and duties of the Community Preservation Committee.

• Approval of November 16, 2021 minutes
• Order for City Council review of ordinance Section 2.30 (Community Preservation Committee)

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted 3-0 to recommend favorably, as amended, an order to revise the Community Preservation Committee ordinance. The amendments remove the lottery system, change terms from three years to two years, and add the word 'general' before 'member' in section 2. The proposal now goes to the full City Council for consideration.

• Approved minutes of the November 16, 2021 meeting by unanimous vote.
• Approved amendment to strike the lottery reference in section 5.2 (3-0).
• Approved amendment to change terms from three years to two years in section 1.5.4 (3-0).
• Approved amendment to add 'general' before 'member' in section 2 (3-0).
• Approved the proposal as amended (3-0).
• Recommended the order favorably as amended to the City Council by unanimous vote.

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting an amended redistricting map and a $512,160 transfer to fire fighters' salaries. The agenda also includes several business license renewals for auto dealerships and amusement machines. Additionally, the council will review proposed changes to zoning regulations in Highway Business Zones.

• Transfer of $512,160 from Salary Reserve to Fire Fighters Salaries
• Adoption of amended Redistricting Map V2d
• Renaming Malden Skatepark to Christopher Simonelli Skatepark
• Renewal of vehicle licenses for various auto dealerships
• Ordinance changes regarding Warehouse and Wholesale uses in BH zones

The City Council unanimously passed a resolution renaming the Malden Skatepark at 84 Willow Street to the Christopher Simonelli Skatepark, in recognition of former Councillor Chris Simonelli's role in creating it. The council also adopted an amended redistricting map (V2e) with minor precinct line changes in ward four, and approved numerous license renewals for amusement machines, extended hours, and auto dealers. Several other items, including a mayoral appointment and a $512,160 firefighter salary transfer, were referred to committees.

• Approved renaming Malden Skatepark to Christopher Simonelli Skatepark (unanimous).
• Adopted amended Redistricting Map V2e (unanimous).
• Granted 32 license renewals for amusement machines, extended hours, and auto dealers (unanimous).
• Referred mayoral appointment of Eric Rubin as Director of Public Facilities to Personnel/Appointments Committee (unanimous).
• Referred $512,160 transfer from Salary Reserve to Fire Fighters Salaries to Finance Committee (unanimous).
• Referred ordinance amendment to Fire Fighters Salary Schedule to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous).
• Received and filed License Committee report on 32 petitions (unanimous).
• Enrolled ordinance amending use regulations for Highway Business Zones to City Council (unanimous).

Redistricting Committee

The committee will review previous minutes and conduct a roll call. An order was presented to continue City Council discussions regarding the redistricting and precinct map.

• Order 468-21 to continue discussions on redistricting and the precinct map

The Redistricting Committee voted 3-0 to recommend the amended redistricting map V2D favorably to the City Council. The map incorporates three requested changes, including moving the Hanover Street area into ward 6, and was approved after a recess and further discussion. The committee also voted to post the map on the city website if approved.

• Approved amended redistricting map V2D (3-0)
• Recommended Order 468-21 favorably to City Council as amended (3-0)
• Decided to post map on city website if approved
• Recessed meeting for Committee of the Whole (3-0)

License Committee

The committee is reviewing petitions for the renewal of amusement, extended hours, and auto dealer licenses. These items include renewals for multiple Dunkin' Donuts locations and several vehicle sales businesses. The meeting also includes approving minutes from October 26, 2021.

• Renewal of amusement licenses for businesses including Dockside and Town Line Ten Pin Corp.
• Renewal of extended hours for Walgreens at 185 Centre Street and multiple Dunkin' Donuts locations.
• Renewal of Class II vehicle licenses, including Green Leaf Auto Ent. Inc. (50 vehicles).
• Name change and new owner renewal for Nick’s Foreign Car Center at 121 Beach Street.
• Renewal of River Auto Sales, Inc. license with a reduced vehicle count from 25 to 21.

The License Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of most amusement, extended hours, and Class II/III license renewals, including Dockside, multiple Dunkin Donuts locations, and various auto dealers. Three licenses were tabled: Absolute Auto Rental & Sales (510-21), Smart Buy Auto Group (511-21), and Nick's Foreign Car Center (500-21), pending clarification or further review. The committee also approved minutes from the October 26, 2021 meeting.

• Approved 6 amusement license renewals (475-21 to 480-21) unanimously
• Approved 7 extended hours renewals (481-21 to 487-21) unanimously
• Approved 19 Class II/III license renewals (488-21 to 499-21, 501-21 to 506-21) unanimously
• Tabled Absolute Auto Rental & Sales renewal (510-21) for clarification
• Tabled Smart Buy Auto Group renewal (511-21) for clarification
• Tabled Nick's Foreign Car Center renewal (500-21) for review
• Approved minutes of October 26, 2021 meeting unanimously

City Council

The agenda for this Committee of the Whole meeting consists only of procedural items. No substantive discussions, votes, or decisions are listed.

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee will consider updates to the 2020 Revised Ordinances. These include adding a new section for Site Plan Review and changing allowable uses in Highway Business (BH) zones.

• Addition of Section 12.12.300 regarding Site Plan Review
• Proposal to prohibit warehouse, wholesale, and distribution uses in BH (Highway Business) zones
• Amendment to replace text in Section 12.12.010 Paragraph B

Redistricting Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the October 12, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes an order for the City Council to continue discussions regarding redistricting and the precinct map.

• Approval of October 12, 2021 meeting minutes
• Order for the City Council to continue discussions on redistricting and the precinct map

The Redistricting Committee discussed three proposed redistricting maps and voted unanimously to table the order to adopt the Amended Redistricting Map V2e. The motion to table was made by Councillor Murphy and seconded by Councillor Spadafora, with a 3-0 vote. The committee will revisit the map at a future meeting.

• Approved minutes of October 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Tabled order to adopt Amended Redistricting Map V2e (3-0)

City Council

The council will hear a report from the Malden Community Food Assessment Team regarding food security. Agenda items also include mayoral appointments to local commissions and various business license renewals. The council will address a resolution for authorizing remote participation in public meetings.

• Food security report rollout by the Malden Community Food Assessment Team
• Mayoral appointment of Tovah Miller to the Disability Commission
• Renewal of amusement licenses for Dockside and Flaming Grill Buffet
• Renewal of extended hours for multiple Dunkin' Donuts locations
• Resolution authorizing remote participation for local public bodies

The Malden City Council endorsed the Community Food Assessment Plan presented by the Malden Community Food Assessment Core Planning Team, with a 10-0 vote. The council also referred numerous amusement, extended hours, and vehicle sales license petitions to the License Committee, and later approved several license renewals and new licenses from committee recommendations. Appointments to the Disability, Conservation, and Historical Commissions were referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee.

• Endorsed Community Food Assessment Plan (10-0)
• Referred 32 license petitions to License Committee (10-0)
• Approved 11 license renewals/new licenses from committee (10-0)
• Referred Tovah Miller appointment to Disability Commission to committee (10-0)
• Referred Paul Buckley re-appointment to Conservation Commission to committee (10-0)
• Referred Mary Hampton re-appointment to Historical Commission to committee (10-0)
• Approved minutes of October 19 and 26, 2021 meetings (10-0)
• Voted to enter executive session for two litigation matters (10-0)

City Council

The council will hear a presentation on school funding formulas and discuss electric aggregation. They will also consider an appropriation of $50,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for Wallace Park wall restoration.

• $50,000 appropriation for Wallace Park Wall Restoration
• Presentation on 'School Funding Formulas and the Impact on Local Service Delivery'
• Discussion regarding 'Electric Aggregation' by the Commission on Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

The Malden City Council approved a $50,000 appropriation from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the Wallace Park Wall Restoration project, after suspending council rules to expedite the vote due to an urgent deadline. The funds, drawn from the Historic Preservation Reserve, are needed to cover higher-than-expected bids and complete the project before the November 4th bid acceptance deadline. The motion passed 10-0, with Councillor Spadafora absent.

• Approved $50,000 appropriation from CPA Fund for Wallace Park Wall Restoration (10-0)
• Suspended council rules to allow immediate vote on the appropriation (10-0)

License Committee

The committee will consider several petitions for renewing Class II vehicle licenses and amusement machine permits. The agenda also includes a new petition for Christmas tree sales and an extension of hours for Dunkin Donuts.

• Renewals for Class II vehicle licenses at 200 Beach Street, 1236 Eastern Avenue, 225 Eastern Avenue, 147 Ferry Street, and 495 Broadway
• Renewal of amusement machine licenses for Loyal Order of the Moose and GLS Associates, Inc.
• New petition for Christmas tree sales by Smart Buy Auto Group, Inc. at 616 Broadway
• Renewal of extended hours (4:00 a.m. to Midnight) for Dunkin Donuts on Eastern Avenue
• Renewal of fortune teller license for Angie Marks at 495 Broadway

The Malden License Committee unanimously recommended approval of all license petitions on the agenda, including Class II vehicle dealer renewals, amusement machine renewals, a poolroom-billiard license, Christmas tree sales permits, a fortune teller license, and extended hours for Dunkin Donuts. The committee also discussed an ongoing issue with plot plan parking space dimensions for Class II dealers, deciding to process applications now and address the issue after the new year. No petitions were denied or tabled.

• Approved minutes of September 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of John's Service Class II renewal, 200 Beach St (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Autotech II Class II renewal, 1236 Eastern Ave (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Malden Auto Brokers Class II renewal, 225 Eastern Ave (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Malden Auto Sales Class II renewal, 147 Ferry St (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Broadway Auto Motors Class II renewal, 495 Broadway (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of all amusement, poolroom, Christmas tree, fortune teller, and extended hours petitions (unanimous)
• Tabled Bonzer SNAP vehicle license petition (no action)

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting new ward and precinct maps. They will also discuss a resolution for water rate relief for residents aged 65 and older. The meeting includes several petitions for business license renewals and various ordinance amendments.

• Public hearing on redistricting wards and precincts (Map #4)
• Resolution for water rate relief for residents 65 years of age or older
• Ordinance amendment regarding 'Obstructions'
• Salary schedule updates for police patrolmen, officers, and specialists
• Appointments to the Board of Appeals and Conservation Commission

The Malden City Council held a public hearing and voted 11-0 to adopt the redistricting subcommittee's recommended precinct map (Map #4) based on 2020 census data. The council also passed a resolution asking the mayor to propose a water rate discount for seniors, and approved several appointments and ordinance amendments. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted precinct map #4 for ward redistricting (11-0)
• Passed resolution for senior water rate relief (11-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Cultural Council confirmation language (11-0)
• Approved FY2022 non-union salary schedule updates (11-0)
• Appointed Susan Chu to Board of Appeals (11-0)
• Re-appointed Kenny Mazonson to Conservation Commission (11-0)
• Re-appointed Matthew Burne to Conservation Commission (11-0)
• Referred multiple license renewals to License Committee (11-0)

Redistricting Committee

The Redistricting Committee will meet to discuss the 2021 redistricting of wards and precincts. The agenda also includes approval of minutes.

• Discussion regarding 2021 ward and precinct redistricting (Item 438-21)
• Approval of minutes

The Redistricting Committee voted unanimously to recommend the proposed ward and precinct map (Map #4) for a public hearing and City Council vote on October 19, 2021. The map, based on the state's 2020 census data, shifts ward boundaries to account for population growth, particularly in wards 4 and 8. The committee also discussed potential adjustments, including redrawing Canal Street into Ward 1 and concerns about polling places and racial balancing.

• Recommended Map #4 for public hearing and City Council vote (3-0)
• Referred the order for public hearing on October 19, 2021 (3-0)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will consider several mayoral appointments. This includes an appointment to the Board of Appeal and re-appointments to the Conservation Commission.

• Appointment of Susan Chu to the Board of Appeal
• Re-appointment of Matthew Burne to the Conservation Commission
• Re-appointment of Kenny N. Mazonson to the Conservation Commission
• Approval of September 28, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Malden City Council meeting includes an announcement concerning the proposed Northeast Metropolitan Regional Technical High School building project. The agenda also covers standard procedural items such as roll call and personal privilege.

• Proposed Northeast Metropolitan Regional Technical High School (Northeast Metro) building project
• Voke letter to City Council

The City Council heard a presentation on the proposed Northeast Metropolitan Regional Technical High School building project, which would cost Malden about $1.2 million per year over 30 years. No final decision was made; instead, the council voted to refer the communication to the Finance Committee for further review.

• Referred NE Voke school building project communication to Finance Committee (10-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several mayoral appointments and license renewals. The Finance Committee has recommended budget transfers between various city accounts. Additionally, the council will review amendments to police salary schedules.

• Transfer of $314,061.69 from Salary Reserve to Police Labor Salaries
• Transfer of $75,000 from Workers Compensation Wages to Legal Professional Services
• Amendments to police patrolman, officer, specialist, clerical, and unblassified salary schedules
• Renewal of outdoor parking at 20 Hillside Ave (27 spaces) and 356 Lebanon St (12 spaces)
• New request for 24/7 extended hours for Gopuff at 338 Eastern Ave

The Malden City Council approved a 2.5% salary increase for non-union city hall employees, retroactive to July 1, 2021, funded by a $232,706.32 transfer, and a similar raise for police patrolmen, funded by a $314,061.69 transfer from salary reserve. The council also approved related ordinance amendments to update salary schedules and streamline the Cultural Council nominating process. Several license renewals were granted, and a petition for a utility pole attachment was tabled.

• Approved $232,706.32 transfer for non-union employee raises (10-0)
• Approved $314,061.69 transfer for police labor salaries (10-0)
• Approved $75,000 transfer to legal professional services (10-0)
• Enrolled ordinance updating salary schedules for 2.5% raises (10-0)
• Enrolled ordinance amending Cultural Council confirmation process (10-0)
• Granted license renewals for livery, pool table, outdoor parking, lodging house, and 24/7 extended hours (unanimous)
• Tabled ExteNet utility pole attachment petition (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointments to Disability Commission, Board of Assessors, and Senior Center coordinator (unanimous)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee is reviewing several mayoral appointments and re-appointments. These include members for the Disability Commission, Board of Appeal, and Board of Assessors. The committee will also consider the appointment of a Senior Center Program coordinator.

• Re-appointment of Marilyn Andrews to the Disability Commission
• Re-appointment of Maria Luise to the Disability Commission
• Appointment of Susan Chu to the Board of Appeal
• Re-appointment of Robert Donnelly to the Board of Assessors
• Appointment of Mikeneil Paul as Senior Center Program coordinator

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee is reviewing orders to transfer funds between various municipal accounts. These items include moving money into department salary accounts and adjusting reserves for police labor and legal services.

• Transfer of $232,706.32 to multiple department salary accounts
• Transfer of $314,061.69 from Salary Reserve to Police Labor Salaries
• Transfer of $75,000 from Workers Compensation Wages to Legal Professional Services

The Malden Finance Committee unanimously recommended three fund transfers. The first, $232,706.32, covers salary adjustments across multiple departments, funded from salary reserves. The second, $314,061.69, funds police labor salaries per a new MOU with a 2.5% pay increase and $1,000 per officer for Taser/body camera duties. The third, $75,000, moves money from workers' compensation to legal professional services due to increased caseloads. All were recommended favorably and will go to the full council.

• Approved $232,706.32 transfer to various department salaries from salary reserves (unanimous)
• Approved $314,061.69 transfer to Police Labor Salaries for MOU pay increase and Taser/body camera pay (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 transfer from Workers Compensation Wages to Legal Professional Services (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 22 and June 29, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a proposed building project for Northeast Metropolitan Regional Technical High School. The agenda also includes an order to create an ad-hoc committee to oversee Malden's redistricting process.

• Proposed Northeast Metro school building project
• Order to create an ad-hoc committee for the redistricting process

Public Property Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding Verizon's request to install small wireless facilities and fiber optic cable at 1038 Salem St. Members will also review a request from ExteNet Systems, Inc. to reconsider a recommended denial for utility pole attachment near 71 Plainfield Avenue.

• Public hearing for Verizon telecommunications equipment installation at 1038 Salem St.
• Review of ExteNet Systems, Inc. request regarding utility pole attachment near 71 Plainfield Avenue.
• Approval of June 29, 2021 meeting minutes.

The Public Property Committee voted unanimously to table Verizon's application to install small wireless facilities on a utility pole at 1038 Salem St., after residents raised concerns about proximity and health effects. The committee also voted unanimously to deny ExteNet's request to reconsider a recommended denial for a pole adjacent to 71 Plainfield Ave., citing the antenna's proximity to a tree. Both actions were recommended unfavorably to the Full Council.

• Tabled Verizon small-cell application at 1038 Salem St. (unanimous)
• Denied ExteNet attachment request at 71 Plainfield Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 29, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

License Committee

The committee will vote on several license renewals, including outdoor parking lots and a pool table. They will also review tabled items regarding a SNAP vehicle license and extended operating hours.

• Renewal of 27 outdoor parking spaces at 29 Madison St.
• Renewal of 20 outdoor parking spaces at 356 Lebanon St.
• Renewal of 22 outdoor parking spaces at 61 Clinton St.
• Renewal of a pool table license for Mr. Suazo’s Barbershop
• Request for 24/7 operating hours for GoBrands, Inc. DBA Gopuff

The License Committee approved several license renewals and one new extended-hours license, but amended Andy's Service Center's outdoor parking renewal from 20 to 12 spaces due to site capacity. All other items were recommended favorably unanimously.

• Approved minutes of June 29, 2021 (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably livery renewal for Arminder Singh, 1 car (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably pool table renewal for Mr. Suazo's Barbershop (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably outdoor parking renewal for Emmanuel Baptist Church, 27 spaces (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably outdoor parking renewal for Andy's Service Center, amended to 12 vehicles (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably outdoor parking renewal for Three C Realty Trust, 22 spaces (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably lodging house renewal for Lawrence W. French (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably 24/7 extended hours for GoBrands DBA Gopuff (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee will consider amendments to various police and clerical salary schedules for FY2022. They will also review an order to amend the Cultural Council Ordinance regarding City Council confirmation. The agenda includes approval of meeting minutes from June 2021.

• Amendments to Police Patrolman, Officer, Specialist, Clerical, and Unclassified salary schedules
• Amendment to the Cultural Council Ordinance regarding City Council confirmation
• Approval of June 8 and June 29, 2021 meeting minutes

The Rules & Ordinance Committee unanimously recommended favorably an order amending five salary schedules to grant a 2% raise to patrolmen and non-union employees, retroactive to July 1, 2021. The committee also unanimously recommended an ordinance change removing City Council confirmation for Cultural Council members, after hearing from the council chair that the confirmation process delays their work. Two other orders (remote participation requirement and a home rule petition) were tabled. All votes were unanimous with 4 members present.

• Approved FY2022 non-union salary schedule updates (unanimous, 4-0)
• Approved Cultural Council ordinance amendment removing council confirmation (unanimous, 4-0)
• Tabled order 313-21 requiring remote participation for public meetings
• Tabled order 283-21 to submit a home rule petition to the Massachusetts Legislature

City Council

The City Council will review several mayoral appointments to various commissions. The meeting includes votes on salary transfers across multiple city departments and updates to police salary schedules. Additionally, the council will consider amendments regarding site plan reviews and inclusionary zoning.

• Transfer of $232,706.32 to various department salaries
• Transfer of $314,061.69 to Police Labor Salaries
• Amendment to Site Plan Review ordinance
• Proposed Inclusionary Zoning amendment
• Renewal of outdoor parking for Andy’s Service Center, Inc.

City Council

The council is reviewing appropriations of $40,000 for Patchell Park and $60,000 for Oak Grove Community Center. Members will also discuss increasing the cost-of-living adjustment base for Malden Retirement System retirees. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions on zoning amendments and Maplewood Square neighborhood standards.

• $40,000 appropriation for Patchell Park Master Plan
• $60,000 appropriation for Oak Grove Community Center Master Plan
• Increase in COLA base from $14,000 to $18,000 for Malden Retirement System retirees
• Proposed zoning amendments regarding Warehouse and Wholesale uses in BH zones
• Authorization for Devir Park renovations

The City Council voted 10-0 to affirm seven actions from its June 29 meeting, including appropriations for Patchell Park and Oak Grove Community Center, a COLA increase for retirees, and several license renewals, as remedial action for unintentional Open Meeting Law violations. It also granted a Comcast conduit location petition with conditions, passed a resolution on City Hall improvements, and referred a zoning amendment on warehouses to a joint hearing.

• Affirmed $40,000 appropriation for Patchell Park Master Plan (10-0).
• Affirmed $60,000 appropriation for Oak Grove Community Center Master Plan (10-0).
• Affirmed COLA base increase to $16,000 for retirees (10-0).
• Affirmed Verizon small cell applications and ExteNet attachment requests (10-0).
• Affirmed AGM Auto Sales outdoor parking and vehicle count change (10-0).
• Granted Comcast conduit installation at 120 Main Street with conditions (10-0).
• Passed resolution on City Hall improvements (8-2).
• Referred warehouse zoning amendments to joint hearing (10-0).

Board of Registrars of Voters

The Board of Registrars will discuss 2021 City election information and updates. The meeting also includes reports on polling locations, new election equipment, and ballot transliteration status.

• 2021 City election information and updates
• Polling locations and poll worker status
• Redistricting update per pending 2020 Federal census results
• Report on new election equipment
• Status update on ballot transliteration

The Board of Registrars of Voters met and elected Jean Voltaire as chair by a 3-1 roll call vote, replacing Drew Zamagni, who stepped down after 19 years. The board also received updates on the 2021 election cycle, polling locations, redistricting, new voting equipment, and ballot transliteration. No formal decisions were made on these updates, which were informational only.

• Elected Jean Voltaire as Chair of the Board of Registrars (3-1)
• Elected Gregory Lucey as Clerk of the Board (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider an order to create new Neighborhood Preservation Districts, including a specific district for Maplewood Square. The council also plans to vote on entering executive sessions to discuss pending Open Meeting Law complaints. Additionally, a committee report regarding a property purchase by Mystic Valley Regional Charter School will be presented.

• Establishment of Neighborhood Preservation Districts and Maplewood Square District
• Amendment to the Cultural Council Ordinance
• Executive session votes regarding Open Meeting Law complaints
• Report on Mystic Valley Regional Charter School property purchase in Maplewood Square

The City Council voted to send three ordinance sections establishing a Maplewood Square Neighborhood Preservation District to the Rules and Ordinance Committee, and tabled a related resolve on a special committee. The council also voted to handle three Open Meeting Law complaints in open session and authorized the assistant city solicitor to respond to them. Minutes from June 29 were tabled.

• Sent ordinance to establish Neighborhood Preservation Districts to Rules & Ordinance (11-0)
• Sent ordinance to establish Maplewood Square Neighborhood Preservation District to Rules & Ordinance (11-0)
• Sent zoning standards for Maplewood Square NPD to Rules & Ordinance (11-0)
• Tabled resolve creating Special Committee on Future of Maplewood Square (11-0)
• Voted to address all three Open Meeting Law complaints in open session (11-0)
• Authorized Asst. City Solicitor to respond to Open Meeting Law complaint 361-21 (11-0)
• Authorized Asst. City Solicitor to respond to Open Meeting Law complaints 362-21 and 363-21 (11-0)
• Tabled June 29, 2021 minutes (10-0)

Citizens Engagement Committee

The committee is holding a meeting to hear from the Malden community regarding the recent announcement of Mystic Valley Regional Charter School's purchase of property in Maplewood Square. The agenda also includes approval of minutes.

• Public hearing on Mystic Valley Regional Charter School property purchase in Maplewood Square
• Approval of meeting minutes

Citizens Engagement Committee

The Citizens Engagement Committee will meet to determine the time, location, and format for a public hearing regarding Maplewood Square. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the November 18, 2020 meeting.

• Approval of November 18, 2020 meeting minutes (354-21)
• Planning for the Maplewood Square public hearing (355-21)

Public Property Committee

The Public Property Committee will review a letter from ExteNet Systems' attorney requesting reconsideration of the recommended denial of attachment license requests at 52 Malden Street and 183 Highland Avenue. The committee will discuss the letter and may decide whether to uphold or reverse the denial.

• Review of letter from Hans Eysenbach, attorney for ExteNet Systems, Inc.
• Reconsideration of recommended denial of attachment license requests at 52 Malden Street and 183 Highland Avenue
• Approval of minutes from June 8, 2021 meeting

The Public Property Committee voted unanimously to recommend ExteNet Systems' attachment license requests for 52 Malden Street and 183 Highland Avenue to the Full Council, reversing an earlier denial after reconsideration. The committee discussed the locations with Ward Councillor Condon, who confirmed compliance with the ordinance. The motion to recommend was made by Councillor Winslow and seconded by Councillor Linehan.

• Approved minutes of June 8, 2021 unanimously.
• Recommended ExteNet attachment licenses for 52 Malden Street and 183 Highland Avenue to the Full Council unanimously.
• Adjourned meeting at 5:43 PM unanimously.

Finance Committee

The committee will address an Open Meeting Law complaint regarding May and June 2021 meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a proposal to increase the COLA base for certain retirees.

• Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Brian DeLacey
• Proposal to increase COLA base from $14,000 to $18,000 for Malden Retirement System retirees

The Malden Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend an amended order to the full City Council that would increase the COLA base for retirees from $14,000 to $16,000, after the Retirement Board revised its original request from $18,000. The committee also voted to add a list of attachments to meeting minutes and to allow the legal department to respond to an Open Meeting Law complaint. The minutes from June 22, 2021 were tabled.

• Amended Paper #235-21 to increase COLA base from $14,000 to $16,000 (unanimous)
• Recommended amended COLA base increase favorably to Full Council (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of June 22, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Voted to add a list of attachments used in meetings to minutes (unanimous)
• Voted to allow legal department to respond to OML complaint (unanimous)
• Recused Councillor DeMaria from COLA discussion (unanimous)

License Committee

The committee will consider a petition to increase the number of vehicles allowed at 160 Eastern Ave from 18 to 24. The agenda also includes a SNAP vehicle license application for Bonzer of Cambridge, MA. Additionally, the committee is scheduled to approve minutes from the June 15 meeting.

• Petition to change number of vehicles from 18 to 24 at 160 Eastern Ave
• SNAP Vehicle License to Operate application for Bonzer, Cambridge, MA
• Approval of June 15, 2021, meeting minutes

The Malden License Committee voted to table a license request from Bonzer, a proposed car-sharing service, to gather more information. The committee also approved a petition from AGM at 160 Eastern Ave. to increase its vehicle count from 18 to 24, and renewed an outdoor parking license for AGM Auto Sales at 135 Eastern Ave. for 24 spaces. Meeting minutes from June 15 and June 1 were approved.

• Tabled Bonzer's SNAP Vehicle License request for further review (motion by Anderson, seconded by Spadafora).
• Approved AGM's petition to change vehicle count from 18 to 24 at 160 Eastern Ave. (motion by Anderson, seconded by Sica).
• Approved renewal of outdoor parking license for AGM Auto Sales, 135 Eastern Ave., for 24 spaces (motion by Anderson, seconded by Sica).
• Approved minutes from June 15, 2021 meeting (motion by Anderson, seconded by Sica).
• Approved minutes from June 1, 2021 meeting (motion by Anderson, seconded by Spadafora).

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider an order to amend city ordinances to mandate remote participation for all public meetings. The committee will also approve minutes from June 16 and June 22, 2021.

• Order 313-21: Amend ordinance section 2.16 to require remote participation in public meetings
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 16, 2021, and June 22, 2021

The committee amended a proposed ordinance to require remote public participation at all meetings, changing the wording to 'can participate remotely,' then tabled it for further work. It also approved minutes from prior meetings and tabled or untabled other orders.

• Approved minutes of June 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 22, 2021 (unanimous)
• Amended order 313-21 to change 'shall participate' to 'can participate remotely' (unanimous)
• Tabled order 313-21 on remote participation (unanimous)
• Tabled order 283-21 to the call of the chair (unanimous)
• Untabled order 277-21 (voice vote, all yes)
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden City Council is reviewing several proposed orders, including the addition of inclusionary zoning. The agenda also includes requests for funding for the Patchell Park and Oak Grove Community Center master plans. Additionally, councillors will discuss updates to wireless equipment regulations.

• Proposed addition of Inclusionary Zoning to city ordinances
• $40,000 appropriation for the Patchell Park Master Plan
• $60,000 appropriation for the Oak Grove Community Center Master Plan and Feasibility Study
• Renewal of 15 outdoor parking spaces at 735 Broadway
• Proposed amendments to regulations regarding wireless communications equipment

The Malden City Council unanimously approved two Community Preservation Act fund appropriations: $40,000 for the Patchell Park Master Plan and $60,000 for the Oak Grove Community Center Master Plan and Feasibility Study. The council also ordained several ordinances, including amendments to the city's zoning and wireless communication equipment regulations, and approved a $16,000 COLA base increase for retirees.

• Approved $40,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the Patchell Park Master Plan.
• Approved $60,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the Oak Grove Community Center Master Plan and Feasibility Study.
• Ordained an ordinance amending the city's inclusionary zoning section (12.12.200) to include social equity and minority-owned business preferences for retail cannabis licenses.
• Ordained an ordinance amending Section 12.16.050 to waive rear yard setbacks in Industrial Districts, deleting reference to 'rivers or water courses'.
• Ordained an ordinance adding Section 12.12.200 for Malden River Site Plan Review.
• Ordained an ordinance amending wireless communication equipment regulations, including small cell antenna placement and notification requirements.
• Adopted an order increasing the COLA base for retirees from $14,000 to $16,000.
• Granted outdoor parking licenses to Motel Realty Co. Inc. (735 Broadway) and AGM Auto Sales (135 and 160 Eastern Ave.).

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider proposed changes to the city's wireless communications equipment ordinance and regulations for administrative office hours. The committee will also review an order regarding a submission to the Massachusetts Legislature.

• Amendment to small cell antenna installation rules, including a $75 in-lieu fee
• Order regarding the Mayor's authority to set or amend city office hours
• Order for the City of Malden to submit a form to the Massachusetts Legislature
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 8 and June 15, 2021

The Rules & Ordinance Committee recommended favorably, as amended, an order amending the city's wireless communications equipment ordinance. Amendments included changing a proposed 12-foot antenna setback to 8 feet, adjusting sticker language, and removing a section requiring carriers to provide street trees or pay an in-lieu fee. The committee also recommended favorably an order clarifying that the Mayor sets city office hours, and tabled a separate order regarding a Massachusetts Legislature submission.

• Approved minutes of June 15, 2021 (3-0).
• Approved minutes of June 8, 2021 (3-0).
• Tabled order 283-21 regarding submission to the Massachusetts Legislature (3-0).
• Recommended favorably order 264-21 clarifying Mayor's authority over city office hours (4-0).
• Amended order 67-21: changed antenna setback from 12 to 8 feet (4-0).
• Amended order 67-21: replaced 'required by' with 'consistent with' for warning stickers (4-0).
• Amended order 67-21: struck section 4 requiring street trees or in-lieu fee (4-0).
• Recommended favorably order 67-21 as amended (4-0).

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider an order to increase the COLA base for Malden Retirement System retirees. The proposal would raise the base from $14,000 to $18,000 for both contributory and non-contributory members.

• Increase COLA base from $14,000 to $18,000 for Malden Retirement System retirees
• Approval of June 8 and June 15, 2021 meeting minutes

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to table Order 235-21, which would have increased the COLA base for Malden Retirement System retirees from $14,000 to $18,000. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 8 and June 15, 2021 meetings. The COLA increase was tabled to allow further information from PERAC and to consider a smaller increment, such as $1,000, rather than the full $4,000 increase.

• Approved minutes of June 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Order 235-21 to increase COLA base from $14,000 to $18,000 (unanimous)
• Directed clerk to send correspondence to Malden Retirement Board requesting PERAC information
• Agreed to place COLA discussion on next week's Finance Committee agenda

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider several items including the acceptance of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds and a $124,596 appropriation for the Converse Memorial Building Archives. The council will also review ordinance changes regarding remote public meeting participation and cannabis licensing. Additionally, various appointments to local boards are scheduled.

• $124,596 appropriation from Community Preservation Act Fund for Converse Memorial Building Archives Phase 2
• Acceptance of federal American Rescue Plan Act grant funds
• Ordinance amendment requiring remote participation for all public meetings
• Proposed cannabis license amendments for social and economic empowerment
• Annual Appropriation Order for the FY2022 City Budget

The Malden City Council voted unanimously to adopt the FY2022 annual appropriation order, which includes $50,000 for salary reclassification, $15,000 for language and translation services, $10,000 for diversity and equity support, and $25,000 for DPW parks beautification, while reducing the revenue reserve by $100,000. The council also approved several other items, including the Malden River Site Plan Review ordinance, a $124,596 appropriation for the Converse Memorial Building Archives Phase 2, and the reappointment of Robert P. Knox Jr. as Director of Public Works.

• Adopted FY2022 budget with added funds for salary reserve, language services, diversity support, and parks beautification.
• Approved $124,596 from Community Preservation Act funds for Converse Memorial Building Archives Phase 2.
• Enrolled ordinance adding Malden River Site Plan Review (Paper 41-21) as amended.
• Enrolled ordinance amending rear yard setback waivers in industrial districts (Paper 40-21).
• Reappointed Robert P. Knox Jr. as Director of Public Works.
• Granted Verizon petition for telecommunication equipment at 18 locations with conditions.
• Granted seven livery and outdoor parking licenses (Rigano's, Licona, Prime Limo, Chardin, Ideal Park).
• Referred Bonzer SNAP vehicle license and AGM vehicle increase petitions to License Committee.

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee is considering amendments to the 2020 Revised Ordinances regarding floodplains and watercourse setbacks. These changes include a new site plan review for the Malden River and requirements for public open space near certain districts.

• Addition of Malden River Site Plan Review to Section 12.12
• New 100-foot setback requirement for parcels near Zone AE Flood Plain Districts
• Requirement for a 10-foot wide ADA-compliant pathway in watercourse setbacks
• Mandate to remove invasive plant species from specified floodway areas

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted unanimously to recommend favorably, as amended, an ordinance adding a new Section 12.12.200 to the city code, establishing a Malden River Site Plan Review process. The committee made several amendments, including adding two resident members to the review committee, changing a position title, and requiring applicants to obtain zoning relief and approvals from the Historical and Conservation Commissions before applying. The committee also discussed but did not act on a separate floodplain ordinance (paper 42-21).

• Approved motion to add 2 residents to the Site Plan Review Committee, appointed by the Mayor with Council confirmation, and to change the MRA Executive Director position name to Director of Strategic Planning and Economic Development.
• Approved amendment to strike 'request' and insert 'require' in Section E.2, and to add '53G' to MGL Chapter 53.
• Approved amendment to add a requirement that applicants obtain necessary zoning relief and approvals from the Historical Commission and Conservation Commission before applying for Site Plan Review.
• Approved amendment to add 'of Site Plan Approval' after 'notice' in Section I, Expiration.
• Approved amendment to add 'not required by the Malden River Site Plan Ordinance' after 'construction' in Section J.4 Setbacks.
• Approved amendment to add a sentence in Section J.5 Parking stating that removed parking does not need to be replaced on-site and a Traffic Demand Management Plan is required.
• Approved amendment to change the parking reduction percentage from 10% to 5% in Section J.5.
• Approved amendment to define the Malden River as including the Malden River and Little Creek, as referenced by the USGS Topographic map, where daylighted.

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will interview candidates to recommend replacements for vacancies on the Board of Health. The committee will also approve minutes from May 4 and June 8, 2021.

• Interviews for Board of Health vacancies
• Approval of May 4, 2021 minutes
• Approval of June 8, 2021 minutes

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee is continuing its review of the FY2022 budget. The committee will discuss proposed budget cuts and requests for additions to the Mayor's budget. Presentations include input from the Parking Director and the Special Assistant to the Mayor on behalf of the Senior Center.

• Review of the FY2022 Annual Appropriation Order
• Discussion of proposed budget cuts and requests for additions
• Senior Center discussion involving the Special Assistant to the Mayor

The Finance Committee voted to recommend the FY2022 budget to the Full Council with amendments adding $50,000 to Salary Reserve, $15,000 for Language and Translation Services, $10,000 for Diversity and Equity Program Support, and $25,000 for DPW Parks Beautification, while reducing Revenue Reserve by $100,000. The committee also tabled approval of the June 8, 2021 minutes. Discussions included Senior Center reopening plans and Parking Department revenue updates, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Recommended FY2022 budget favorably with amendments (4-0, with 2 absent)
• Added $50,000 to Salary Reserve for reclassification (6-0)
• Added $15,000 for Language and Translation Services (all in favor)
• Added $10,000 for Diversity and Equity Program Support (all in favor)
• Added $25,000 for DPW Parks Beautification (all in favor)
• Tabled approval of June 8, 2021 minutes (4-0)

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will review applications for new and renewal livery licenses. The committee will also consider a request for 24/7 extended hours for GoBrands, Inc. (DBA Gopuff) at 388 Eastern Ave.

• New livery license application for Stephanie M. Licona at 205 Bryant St.
• Renewal of livery license for Prime Limo Service at 1 Maple St. #10
• Request for 24/7 extended hours for GoBrands, Inc. (DBA Gopuff) at 388 Eastern Ave.

The License Committee recommended favorably four livery petitions: new livery for Stephanie M. Licona, renewal for Prime Limo Service, and previously tabled petitions for Livery Chardin, LLC and Ideal Park Limousine Services, Inc. The committee tabled a new 24/7 extended hours petition for GoBrands, Inc. DBA Gopuff due to Building Dept. issues, and kept the outdoor parking renewal for AGM Auto Sales tabled pending a meeting with Councillor Anderson. Minutes from June 1, 2021 were tabled.

• Recommended favorably new livery petition for Stephanie M. Licona (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably livery renewal for Prime Limo Service (unanimous)
• Tabled extended hours petition for GoBrands, Inc. DBA Gopuff (unanimous)
• Took from table and recommended favorably livery petition for Livery Chardin, LLC (unanimous)
• Took from table and recommended favorably livery renewal for Ideal Park Limousine Services, Inc. (unanimous)
• Kept tabled outdoor parking renewal for AGM Auto Sales (unanimous)
• Tabled minutes of June 1, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider orders to amend the city's revised ordinances. Proposed changes include updates to retail cannabis licensing and the addition of inclusionary zoning.

• Order 285-21: Add social and economic empowerment applicants for retail cannabis licenses
• Order 232-21: Add Section 12.12.200 regarding Inclusionary Zoning to the Revised Ordinances of 2020
• Order 283-21: Submit a proposal to the Massachusetts Legislature
• Approval of June 1, 2021 meeting minutes

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted 5-0 to recommend favorably an order that would amend the city's cannabis ordinance to include social and economic empowerment applicants and designate minority business owned applicants for retail cannabis licenses. The committee also voted 5-0 to recommend favorably an inclusionary zoning order, which will be refiled with the full Council and heard at a joint meeting in August. A third order, regarding a submission to the Massachusetts Legislature, was not discussed and will be taken up at a special meeting on June 22.

• Approved (5-0) an order to amend Chapter 2, Section 6.08.070 (d) to add social and economic empowerment applicants and designate minority business owned applicants for retail cannabis licenses.
• Approved (5-0) an order to add Section 12.12.200 (Inclusionary Zoning) to the Revised Ordinances, recommending it be refiled to the full Council.
• Tabled an order (283-21) regarding a submission to the Massachusetts Legislature; a special meeting was scheduled for June 22 to discuss it.
• Approved (4-0-1) the minutes of the June 1, 2021 meeting, as amended to add a line about the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board's recommendation.

City Council

The City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting. Debbie Amaral, CEO of the Malden YMCA, is scheduled to discuss the organization's food distribution program in the city. No specific motions or resolutions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of Malden YMCA food distribution program

The Malden City Council met on June 15, 2021, and heard a presentation from Debbie Amaral, CEO of the Mystic Valley YMCA, about their food distribution program in the city. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, consisting of a presentation and adjournment.

• Heard presentation on YMCA food distribution program
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will continue its review of the FY2022 budget. The discussion will focus on the Malden Public School budget with school officials present.

• Review of FY2022 Annual Appropriation Order
• Discussion regarding the Malden Public School budget
• Approval of May 25 and June 1 meeting minutes

The Finance Committee reviewed the FY2022 Malden Public Schools budget of approximately $76 million, described as a level service budget with 10 additional staff positions funded through attrition. No formal vote was taken on the budget; the committee continued its review. The meeting was adjourned after discussion.

• Approved minutes of May 25 and June 1, 2021 meetings (5-0)
• Continued review of FY2022 budget, no vote taken
• Adjourned meeting at 6:13 PM (5-0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider an order to amend the Revised Ordinances of 2020. This amendment is intended to reflect changes contained in the proposed FY2022 Budget.

• Order 267-21: Amending Revised Ordinances of 2020 for FY2022 Budget changes
• Approval of May 18, 2021 meeting minutes (Item 277-21)

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted unanimously to recommend favorably, as amended, an ordinance updating the Revised Ordinances of 2020 to reflect the FY2022 budget. Amendments included changing the COO title to Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, adding five new positions, removing the Senior Center Director, and adding a HOME Program Director and a Planning and Development Assistant. The recommendation now goes to the full City Council.

• Amended ordinance to change COO title to Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer (5-0)
• Amended ordinance to add Code Inspector, Compliance Officer, Sr. Center Coordinator, Teen Program Coordinator, and Planning and Development Specialist (5-0)
• Amended ordinance to remove Senior Center Director and add HOME Program Director, plus add Planning and Development Assistant (5-0)
• Recommended favorably the amended FY2022 budget ordinance (5-0)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The committee will meet to discuss moving forward with scheduling interviews for appointments. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the May 4, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of May 4, 2021, meeting minutes
• Discussion on scheduling interviews for appointments

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 budget appropriation. The agenda also includes orders to designate polling places for the 2021 Municipal Election and amend cannabis licensing ordinances. Additionally, the council will consider various livery licenses and business hour extensions.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2022 Budget appropriation
• $150,000 appropriation for Wallace Park Wall Restoration
• Amendment to cannabis license ordinance regarding minority business preference
• Designation of polling places for the 2021 Municipal Election
• Legal review request for ordinances on sensitive CORI report collection

The Malden City Council held a public hearing on the FY2022 budget and referred it to the Finance Committee. The Council approved a $150,000 appropriation from Community Preservation Act funds for Wallace Park wall restoration, adopted the 2021 polling places order, and referred a cannabis ordinance amendment to the Rules & Ordinance Committee. Several license renewals were granted.

• Approved $150,000 from CPA Historic Preservation Reserve for Wallace Park Wall Restoration (10-0)
• Adopted 2021 Municipal Election polling places order (10-0)
• Referred FY2022 budget to Finance Committee after public hearing
• Referred Transportation Commission order to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous)
• Referred cannabis ordinance amendment to Rules & Ordinance Committee as amended (10-0)
• Granted pool table license renewals for ITAMS Post 16 and Town Line Ten Pin Corp. (unanimous)
• Granted second-hand dealer license renewal for AM Design Jewelry (unanimous)
• Granted Class II license change of name for Top Cars Motor Group (unanimous)

Public Property Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding 20 Verizon petitions for installing telecommunication equipment and fiber optic cable on utility poles. The meeting also includes reviews of supplemental materials for small cell applications and a request to reconsider denied attachment licenses.

• Public hearing for Verizon installations at 18 locations including Waite St., Salem St., and Beach St.
• Review of supplemental materials for small cell applications on Broadway, Cross, Phillips, Willard, and High Streets.
• Review of supplemental materials for small cell applications on Ashland Street and Mountain Avenue.
• Request to reconsider denied attachment licenses for 84 Durso Ave, 52 Malden St, and 183 Highland Ave.

The Public Property Committee held a public hearing on 20 Verizon petitions to install telecom equipment and aerial fiber on utility poles. After removing 1308 Salem St. at the petitioner's request, the committee unanimously recommended the remaining petitions favorably with standard conditions, contingent on Verizon providing a map and affidavit before the full council vote. The committee also unanimously recommended three related communications, amending them to exclude certain sites that did not meet distance requirements.

• Approved minutes of April 20 and May 4, 2021 (unanimous)
• Amended Verizon petition to remove 1308 Salem St. (unanimous)
• Recommended Verizon petitions favorably as amended with standard conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended communication 292-21 favorably (unanimous)
• Amended communication 293-21 to grant only 29 Ashland St., excluding Mountain Ave. pole (unanimous)
• Recommended communication 293-21 favorably as amended (unanimous)
• Amended communication 294-21 to grant only 84 Durso Ave., upholding denial of 52 Malden St. and 183 Highland Ave. (unanimous)
• Recommended communication 294-21 favorably as amended (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee is continuing its review of the FY2022 Annual Appropriation Order. Discussions will focus on budgets for the DPW, I.T. Department, and Strategic Planning and Community Development (MRA). Directors from these departments are scheduled to attend.

• Review of FY2022 budget (Order 234-21)
• Approval of May 25, 2021 meeting minutes

The Finance Committee continued its review of the FY2022 budget, hearing from the DPW, MRA, and IT directors. No formal votes were taken on the budget; the committee tabled the minutes of the May 25, 2021 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 PM.

• Tabled the minutes of the May 25, 2021 meeting (motion by Camell, seconded by DeMaria, all in favor)
• Continued review of the FY2022 Annual Appropriation Order (Order 234-21) with departmental Q&A
• Adjourned at 6:35 PM (motion by DeMaria, seconded by Camell, 5-0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will review orders to amend the Revised Ordinances of 2020. One proposal seeks to add a new section for Inclusionary Zoning. Another order proposes updates to reflect changes in the proposed FY2022 Budget.

• Addition of Inclusionary Zoning section to city ordinances
• Ordinance amendments reflecting proposed FY2022 Budget changes
• Approval of May 18, 2021 meeting minutes

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted 5-0 to recommend adding an Assistant Controller and a Director of Strategic Planning and Community Development to the FY2022 budget ordinance, and also approved classification changes for four other positions. The committee tabled the full budget ordinance (paper 267-21) for further discussion, and tabled the minutes from May 18, 2021. No vote was taken on the inclusionary zoning proposal (paper 232-21), which was presented for discussion only.

• Recommended adding Assistant Controller (internal audit) position (5-0)
• Recommended adding Director of Strategic Planning and Community Development position (5-0)
• Approved classification changes for Building Inspector, MTEC Coordinator, Compliance Officer, and Human Services Coordinator (5-0)
• Tabled FY2022 budget ordinance (paper 267-21) for further discussion (5-0)
• Tabled minutes of May 18, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• No vote on inclusionary zoning proposal (paper 232-21); discussion only

License Committee

The Malden License Committee is reviewing several license renewals, including outdoor parking permits, pool table licenses, and a second-hand dealer permit. The committee will also consider a name change for Top Cars Motor Group, Inc. and approve minutes from the May 11, 2021 meeting.

• Outdoor parking renewals for Rigano’s at 1081 Fellsway, 1152 Eastern Ave, and 1176 Eastern Ave
• Pool table renewals for ITAMS Post 16 and Town Line Ten Pin Corp.
• Second-hand dealer license renewal for AM Design Jewelry at 664 Salem St
• Name change for Top Cars Motor Group, Inc. at 259 Main St
• Bowling alley lane renewal for Town Line Ten Pin Corp. at 665 Broadway

The Malden License Committee unanimously recommended favorable action on all nine petitions before it, including renewals for outdoor parking, pool tables, a second-hand dealer, a bowling alley, and a Class II license name change. All votes were 4-0, with Vice Chair Jadeane Sica absent. The committee also approved the minutes from its May 11, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes of May 11, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Recommended favorably outdoor parking renewal for Rigano's, 1081 Fellsway, 20 cars (4-0)
• Recommended favorably outdoor parking renewal for Rigano's, 1152 Eastern Ave, 10 spaces (4-0)
• Recommended favorably outdoor parking renewal for Rigano's, 1176 Eastern Ave, 15 spaces (4-0)
• Recommended favorably pool table renewal for ITAMS Post 16, 40 Oakland St, 1 table (4-0)
• Recommended favorably pool table renewal for Town Line Ten Pin Corp, 665 Broadway, 19 tables (4-0)
• Recommended favorably second-hand dealer renewal for AM Design Jewelry, 664 Salem St (4-0)
• Recommended favorably Class II name change for Top Cars Motor Group, Inc., 259 Main St, 35 cars (4-0)

City Council

The agenda for this Committee of the Whole meeting contains only procedural items. No specific legislative actions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for discussion. The meeting is being conducted remotely in accordance with state COVID-19 orders.

• No substantive legislative items are listed on this agenda.

The Malden City Council met remotely on June 1, 2021, but took no substantive actions. The meeting included a moment of silence, committee assignments for the American Rescue Plan, and announcements about returning to in-person meetings and canceling July 4th events in parks. The only vote was to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is continuing its review of the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The discussion will focus on revenues and the budgets for the Police and Fire Departments.

• Approval of May 18, 2021 minutes
• FY2022 Budget revenue review
• Police Department budget discussion
• Fire Department budget discussion

The Malden Finance Committee met remotely on May 25, 2021, to continue reviewing the FY2022 budget, focusing on revenues, the Police Department, and the Fire Department. No formal votes were taken on the budget; the committee heard presentations from the CFO, Police Chief, and Fire Chief, and discussed revenue projections, departmental budgets, and capital items. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved minutes of May 18, 2021 (6-0)
• No action taken on FY2022 budget; review continued
• Adjourned at 7:07 P.M. (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the implementation of the American Rescue Plan and consider several new ordinances. The agenda includes a resolution regarding the state's Fair Share Amendment and an order to create a Department of Planning and Economic Development. The council will also review business license renewals and committee reports.

• Resolution to support the Fair Share Amendment tax on income above $1 million
• Order to create a Department of Planning and Economic Development
• Proposal to extend expedited patio seating permits through October 31, 2021
• Order to establish an ad-hoc committee for Malden redistricting
• Recommendation to authorize mutual aid agreements for the Malden Fire Department

The Malden City Council passed a resolution supporting the Fair Share Amendment, which would add a 4% tax on income over $1 million to fund education and transportation. They also passed a resolution to extend expedited patio seating permits through October 31, 2021, and urged the state delegation to support legislation extending outdoor dining permits through November 29, 2021. The council approved a new ordinance creating a Department of Planning and Economic Development, renewed the mutual aid agreement for fire, rescue, and ambulance services, and granted multiple license renewals. A motion to create an ad-hoc redistricting committee was tabled.

• Passed resolution supporting Fair Share Amendment (10-0)
• Passed resolution to extend expedited patio seating permits through Oct 31, 2021 (10-0)
• Amended patio seating resolution to urge state support for outdoor dining permits through Nov 29, 2021 (10-0)
• Ordained creation of Department of Planning and Economic Development (10-0)
• Renewed Mutual Aid Agreement for Joint Fire, Rescue and/or Ambulance Service (10-0)
• Defeated order to change special permit authority for marijuana establishments from City Council to Planning Board (10-0)
• Granted 10 license renewals including GameStop, Speedway, and various parking and pool table licenses (10-0 each)
• Tabled order to create ad-hoc redistricting committee (6-4)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the process for reviewing the proposed FY2022 Budget. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from meetings held on April 13, April 20, and May 4, 2021.

• Discussion of the review process for the FY2022 Budget (Order 234-21)
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 13, April 20, and May 4, 2021

The Finance Committee discussed the process for reviewing the proposed FY2022 budget, including a schedule for department presentations and a public hearing. Chairperson Murphy proposed a review grid covering the five largest departments (Fire, Police, DPW, School, Strategic Planning and Community Development) and scheduled a public hearing 14 days before the anticipated council vote. The committee approved the minutes from April 13, April 20, and May 4, 2021. No final budget decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and planning-focused.

• Approved minutes of April 13, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 4, 2021 (6-0)
• Discussed FY2022 budget review schedule, no formal vote
• Adjourned at 5:57 PM (6-0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee is reviewing several amendments to the city's revised ordinances. These include updates to industrial district controls, site plan reviews for the Malden River, and new floodplain regulations. One proposal specifically requires a 100-foot setback of public open space near certain watercourses.

• Amendment to industrial district dimensional controls regarding water courses (Paper #40-21)
• New use regulations for Malden River site plan reviews (Paper #41-21)
• Proposed 100-foot setback of public open space near the Malden River and Little Creek (Paper #42-21)
• Requirement for a 10-foot wide ADA-compliant pathway within floodplain setbacks

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted unanimously to amend an order on dimensional controls in industrial districts to exclude Little Creek from the definition of watercourses, alongside the Malden River, and to reference USGS Maps for the river's location. The committee also tabled two orders related to Malden River site plan review and floodplain regulations for further discussion. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes of May 11, 2021 (5-0)
• Amended communication 238-21 to add 'excluding the Malden River' and later add Little Creek (5-0)
• Amended order 40-21 to add wording referencing USGS Maps (5-0)
• Recommended favorably order 40-21 as amended (5-0)
• Tabled order 41-21 on Malden River Site Plan Review (5-0)
• Tabled order 42-21 on floodplain and setback amendments (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider an order to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Malden Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors. This agreement would outline terms for integrating Redevelopment Authority operations into a newly formed Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development.

• Order 253-21: Integrating Malden Redevelopment Authority operations into a new Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development

The City Council voted unanimously to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) to integrate its operations into a newly formed Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development. The order was amended to require that the agreement be presented to the City Council before being executed. The meeting was held remotely due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Authorized Mayor to execute MRA integration agreement (11-0)
• Amended order to require City Council review before execution (11-0)
• Adopted order as amended (11-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider an order to renew the Mutual Aid Agreement For Joint Fire, Rescue and/or Ambulance Service. The renewal would maintain 20-year terms once the current agreement expires on October 31, 2021. The committee will also approve minutes from February 2, 2021, and May 12, 2020.

• Renewal of Mutual Aid Agreement For Joint Fire, Rescue and/or Ambulance Service
• Approval of February 2, 2021 minutes
• Approval of May 12, 2020 minutes

The Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council authorize the Malden Fire Department to renew its Mutual Aid Agreement with Metro Fire District Thirteen for another 20-year term, with an amendment to the agreement language. The committee also approved the minutes from February 2, 2021, and May 12, 2020. The annual membership cost is currently $2,200, rising to $5,000 in fiscal year 2023.

• Recommended Paper #196-21 favorably as amended to renew Metro Fire Mutual Aid Agreement (3-0)
• Approved minutes of February 2, 2021 (2-0)
• Approved minutes of May 12, 2020 (2-0)

City Council

The Council will receive the FY2022 Annual Budget from Mayor Christenson. The agenda includes appropriations for sewer and water system improvements through 2025. Members will also consider several appointments to local commissions.

• Presentation of the FY2022 Annual Budget
• $4,160,971 appropriation for sewer system improvements
• $4,779,200 appropriation for water system improvements
• Ordinance amendment regarding Inclusionary Zoning
• Petitions for Verizon telecommunications equipment installation

The Malden City Council approved three finance orders totaling $13,387,171 for water and sewer system improvements, funded through MWRA loans and enterprise funds. The council also confirmed several appointments, granted 18 Verizon small cell petitions with conditions, and referred the FY2022 budget to the Finance Committee. An order requesting a solicitor's review of emergency powers was defeated.

• Approved $4,160,971 for sewer system improvements (11-0)
• Approved $4,779,200 for water system improvements (11-0)
• Approved $4,447,000 from water/sewer enterprise funds for water infrastructure (11-0)
• Granted 18 Verizon small cell petitions with conditions; tabled 2 (11-0)
• Confirmed William Hurley to Housing Authority Board (11-0)
• Confirmed Chukwuka Ezewuzie, Lauren Schipper, Shanti Chilukuri, Amanda Belles to Disability Commission (11-0 each)
• Adopted order to submit bilingual ballots revision to legislature (11-0)
• Defeated order for solicitor review of emergency powers (5-6)

License Committee

The committee will review multiple license renewal applications for various businesses in Malden. These include second-hand dealers, pawnbrokers, pool tables, and a self-service gas station. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the April 20, 2021, meeting.

• Renewal of GameStop second-hand dealer license at 44 Broadway Suite A-110
• Renewal of outdoor parking spaces at 531R Broadway, 25 Florence St., 29 Madison St., and 28 Cedar St.
• Renewal of pawnbroker and second-hand dealer licenses for Gold and Diamonds Etc. Inc. at 29 Pleasant St.
• Renewal of pool table licenses for Irish American (177 West St.) and Club 24, Inc. (787 Salem St.)
• Renewal of Speedway #2504 self-service gas station license at 214 Broadway

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance to amend the 2020 Revised Ordinances. The proposal would move the authority to grant special permits for marijuana establishments from the Malden City Council to the Malden Planning Board. The committee will also review minutes from the April 27, 2021 meeting.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 11 regarding marijuana establishment special permits
• Transfer of permit authority from City Council to Planning Board
• Approval of April 27, 2021 minutes

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted 4-0 to recommend unfavorably an order (394-20) that would have changed the special permit granting authority for marijuana establishments from the City Council to the Planning Board. The committee also approved the minutes of the April 27, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of April 27, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Recommended unfavorably order 394-20 to change marijuana special permit authority from City Council to Planning Board (4-0)

Public Property Committee

The committee will review a petition from Verizon Wireless to collocate small wireless facilities on existing utility poles at 20 different locations. Members will also discuss an ExteNet letter regarding a wireless amendment and supplemental materials for a small cell application near Cherry Street.

• Petition 183-21: Verizon Wireless small cell collocation at 20 locations including Bowdoin St, Salem St, and Bainbridge St
• Review of ExteNet Letter for Wireless GOL Amendment
• Discussion of supplemental materials for Small Cell Application near 145 Cherry Street

The Public Property Committee held a public hearing and voted to recommend 18 of 20 Verizon small cell petitions to the full Council, with conditions. Three petitions were tabled for further information: 80 Mountain Ave, 29 Ashland St, and 205 Ferry St (High St side). The committee also recommended the 145 Cherry St petition favorably after taking it off the table.

• Recommended 18 Verizon small cell petitions to full Council with conditions (3-0)
• Tabled 80 Mountain Ave petition pending new documentation and distance confirmation (3-0)
• Tabled 29 Ashland St petition to confirm tower proximity and radiation safety limits (3-0)
• Tabled 205 Ferry St (High St side) petition to question pole integrity (3-0)
• Took 205 Ferry St off the table (3-0)
• Took 145 Cherry St petition off the table (3-0)
• Recommended 145 Cherry St petition favorably to full Council (3-0)
• Agreed to send RF affidavits electronically for Council review (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to provide a letter of support for the "Malden River Works for Waterfront Equity and Resilience" project. This is part of an application for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant Program FY 22 Action Grant. The meeting will be conducted via remote participation.

• Resolution to provide a letter of support for the Malden River Works for Waterfront Equity and Resilience grant application

The Malden City Council voted 10-0 to pass a resolution providing a letter of support for the 'Malden River Works for Waterfront Equity and Resilience' project, to be included with the city's application for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) FY22 Action Grant. The meeting was held remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution to support Malden River Works for Waterfront Equity and Resilience (10-0)
• Suspended council rules to take up the resolution on committee night (10-0)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will review several mayoral appointments for the Disability Commission. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from January 19, 2021.

• Appointment of Chukwuka Ezewuzie to the Disability Commission
• Appointment of Lauren Schipper to the Disability Commission
• Appointment of Shanti Chilukuri to the Disability Commission
• Appointment of Amanda Belles to the Disability Commission
• Approval of January 19, 2021 meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The committee is reviewing orders for significant appropriations related to city infrastructure. These items cover design and construction costs for sewer and water system improvements through 2025. The proposals also include authorization for borrowing funds via the MWRA.

• $4,160,971 appropriation for sewer system improvements (FY 2021-2025)
• $4,779,200 appropriation for water system improvements (FY 2021-2025)
• $4,447,000 appropriation from retained earnings for water infrastructure

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend three orders to the full City Council: a $4.16M sewer improvement loan, a $4.78M water system improvement loan, and a $4.45M appropriation from water/sewer enterprise retained earnings for water infrastructure. The sewer work is mandated by the DEP and will clean and line 11 miles of pipes over five years. The water projects continue a five-year plan approved in 2019, with streets listed in the minutes.

• Recommended favorably $4,160,971 sewer system improvements loan (6-0)
• Recommended favorably $4,779,200 water system improvements loan (6-0)
• Recommended favorably $4,447,000 appropriation from water/sewer enterprise retained earnings (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and consider Order 60-21. This order proposes amending city sections regarding the creation of the Department of Parks and Recreation and its associated officers.

• Order 60-21: Amending sections 2.08.040, 2.12.170, 2.20.030, and 2.20.040 regarding the Department of Parks and Recreation
• Approval of meeting minutes

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider an order to amend the 2020 ordinances. This amendment would establish a new Department of Planning and Economic Development. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 30, 2021 meeting.

• Order 121-21: Amendment to create a Department of Planning and Economic Development
• Approval of March 30, 2021 meeting minutes

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted 5-0 to recommend favorably an amended ordinance creating a Strategic Planning and Community Development department, merging the Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) into city government. The amendment changed the department's name and added environmental planning to its mission. The proposal now moves to the full City Council.

• Approved minutes of March 30, 2021 (3-0)
• Amended ordinance 121-21 to create Strategic Planning and Community Development department (5-0)
• Recommended ordinance 121-21 favorably as amended (5-0)

City Council

The Malden City Council is reviewing several large appropriations for city infrastructure, including over $4 million each for water and sewer system improvements through 2025. The agenda also includes a petition from Verizon Wireless to install small wireless facilities at 20 locations and various business license renewals.

• $4,160,971 appropriation for sewer system design and construction (FY 2021-2025)
• $4,779,200 appropriation for water system design and construction (FY 2021-2025)
• Petition from Verizon Wireless to install small wireless facilities at 20 locations
• $100,000 appropriation for the Fellsmere Park Master Plan
• $350,000 appropriation for Human Resources legal costs

The Malden City Council approved a $350,000 appropriation from free cash for legal costs related to labor relations, and adopted a resolve to enhance public access to meeting notices, minutes, and recordings. The council also referred several multi-million dollar sewer and water improvement borrowing orders to the Finance Committee, and granted numerous license renewals.

• Approved $350,000 for Human Resources Professional Services for labor legal costs (10-0)
• Adopted resolve to improve public access to meeting notices, minutes, and recordings, amended to include ADA-compliant templates (10-0)
• Referred $4,160,971 sewer system improvements borrowing order to Finance Committee (10-0)
• Referred $4,779,200 water system improvements borrowing order to Finance Committee (10-0)
• Referred $4,447,000 water infrastructure improvements appropriation to Finance Committee (10-0)
• Adopted FY2022 Consolidated Plan as amended, moving $5,000 from Salvation Army to Warming Center (9-0, Crowe recused)
• Approved $100,000 from Community Preservation Act Fund for Fellsmere Park Master Plan (10-0)
• Granted Verizon small cell petition with conditions, including no equipment on double poles (10-0)

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee will consider an order to increase the Residential Tax Exemption Program to 35%. The committee will also review a proposal to appropriate $100,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the Fellsmere Park Master Plan. Additionally, members will review minutes from the April 13, 2021 meeting.

• Order to increase Residential Tax Exemption Program to 35%
• $100,000 appropriation for Fellsmere Park Master Plan

The Finance Committee voted 5-0 to recommend $100,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the Fellsmere Park Master Plan, forwarding it to the full Council. The committee tabled a proposal to increase the Residential Tax Exemption to 35% pending further discussion. Minutes from the April 13 meeting were tabled.

• Approved $100,000 CPA funding for Fellsmere Park Master Plan (5-0)
• Recommended Fellsmere Park funding favorably to Full Council (5-0)
• Tabled Residential Tax Exemption increase to 35% (no vote)
• Tabled minutes of April 13, 2021 meeting (5-0)

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will consider multiple license renewals for businesses including auto bodies, parking lots, and gas stations. The committee will also review lodging house renewals for several properties in the city.

• Renewal of Class II license for Joe Ciampa Auto Body, Inc. at 322 Eastern Ave.
• Renewal of lodging house licenses for Metro North Housing Corp., Cedar House LLC, and BREC LHP LLC.
• Renewal of outdoor parking licenses for Spadafora Trust, T.J. Automotive, and AGM Auto Sales.
• Renewal of pool table licenses for L & K Billiard Pool Hall and Moose Lodge 1910.
• Renewal of self-service gas station licenses for Snap Mart DBA Petrola and Wash Depot I, Inc.

The Malden License Committee recommended favorable action on most license renewals, including auto body, lodging houses, outdoor parking, pawnbroker, second-hand dealer, pool table, and self-service gas station licenses. The committee tabled the outdoor parking renewal for AGM Auto Sales due to compliance issues with the number of cars on site. Two livery petitions remain tabled from previous meetings.

• Approved Joe Ciampa Auto Body Class II license renewal (4-0)
• Approved Metro North Housing Corp. lodging house renewals for 115 Washington St., 22 Charles St., and 116/118 Charles St. (4-0)
• Approved Cedar House LLC lodging house renewal for 116-118 Cedar St. (4-0)
• Approved BREC LHP LLC lodging house renewal for 155 Clifton St. (4-0)
• Approved Spadafora Trust outdoor parking renewal for 35 Canal St. (3-0, Spadafora recused)
• Tabled AGM Auto Sales outdoor parking renewal for 135 Eastern Ave. (4-0)
• Approved Art Carl Jewelers pawnbroker and second-hand dealer renewals (4-0)
• Approved L & K Billiard Pool Hall and Loyal Order of the Moose pool table renewals (4-0)

City Council

The Malden City Council Committee of the Whole will meet via remote participation. The agenda includes a vote to enter executive session with legal counsel to discuss strategy for Jack Owens et al v. City of Malden.

• Vote to enter executive session regarding Jack Owens et al v. City of Malden

The Malden City Council held a remote meeting on April 20, 2021, and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss strategy with legal counsel regarding the case Jack Owens et al v. City of Malden. No other substantive decisions were made; the council reconvened and adjourned shortly after.

• Voted 10-0 to enter executive session for litigation strategy (Jack Owens et al v. City of Malden)
• Reconvened from executive session at 8:25 P.M. by roll call vote (10-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:27 P.M. (9-0)

Public Property Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding twenty petitions from Verizon to install telecommunications equipment and fiber optic cables at various locations. The proposal includes installing antennae and small wireless facilities on existing utility poles. The meeting also includes approval of the March 23, 2021, minutes.

• Public hearing for 20 Verizon petitions (142-21)
• Installation of telecommunications equipment and fiber optic cable
• Approval of March 23, 2021 meeting minutes

The Public Property Committee held a public hearing and voted to recommend approval of 19 Verizon small cell wireless facility petitions at specific street locations, with conditions that equipment not be installed on double poles until National Grid replaces them and that installations include no mechanical cooling devices or fans. The petition for 145 Cherry Street was tabled pending confirmation of antenna distance from homes. Councillor Winslow recused himself from the vote on 95 Jacob Street. The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 P.M.

• Approved 19 Verizon small cell petitions with conditions (3-0)
• Tabled 145 Cherry Street petition pending distance confirmation
• Recused Councillor Winslow from 95 Jacob Street vote
• Approved minutes of March 23, 2021 meeting (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:33 P.M. (3-0)

City Council

The council will consider supporting MBTA grant applications for traffic signal improvements on Centre, Salem, and Main Streets. The agenda also includes a $100,000 appropriation from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the Fellsmere Park Master Plan.

• Support for MBTA Winter Shared Streets and Community Connections grant applications
• $100,000 appropriation for the Fellsmere Park Master Plan
• Notice for a disability advocacy representative on the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission
• Amendment to the Police Superior Officers Salary Schedule
• Renewals for various lodging houses, outdoor parking, and business licenses

The Malden City Council approved a resolution supporting the MBTA's Winter Shared Streets and Community Connections grant applications, which would fund traffic signal prioritization and bus lanes on Centre, Salem, and Main Streets. The resolution passed 8-2, with Councillors Condon and Murphy voting against. The council also created a Shared Street Proposal Evaluation Committee to review the program after implementation.

• Approved resolution supporting MBTA Winter Shared Streets grant applications (8-2)
• Created Shared Street Proposal Evaluation Committee (10-1)
• Referred 12 license renewal petitions to License Committee (10-0 each)
• Adopted order to advertise for disability advocacy representative on Human Rights Commission (10-0)
• Referred $100,000 Fellsmere Park Master Plan appropriation to Finance Committee (10-0)
• Granted 7 license petitions including livery, taxi, and second-hand dealer (10-0 each)
• Enrolled ordinance updating Police Superior Officers Salary Schedule (10-0)
• Approved minutes of March 30, 2021 meeting (10-0)

Finance Committee

The committee will consider an order to file a Consolidated Plan with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for fiscal year 2022. Parking Director Ron Hogan will also provide a demonstration of new budget software. The meeting includes approval of minutes from March 23, 2021.

• Order 143-21: Filing a HUD Consolidated Plan for fiscal year 2022
• Demonstration of new budget software by Parking Director Ron Hogan
• Approval of March 23, 2021 meeting minutes

The Finance Committee voted to recommend approval of the FY2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget to the full Council, covering affordable housing, physical improvements, planning/administration, and Section 108 loan repayments. A separate motion recommended the Public Services section, with Councillor Crowe recusing herself due to employment with a funded organization. The committee also received a demonstration of new budget software from the Parking Director.

• Approved CDBG budget sections 1, 3, 4, 5 (Affordable Housing, Physical Improvements, Planning/Admin, Section 108 Loans) - 6-0
• Approved CDBG budget section 2 (Public Services) - 5-0, Crowe recused
• Approved minutes of March 23, 2021 meeting - 6-0
• Received presentation on Cleargov budget software ($11,000 annual cost, $3,000 implementation fee)

City Council

The City Council will consider supporting MBTA grant applications for bus lanes and traffic signal improvements on several streets. The council will also hold a public hearing regarding a special permit for a 9-story office building at 11 and 17 Dartmouth Street.

• Support for MBTA Winter Shared Streets and Community Connections Grant applications
• Proposed bus lanes on Centre and Main Streets
• Traffic signal prioritization on Centre, Salem, and Main Streets
• Public hearing for a 9-story office building at 11 and 17 Dartmouth Street

The Malden City Council voted 11-0 to grant a special permit to 11 Dartmouth Street Property LLC for a 9-story office building at 11 and 17 Dartmouth Street, with conditions. The council also tabled a resolution supporting MBTA bus improvements along Centre, Salem, and Main Streets, pending further discussion. The meeting was held remotely due to COVID-19.

• Granted special permit for 9-story office building at 11 Dartmouth St (11-0)
• Tabled resolution supporting MBTA Winter Shared Streets and Community Connections grant applications (10-0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider orders to amend the Revised Ordinances of 2020. These include creating a Department of Planning and Economic Development and updating the Police Superior Officers Salary Schedule. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 16, 2021 meeting.

• Creation of a Department of Planning and Economic Development (Order 121-21)
• Update to Police Superior Officers Salary Schedule (Order 122-21)
• Approval of March 16, 2021 meeting minutes (Item 147-21)

City Council

The Council will consider petitions from Verizon for small wireless cell installations and National Grid for utility work on Eastern Avenue. Members will also review mayoral appointments to the Disability Commission and a resolution supporting MBTA transit improvements. An order regarding the city's FY 2022 HUD Consolidated Plan is also scheduled for consideration.

• Petition for Verizon to install small wireless facilities at 20 locations
• Petition for National Grid to install primary duct on Eastern Avenue
• Four mayoral appointments to the Disability Commission
• Resolution supporting MBTA Winter Shared Streets and Community Connections grants
• Order to file the FY 2022 HUD Consolidated Plan

The Malden City Council voted 9-1 to grant a Verizon petition to install small wireless facilities on 15 utility poles, with conditions. A resolve supporting MBTA bus lane and signal priority grant applications was referred to the Committee of the Whole after a public hearing was scheduled. The council also approved minutes, referred appointments, and granted a National Grid petition.

• Granted Verizon small cell petition for 15 utility pole locations (9-1)
• Referred MBTA bus/bike lane resolve to Committee of the Whole (9-1)
• Scheduled public hearing before next council night on MBTA resolve (10-0)
• Granted National Grid electric duct petition on Eastern Ave (10-0)
• Referred four Disability Commission appointments to committee (10-0)
• Approved minutes from March 9, 16, and 23 meetings (10-0)
• Referred HUD Consolidated Plan order to Finance Committee (10-0)

Public Property Committee

The Public Property Committee will consider a petition from Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless. The proposal involves collocating small wireless facilities on existing wooden utility poles in the public right of way. The committee will also review minutes from the February 9, 2021 meeting.

• Petition 83-21 for Verizon Wireless small cell installation at 20 locations
• Approval of February 9, 2021, meeting minutes

The Public Property Committee voted to recommend 15 of 20 proposed Verizon Wireless small-cell installations to the Full Council, with conditions barring installation on double poles and prohibiting mechanical cooling devices. The committee tabled five locations (37-39 Willard St, 133 Cross St, 52 High St, 7 Broadway, and 11 Phillips St) pending further review of antenna distances, pole conditions, and existing wires. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 9, 2021 meeting.

• Approved 15 Verizon small-cell petitions for recommendation to the Full Council, with conditions on double poles and no cooling devices.
• Tabled 5 petitions (37-39 Willard St, 133 Cross St, 52 High St, 7 Broadway, 11 Phillips St) for further review.
• Approved the minutes of the February 9, 2021 meeting.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet remotely to approve minutes from the March 9, 2021 meeting. City Treasurer Dan Grover is scheduled to provide an update on the Treasurer's Department.

• Approval of March 9, 2021 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Department update by Dan Grover

The Finance Committee approved the minutes of the March 9, 2021 meeting as amended by adding two paragraphs regarding the Controller/CFO appointment. The committee also received a presentation from City Treasurer Dan Grover on his department's activities, including a major initiative on City Hall Systems. The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 PM.

• Approved the March 9, 2021 meeting minutes as amended with two added paragraphs on the Controller/CFO appointment.
• Received an update from City Treasurer Dan Grover on the Treasurer's Department, including City Hall Systems initiative.

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will meet remotely on March 23, 2021. The agenda includes approving minutes from the March 16 meeting and addressing a complaint regarding business before the committee.

• Approval of March 16, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of an Open Meeting Complaint filed by Councillor DeMaria against Councillor Sica

The License Committee discussed an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Councillor DeMaria against Councillor Sica. The committee reviewed the timeline of events, acknowledged the violation, and discussed remedial measures, including additional training. No formal action was taken on the complaint.

• Approved minutes of the March 16, 2021 meeting.
• Discussed the Open Meeting Law complaint against Councillor Sica, with no formal action taken.
• Acknowledged Councillor Sica's unintentional violation and apology.
• Noted that further OML training for the council is forthcoming.
• Adjourned the meeting.

City Council

The agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting consists of standard procedural steps. No specific business items or topics for discussion are listed in the provided document. The meeting is scheduled to be conducted via remote participation.

• No substantive business items are listed in the provided agenda.

The Malden City Council met remotely on March 23, 2021, but the minutes record no substantive decisions. The meeting included a call to order, pledges, moments of silence, and adjournment, with no business items discussed or voted on.

• Adjourned meeting (11-0)

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will consider a taxi cab renewal for Malden Transportation, Inc. and a new second-hand dealer license for Cash King. The committee will also approve minutes from the February 9, 2021 meeting. Several other petitions remain tabled.

• Renewal of taxi cab license for Malden Transportation, Inc. (9 cabs)
• New second-hand dealer license for Cash King at 35-45 Lebanon St.
• Approval of February 9, 2021 meeting minutes

The License Committee voted to recommend favorably several license petitions, including renewals for Malden Transportation (9 cabs), Gibbs Oil Co. (gas station), David Ulysse, Roman Kerm, and 5 Star Car Services, as well as new licenses for Cash King (second-hand dealer), Broadway Auto Sales, and Sega Auto Sales. Two livery petitions (Ideal Park Limousine and Chardin, LLC) were tabled due to parking issues. The committee also approved the February 9, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of February 9, 2021 meeting (4-0).
• Recommended favorably renewal of Malden Transportation taxi license (9 cabs) (5-0).
• Recommended favorably new second-hand dealer license for Cash King (5-0).
• Recommended favorably renewal of Gibbs Oil Co. gas station license with condition to follow special permit landscaping (5-0).
• Recommended favorably new Class II license for Broadway Auto Sales (5-0).
• Recommended favorably new Class II license for Sega Auto Sales & Service (5-0).
• Recommended favorably renewal of livery license for David Ulysse (5-0).
• Tabled renewal of livery license for Ideal Park Limousine Services (5-0).

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider an order to amend ordinances regarding the siting and installation of wireless communications equipment. The proposal includes new distance requirements for small cell antennas from windows and decks. It also addresses requirements for street tree planting or associated fees for carriers.

• Amendment to Section 11.24.020 regarding wireless communications equipment
• Requirement for small cell antennas to be at least 12 feet from windows or decks
• Mandate for carriers to provide street trees or pay a minimum $75 in-lieu fee
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 23, March 2, and March 9, 2021

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted to send an amended ordinance on small-cell wireless equipment siting to the city solicitor for review before recommending it to the full Council. The committee approved amendments to Sections 2, 3, and 5, and voted to leave Section 4 as written pending legal feedback. A motion to amend Section 1 to change the exposure limit from 100% Public to 100% Occupational Maximum Permissible Exposure was approved. The committee also approved minutes from three prior meetings.

• Approved minutes of February 23, March 2, and March 9, 2021 meetings.
• Approved amendment to Section 2 requiring notice on poles 14 days before hearing and removal 7 days after.
• Approved language amendment to Section 3 on warning stickers and node ID.
• Voted to leave Section 4 as written and have legal review the entire ordinance.
• Approved Section 5 as written, requiring small cells to be posted on the city's GIS system.
• Approved amendment to Section 1 changing exposure limit to 100% Occupational Maximum Permissible Exposure.
• Sent the amended ordinance to the city solicitor for review before full Council recommendation.

City Council

The council will review several municipal appointments and re-appointments for various city roles. The agenda includes orders to create a Department of Planning and Economic Development and updates to trash bag and recycling regulations. Members will also discuss protocols for returning to in-person meetings.

• Ordinance amending trash bag usage and recycling barrel fees
• Order to create a Department of Planning and Economic Development
• Renewal of Class II permit for Joe Ciampa Auto Body, Inc.
• Resolution regarding the return to in-person council meetings
• Appointment of Charles Ranaghan as Controller/Chief Financial Officer

The Malden City Council voted to resume live meetings in the council chamber, with safety measures, and to continue broadcasting via Zoom and MATV/UMA. It also passed an ordinance updating trash and recycling rules, including new fees and barrel requirements. Several appointments were approved, including a new Controller/Chief Financial Officer, and a resolution to create a Department of Planning and Economic Development was referred to committee.

• Approved resolution to resume in-person council meetings (11-0)
• Passed ordinance updating trash and recycling rules, including fees (11-0)
• Approved Charles Ranaghan as Controller/Chief Financial Officer (11-0)
• Referred order to create Department of Planning and Economic Development to Rules & Ordinance Committee (11-0)
• Approved reappointment of Sheila Fermano as Cemetery Trustee (11-0)
• Approved reappointment of Anthony Chiccuarelli as Human Resources Director (10-1)
• Approved bilingual ballot transliteration order (11-0)
• Granted Class II license to Sega Auto Sales & Service (11-0)

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee will review minutes from the February 23, 2021 meeting. The committee will also consider an order to appoint Controller Charles Ranaghan as Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2021.

• Order to appoint Controller Charles Ranaghan as Chief Financial Officer
• Approval of February 23, 2021 meeting minutes

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the full City Council appoint Controller Charles Ranaghan as Controller/Chief Financial Officer, with funding at the M3 Step 10 level. The recommendation includes tying the appointment to a December 2023 end date to align with the controller position. The committee also approved the minutes of the February 23, 2021 meeting.

• Recommended favorably to Full Council the appointment of Charles Ranaghan as Controller/CFO at M3 Step 10 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of February 23, 2021 meeting (4-0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee is considering amendments to ordinances regarding the installation of small cell antennas. They are also reviewing a proposed act for the Massachusetts Legislature concerning candidate name transliteration on bilingual English and Chinese ballots.

• Amendment to wireless equipment rules regarding antenna distance from windows and public areas
• Requirement for wireless carriers to provide street trees or pay a $75 in-lieu fee
• Proposed act for the transliteration of candidate names on bilingual English and Chinese ballots

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted 5-0 to amend the proposed small cell wireless ordinance, adding a requirement that antennas be set back from buildings by the larger of the 100% Public Maximum Permissible Exposure limit plus 8 feet, with a possible waiver. The committee also voted 5-0 to recommend favorably, as amended, a Home Rule Petition to require transliteration of candidate names on bilingual Chinese-English ballots in Malden elections.

• Amended Order 67-21 (small cell wireless ordinance) to require antenna clearance from buildings based on exposure limits plus 8 feet, with waiver provisions.
• Recommended favorably, as amended, Order 85-21 (Home Rule Petition for transliterated candidate names on bilingual ballots).
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:03 PM.

City Council

The City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting via remote participation. The council is scheduled to vote on entering an executive session with legal counsel. This session concerns an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Ryan O’Malley against Councilor Spadafora and the Rules and Ordinance Committee.

• Vote to enter executive session regarding an Open Meeting Law complaint (97-21)

The City Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting to address an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Councillor O'Malley against Councillor Spadafora and the Rules and Ordinance Committee. After a presentation by City Solicitor Fallon, the Council voted unanimously to have her respond to the complaint and outline remedial measures, including training and a directive on best practices. The Council also voted to suspend rules and not go into executive session, discussing the matter openly instead.

• Voted to suspend Council Rules and not go into Executive Session for paper 97-21 (11-0)
• Approved motion for City Solicitor Fallon to respond to the OML Complaint and remedial measures (11-0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance and Waterfront Access Committees are reviewing a communication from the Conservation Commission. This item concerns a request for the City Council to adopt the City of Malden Wetlands Protection Ordinance. The committee will also approve minutes from three previous meetings.

• Request for City Council to adopt wetlands by-laws
• Approval of January 26, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of February 9, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of February 16, 2021 meeting minutes

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted 5-0 to favorably recommend a proposed City of Malden Wetlands Protection Ordinance to the City Council. The Conservation Commission presented the bylaw, which mirrors state law but adds local rules for projects near the Malden River. The committee also approved minutes from three prior meetings.

• Approved minutes of January 26, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 9, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 16, 2021 (5-0)
• Recommended favorably the Conservation Commission's wetlands bylaw proposal (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review an order to increase the Residential Tax Exemption Program to 35%. The agenda also includes a petition from Verizon Wireless to install small wireless facilities at 20 locations. Additionally, the council will consider park revitalization funding and re-appointments for the City Clerk and Treasurer.

• Petition by Verizon Wireless to collocate small wireless facilities at 20 locations
• Order to increase the Residential Tax Exemption Program to 35%
• $30,000 appropriation for Kierstead and Tartikoff Parks Revitalization
• Ordinance amendment adding a $125 fee for additional trash tags
• Resolution to create a Green Malden fund using revenue from trash tag sales

The City Council approved an amended ordinance updating the residential trash and recycling program, setting the annual trash tag fee at $75 for the first tag per household and $125 for each additional tag. The council also approved a $30,000 appropriation from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the Kierstead and Tartikoff Parks Revitalization and Willow Street Recreational Corridor master plan and 25% design. Reappointments of Gregory Lucey as City Clerk and Daniel L. Grover III as Treasurer were approved unanimously.

• Approved amended trash and recycling ordinance: first annual trash tag $75, each additional tag $125, and updated receptacle rules.
• Approved $30,000 appropriation from Community Preservation Act Fund for Kierstead and Tartikoff Parks Revitalization and Willow Street Recreational Corridor (master plan and 25% design).
• Reappointed Gregory Lucey as City Clerk, term expiring February 28, 2024.
• Reappointed Daniel L. Grover III as Treasurer, term expiring December 31, 2023.
• Referred taxi cab license renewal for Malden Transportation, Inc. (9 cabs) to License Committee.
• Referred new second-hand dealer license for Cash King to License Committee.
• Referred Verizon Wireless small cell facility petition (20 locations) to Public Property Committee.
• Referred order to increase Residential Tax Exemption Program to 35% to Finance Committee.

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee is reviewing an order to amend Section 9.28 of the Revised Ordinances of 2020. The proposal includes new regulations for trash bag usage, weight limits, and holiday collection procedures. It also updates language regarding recycling barrels and establishes updated waste collection fees.

• Amendment to Section 9.28 regarding trash bag and barrel requirements
• New 35 lb weight limit for trash barrels
• Provision for up to three annual trash holiday weeks
• Transition from recycling bins to recycling barrels
• Updated fees for trash bags, annual tags, and white good removal

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted 3-2 to recommend favorably an amended ordinance overhauling Malden's trash and recycling rules, including new fees and barrel requirements. The amendment added a $125 fee for each additional annual trash tag beyond the first per household. The recommendation now goes to the full City Council.

• Amended trash ordinance to require trash in approved bags or barrels with tags, barrels under 35 lbs with closed covers
• Added up to three trash holiday weeks per year allowing trash in closed containers other than approved bags/barrels
• Replaced recycling bin references with recycling barrels, mandating one city-issued barrel per household with single-stream recycling
• Set fees: 35-gallon bags $2, 15-gallon $1, 8-gallon $.50, annual trash tag $75, additional tag $125, white goods $20, extra barrels at city cost
• Amended Section A to add 'First per household' after Annual Trash Tag and a line for 'Each Additional Trash Tag $125' (passed 3-2)
• Amended to accept Municode version for receptacles, adding section 9.20.025 and changes in 9.20.030 D,E,G,H (passed 3-2)
• Recommended ordinance favorably as amended (passed 3-2)

Finance Committee

The committee will review minutes from January 26, 2021. Members are considering a request for a disclosure of all COVID-19 funds received and spent by the city. An order to allocate $30,000 for park master plans is also on the agenda.

• $30,000 appropriation for Kierstead and Tartikoff Parks Revitalization and Willow Street Recreational Corridor
• Request for disclosure of all COVID-19 funds received and expended
• Approval of January 26, 2001 meeting minutes

The Malden Finance Committee approved a $30,000 appropriation from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the Kierstead and Tartikoff Parks Revitalization and Willow Street Recreational Corridor master plan and 25% design. The committee also received a detailed report on COVID-19 (CARES Act) fund expenditures and approved the minutes of the January 26, 2021 meeting as amended.

• Approved $30,000 from CPA Fund for Kierstead and Tartikoff Parks Revitalization and Willow Street Recreational Corridor (6-0)
• Approved minutes of January 26, 2021 as amended (5-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The City Council is considering a resolution urging Amazon to meet with local residents and labor unions before expanding operations in Malden. The proposal asks for evidence that any future fulfillment centers or warehouses would meet existing community employment standards.

• Resolution 71-21: Urging Amazon to consult with the Malden community and labor unions regarding expansion
• Requirement for Amazon to demonstrate operations meet community standards prior to expanding in the city

The Malden City Council unanimously passed a resolution urging Amazon to confer with the community and labor unions, and to commit to direct employment and fair standards before expanding operations in the city. The council also formed a Parks and Recreation Ad Hoc Committee. The meeting was held remotely due to COVID-19.

• Passed resolution urging Amazon to meet community standards before expansion (11-0)
• Formed Parks and Recreation Ad Hoc Committee with O'Malley as chair, DeMaria and Linehan as members

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committees are reviewing Order 70-20, which proposes amendments to the city's waste regulations. The order includes new rules for trash barrel usage, weight limits, and single-stream recycling procedures. It also outlines updated fees for various trash bags and tags.

• Amendment to Section 9.28 of the Revised Ordinances of 2020 regarding trash collection
• New regulations for single-stream recycling using city-issued barrels
• Updated fees for 35-gallon ($2), 15-gallon ($1), and 8-gallon ($0.50) trash bags
• $75 fee for an annual trash hang tag
• $20 fee for residential white good collection

The joint Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committees reviewed proposed amendments to the city's trash collection ordinance, including new barrel requirements, bag options, and fees. The committee approved corrections to the ordinance section number and clarified language on bagging requirements, but deferred a final vote pending legal review of the revised language.

• Corrected ordinance section reference from 9.28 to 9.20 (5-0)
• Clarified language in Section A regarding bag types and bagging requirement (5-0)
• Deferred final vote on trash ordinance amendments pending legal review

City Council

The Malden City Council will review several ordinance amendments and municipal appointments. The agenda includes discussions on small cell antenna regulations and livery vehicle parking rules. Additionally, the council will consider a fund allocation for park projects.

• $30,000 appropriation for Kierstead and Tartikoff Parks Revitalization
• Public hearing for National Grid to install underground electric conduits on Fairlawn Street
• Ordinance amendment regarding small cell antenna dimensions and appearance
• Re-appointment of Michelle Romero as City Planner
• Ordinance amendment regarding livery vehicle parking requirements

The Malden City Council denied the Class II license renewal for Brothers Auto Body at 969 Salem Street by a 9-2 vote, after the License Committee reported no recommendation. The council also approved several appointments, including Michelle Romero as City Planner, and granted National Grid permission to install underground conduits on Fairlawn Street. Multiple orders were referred to committees, including a proposed Parks and Recreation Department order and a wireless communications equipment ordinance amendment.

• Denied Brothers Auto Body Class II license renewal (9-2)
• Confirmed Michelle Romero as City Planner (11-0)
• Confirmed Kirk Zmijewski to Conservation Commission (11-0)
• Confirmed Khalil Kaba to Conservation Commission (11-0)
• Granted National Grid petition for underground conduits on Fairlawn Street (11-0)
• Referred Parks and Recreation Department order to new committee (8-3)
• Referred livery vehicle ordinance amendment to joint committee (11-0)
• Granted Richard's Motorcars Class II license renewal (11-0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is reviewing an order to amend Section 11.24.020 of the Revised Ordinances of 2020. The proposal would prohibit new 5G wireless telecommunications facilities in residential zones while allowing them in commercial, industrial, and open space districts. It also introduces requirements for annual EMF readings to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.

• Amendment to Section 11.24.020 of the Revised Ordinances of 2020
• Proposed prohibition of new 5G wireless facilities in residential zones
• Requirement for annual EMF readings for wireless telecommunication facilities

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted 5-0 to table Order 393-20, which would have amended the city's wireless telecommunication facility rules to prohibit new 5G facilities in residential zones and require annual EMF readings. Members cited concerns about legal exposure, lack of an overall plan for small cell installations, and potential equity issues. The item was tabled pending further review by the city solicitor.

• Tabled Order 393-20 on 5G wireless facility restrictions (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 PM (5-0)

License Committee

The committee will consider several petitions for Class II and livery licenses. This includes renewal requests for businesses on Broadway, Salem Street, and High Rock Road. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from January 26, 2021.

• Petition for Brothers Auto Body at 969 Salem Street
• Renewal for Richard’s Motorcars, Inc. at 672 Broadway
• Extended hours renewal for Speedway #2504 at 214 Broadway
• Livery license renewals for David Ulysse and Roman Kerm
• Renewal for Ideal Park Limousine Services, Inc. at 61 High Rock Rd

The License Committee voted 5-0 to return Brothers Auto Body's Class II license renewal petition without recommendation after motions to grant and deny both failed. The committee also favorably recommended renewals for Richard's Motorcars and Speedway #2504, and tabled three livery renewals.

• Returned Brothers Auto Body Class II license renewal without recommendation (5-0)
• Recommended favorably Richard's Motorcars Class II renewal (5-0)
• Recommended favorably Speedway #2504 extended hours renewal (5-0)
• Tabled David Ulysse livery renewal (5-0)
• Tabled Ideal Park Limousine Services livery renewal (5-0)
• Tabled Roman Kerm livery renewal (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 26, 2021 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Malden City Council will meet remotely to hear a COVID-19 update from Chris Webb. The agenda also includes roll call and the review of tabled papers.

• COVID-19 update from Chris Webb

The Malden City Council met remotely and received a COVID-19 update from Board of Health Director Chris Webb, who announced vaccination clinics at Salemwood School for residents 75 and older. The council also formed a committee to work with the Parking Director on improving the winter parking program, appointing Councillors Sica, Spadafora, and Linehan. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Formed committee to improve winter parking program with Parking Director Ron Hogan
• Appointed Councillors Sica, Spadafora, and Linehan to winter parking committee
• Heard COVID-19 update from Board of Health Director Chris Webb

Public Property Committee

The committee will discuss updated information regarding petitions from Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless to collocate small wireless facilities on utility poles. The discussion involves sites at 146 Pearl St. and 57 Hospital Road.

• Approval of December 15, 2020 meeting minutes
• Petition #323-20: Small cell collocation at 146 Pearl St.
• Petition #323-20: Small cell collocation at 57 Hospital Road

The Public Property Committee voted unanimously to report the Verizon Wireless small cell petition at 146 Pearl Street favorably to the Full Council, with conditions including no installation on double poles until National Grid replaces them, no mechanical cooling devices or fans, and a warning notice on the pole within six feet of the ground. The committee also accepted the withdrawal of the petition at 57 Hospital Road and placed it on file. Minutes from December 15, 2020 were approved.

• Approved minutes from December 15, 2020 (3-0)
• Took Paper #323-20 petitions off the table (3-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of petition at 57 Hospital Road and placed on file (3-0)
• Reported petition at 146 Pearl St favorably to Full Council with conditions (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinance amendments regarding setbacks in floodplains and industrial districts. The agenda also includes updates on eviction prevention and rental assistance programs. Additionally, the council will review resolutions concerning COVID-19 fund transparency and job creation goals.

• Proposed 100-foot setback of public open space near Malden River and Little Creek floodplains
• Update on Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance Programs from the Malden Redevelopment Authority
• Resolution requesting disclosure of all COVID-19 funds received and expended by the city
• Resolution to promote economic development through 2,000 private sector jobs by 2025
• Mayor's update regarding Inclusionary Zoning and a Feasibility Report

The City Council passed a resolution supporting the creation of 2,000 private sector jobs in Malden by 2025 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The council also referred three zoning ordinance amendments related to the Malden River and floodplain setbacks to the Rules & Ordinance Committee. Several license renewals for auto dealers, liveries, and a 24/7 Walgreens were approved.

• Passed resolution to create 2,000 private sector jobs by 2025 (10-0, 1 present)
• Referred Malden River site plan review ordinance to Rules & Ordinance Committee (11-0)
• Referred floodplain setback ordinance to Rules & Ordinance Committee (11-0)
• Referred industrial rear yard setback amendment to Rules & Ordinance Committee (11-0)
• Approved Class II dealer license renewals for Andy's Service Center, Broadway Auto Motors, Rigano's, Culleton Bros., Malden Middlesex Motors (10-0, Sica recused)
• Approved new Class II license for GP Motorcycle Supply with conditions (11-0)
• Approved 24/7 extended hours renewal for Walgreens at 185 Centre St. (11-0)
• Approved new second-hand dealer license for Great Eastern Vintage (11-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review minutes from April 30, 2019, and May 12, 2020. Council President Anderson intends to invite Police Chief Molis to report on 2020 crime trends, use of force, and major law enforcement actions in Malden.

• Approval of April 30, 2019 meeting minutes
• Approval of May 12, 2020 meeting minutes
• Report on 2020 crime trends, use of force, and major law enforcement actions

The committee heard a presentation from Police Chief Molis on 2020 crime trends, use of force, and major law enforcement actions. No formal decisions were made; the minutes of April 30, 2019, and May 12, 2020, were tabled until the end of the meeting, and the meeting was adjourned without further action.

• Tabled approval of April 30, 2019 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of May 12, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:56 PM (2-0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee will consider an order requiring representatives for street work to contact relevant ward councillors before City Council hearings. The agenda also includes a tabled item regarding the adoption of the 2021 City Council Rule Book.

• Order 473-20: Requiring petitioners for street work to contact ward councillors prior to hearings
• Order 254-20: Adoption of the 2021 City Council Rule Book

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted 4-0 to amend an order requiring petitioner representatives to contact ward councillors before street work hearings, adding councillors at large to the notification list. The amended order was recommended favorably, with a request for Legal review before full council consideration. The committee also amended the proposed 2021 Council Rule Book to change 'engross' to 'ordained' in section 40.03, but tabled the overall rule book adoption for further discussion.

• Amended Order 473-20 to require petitioner reps to contact ward councillors and councillors at large via email with City Clerk cc (4-0)
• Recommended Order 473-20 favorably as amended (4-0)
• Amended Council Rule Book 2021 to change 'engross'/'engrossed' to 'ordained' in section 40.03 (4-0)
• Tabled discussion on Rule 1.08 pending review of 2018 wording (4-0)
• Tabled Order 254-20 adopting the 2021 Council Rule Book (4-0)
• Approved minutes of January 12, 2021 meeting (4-0)

City Council

The January 26, 2021, Malden City Council meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific legislative actions or discussions are listed for this session.

The Malden City Council voted unanimously to support the Malden Reads application for the 2022 NEA Big Read Grant, following a motion to suspend council rules to read a supporting letter from Mayor Gary Christenson and Council President Anderson. The meeting was conducted remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions and included only this substantive decision before adjournment.

• Suspended Council Rules to read letter supporting Malden Reads NEA Big Read Grant (10-0)
• Approved support for Malden Reads 2022 NEA Big Read Grant application (10-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from the January 12, 2021 meeting. Additionally, City Assessor Nate Cramer is scheduled to present an update regarding the Assessor's Department.

• Approval of January 12, 2021 meeting minutes
• Assessor's Department update from Nate Cramer

The Finance Committee approved the minutes of the January 12, 2021 meeting after amending them to replace the phrase 'Covid money' with 'election funds'. The committee also received an update from City Assessor Nate Cramer on departmental operations, including digitization efforts and abatement application status. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Amended Jan 12, 2021 minutes to replace 'Covid money' with 'election funds' (5-0)
• Approved Jan 12, 2021 minutes as amended (5-0)

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will vote on several business license renewals, including auto dealers and extended hours for Walgreens. The committee will also consider a new second-hand dealer application for Great Eastern Vintage. Several other petitions remain tabled from previous meetings.

• Renewal of Class II license for Andy’s Service Center, Inc. at 356 Lebanon St.
• Renewal of extended hours for Walgreens at 185 Centre St. to 24/7
• New second-hand dealer application for Great Eastern Vintage at 258 Highland Ave.
• Renewal of Class II license for Broadway Auto Motors, Inc. at 495 Broadway
• Renewal of livery license for Linda DelloIacono at 259 Mountain Ave. #1

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The committee will consider an order to advertise for the Board of Health position vacated by DJ Wilson. The meeting also includes a preliminary review of City Council re-appointments and approval of November 9, 2020 minutes.

• Advertising for the vacant Board of Health position
• Preliminary review of City Council re-appointments
• Approval of November 9, 2020 meeting minutes

City Council

The Council will consider a resolution to invite the Police Chief to report on 2020 crime trends and use of force. The agenda also includes a $21,485.65 salary budget transfer and amendments to sign control ordinances. Additionally, several business license renewals for auto centers and Walgreens are up for review.

• Resolution to invite Police Chief Molis to report on 2020 crime trends and use of force
• Transfer of $21,485.65 from Controller Salaries to City Clerk Salaries
• Ordinance amendment for 'Recreational Trail Facing' signs in residential districts
• Renaming the Commission to the 'Commission on Energy Efficiency and Sustainability'
• Renewals for business licenses including Broadway Auto Motors and Walgreens

The Malden City Council approved an ordinance amending the sign control regulations to allow recreational trail facing signs in residential districts, and enrolled an ordinance renaming the energy commission. It also approved a $21,485.65 transfer from controller salaries to city clerk salaries, and referred several license renewals to the License Committee. All votes were unanimous (11-0).

• Approved ordinance allowing recreational trail facing signs in Residence A, B & C districts (11-0)
• Enrolled ordinance renaming commission to 'Commission on Energy Efficiency and Sustainability' (11-0)
• Approved $21,485.65 transfer from Controller Salaries to City Clerk Salaries (11-0)
• Referred Andy's Service Center Class II license renewal to License Committee (11-0)
• Referred Broadway Auto Motors Class II license renewal to License Committee (11-0)
• Referred Rigano's Class II license renewal to License Committee (11-0)
• Referred Malden Broadway Auto Body Class III license renewal to License Committee (11-0)
• Referred Walgreens extended hours renewal to License Committee (11-0)

Community Forestry Program Advisory Committee

The Community Forestry Program Advisory Committee will discuss the citywide street tree inventory with a selected vendor. DPW officials will attend this discussion. The committee will also approve minutes from June 23, 2020.

• Discussion of citywide street tree inventory with selected vendor
• Approval of June 23, 2020 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hear a COVID-19 update from the Director of the Board of Health. The council will also consider an order to advertise for a vacant Board of Health position.

• COVID-19 update from Chris Webb, Director of the Board of Health
• Order to advertise for a vacancy on the Board of Health following DJ Wilson's resignation
• Resolution condemning the January 6, 2021, violence in Washington, D.C.

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is reviewing several proposed amendments to city ordinances. These include new regulations for 5G telecommunications and updated sign controls near recreational trails. The committee will also consider adopting the 2021 Council Rule Book.

• Prohibiting new 5G wireless telecommunications facilities in residential zones (Order 393-20)
• Adding "Recreational Trail Facing" sign regulations for Residence A, B & C districts (Order 468-20)
• Renaming a commission to the Commission on Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (Order 466-20)
• Requiring street work petitioners to contact ward councillors before hearings (Order 473-20)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will receive a COVID-19 update from the Director of the Board of Health. An order was presented to advertise for a Board of Health position vacated by DJ Wilson. The council will also consider a resolution condemning the January 6, 2021, violence in Washington DC.

• COVID-19 update from Director of the Board of Health Chris Webb
• Order to advertise for a vacant Board of Health position
• Resolution condemning the January 6, 2021, violence in Washington DC

Finance Committee

The committee will review the minutes from November 17, 2020. The agenda includes an order to transfer funds between Controller and City Clerk salary accounts. This meeting is scheduled to be held remotely.

• Transfer of $21,485.65 from Controller Salaries to City Clerk Salaries
• Approval of November 17, 2020, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will review proposed ordinance amendments regarding short-term rental use categories and definitions. The agenda also includes a request to transfer $21,485.65 between salary accounts. Additionally, the council will consider a resolution regarding COVID-19 vaccine distribution priorities.

• Ordinance amendments for short-term rental use categories and definitions
• Transfer of $21,485.65 from Controller Salaries to City Clerk Salaries
• Resolution regarding COVID-19 vaccine distribution priorities
• Requirement for street work petitioners to contact ward councillors

The Malden City Council voted 10-1 to ordain amendments to the zoning ordinance establishing a new use category for short-term rentals and adding or changing definitions for Short Term Rental, Family, and Rooming House. The council also unanimously approved a resolution urging the state to prioritize COVID-19 vaccine distribution to communities with the highest infection rates. Three other items were referred to committees: a $21,485.65 budget transfer, a rule requiring petitioners for street work to contact the ward councillor, and the December 22, 2020 meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Ordained short-term rental ordinance amendments (10-1, O'Malley nay)
• Approved resolution urging vaccine prioritization for high-infection communities (11-0)
• Referred $21,485.65 transfer from Controller to City Clerk Salaries to Finance Committee (11-0)
• Referred street work petitioner ward councillor contact rule to Rules & Ordinance Committee (11-0)
• Approved December 22, 2020 meeting minutes (11-0)