Malden public meetings in 2022

Finance Committee

The committee will consider orders to transfer funds to the Board of Health Recovery Coaches and Water Sewer Capital. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from September 20, 2022.

• $22,500 transfer to Board of Health Recovery Coaches
• $1,200,000 transfer to Water Sewer Capital
• Approval of September 20, 2022 minutes

The Finance Committee recommended two funding transfers to the City Council. One appropriation provides funds for a full-time recovery coach, and a larger transfer allocates money for several Water Department vehicles.

• Recommended favorable action for $22,500 appropriation for Board of Health Recovery Coaches (Unanimous)
• Recommended favorable action for $1,200,000 appropriation from water sewer enterprise fund for Water Sewer Capital (Unanimous)
• Approved September 20, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The council will vote on several financial transfers, including $1.2 million for Water Sewer Capital and $22,500 for Board of Health Recovery Coaches. Members will also consider an ordinance regarding the Department Head Salary Schedule and interview a candidate for City Solicitor. Additionally, various business license renewals are scheduled for review.

• Transfer of $1,200,000 to Water Sewer Capital account
• Ordinance amending the Department Head Salary Schedule
• Interview of John McNaught for City Solicitor
• Transfer of $63,044.33 from Salary Reserve
• Renewal of various Class II and Class III business licenses

The Council elected Councillor Barbara Murphy as Council President for 2023 and appointed Attorney John McNaught as City Solicitor. The body also approved several funding transfers for water equipment and addiction recovery services, and updated the department head salary schedule.

• Elected Councillor Barbara Murphy as Council President for 2023 (9-0)
• Appointed Attorney John McNaught as City Solicitor (10-0)
• Approved $1.2M for Water Sewer Capital equipment (10-0)
• Appropriated $22,500 for Board of Health Recovery Coaches (10-0)
• Approved $63,044.33 transfer for department head salaries (10-0)
• Ordained amended Department Head Salary Schedule (10-0)
• Re-appointed Lisa Cagno as Clerk of Committees (10-0)
• Granted 12 license renewals for parking lots and auto businesses

License Committee

The committee will consider several petitions for business license renewals, including parking lots and auto dealers. The agenda includes a request for extended hours at 617 Broadway. Some items, such as a gas station renewal, have been tabled.

• Renewal of parking lot licenses for 28 Cedar Street and 315 Pleasant Street
• Extended hours license for Dunkin’ at 617 Broadway (4:00 AM to 10:00 PM)
• Class II license renewals for various auto dealers on Eastern Avenue and Fellsway
• Renewal of Class III licenses for Malden Middlesex Motor Sales and Malden Broadway Auto Body

The Committee voted unanimously to favorably recommend 13 license petitions to the City Council, including parking lot, extended hours, and automotive licenses. Three petitions regarding a gas station and automotive licenses remain tabled.

• Approved Dec 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Open Air Parking Lot renewals for Robert McNulty and TJ Corp. (unanimous)
• Recommended Extended Hours License for MRM Donuts Corp. dba Dunkin’ (unanimous)
• Recommended Class II License renewals for Top Cars Motor Group, Sica’s Automotive, MacMillen Automotive, Rigano’s Inc. (two locations), and Joe Ciampa Auto Body (unanimous)
• Recommended Class II and III License renewals for Malden Middlesex Motor Sales (unanimous)
• Recommended Class III License renewal for Malden Broadway Auto Body (unanimous)
• Tabled Gibbs Oil Company Limited Partnership self-service gas station renewal
• Tabled Auto Bazaar Corp. and One Dealer Solutions and Wholesalers, Inc. Class II licenses

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committees are meeting jointly to consider two items. One proposal involves transferring $63,044.33 from the Salary Reserve account. Another item proposes amending the Malden City Code regarding the Department Head Salary Schedule.

• Transfer of $63,044.33 from Salary Reserve (Order 514-22)
• Ordinance to amend the Department Head Salary Schedule (Ordinance 515-22)

The Rules & Ordinance Committee recommended two items favorably to the City Council. These include a fund transfer for salaries and an amendment to the city code regarding the Department Head Salary Schedule to align with a union agreement.

• Recommended favorably to City Council the transfer of $63,044.33 from Salary Reserve (4-0)
• Recommended favorably to City Council the amendment of the Code of the City of Malden regarding the Department Head Salary Schedule (4-0)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will review and interview applicants for the City Solicitor position. This vacancy follows the resignation of Kathryn Fallon. The committee may meet in executive session to conduct these interviews.

• Interviewing candidates for the City Solicitor position

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee will discuss updating rules for permitting recreational facilities. Members will also review tabled orders regarding remote public participation, the creation of a Food Policy Council, and telecommunications equipment placement.

• Order 313-21: Requiring remote participation for all public meetings
• Order 238-22: Establishing a Malden Food Policy Council
• Order 382-22: Amending rules for poles and wires in public ways
• Discussion on updating Stadium and Athletic Commission permitting rules
• Order 429-22: Amending recreation program and coordinator ordinances

The committee held a discussion with the Recreation Department regarding the update of Stadium and Athletic Commission rules and fees for city spaces. No new ordinances were passed; the committee will wait for recommendations from the Recreation Director and staff. Several other orders remained tabled.

• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Order 283-21 regarding Massachusetts Legislature submission
• Tabled Order 313-21 regarding remote participation for public meetings
• Tabled Order 238-22 to establish a Food Policy Council
• Tabled Order 382-22 regarding placement of poles and tele-communications equipment
• Tabled Order 429-22 to amend MCC 2.12.170 Recreation Programs/Recreation Coordinator

City Council

The Malden City Council will review several license renewals for parking lots and auto dealers. The meeting includes the reappointment of the Building Commissioner and a $22,500 transfer to Board of Health Recovery Coaches. Members will also consider ordinances regarding department head salaries and inclusionary zoning.

• $1,200,000 appropriation to Water Sewer Capital
• Reappointment of Nelson L. Miller as Director of Inspectional Services
• $22,500 transfer to Board of Health Recovery Coaches
• Ordinance to amend the Department Head Salary Schedule
• Update on Centre Street/Route 60 signalization and lane striping project

City Council

The December 6, 2022, agenda for the Committee of the Whole contains only procedural items. No substantive topics or decisions are listed for this session.

• No substantive items listed

The meeting was called to order and adjourned at 7:01 P.M. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

License Committee

The committee is reviewing several petitions for the renewal of amusement machine, extended hours, and Class II auto sales licenses. These include renewals for businesses such as Walgreens and Speedway. Some petitions regarding gas stations and car sales remain tabled.

• Renewal of extended hours licenses for Supreme Food Mart, Walgreens, and Speedway
• Renewal of amusement machine licenses at 52 Broadway and 53 Summer Street
• Renewal of Class II auto sales licenses for businesses including Greenleaf Auto Sales and Prestige Motors
• Tabled petition for a self-service gas station renewal at 728 Main Street

The Committee voted to favorably recommend 16 renewal petitions to the City Council, including amusement machines, extended hours, and Class II licenses. Three petitions regarding a gas station and auto dealers remain tabled.

• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended renewal of amusement machine licenses for Flaming Grill & Buffett, Pearl Street Station, and Malden Veterans of Irish Ancestry (3-0)
• Recommended renewal of extended hours licenses for Supreme Food Mart, Boda Borg Boston, Walgreens, and Speedway (3-0)
• Recommended renewal of Class II licenses for Wentworth Auto Sales (15 cars) (3-0)
• Recommended renewal of Class II licenses for Next Level Motors, Inc. (35 cars) (3-0)
• Recommended renewal of Class II licenses for Greenleaf Auto Sales (50 cars) (3-0)
• Recommended renewal of Class II licenses for Sega Auto Sales & Service, Inc. (15 cars) (3-0)
• Recommended renewal of Class II licenses for Nick’s Foreign Car Center, LLC (15 cars) (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on adopting a 30% residential tax exemption and the Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 Update. The agenda also includes endorsing the Malden Community Electricity Plan for municipal electrical aggregation. Additionally, the council will review various business license renewals and municipal appointments.

• Adoption of a 30% residential tax exemption for FY 2023
• Adoption of the Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 Update
• Endorsement of the Malden Community Electricity Plan
• Update on the Centre Street/Route 60 signalization and lane striping project
• Renewal of various amusement machine and extended hours licenses

The City Council appointed Carol Ann Desiderio as City Clerk for a term starting January 5, 2023. The council also approved a 30% residential tax exemption for FY 2023 and endorsed a municipal electrical aggregation plan.

• Appointed Carol Ann Desiderio as City Clerk (unanimous)
• Adopted 30% residential tax exemption and minimum residential factor for FY 2023 tax rate (11-0)
• Adopted 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (unanimous)
• Endorsed Malden Community Electricity Plan for municipal electrical aggregation (unanimous)
• Appointed Paul Lee to the License Board (unanimous)
• Appointed John Colangeli to the Board of Health Commission (unanimous)
• Amended city code to allow Stadium and Athletic Commission to set Trafton Dog Park hours (11-0)
• Passed resolve to update Stadium and Athletic Commission rules for facility permitting (unanimous)

Future of Maplewood Square Committee

The committee will review the status of the Fall Survey and the analysis of 630 Salem surveys. Members will also discuss securing support from MetroBridge/Boston University and MassDevelopment programs. The agenda includes discussion regarding a tentative date for Maplewood Fest.

• Analysis of 630 Salem surveys from the Fall Survey
• Status update on securing support from MetroBridge and Boston University
• Discussion of a tentative May 20, 2023, date for Maplewood Fest
• Review of ARPA Business Committee priorities for MSQ
• Addressing the need for Ward 5 representation on the committee

The committee discussed a neighborhood visioning project involving graduate students from MetroBridge and the analysis of 630 Salem surveys. Members agreed to begin organizing for the Mayplewood Fest, tentatively scheduled for May 20, 2023. No formal votes were recorded on policy or funding.

• Approved October 24, 2022 minutes
• Agreed to begin organizing and recruiting for Mayplewood Fest (tentative date May 20, 2023)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The committee will review a mayoral appointment to the License Board. It will also interview John Colangeli and Jack Fusco for a vacancy on the Board of Health Commission. Following these interviews, the committee may vote on recommendations for the health commission seat.

• Mayoral appointment of Paul Lee to the License Board
• Interviews for Board of Health Commission vacancy

City Council

The agenda for this Committee of the Whole meeting contains only procedural items. No substantive discussions or decisions are listed in the document.

The meeting was procedural and no substantive decisions were made. The council adjourned the session at 7:03 P.M.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is reviewing several proposed changes to the Malden City Code. Tabled items include the establishment of a Food Policy Council and remote participation for public meetings. The agenda also includes updates to park hours and telecommunications equipment placement.

• Establishment of a Food Policy Council
• Requirement for remote participation in all public meetings
• Amendment to align certain city hours with Trafton Park
• Regulation of poles, wires, and telecommunications equipment in public ways
• Amendments to the Recreation Programs/Recreation Coordinator code

The committee recommended an amendment to let the Stadium and Athletic Commission establish Trafton dog park hours. A proposal to amend recreation program permitting was tabled to allow for testimony from the Recreation Director.

• Approved minutes from Oct 18, Oct 25, and Nov 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably as amended to City Council: Ordinance 403-22 to allow Stadium and Athletic Commission to establish Trafton dog park hours (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 429-22 regarding Recreation Programs/Recreation Coordinator permitting to bring in Director Levine (unanimous)

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will consider several petitions for license renewals. These include permits for amusement machines, Class II auto sales licenses, and extended hours for Dunkin' locations.

• Renewal of amusement machine licenses at 562 Broadway and 665 Broadway
• Renewal of Class II auto sales licenses including Richard’s Motorcars, Inc.
• Renewal of extended hours licenses for Dunkin' locations on Commercial Street and Eastern Avenue

The Committee voted unanimously to favorably recommend 18 license renewal petitions to the City Council. These include amusement machine licenses, Class II auto dealer licenses, and extended hours licenses for several donut shops. Three petitions regarding a gas station and auto dealers remain tabled.

• Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably amusement machine renewals for Lodge 1910 Loyal Order of the Moose, Italian American War Vets Post 16, Town Line Luxury Lanes, and GLS Associates, Inc. (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably Class II license renewals for AGM Auto Sales, Maxima Auto Sales, GP Motorcycle Supply, Broadway Auto Sales, John’s Service, Richard’s Motorcars, and River Auto Sales (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably extended hours license renewals for Dunkin’ locations at 200 Commercial Street, 57 Eastern Avenue, 424 Main Street, and Honey Dew Donuts at 691 Eastern Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled petition 279-22 for Gibbs Oil Company Limited Partnership self-service gas station renewal
• Tabled petition 407-22 for Auto Bazaar, Corp. Class II license renewal
• Tabled petition 409-22 for One Dealer Solutions and Wholesalers, Inc. new Class II license

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The committee will review and interview candidates for the City Solicitor and City Clerk positions. These interviews are intended to fill unexpired terms created by a resignation and a pending retirement.

• Interviewing candidates for City Solicitor position (Order 416-22)
• Interviewing candidates for City Clerk position (Order 417-22)

City Council

The council will consider authorizing grants for playground and baseball diamond improvements at Kierstead Park. Members will also review a resolution condemning antisemitism and proposed changes to marijuana establishment permitting. Additionally, several business license renewals for auto sales and amusement machines are on the agenda.

• $2,200,000 Kierstead Park playground and baseball diamond improvement project
• Resolution condemning rising antisemitism
• Proposal to transfer marijuana establishment permit authority to the Planning Board
• Ordinance amendment regarding commercial waste dumpsters on public ways
• Renewals for various Class II auto sales and amusement machine licenses

The City Council approved a new Wetlands Protection Ordinance to provide the Conservation Commission with enforcement abilities. The Council also authorized $2.2M for Kierstead Park improvements and passed a resolution condemning antisemitism. Several business license renewals were referred to the License Committee.

• Ordained Wetlands Protection Ordinance (9-0)
• Approved $2.2M for Kierstead Park playground and baseball diamond improvements (9-0)
• Passed resolution condemning rising antisemitism (9-0)
• Ordained ban on placing dumpsters on public ways (9-0)
• Ordained new regulations for markings on public ways (9-0)
• Granted lodging house license renewal for Mitoan, LLC (9-0)
• Granted Class II license renewals for Auto Tech II, Jordan Motors, Hub Starters & Alternators, and Rio Auto Group (9-0)
• Tabled marijuana licensing and buffer zone ordinances (9-0)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The committee will review and interview applicants for the City Solicitor position. This follows the resignation of Kathryn Fallon. The meeting regarding these interviews will be held in executive session.

• Interviewing candidates for the City Solicitor position
• Filling the unexpired term created by the resignation of Kathryn Fallon

City Council

The Malden City Council will review several proposed amendments to the Malden City Code, including regulations for recreation programs and commercial waste. The council will also discuss the future use of city-owned property at Louis Cohn Way and Robbins Street. A petition regarding a new gas regulator station on Green Street is also scheduled.

• Amendments to Malden City Code (MCC) regarding recreation and commercial waste
• Proposal to establish 'The Malden Youth Council' Ad Hoc Committee
• Discussion of city property at Louis Cohn Way/Robbins Street
• National Grid petition for a gas regulator station on Green Street

The City Council approved three administrative amendments to the municipal code regarding cannabis. Additionally, the Council enrolled an ordinance prohibiting the placement of dumpsters on public ways.

• Ordained administrative cannabis amendment MCC 12.12.190.H.2 (10-0)
• Ordained administrative cannabis amendment MCC 12.12.190.H.9 (10-0)
• Ordained administrative cannabis amendments to multiple sections including MCC 12.12.010 and 12.12.060 (10-0)
• Enrolled ordinance prohibiting dumpsters from being placed on public ways (10-0)
• Referred amendment to MCC 2.12.170 regarding Recreation Programs permitting and fines to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous)
• Received and filed committee report on paper 316-22; no action taken and paper will expire Nov 14, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from Oct 5, Oct 11, Oct 18, and Oct 25, 2022 (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will review several orders regarding city ordinances. This includes proposals for remote public participation in meetings and the establishment of a Food Policy Council. The agenda also covers amendments to telecommunications equipment placement and park hours.

• Order to establish a Food Policy Council
• Requirement for remote public participation in all public meetings
• Amendment regarding placement of poles, wires, and telecommunications equipment
• Update to MCC 7.20.010 (A) (12) regarding hours at Trafton Park
• Submission of a charter update to the Massachusetts Legislature

The committee voted to amend the list of uses included in the Planning Board's recommendations for MCC 12.12.190.E. No final action was taken on the paper, which is set to expire on November 14, 2022.

• Approved amendment to limit Planning Board recommendations to residential, licensed daycare, schools (K-12), religious facilities, substance abuse treatment centers, and recreational facilities (3-1)

Board of Registrars of Voters

The Board of Registrars of Voters will meet to discuss a complaint filed on October 25, 2022. The complaint alleges that certain individuals may be illegally or incorrectly registered to vote in the City of Malden.

• Discussion of voter registration complaint (Item 426-22)

The Board of Registrars of Voters reviewed a complaint filed by Patrick Sherman alleging that certain individuals were illegally or incorrectly registered to vote. Following a review of the evidence and legal guidance, the Board voted to dismiss the complaint due to insufficient grounds.

• Dismissed voter registration complaint filed by Patrick Sherman (3-0)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will meet to establish a process for filling the City Solicitor position following the resignation of Kathryn Fallon. The committee will also vote on whether to enter executive session to screen applicants and schedule interviews.

• Establishing a process to fill the City Solicitor vacancy
• Vote on entering executive session for applicant screening and interviews

City Council

The council will review amendments to a Home Rule Petition regarding bilingual ballot preparation. Members also plan to meet in executive session to discuss litigation strategy for two legal cases involving the city.

• Amendments to Home Rule Petition Bill H.4793 for bilingual ballots
• Executive session regarding Jack Owens et al v. City of Malden litigation
• Executive session regarding Benevolent Botanicals v. City of Malden litigation

The City Council approved amendments to a Home Rule Petition regarding bilingual ballots to set the start date for January 2023. The Council also voted to enter executive sessions to discuss two separate legal matters.

• Approved amendments to Bill H.4793 to change the bilingual ballot start date to January 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved executive session to discuss Jack Owens et al v. City of Malden (9-0)
• Approved executive session to discuss Benevolent Botanicals v. City of Malden (8-1)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider orders to establish a Food Policy Council and amend ordinances to require remote public participation in meetings. The committee will also review a charter update for the Traffic Committee.

• Order 238-22: Establishing a Malden Food Policy Council
• Order 283-21: Traffic Committee Charter Update
• Order 313-21: Requiring remote participation for the public in all public meetings

The Rules & Ordinance Committee discussed the creation of a Food Policy Council to address food insecurity and grant eligibility. The committee approved amendments to membership requirements and removed certain procedural sections before tabling the ordinance pending a meeting with Mayor Christenson.

• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to change Food Policy Council seat from a Bread of Life representative to a representative from an anti-hunger organization (3-0)
• Approved motion to add Food Policy Council representatives from the senior community, health care community, and a Malden Public School parent or guardian (3-0)
• Approved motion to remove Chair duties, Vice Chair duties, Quorum section, and annual report requirements from the Food Policy Council ordinance (3-0)
• Tabled Paper 238-22 (Food Policy Council ordinance) pending meeting with Mayor Christenson (unanimous)

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will consider petitions for a lodging house renewal and several Class II vehicle licenses. A canvassing application for Trinity Solar, Inc. is also on the agenda. A petition for a self-service gas station renewal has been tabled.

• Renewal of lodging house license for Mitoan, LLC at 52 Maple Street
• New Class II license for One Dealer Solutions and Wholesalers, Inc. at 93 Maplewood Street
• Class II license renewal for Auto Bazaar, Corp. at 17 Charles Street
• Class II license renewal for Rio Auto Group Corp at 77 Broadway
• Canvassing application for Trinity Solar, Inc.

The committee recommended several Class II auto licenses and one lodging house license for City Council approval. Two auto license petitions were tabled due to outstanding city fees and business use discrepancies. One canvassing application was placed on file as it was incorrectly docketed.

• Recommended lodging house license renewal for Mitoan, LLC (unanimous)
• Placed canvassing application for Trinity Solar, Inc. on file (unanimous)
• Tabled Class II license renewal for Auto Bazaar, Corp. (unanimous)
• Recommended Class II license renewal for Auto Tech II, Inc. (unanimous)
• Tabled new Class II license for One Dealer Solutions and Wholesalers, Inc. (unanimous)
• Recommended Class II license renewal for Jordan Motors, Inc. (unanimous)
• Recommended Class II license renewal for Hub Starters & Alternators, Inc. (unanimous)
• Recommended Class II license renewal for Rio Auto Group Corp (unanimous)

Future of Maplewood Square Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding the Fall Survey for Neighborhood Visioning, including data analysis and close-out dates. Members will also review the status of securing support from MetroBridge/Boston University and MassDevelopment Programs.

• Status update on Fall Survey and data analysis
• Support status for MetroBridge / Boston University and MassDevelopment Programs
• Tentative date for Maplewood Fest on May 20, 2023
• Nomination of Bonita McAllister to the committee

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider updates to the City Council Rule Book and a proposed charter update for the Massachusetts Legislature. The committee will also review an ordinance amendment regarding remote participation in public meetings.

• Order 254-20: Adoption of the City Council Rule Book 2021
• Order 283-21: Proposed charter update for submission to the Massachusetts Legislature
• Order 313-21: Ordinance amendment requiring remote participation in public meetings

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted 4-0 to recommend favorably as amended Paper 254-20, the Council Rule Book 2021, pending legal review. The committee discussed and incorporated changes including a consent agenda process, a president pro tempore role, limits on public comment and guest speaker time, a 7- or 14-day reconsideration window, and removal of rules prohibiting hats and electronic devices. The motion carried unanimously.

• Approved 4-0 to recommend Paper 254-20 (Council Rule Book 2021) favorably as amended, pending legal review
• Discussed adding consent agendas to group routine items for efficiency
• Discussed creating a president pro tempore to share workload
• Discussed capping public comment at 15 speakers for 2 minutes each (30 minutes total)
• Discussed limiting guest speaker presentations to 10 minutes plus 5 minutes Q&A
• Discussed changing reconsideration deadline from next regular meeting to 7 or 14 days
• Discussed removing Rule 9.01 (hats/head coverings ban) and Rule 9.02 (electronic device ban)
• Discussed identifying the City Clerk as Parliamentarian

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider several petitions for business licenses and utility infrastructure projects. The council will also review candidates for the City Solicitor and City Clerk roles. Additionally, members will discuss an ordinance amendment regarding markings on public ways.

• Reviewing candidates for the positions of City Solicitor and City Clerk
• Public hearing for National Grid and Comcast infrastructure at Eastern Avenue and Hillside Avenue
• Ordinance amendment to address markings on public ways in the Malden City Code
• Establishment of 'The Malden Youth Council' Ad Hoc Committee
• Discussion regarding city-owned property at Louis Cohn Way/Robbins Street

The Council approved multiple utility petitions for National Grid and Comcast, including work on Eastern Avenue, Commercial Street, Elwell Street, Forest Street, and Green Street. All approvals included standard conditions for street/sidewalk restoration and Dig Safe notification, with additional requirements such as 90-day time certain, zipper-to-zipper repaving, ADA-compliant sidewalk repair, and tree replacement. The Council also referred the City Solicitor and City Clerk hiring processes to the Personnel/Appointments Committee, and advanced an ordinance amendment requiring Dig Safe markings to be removed within 30 days of project completion.

• Granted National Grid petition for duct installation at 54 Eastern Ave with 90-day time certain and standard restoration conditions (unanimous)
• Granted Comcast petition for broadband conduit at Eastern Ave & Hillside Ave with coordinating meeting with DPW, 90-day time certain, and standard conditions (unanimous)
• Adopted State Election Warrant for November 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Referred City Solicitor hiring to Personnel/Appointments Committee (unanimous)
• Referred City Clerk hiring to Personnel/Appointments Committee (8-0-1, Spadafora recused)
• Enrolled amended ordinance requiring Dig Safe marking removal within 30 days of project completion (unanimous)
• Granted National Grid petition for Commercial Street duct work with zipper-to-zipper repaving condition and 90-day time certain (unanimous)
• Granted National Grid pole installation on Elwell Street with standard restoration conditions (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is reviewing several proposed amendments to Malden's city ordinances. These include requirements for remote public participation in all public meetings and rules regarding poles, wires, and street markings. The committee will also consider updates to the Council Rule Book and City Charter.

• Amendment to Section 11.24.010 regarding placement of poles and telecommunications equipment
• Requirement for remote public participation in all public meetings
• Amendment to Section 11.08 regarding markings on the public way
• Adoption of the Council Rule Book 2021
• Submission of a Charter Update 2021 to the Massachusetts Legislature

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted unanimously to amend an ordinance requiring removal of markings on public ways by Dig Safe, changing language to clarify responsibility. Two other items were tabled: a proposed amendment on poles and telecommunications equipment (pending legal review) and a 2021 Council Rule Book update (for further discussion).

• Approved amendment to Section 11.08.200 (Dig Safe markings) clarifying 'any person or entity' responsible (3-0)
• Recommended favorably amended ordinance to City Council (3-0)
• Tabled paper 382-22 (poles/telecom equipment amendment) pending legal review (3-0)
• Tabled paper 254-20 (Council Rule Book 2021 update) for further discussion (3-0)

City Council

The October 11, 2022, meeting of the Malden City Council Committee of the Whole consists entirely of procedural business. No substantive items such as ordinances or contracts are listed on this agenda.

The Malden City Council meeting scheduled for October 11, 2022, could not be held because only five of eleven councillors were present, falling short of a quorum. Councillor Crowe announced the cancellation at 7:21 PM. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The City Council will consider several financial appropriations, including $1 million for repairs to the Central Business District Garage. The agenda also includes public hearings for utility installations by National Grid and Crown Castle. Additionally, the council will review early voting locations for the upcoming State Election.

• $1,000,000 appropriation for Central Business District Garage repairs
• $128,164.75 for intersection improvements at Summer and Clifton Streets
• Designating Malden City Hall as a central early voting location
• Public hearing for a new gas regulator station on Green Street
• $31,470 appropriation for Wallace Park Wall Restoration

The City Council approved a $1 million bond to fund structural repairs at the Central Business District Garage, which was deemed unsafe and at risk of closure without the work. The council also approved $128,164.75 from ride-share surcharges for intersection safety upgrades at Summer and Clifton Streets, and $31,470 from the Community Preservation Act for Wallace Park wall restoration. A National Grid gas regulator station petition on Green Street was tabled after concerns about sidewalk safety, and a Crown Castle conduit petition was withdrawn.

• Approved $1M bond for Central Business District Garage repairs (10-0)
• Approved $128,164.75 for intersection safety upgrades at Summer and Clifton Streets (10-0)
• Approved $31,470 from CPA for Wallace Park wall restoration (10-0)
• Tabled National Grid gas regulator station petition on Green Street (10-0)
• Tabled National Grid pole location petition on Forest Street (10-0)
• Withdrew Crown Castle conduit petition at Salem and Park Streets (10-0)
• Approved early voting schedule at City Hall for State Election (unanimous)
• Referred ordinance amending park hours to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee will review proposed ordinance amendments regarding commercial waste storage and public way markings. They will also discuss technology policies for remote participation.

• Amendment to prohibit dumpster storage on the public way during pickup
• Amendment addressing markings on the public way
• Discussion of remote participation policies from the Technology Policy Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted unanimously to recommend an ordinance amendment banning commercial dumpsters from public ways, with a minor wording change. The committee also sent a proposed technology policy for remote council participation to legal review, and tabled a streets/sidewalks marking ordinance for more information.

• Approved commercial waste ordinance amendment banning dumpsters on public ways, as amended (4-0)
• Sent technology policy for remote council participation to legal review (3-0)
• Tabled streets/sidewalks marking ordinance for additional information (3-0)
• Tabled council rule book update for further editing (3-0)

Board of Registrars of Voters

The Board of Registrars of Voters will review the September Primary and the use of new precinct locations resulting from redistricting. The Board will also vote on the specific dates, times, and places for early voting in the upcoming November election.

• Vote on dates, time, and place for November Election early voting (389-22)
• Review of September Primary and use of new precinct locations (390-22)
• Approval of August 9, 2022, meeting minutes (388-22)

The Board of Registrars of Voters approved an early voting schedule for the November election that exceeds state requirements, with voting at City Hall during the week and in Room 105 on weekends. The board also reviewed the September primary, noting issues with precinct locations at Beebe and Ferryway that will be addressed for the general election. Minutes from August 9, 2022 were approved, and a report on the primary was placed on file.

• Approved early voting dates, times, and place for the November election, with weekday voting at the Clerk's office and weekend voting in Room 105
• Approved meeting minutes from August 9, 2022 by unanimous vote
• Placed on file a report reviewing the September Primary and new precinct locations

City Council

The Council is considering an order to modify the meeting schedule for October 4, 2022, in observance of Yom Kippur. The proposal includes changing committee meeting times and moving the full council meeting to October 5, 2022.

• Order 393-22: Rescheduling October 4 and October 5 meetings due to Yom Kippur

The City Council voted unanimously to modify the October 4, 2022 meeting schedule in observance of Yom Kippur. Committee meetings will start at 5:30 PM and end by 6:15 PM on October 4, and the full Council meeting is rescheduled to Wednesday, October 5 at 7:00 PM after sunset. The decision followed discussion about alternative dates, with some councillors unable to attend on Thursday.

• Approved rescheduling Oct 4 Council meeting to Oct 5 at 7:00 PM for Yom Kippur (9-0)

Intercultural Competency and Awareness Committee

The committee will review minutes from the February 1, 2022 meeting. Members will also discuss Language Access Planning and Community Outreach for English-Isolated Residents.

• Approval of February 1, 2022 minutes
• Discussion on Language Access Planning and Community Outreach for English-Isolated Residents

Waterfront Access Committee

The Waterfront Access Committee will receive a project update from the Malden River Works team. The committee will also review the status of Conservation Committee By-laws.

• Malden River Works project update
• Review of Conservation Committee By-laws status

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance regarding the placement of telecommunications equipment in public ways. The agenda also includes an investigation into an Open Meeting Law complaint and reviews of Planning Board recommendations for code amendments. Additionally, the Council will discuss utility installations and the use of city property.

• Ordinance amending rules for placing poles, wires, and telecommunications equipment in public ways
• Order to investigate an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Brian DeLacey
• Petition for National Grid to install primary duct on Commercial Street near Centre Street
• Discussion regarding the use of city property at Louis Cohn Way/Robbins Street
• Petition for National Grid to install a pole at Elwell Street and Loomis Street

The City Council voted unanimously to adopt an order empowering the city's Legal Department to investigate and respond to an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Brian DeLacey on September 12, 2022, against the Council and multiple councillors. The Council also referred a proposed ordinance amendment regarding double poles to the Rules & Ordinance Committee, and enrolled several zoning amendments recommended by the Planning Board, with Councillor O'Malley voting against each. A proclamation declaring Hispanic Heritage Month was read by youth community members.

• Adopted Order 383-22: Empowered the city's Legal Department to investigate and answer an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Brian DeLacey against the Council and multiple councillors (unanimous vote).
• Referred Order 382-22 (amending pole/wire placement ordinance) to the Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous vote).
• Received and filed Planning Board recommendation on Council Paper 316-22 (zoning amendment), then referred the ordinance to the Rules & Ordinance Committee (11-0 vote).
• Received and filed Planning Board recommendation on Council Paper 317-22 (zoning amendment), then enrolled the ordinance to the City Council (10-1 vote, O'Malley opposed).
• Received and filed Planning Board recommendation on Council Paper 318-22 (zoning amendment), then enrolled the ordinance to the City Council (10-1 vote, O'Malley opposed).
• Received and filed Planning Board recommendation on Council Paper 319-22 (zoning amendment), then enrolled the ordinance to the City Council (10-1 vote, O'Malley opposed).
• Read a proclamation declaring September 15 to October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month, with five youth community members speaking.

Finance Committee

The committee will consider several orders for infrastructure appropriations. These include funding for the Central Business District Garage, street improvements at Summer Street and Clifton Street, and Wallace Park wall restoration.

• $1,000,000 appropriation for Central Business District Garage repairs
• $128,164.75 for road and pedestrian upgrades at Summer Street and Clifton Street
• $31,470 for Wallace Park Wall Restoration

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend a $1 million bond to repair the Central Business District Garage, focusing on corroded post-tension strands. It also approved $128,164.75 in TNC surcharge funds for intersection improvements at Summer and Clifton Streets, and $31,470 from the Community Preservation Act for the Wallace Park Wall restoration. The committee tabled minutes from June 14, 2022, and approved minutes from May 31 and June 7, 2022.

• Recommended favorably $1M bond for Central Business District Garage repairs (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably $128,164.75 from TNC surcharge for Summer/Clifton Street intersection improvements (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably $31,470 from CPA for Wallace Park Wall restoration (unanimous)
• Tabled minutes of June 14, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 7, 2022 (unanimous)

Parks Restoration and Maintenance Committee

The Parks Restoration and Maintenance Committee will meet to discuss fact finding policies and future recommendations. The agenda also includes a roll call and the approval of minutes.

• Discussion of fact finding policies and future recommendations (Item 357-22)
• Approval of meeting minutes

Committee On Technology Policy

The Committee on Technology Policy will discuss adopting policies regarding public access and remote participation for Councillors. The committee will also review and approve meeting minutes from April, May, and August 2022.

• Approval of meeting minutes from April 12, May 10, and August 9, 2022
• Discussion on adopting policies for public access and remote participation for Councillors

City Council

The Malden City Council is reviewing several mayoral appointments and infrastructure appropriations. The agenda includes proposed ballot questions for the 2023 municipal ballot regarding Roosevelt Park and a local charter school. The council will also consider amendments to city ordinances for commercial waste and street markings.

• $1,000,000 appropriation for Central Business District Garage repairs
• $128,164.75 for Summer Street and Clifton Street intersection upgrades
• Proposed ballot question regarding artificial turf at Roosevelt Park
• Proposed ballot question regarding Mystic Valley Regional Charter School charter renewal
• Ordinance amendment to prohibit dumpster storage on the public way

The City Council voted 8-2 against placing a non-binding ballot question on the 2023 municipal election asking whether Malden should install an artificial turf field at Roosevelt Park. The council also approved several mayoral appointments, tabled a National Grid pole petition over unresolved double-pole issues, and passed a resolution objecting to the MBTA's Orange Line closure process.

• Rejected ballot question on artificial turf at Roosevelt Park (8-2)
• Confirmed George Laskey and Isaac Slavitt to Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Tabled National Grid pole petition for two weeks over unresolved double/triple poles (unanimous)
• Passed resolution objecting to MBTA Orange Line closure process (unanimous)
• Adopted order authorizing Legal Department to respond to Open Meeting Law complaint (unanimous)
• Referred $1M Central Business District Garage repair appropriation to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Referred $128,164.75 TNC surcharge for Summer/Clifton intersection improvements to Finance (unanimous)
• Referred $31,470 Community Preservation Act funds for Wallace Park wall restoration to Finance (unanimous)

Future of Maplewood Square Committee

The Future of Maplewood Square Committee will discuss neighborhood visioning efforts, including a fall survey and support from MetroBridge/Boston University and MassDevelopment Programs. The committee will also review the recent Maplewood Festival.

• Approval of April 25, 2022 minutes
• Neighborhood visioning fall survey status
• Support status for MetroBridge/Boston University and MassDevelopment Programs
• Maplewood Festival debrief and 2023 planning

The Future of Maplewood Square Committee met on August 29, 2022, and discussed planning a fall neighborhood survey, securing support from MetroBridge/Boston University and MassDevelopment, and debriefing the Maplewood Festival. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was primarily discussion and planning, with the next meeting date left as TBD.

• Approved minutes of April 25, 2022 (347-22)
• Discussed fall survey for neighborhood visioning
• Discussed status of support from MetroBridge/Boston University and MassDevelopment
• Debriefed Maplewood Festival, including what went well and improvements
• Discussed potential date for 2023 Maplewood Festival
• Discussed possible September event
• Discussed committee membership

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will review two Open Meeting Law complaints filed in July 2022. Members will also meet with invited guests to discuss the future of parks and recreation in Malden.

• Approval of July 28, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of Brian DeLacey Open Meeting Law complaint
• Discussion of Councillor Craig Spadafora Open Meeting Law complaint
• Meeting regarding the future of Malden parks and recreation

Board of Registrars of Voters

The Board will discuss updates regarding the 2022 State Primary Election, including polling locations and poll worker status. The meeting also includes a vote on early voting hours and location.

• Vote on early voting hours and location
• 2022 State Primary Election updates
• Report on new election equipment
• Polling locations and poll worker status
• Introduction of Elections Administrator Dinah Fajardo

The Board of Registrars of Voters approved the early voting dates, times, and location for the 2022 State Primary, to be held at City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, from August 27 to September 1. The board also accepted the August 31, 2021 minutes, introduced the new Elections Administrator, and received updates on election preparations, including mail-in ballots and new equipment.

• Approved early voting schedule and location at City Hall (4-0)
• Accepted minutes of August 31, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Introduced Dinah Fajardo as Elections Administrator
• Noted new election equipment will be operational for the Primary
• Approved motion to adjourn (4-0)

Committee On Technology Policy

The Committee on Technology Policy will address an OML violation filed July 21, 2022. The committee will also review items to prepare a final policy recommendation for the City Council.

• Address OML violation filed July 21, 2022
• Prepare final policy recommendation to City Council
• Approval of April 12 and May 10, 2022 minutes

City Council

The council will vote on designating polling locations for the 2022 election cycle and notifying residents of the September 6 State Primary. Members will also discuss the disposition of city property at Louis Cohn Way/Robbins Street and consider entering executive session regarding an Open Meeting Law complaint.

• Designation of polling places for the 2022 election cycle
• Notification of voters for the September 6, 2022, State Primary
• Establishment of 'The Malden Youth Council' Ad Hoc Committee
• National Grid utility installation on Commercial Street
• Discussion regarding city property at Louis Cohn Way/Robbins Street

The Malden City Council unanimously approved four election-related orders: setting the September 6, 2022 state primary date, designating polling places for the 2022 election cycle, establishing City Hall as the early voting location, and requiring at least one police officer per polling building. The Council also voted 10-0 to deny reconsideration of a zoning amendment (paper 315-22) that had been referred to a joint Planning Board and Rules and Ordinance Committee hearing, after suspending Council Rule 36.02. Additionally, the Council voted 9-1 to authorize Assistant City Solicitor McNaught to investigate and respond to an Open Meeting Law complaint, with an amendment to request an extension until at least September 20.

• Approved order 341-22 setting state primary for September 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved order 342-22 designating polling places for 2022 election cycle (unanimous)
• Approved order 343-22 designating City Hall as early voting location for state primary (unanimous)
• Approved order 344-22 requiring at least one police officer per polling building (unanimous)
• Denied reconsideration of paper 315-22 (zoning amendment) (10-0)
• Failed motion to table reconsideration of paper 315-22 (1-9)
• Approved motion to suspend Council Rule 36.02 (9-1)
• Authorized Assistant City Solicitor to investigate and respond to OML complaint (9-1)

Parks and Recreation Committee

This meeting consists only of procedural items for the approval of previous meeting minutes. No new business or specific projects are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of June 28, 2022, minutes
• Approval of April 27, 2021, minutes

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved minutes from its June 28, 2022, and April 27, 2021, meetings, with amendments to the June minutes. No new substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, focused on correcting the record and planning future work.

• Approved June 28, 2022 minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved April 27, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Amended June minutes to state 'Roosevelt Park has contamination'
• Amended June minutes to add 'A community member made a' before recommendation on no turf
• Amended June minutes to change 'don't maintain' to 'aren't maintained'
• Amended June minutes to correct 'DLT' to 'District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA)'

Future of Maplewood Square Committee

The committee will debrief the recent Maplewood Festival and discuss potential events for September. Members will also review the status of securing support for neighborhood visioning through various grants and programs.

• Approval of April 25, 2022 minutes
• Maplewood Festival debrief and 2023 planning
• Status updates on Sasaki Grant and MassDevelopment programs
• Review of committee membership

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will discuss goals and opportunities for improving Malden's parks and recreation. This discussion will reference the city's Open Space and Recreation Plan.

• Discussion of goals and opportunities for improvements to parks and recreation
• Reference to the Open Space and Recreation Plan

City Council

The council will consider establishing a Parks Restoration and Maintenance Committee. Members will also discuss the future use of city property at Louis Cohn Way and Robbins Street. Additionally, officials will discuss efforts to make elections more accessible to Chinese-speaking voters.

• Proposal for a Parks Restoration and Maintenance Committee
• Discussion on the use of property at Louis Cohn Way/Robbins Street
• Appointments to the Planning Board and License Board
• Amendments to various sections of the Malden City Code
• Efforts to improve election accessibility for Chinese-speaking voters

The City Council passed a resolution calling on the Mayor to schedule a General Meeting regarding Roosevelt Park by the end of September 2022, in consultation with citizens who submitted a petition. The Council also established a Parks Restoration and Maintenance Committee, referred several zoning ordinance amendments to a joint hearing, and approved two Planning Board appointments while tabling two others.

• Passed resolution calling on Mayor to schedule Roosevelt Park meeting by end of September 2022 (11-0)
• Established Parks Restoration and Maintenance Committee (unanimous)
• Referred zoning ordinance amendments (Papers 315-22 through 319-22) to joint Planning Board/Rules and Ordinance hearing (11-0 each)
• Denied zoning ordinance amendment Paper 320-22 (11-0)
• Appointed Resa Gray to full member of Planning Board (10-0)
• Appointed Vikas Verma as associate member of Planning Board (10-0)
• Tabled appointment of Stephanie Stone to Planning Board (10-0)
• Tabled appointment of Helena Clarke to License Board (10-0)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee is reviewing several mayoral appointments for city boards. These include filling vacancies on the Planning Board and the License Board. Confirmation of these positions requires City Council approval.

• Appointment of Resa Gray to full member status of the Planning Board
• Appointment of Stephanie Stone as an associate member of the Planning Board
• Appointment of Vikas Verma as an associate member of the Planning Board
• Appointment of Helena Clarke to the License Board

Public Property Committee

The Public Property Committee will discuss the disposition of City-owned parcel No. 185-575-507, located at Louis Cohn Way/Robbins Street. The discussion includes potential alternatives for future use and whether to enter a License Agreement for business use.

• Discussion regarding the disposition of parcel No. 185-575-507
• Consideration of a License Agreement for business use of the property

City Council

The council will consider the annual appropriation for Fiscal Year 2023. The agenda includes a proposal to transfer marijuana establishment permit authority to the Planning Board. Members will also review business license renewals and a new gas regulator station installation.

• Annual appropriation for Fiscal Year 2023
• Transfer of marijuana establishment permit authority to the Planning Board
• National Grid petition for a new gas regulator station on Lebanon Street
• Appointment of Helena Clarke to the License Board
• Renewals for various gas stations and lodging house licenses

The Malden City Council adopted the FY2023 annual appropriation, including five amendments from the Finance Committee that increased funding for celebrations, City Council, Mayor's Office, Traffic Department, and Teen Center. The council also approved several license renewals and referred a marijuana licensing ordinance change to the Planning Board and Rules Committee. A resolve to have the Mayor provide regular updates to the Council failed, as did a resolve to allow Friends of Roosevelt Park to speak at a future meeting.

• Adopted FY2023 budget with amendments (11-0, O'Malley present counted as yea)
• Approved license renewals for Speedway, Petrola, Wash Depot, and lodging houses (9-0 each)
• Referred marijuana special permit authority change to Planning Board and Rules Committee (9-0)
• Adopted order for legal memo on Department Head unionization (7-3)
• Failed resolve for Mayor's weekly updates (4-6)
• Failed resolve to allow Friends of Roosevelt Park to speak (3-7)
• Tabled National Grid gas regulator station petition (10-0)
• Referred Helena Clarke appointment to License Board to committee (11-0)

License Committee

The committee is reviewing several petitions for self-service gas station and lodging house license renewals. They will also consider a request for periodic extended hours for Boda Borg Boston LLC.

• Extended hours petition for Boda Borg Boston LLC at 90 Pleasant Street
• Self-service gas station renewals for Gibbs Oil, Speedway, Petrola, and Wash Depot
• Lodging house license renewal for 11 units at 22 Charles Street
• Lodging house license renewal for 14 units at 115 Washington Street
• Lodging house license renewal for 14 units at 116-118 Cedar Street

The License Committee recommended approval of Boda Borg Boston LLC's petition for extended hours, with conditions including notification to police, mayor's office, and fire department for last-minute bookings. It also recommended renewal of several self-service gas station and lodging house licenses, and tabled a gas station petition due to landscaping and fence issues.

• Approved minutes of May 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended Boda Borg extended hours petition as amended (unanimous)
• Tabled Gibbs Oil gas station renewal for compliance issues (unanimous)
• Recommended Speedway gas station renewal (unanimous)
• Recommended Snap Mart/Petrola gas station renewal (unanimous)
• Recommended Wash Depot I gas station renewal (unanimous)
• Recommended Metro North Housing lodging house renewals for 22 Charles St and 115 Washington St (unanimous)
• Recommended Cedar House lodging house renewal (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing to receive community input on the City's Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. The meeting includes discussion of Order 236-22 regarding the annual appropriation for FY2023.

• Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Order 236-22: Annual appropriation for FY2023

The Malden City Council held a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. No members of the public spoke in favor or against the budget. The hearing was procedural, and the budget will be voted on at a future meeting.

• Held public hearing on FY2023 budget appropriation (Order 236-22)
• No public comments received in favor or against the budget
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate. No substantive discussions or legislative items are scheduled for this meeting.

The Malden City Council met on June 14, 2022, but took no substantive action. After roll call and a pledge of allegiance, the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote at 7:14 P.M., one minute after it began. No items were discussed or voted on beyond the adjournment motion.

• Adjourned meeting by unanimous vote (11-0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee is reviewing marijuana zoning and licensing ordinances to support equity applicants and geographic diversity. A proposal is on the agenda to move special permit authority for marijuana establishments from the City Council to the Planning Board. The committee is also considering a requirement for remote public participation in all public meetings.

• Review of Marijuana Establishment Zoning and Licensing Ordinances (Order 211-22)
• Transfer of marijuana establishment special permit authority to the Planning Board (Order 286-22)
• Requirement for remote public participation in all public meetings (Order 313-21)

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted 5-0 to recommend favorably, as amended, an order (211-22) updating Malden's marijuana establishment zoning and licensing ordinances, including changes to buffer zones, dimensional controls, and removal of certain definitions. The committee also voted 4-1 to recommend favorably an order (286-22) transferring special permit authority for marijuana establishments from the City Council to the Planning Board. Both recommendations now go to the full City Council for consideration.

• Approved minutes of May 31, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended favorably as amended Order 211-22, marijuana zoning ordinance review (5-0)
• Struck sections 12.12.32.060 on Marijuana Establishment, Retailer, and Transporter (5-0)
• Recommended favorably Order 286-22, transferring special permit authority to Planning Board (4-1, McDonald nay)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will continue discussions regarding the proposed FY2023 budget with the School Department. Superintendent Ligia Noriega-Murphy and school officials are scheduled to attend. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 7, 2022 meeting.

• Discussion of FY2023 budget appropriation (Order 236-22)
• Approval of June 7, 2022, meeting minutes

The Finance Committee discussed the FY2023 school budget with school officials, noting a 5% increase to $80,057,800 but concerns about rising costs and unfunded students. The committee voted unanimously to ask the CFO to request the mayor approve several budget changes, including increases to July 4th funds, Ward Improvement Accounts, and new funding for training, traffic, DPW, and the Teen Center. No final budget vote was taken.

• Tabled approval of June 7, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 17, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 24, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to ask CFO to request mayor approve budget changes (unanimous)

Future of Maplewood Square Committee

The committee will debrief the recent Maplewood Festival and discuss a potential event for September. Members will also receive updates on securing support for neighborhood visioning, including Sasaki Grant and MassDevelopment programs.

• Maplewood Festival debrief
• Discussion of a potential September event
• Neighborhood Visioning support status
• Committee membership review

Age Friendly Committee

The Age Friendly Committee will discuss its goals, opportunities, and processes. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the future AARP Community Challenge Grant Application Process.

• Discussion of committee goals, opportunities, and processes (Item 293-22)
• Review of the AARP Community Challenge Grant Application Process

City Council

The City Council will consider transferring marijuana establishment permit authority to the Planning Board. The meeting includes discussions on new parking regulations for vehicles registered outside Malden and the introduction of a new Office of Housing Stability.

• Proposal to transfer marijuana establishment permit authority to the Planning Board
• New parking regulation limiting out-of-city vehicle parking to four times per 30 days
• Introduction of a $25 monthly visitor parking permit for non-resident vehicles
• Renewals for self-service gas station licenses at 728 Main Street and 214 Broadway
• Discussion on the future use of property at Louis Cohn Way/Robbins Street

The Malden City Council approved an increase in the COLA base for retirees from $16,000 to $18,000, and passed a resolution updating traffic regulations to restrict out-of-state vehicle parking. Several appointments were confirmed, and multiple license petitions were referred to committees. The council also passed resolutions supporting LGBTQ Pride Month and the use of the historic M. Ida Converse Building.

• Approved COLA base increase from $16,000 to $18,000 for retirees (11-0)
• Passed resolution updating traffic regulations to restrict out-of-state vehicle parking (11-0)
• Approved resolution supporting LGBTQ Pride Month (11-0)
• Approved resolution on M. Ida Converse Building use and green space mitigation (11-0)
• Reappointed Molly Pidgeon to Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Joan Chiasson to Malden Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Referred marijuana special permit authority change to Planning Board to committee (no vote recorded)
• Referred multiple license petitions to License Committee (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee will continue discussions regarding the annual appropriation for FY2023 with School Department officials. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from May 24 and May 31, 2022.

• Discussion of proposed FY2023 annual appropriation
• Approval of May 24, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of May 31, 2022, meeting minutes

The Finance Committee tabled approval of its May 24 and May 31, 2022 minutes to a future meeting. The committee continued discussion of the FY2023 school budget, hearing from school officials about a $1.2 million funding gap and staffing changes. No final budget vote was taken; the discussion is set to continue next week.

• Tabled approval of May 24, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of May 31, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued discussion of FY2023 school budget; no vote taken

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee and Long Term Financial Planning Committee will meet to discuss long-term financial strategy. The agenda includes an order to increase the COLA base for certain Malden Retirement System members.

• Increase COLA base from $16,000 to $18,000 for Malden Retirement System retirees and survivors
• Approval of meeting minutes

The Finance Committee voted to recommend Paper #237-22 to the full City Council, approving an increase in the COLA base from $16,000 to $18,000 for contributory retirees and survivors of the Malden Retirement System. The motion carried 4-1, with Councillor Colon-Hayes voting nay. The recommendation includes a provision that the retirement system be fully funded by 2030.

• Approved COLA base increase to $18,000 (4-1, recommended to full Council)
• Amended motion to include fully funded by 2030
• Vote: Yea - Murphy, Condon, Sica, Winslow; Nay - Colon-Hayes

License Committee

The License and Rules & Ordinance Committees will consider an order requesting that the Malden City Council evaluate changes to specific municipal code regulations. The discussion focuses on requirements for car storage, display areas, and parking space allocations.

• Order 255-22: Evaluation of MCC Title 6, Chapter 08, Section 100 (b) (3) regarding car storage and parking
• Approval of May 17, 2022 meeting minutes

The License Committee, meeting jointly with Rules and Ordinance, voted unanimously to recommend an ordinance change reducing the required size of Class II dealer storage/display spaces from 10x20 to 9x18 feet, to align with zoning standards. The recommendation will go to the full City Council. The committee also approved the minutes from May 17, 2022.

• Approved minutes of May 17, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended ordinance change to reduce dealer spaces from 10x20 to 9x18 (unanimous, 5-0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee will discuss reviewing marijuana establishment zoning and licensing to support equity applicants. The agenda also includes a proposal to require remote participation for all public meetings.

• Review of Marijuana Establishment Zoning and Licensing Ordinances (Order 211-22)
• Ordinance amendment requiring remote participation for public meetings (Order 313-21)
• Informational memo on buffer zones and dimensional controls
• April 2022 City Council Update S2801 preview

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted 4-0 to recommend favorably, as amended, an order to review and amend Malden's marijuana establishment zoning and licensing ordinances. The amendments include removing the principal-use requirement, updating security plan language, eliminating a state license requirement, and changing the issuing authority to CLEC. The committee also discussed but did not vote on other proposed changes, including social equity applicant requirements and marijuana courier licenses.

• Approved minutes of May 17, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably as amended the marijuana ordinance review (4-0)
• Struck 'must be the principal use of the property and' from Section 12.12.190 E
• Amended Section 12.12.190 H.2 to add CLEC after Malden Police Chief and strike subsequent language
• Eliminated Section 12.12.190 9.a requiring state license before build-out
• Amended Section 12.12.190 9.c to replace 'Malden License Board' with 'Cannabis License and Enforcement Commission (CLEC)'

Finance Committee

The committee will continue discussions regarding the proposed FY2023 budget with the directors of DPW and Engineering. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from April 19 and May 17, 2022.

• Annual appropriation for FY2023 (Order 236-22)
• Approval of April 19, 2022 minutes
• Approval of May 17, 2022 minutes

The Finance Committee continued its review of the proposed FY2023 budget, hearing from the Directors of Public Works and Engineering. No votes were taken; the committee will discuss amendments and bring the budget to the full council in a few weeks. The meeting was procedural, focusing on departmental presentations and Q&A.

• Continued FY2023 budget review with DPW and Engineering departments
• No formal votes taken on budget items
• Tabled approval of minutes from April 19 and May 17, 2022

City Council

The Committee of the Whole meeting on May 31, 2022, consists entirely of procedural agenda items. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

The Malden City Council held a brief meeting, primarily honoring the late Dee Campbell-Tompkins with a moment of silence and remarks from several councillors. Mayor Christenson announced that all Malden seniors attending college in the fall would receive a $1,000 scholarship funded through ARPA funds. The meeting adjourned unanimously after no substantive decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (11-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will continue discussions regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget. This includes sessions with the Police Department and the Fire Department. The committee will also approve minutes from four previous meetings.

• FY2023 annual appropriation discussion
• Budget discussion with Police Department
• Budget discussion with Fire Department
• Approval of meeting minutes from March, April, and May 2022

The Finance Committee continued its review of the proposed FY2023 budget, hearing from Police Chief Molis and Fire Chief Sullivan. No formal votes were taken on the budget; the committee only approved prior meeting minutes and tabled two sets of minutes. The discussion covered police staffing, overtime, and training, as well as fire department overtime and equipment.

• Approved minutes of March 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled minutes of April 19, 2022 to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled minutes of May 17, 2022 to Finance Committee (unanimous)

Parking Review Committee

The Parking Review Committee met to approve minutes from previous meetings and continue discussions regarding overnight residential parking. The agenda also included reviewing tabled papers.

• Discussion on overnight residential parking
• Approval of May 10, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of tabled minutes from April 12 and April 26, 2022

City Council

The council will consider a resolution supporting app-based workers and opposing Massachusetts House Bill 1234. The agenda also includes utility installation petitions from National Grid and a $25,000 appropriation for the Spot Pond Brook Greenway project.

• Resolution to oppose Massachusetts House Bill 1234 regarding app-based workers
• $25,000 appropriation for Spot Pond Brook Greenway Phase II design project
• National Grid utility installation petitions on Main Street and Commercial Street
• Proposed changes to Municipal Code car storage and display requirements
• Relocation of 15 Ferry Street building to Malden High School

The Malden City Council approved relocating the historic building at 15 Ferry Street to Malden High School, accepting it as public property, with the owner covering moving and foundation costs. The council also passed a resolution supporting app-based workers' rights and opposing state legislation H.1234, and approved several license renewals and a $25,000 appropriation for the Spot Pond Brook Greenway design.

• Approved relocation of 15 Ferry Street building to Malden High School and accepted as public property (10-0)
• Passed resolution supporting app-based workers and opposing H.1234 and 2022 ballot initiative (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 from Community Preservation Act for Spot Pond Brook Greenway Phase II design (9-0)
• Granted National Grid petition for Main Street handhole and duct installation (unanimous)
• Tabled National Grid petition for Commercial Street duct installation to June 8 meeting (unanimous)
• Granted license renewals for Cash King, Rigano's Inc. (3 lots), Emmanuel Baptist Church, and Great Eastern Vintage (unanimous or 8-0 with recusal)
• Granted Class II license to Nick's Foreign Car Center for 15 vehicles, amended from 19 (unanimous)
• Referred lodging house license renewal for Mitoan, LLC to License Committee (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee will discuss an order to review marijuana establishment zoning and licensing ordinances. The review aims to support equity applicants and geographic diversity in retail parcels. Tabled items include a requirement for remote public participation.

• Review of Marijuana Establishment Zoning Ordinance (Order 211-22)
• Requirement for remote public participation in meetings (Order 313-21)
• Submission to the Massachusetts Legislature (Order 283-21)

The Rules & Ordinance Committee continued its review of the marijuana establishment zoning and licensing ordinances, discussing a handout covering 10 areas for potential changes, including cleanup items, zoning issues, and state-level legislation. No final decisions were made on the cannabis ordinance. The committee also tabled two other orders, including one requiring remote participation for public meetings.

• Approved minutes of May 3, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued discussion of cannabis zoning review (Paper 211-22), no vote taken
• Tabled order to require remote participation for public meetings (313-21)
• Tabled charter update order (283-21)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting for long-term financial planning and strategy. The committee will consider an order to increase the COLA base for certain Malden Retirement System members.

• Order 237-22: Increase COLA base from $16,000 to $18,000 for contributory retirees and survivors of the Malden Retirement System

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the process for reviewing the proposed FY2023 Budget with Ron Hogan and Charles Ranaghan. The agenda also includes a tabled order regarding a $25,000 appropriation for the Spot Pond Brook Greenway Phase II project.

• Discussion of the FY2023 budget review process
• $25,000 appropriation from Community Preservation Act Fund for Spot Pond Brook Greenway Phase II 25% Design Project (tabled)

The Finance Committee discussed the process for reviewing the proposed FY2023 budget, deciding to invite Police, Fire, Schools, DPW, and Strategic Planning departments for hearings, with a goal to vote the budget out by June 14. They also unanimously approved a $25,000 appropriation from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the Spot Pond Brook Greenway Phase II 25% design project, taking it off the table and recommending it favorably to the City Council.

• Approved $25,000 from CPA Fund for Spot Pond Brook Greenway Phase II design (unanimous)
• Set FY2023 budget review process, inviting Police, Fire, Schools, DPW, Strategic Planning departments
• Targeted June 14 to vote budget out of committee, June 21 for full Council
• Took Paper #210-22 off the table (unanimous)

City Council

The May 17, 2022, meeting agenda for the Committee of the Whole consists entirely of procedural steps. No substantive discussions or decisions are listed in this document.

The Malden City Council met on May 17, 2022, but the minutes record only procedural actions: a call to order, roll call, and a moment of silence. No substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:04 PM.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously

License Committee

The committee is reviewing several renewal petitions for second hand dealers and open air parking lots. It will also address tabled items regarding vehicle licenses and a name change for a car center.

• Renewal of second hand dealer licenses for Cash King, LLC and Great Eastern Vintage
• Renewal of open air parking lots at 1152 Eastern Avenue, 1176 Eastern Avenue, 1081 Fellsway, and 20 Madison Street
• Review of a SNAP vehicle license to operate in Malden
• Renewal for Nick’s Foreign Car Center involving 19 vehicles

Committee On Technology Policy

The Committee on Technology Policy will meet to discuss adopting policies for public access and remote participation for Councillors. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes.

• Discussion of public access and remote participation policies
• Approval of meeting minutes

Parking Review Committee

The committee will review minutes from April 2022 meetings. Members will also continue a discussion regarding overnight residential parking.

• Approval of April 12, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of April 26, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion on overnight residential parking

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider an order to appropriate $25,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the Spot Pond Brook Greenway Phase II 25% Design Project. The committee will also review and approve minutes from four previous meetings.

• $25,000 appropriation for Spot Pond Brook Greenway Phase II 25% Design Project
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 8, March 29, April 5, and April 12, 2022

The Finance Committee voted 4-2 to table Paper 210-22, which would appropriate $25,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the Spot Pond Brook Greenway Phase II 25% design project. Councillor Simonelli requested the delay to review the contract language, despite the project already incurring costs. The committee also unanimously approved minutes from four prior meetings.

• Tabled $25K Spot Pond Greenway design appropriation (4-2)
• Approved minutes of March 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 29, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 5, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider increasing the COLA base for Malden Retirement System retirees from $16,000 to $18,000. The agenda also includes establishing a Food Policy Council and researching an electrical aggregation program. Additionally, several license renewals for parking lots and businesses are up for review.

• Increase COLA base for Malden Retirement System from $16,000 to $18,000
• Establishment of a Food Policy Council
• Researching an electrical aggregation program
• Renewal of open-air parking lot licenses
• Confirmation of Robert Rotondi to the Redevelopment Authority Board

The Malden City Council voted 6-5 against reconsidering the April 27 confirmation of Deano Summers to the Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission. The motion to reconsider, brought by Councillors Linehan and O'Malley, failed after a lengthy debate about the appointment process. The Council also adopted an order to pursue municipal electrical aggregation, referred several items to committees, and approved multiple license renewals and appointments.

• Reconsideration of Deano Summers' cannabis commission appointment failed (5-6)
• Adopted municipal electrical aggregation order (unanimous)
• Referred FY2023 annual appropriation to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Referred COLA base increase to joint Finance and Long Term Financial Planning committees (unanimous)
• Referred Food Policy Council order to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved 6 license renewals (parking lots, billiards, bowling) (unanimous)
• Confirmed Robert Rotondi to Malden Redevelopment Authority Board (unanimous)
• Placed 4 mayoral reappointments on file (unanimous)

Future of Maplewood Square Committee

The Future of Maplewood Square Committee is meeting to continue discussions regarding the planning of the Maplewood Festival. The agenda also includes the approval of previous minutes.

• Maplewood Festival planning discussion

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee will consider an order for the City Council to review marijuana establishment zoning and licensing ordinances. This review aims to support equity applicants and geographic diversity in retail parcels. The meeting also includes the approval of April 5, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Review of Marijuana Establishment Zoning Ordinance and Licensing Marijuana Establishments Ordinance (Order 211-22)
• Approval of April 5, 2022 meeting minutes

The Rules & Ordinance Committee discussed Paper 211-22, a review of Malden's marijuana zoning and licensing ordinances to improve equity and geographic diversity. No final decision was made; the committee agreed to proceed with rewriting process and licensing rules, while zoning changes would require joint effort with the Planning Board. Two other orders (313-21 and 283-21) were tabled. The meeting was procedural, with no votes on substantive changes.

• Approved minutes of April 5, 2022 (unanimous)
• Discussed Paper 211-22 on marijuana ordinance review; no vote taken
• Tabled Order 313-21 on remote participation requirement
• Tabled Order 283-21 on charter update for Traffic Commission

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will review petitions for various business license renewals. These items include renewals for open air lots, billiard tables, a bowling alley, and a second-hand dealer.

• Renewal of 40-space open air lot at 29 Madison Street
• Renewal of 34-space open air lot at 25-37 Florence Street
• Billiard license renewals for 259 Charles Street and 177 West Street
• Bowling alley and billiard license renewals for Town Line Ten Pin, Corp.
• Second hand dealer license renewal for Cash King, LLC

The License Committee voted unanimously to table the renewal of Cash King, LLC's second-hand dealer license at 41 Lebanon Street until the owner appears before the committee with LLC paperwork. Six other license renewals (open air lots, billiard, and bowling alley) were recommended favorably to the full City Council. The committee also approved the April 19, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of April 19, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably renewal of Open Air Lot at 29 Madison Street (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably renewal of Open Air Lot at 25-37 Florence Street (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably renewal of Billiard License for Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 12 (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably renewal of Billiard License for Malden Vets of Irish Ancestry (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably renewal of Billiard License for Town Line Ten Pin, Corp. (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably renewal of Bowling Alley License for Town Line Ten Pin, Corp. (unanimous)
• Tabled renewal of Second Hand Dealer license for Cash King, LLC until owner appears with LLC paperwork (unanimous)

City Council

The May 3, 2022, City Council agenda consists of standard procedural motions. No substantive topics or decisions are listed in the provided document.

The Malden City Council met on May 3, 2022, but took no substantive actions. The meeting was called to order, included the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence, and was adjourned by unanimous vote after about five minutes.

• Adjourned meeting by unanimous vote

Parking Review Committee

The Parking Review Committee will continue its discussion regarding overnight residential parking. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the April 12, 2022, meeting.

• Approval of April 12, 2022, meeting minutes
• Continued discussion on overnight residential parking

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The committee will interview three candidates for the Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission to recommend a selection to the Full Council. Members will also discuss the process for Mayoral and Council re-appointments of department heads, employees, and boards.

• Interviews for Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission finalists
• Discussion on Mayoral and Council re-appointments for department heads and employees
• Approval of minutes from March 22 and March 29, 2022

City Council

The Malden City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a marijuana retailer permit for 36 Charles Street. The agenda also includes an informational presentation on new MBTA Communities zoning and a $25,000 appropriation for the Spot Pond Brook Greenway Phase II project. Additionally, the council will consider several committee appointments and business license renewals.

• Public hearing for a marijuana retailer at 36 Charles Street
• $25,000 appropriation for Spot Pond Brook Greenway Phase II
• Review of Marijuana Establishment Zoning Ordinance for equity
• Amendments to the City of Malden Site Plan Review ordinance
• Appointments to the Community Preservation Committee and Planning Board

The City Council conducted a public hearing and voted 10-1 to grant a special permit to DMS Trinity LLC, dba Trinity Naturals, for a marijuana retailer at 36 Charles Street, despite the Planning Board's unanimous recommendation to deny due to inadequate parking. The permit includes 20 conditions, including 16 Planning Board recommendations with an amended item #3, plus additional conditions such as off-site parking and operating hours of 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The Council also approved several appointments, including five Community Preservation Committee members and a Planning Board member, and referred various license renewals to committees.

• Granted special permit for marijuana retailer at 36 Charles Street (10-1)
• Approved 5 Community Preservation Committee appointments (unanimous)
• Referred Resa Gray Planning Board appointment to Personnel/Appointments Committee (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG grant application and Consolidated Plan (10-0, Crowe recused)
• Denied Class II Dealer license for Gar Auto Sales (unanimous)
• Granted multiple license renewals (open air lots, billiard, pawn broker, livery, lodging house) (unanimous)
• Referred cannabis zoning review to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 for Spot Pond Brook Greenway Phase II design, referred to Finance Committee (unanimous)

Future of Maplewood Square Committee

The committee will review minutes from January and February 2022 meetings. Discussion topics include the upcoming Maplewood Festival, grant opportunities, and a proposal for a historic sign.

• Maplewood Festival event schedule and community outreach
• Status of MAPC Technical Assistance Program and Sasaki Foundation grants
• Review of applications for outdoor displays
• Response to requests for additional committee members
• Proposal for a 'Historic Maplewood Square Sign'

The Future of Maplewood Square Committee approved a motion to work with MIT city planning students Michaela, Juanita, and Daniel on the Sasaki Foundation grant application, due May 4. They also approved appointing Barbara Chiuve as an additional resident member and approved the minutes from January and February meetings. Festival planning continued, with the Traffic Commission approving street closure for the Maplewood Festival.

• Approved working with MIT students on Sasaki grant application (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Barbara Chiuve as resident member (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 24 and February 28, 2022 (unanimous)
• Scheduled subcommittee meeting for May 9, 2022 to finalize festival details

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider orders to authorize the Mayor to apply for CDBG grants and file a Consolidated Plan with HUD for fiscal year 2023. These items involve federal funding administered by the Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development.

• Authorization for CDBG grant applications
• Filing of FY 2023 Consolidated Plan with HUD

City Council

The April 19, 2022, Malden City Council meeting consists only of procedural items. No substantive topics or decisions are listed on this agenda.

The Malden City Council met on April 19, 2022, but the minutes record only procedural actions: call to order, pledge, roll call, and adjournment. No substantive decisions were made or discussed.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The committee will consider several mayoral re-appointments to various city boards and commissions. Members will also review candidates for the Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission to determine finalists.

• Mayoral re-appointments to the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeal, and Disability Commission
• Appointment of Armen Khodaverdian to the Board of Appeal
• Review of candidates for the Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission
• Approval of March 8, 2022, meeting minutes

License Committee

The committee is reviewing petitions for the renewal of several business licenses, including parking lots and a lodging house. One new application for a Class II Dealer license is also on the agenda.

• New Class II Dealer license for Gar Auto Sales at 147 Highland Avenue
• Renewal of open air lot at 54 Winter Street (22 spaces)
• Renewal of lodging house license at 33 Maple Street (44 rooms)
• Renewal of pawn broker and second hand dealer licenses at 29 Pleasant Street
• Renewal of billiard license for Malden Post 16

The Malden License Committee voted unanimously to recommend favorable action on most license renewals, including open air lots, a pawn broker, a lodging house, and a billiard license. It recommended unfavorable action on a new Class II dealer application due to inadequate parking and non-compliance with the used car dealer ordinance. The committee also discussed concerns about parking violations at Andy's Service Station and AMG Auto Sales before approving their renewals.

• Approved minutes of April 5, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably: Open Air Lot renewals for Three C. Realty Trust, Andy's Service Center, Northeast Transport, AMG Auto Sales (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably: Second Hand Dealer and Pawn Broker renewals for Gold & Diamonds Etc. Inc. (unanimous)
• Recommended unfavorably: New Class II Dealer for Jorge L. Espinoza dba Gar Auto Sales (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably: New Livery license for Mujahid Moughal (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably: Lodging House renewal for Top Tier Properties LLC (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably: Billiard license renewal for Malden Post 16 (unanimous)

Committee On Technology Policy

The Committee on Technology Policy will meet with the Communications Director, IT Director, and a representative from UMA. The discussion focuses on technology availability in the new City Hall Building and remote participation for Councillors and the public.

• Approval of March 22, 2022 minutes
• Discussion regarding technology availability in the new City Hall Building
• Discussion regarding remote participation for Councillors and the public

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider several large financial appropriations for city infrastructure, including roadway improvements and lead water line replacements. The agenda also includes various business license renewals and municipal appointments.

• $5,000,000 appropriation for roadway improvements throughout the city
• $3,000,000 appropriation to replace lead water service lines
• $1,000,000 appropriation for the Devir Park Revitalization Project
• $5,683,200 appropriation for constructing and repairing water mains
• Appointment of Armen Khodaverdian to the Board of Appeal

The Malden City Council approved multiple appropriations and bond orders, including $5M for roadway improvements, $3M and $445K for lead water service line replacement, $5.68M for water main construction, and $1M for Devir Park revitalization. The council also adopted an ordinance amending site plan review requirements and denied a new open-air parking lot petition for River Auto Sales. All votes were unanimous (9-0) except where noted.

• Approved $5M bond for roadway improvements (9-0)
• Approved $3M bond for lead water service line replacement (9-0)
• Approved $445K appropriation for lead water service line design/replacement (9-0)
• Approved $5.68M bond for water main construction (9-0)
• Approved $1M bond for Devir Park Revitalization Project (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending site plan review (9-0)
• Denied open-air parking lot petition for River Auto Sales (9-0)
• Approved $250K appropriation for Human Resources Professional Services (9-0)

Parking Review Committee

The committee met to approve minutes from the March 29, 2022 meeting. The session also included a continued discussion regarding overnight residential parking.

• Approval of March 29, 2022 minutes
• Discussion on overnight residential parking

Finance Committee

The committee will consider an order to appropriate $5,000,000 for roadway improvements throughout the City. The agenda also includes discussing a process for electrical aggregation and receiving an update from the City Clerk.

• $5,000,000 appropriation for city-wide roadway improvements
• Initiation of research into an electrical aggregation program
• City Clerk's office update

The Finance Committee voted to recommend a $5 million bond for roadway improvements and a municipal electric aggregation program to the full City Council. The committee also heard an update from the City Clerk on staffing and election costs, and tabled an older electric aggregation order as no longer needed.

• Recommended $5M road improvement bond (motion by Sica, seconded by Simonelli, carried)
• Recommended municipal electric aggregation program (unanimous vote)
• Tabled paper 462-21 on electric aggregation (unanimous vote)
• Approved minutes of February 15, 2022 (unanimous vote)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is reviewing several proposed ordinance amendments. These include updates to site plan review procedures and a new requirement for remote participation in all public meetings.

• Amendment to add Section 12.12.300 Site Plan Review to the Revised Ordinances of 2020
• Requirement for remote participation in all public meetings via section 2.16 amendment
• Proposed submission to the Massachusetts Legislature regarding a Traffic Commission charter update

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted unanimously to recommend an amended site plan review ordinance (Paper 405-21) to the City Council. The amendment changes the open space formula for schools from 20 sq ft per student to .07 sq ft per square foot of primary classroom space. The committee also approved the minutes of the March 8, 2022 meeting. Two other orders (313-21 and 283-21) were discussed but no action was taken on them.

• Approved minutes of March 8, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended Paper 405-21, amended site plan review ordinance, to City Council (unanimous)

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will consider several petitions for business license renewals. These include applications for livery, second-hand dealers, pool tables, and an open-air parking lot. Some previously discussed items remain tabled.

• Renewal of 24/7 extended hours license for Speedway at 214 Broadway
• New application for three amusement machines at Laa Tiendaa, 45 Lebanon Street
• Renewal of pool table licenses for L & K Billiard Pool Hall and Club 24 Inc.
• Renewal of a 10-space open air parking lot at 35 Canal Street
• Renewal of second-hand dealer and pawnbroker licenses on Salem Street and Pleasant Street

Finance Committee

The committee will review several orders to appropriate funds for city services and infrastructure. These items include funding for lead water service line replacement and Devir Park revitalization. The meeting also includes a request for human resources professional services.

• $1,000,000 for Devir Park Revitalization Project
• $445,000 for designing and replacing lead water service lines
• $3,000,000 for designing and replacing lead water service lines
• $5,683,200 for designing, reconstructing, and constructing water mains
• $250,000 for Human Resources Professional Services

City Council

The City Council will consider an order to appropriate $5,000,000 for roadway improvements throughout Malden. This appropriation includes all related incidental costs and authorizes the Treasurer, with mayoral approval, to borrow funds through bonds or notes.

• $5,000,000 appropriation for roadway improvements (Order 150-22)
• Authorization to borrow funds via bonds or notes to meet the appropriation

The City Council voted unanimously to refer a $5 million roadway improvement appropriation and borrowing order to the Finance Committee. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Referred $5M roadway improvement borrowing order to Finance Committee (unanimous)

Parking Review Committee

The Parking Review Committee will continue its discussion regarding overnight residential parking. The committee will also review the minutes from the March 15, 2022 meeting for approval.

• Continued discussion on overnight residential parking
• Approval of March 15, 2022 meeting minutes

The Parking Review Committee discussed a modified overnight residential parking program, focusing on addressing abused visitor passes and out-of-state vehicles. No formal decision was made; the committee asked staff to return in two weeks with a concrete plan. The minutes from March 15, 2022, were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of March 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Continued discussion on overnight residential parking program
• Requested concrete plan from staff in two weeks

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Committee will continue interviews for two resident positions on the Racial Equity Commission. One candidate, Abraham Ndiwane, is scheduled for an interview. Following the interview, the committee may discuss recommendations and take votes on appointments.

• Interview of Abraham Ndiwane for the Racial Equity Commission
• Approval of March 8, 2022, meeting minutes

The Personnel/Appointments Committee interviewed candidate Abraham Ndiwane for one of two Council-appointed resident seats on the Racial Equity Commission. The committee voted 3-1 to recommend Ndiwane and Theodor Janne Shahan (from a prior interview) to the City Council for appointment. A motion to table for two weeks to seek more applicants failed for lack of a second. The minutes of March 8, 2022 were tabled.

• Recommended Abraham Ndiwane and Theodor Janne Shahan for Racial Equity Commission appointments (3-1)
• Tabled minutes of March 8, 2022
• Motion to table for two weeks to seek more applicants failed (no second)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several large appropriations for water main construction, lead service line replacement, and the Devir Park Revitalization Project. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding Verizon wireless facilities and the establishment of a new Youth Council committee.

• $1,000,000 appropriation for the Devir Park Revitalization Project
• $3,000,000 appropriation to replace lead water service lines
• $5,683,200 appropriation for designing and constructing water mains
• Public hearing for Verizon small wireless facilities at 37-39 Willard Street
• Establishment of 'The Malden Youth Council' Ad Hoc Committee

The Malden City Council voted 6-4 to table the Verizon small cell facility petition at 37-39 Willard Street, keeping the public hearing open until Verizon provides additional technical documents and the city's peer reviewer completes a review. The council also approved several ordinances, including amendments to the demolition delay ordinance and precinct boundaries, and referred multiple appropriation orders to the Finance Committee.

• Tabled Verizon small cell petition at 37-39 Willard St pending peer review (6-4)
• Approved amendment to Delay Before Demolition Ordinance (10-0)
• Approved amendment to Section 12.28.060 Obstructions (10-0)
• Approved new ward/precinct boundaries (10-0)
• Referred $250K HR professional services appropriation to Finance Committee
• Referred $1M Devir Park Revitalization borrowing order to Finance Committee
• Referred $445K lead water service line design appropriation to Finance Committee
• Referred $3M lead water service line replacement borrowing order to Finance Committee

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes and receive an update from City Clerk Greg Lucey regarding the City Clerk's office. The agenda contains only this business item and procedural matters.

• Update on the City Clerk’s office by Greg Lucey
• Approval of meeting minutes

The Finance Committee met but took no substantive action. The only agenda item, an update from City Clerk Greg Lucey, was postponed because other committees ran late. The meeting adjourned after a unanimous vote.

• Deferred City Clerk update to a future meeting
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Future of Maplewood Square Committee

The committee is reviewing minutes from January and February 2022. Discussion items include the MAPC Technical Assistance Program, Sasaki Foundation grants due May 4th, and Maplewood Festival coordination. The committee will also address membership requests and next steps.

• Sasaki Foundation grant applications due May 4th
• Maplewood Festival event scheduling and volunteer coordination
• Review of applications for outdoor displays
• Status update on MAPC Technical Assistance Program
• Discussion regarding committee membership requests

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will consider several business license petitions, including extended operating hours for Supreme Food Mart. The committee will also review renewals for taxi cab licenses and a lodging house license.

• Renewal of 24-hour/7-day extended hours for Supreme Food Mart at 1018 Eastern Avenue
• Renewal of 9 Taxi Cab Licenses for Malden Transportation at 292 Eastern Avenue
• Renewal of lodging house license for BREC, LHP, LLC at 155 Clifton Street
• New Class II license petition for Rigano’s Towing Service at 1152 Eastern Avenue

The Malden License Committee voted unanimously to recommend four license renewals and one new license to the City Council. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 15 meeting. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved minutes of March 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended renewal of 24-hour license for Supreme Food Mart, 1018 Eastern Ave (unanimous)
• Recommended renewal of 9 taxi cab licenses for Malden Transportation, 292 Eastern Ave (unanimous)
• Recommended renewal of lodging house license for BREC, LHP, LLC, 155 Clifton St (unanimous)
• Recommended new Class II license for Rigano's Towing Service, 1152 Eastern Ave (unanimous; Councillor Sica recused)

City Council

The agenda for this Committee of the Whole meeting consists solely of procedural boilerplate. No substantive discussions or decisions are listed in the document.

The Malden City Council met on March 22, 2022, but the minutes record only procedural actions: call to order, pledge, roll call, and adjournment. No substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (11-0)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The committee will interview four candidates for two Council-appointed resident positions on the Racial Equity Commission. Following the interviews, members will discuss recommendations and may vote on appointments.

• Approval of March 8, 2022 minutes
• Interviews for Racial Equity Commission candidates Kevin Graham, Theodor Janne Shahan, Tiffany J. Wang, and Abraham Ndiwane

The Personnel/Appointments Committee interviewed two candidates for the two Council-appointed resident seats on the Racial Equity Commission. Kevin Graham and Theodor Janne Shahan were interviewed. Abraham Ndiwane could not attend and was rescheduled for next week; Tiffany Wang withdrew. The committee voted to bring Ndiwane in for an interview next week. No final appointments were made.

• Motion to bring Abraham Ndiwane in next week for an interview (all in favor)
• Interviews conducted with Kevin Graham and Theodor Janne Shahan
• No appointments made to Racial Equity Commission

Committee On Technology Policy

The Committee on Technology Policy will discuss adopting policies for public access and remote participation for Councillors. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes.

• Discussion of policies for public access and remote participation (Item 118-22)
• Approval of minutes

The Committee on Technology Policy discussed policies for public access and remote participation for Councillors. They voted to invite the IT Director and Mayor's Office representative to the next meeting, which will be held in a hybrid format. They also voted to request a legal overview on whether any law prohibits public remote participation in meetings under traditional (non-emergency) laws. No final policies were adopted.

• Invited Ron Cochran (Mayor's Office) and Anthony Rodriques (IT Director) to next meeting, to be held hybrid (unanimous)
• Requested legal department overview on laws prohibiting public remote participation in meetings (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 5, 2022
• Recessed and reconvened meeting to accommodate Committee of the Whole (unanimous)

License Committee

The Malden License Committee is reviewing petitions for new and renewal business licenses. The agenda includes a new second-hand dealer on Lebanon Street and a new outdoor parking lot on Eastern Avenue.

• New second-hand dealer license for Laa Tiendaa, 45 Lebanon Street
• Renewal of livery license for David Gustave Ulysse, 230 Bryant Street
• New petition for a 30-space outdoor parking lot at River Auto Sales, Inc., 77 Eastern Avenue
• Tabled: Name change and renewal for Nick’s Foreign Car Center, 121 Beach Street

The License Committee tabled a new second-hand dealer license petition for Laa Tiendaa at 45 Lebanon Street after compliance issues were raised, including unpaid rent, bounced checks, and missing licenses. The committee also recommended unfavorably a new outdoor parking lot petition for River Auto Sales at 77 Eastern Avenue due to terrain and lot dimension concerns. A livery renewal for David Gustave Ulysse was recommended favorably. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of prior minutes and adjournment.

• Approved minutes of February 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled second-hand dealer petition for Laa Tiendaa, 45 Lebanon St. (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably livery renewal for David Gustave Ulysse, 230 Bryant St. (unanimous)
• Recommended unfavorably outdoor parking lot petition for River Auto Sales, 77 Eastern Ave. (unanimous)

Public Property Committee

The Public Property Committee will review an order regarding a 5G antenna on Utility Pole 2452, adjacent to 37-39 Willard Street. This review follows a court order issued by Justice Camille Sarrouf.

• Review of 5G antenna on Utility Pole 2452, adjacent to 37-39 Willard Street

Parking Review Committee

The Parking Review Committee is meeting to continue its discussion regarding overnight residential parking. The agenda also includes a roll call and the approval of minutes.

• discussion on overnight residential parking

The Parking Review Committee met to continue discussing a proposed citywide regulation requiring all vehicles parked overnight (1-7 AM) to be registered in Malden. No formal vote was taken; the committee agreed to refine the visitor pass process and reconvene in about two weeks. The proposal would be enforced by the Parking Department and would need approval from the Traffic Commission.

• Continued discussion on overnight residential parking regulation (no vote)
• Agreed to meet again in about two weeks to discuss visitor passes
• Proposed regulation: vehicles parked overnight 1-7 AM must be registered in Malden
• Enforcement would be by Parking Department, with Traffic Commission to vote on regulation

Long Term Financial Planning and Strategy

The committee will meet to discuss a presentation regarding long-term financial planning and strategy. This discussion follows a presentation delivered on March 1, 2022, by Ron Hogan and Charles Ranaghan.

• Discussion of the March 1, 2022, financial strategy presentation

City Council

The Malden City Council will review several mayoral re-appointments to various local boards and commissions. The agenda includes petitions for business license renewals and resolutions regarding social and international issues. The council will also consider ordinance amendments and budget transfers.

• Resolution to condemn child marriage and support state legislation for a ban
• Resolution to end Malden pension fund investments in Russian companies
• Transfer of $37,227.26 between various city department salary accounts
• Discussion regarding the Verizon 5G antenna application on Willard Street
• Petitions for business license renewals including Supreme Food Mart and taxi cab licenses

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is reviewing several proposed amendments to the Malden City Code. These include changes to the Delay Before Demolition or Alteration Ordinance and new procedures for Site Plan Review. The committee will also address updated ward and precinct boundaries.

• Amendments to the Delay Before Demolition or Alteration Ordinance (79-22)
• Updates to Section 12.28.060 regarding Obstructions
• Addition of Section 12.12.300 for Site Plan Review
• Amendments to Title 1, Section 12 for new ward/precinct boundaries (36-22)

The Rules & Ordinance Committee unanimously recommended amendments to the Delay Before Demolition or Alteration Ordinance, adding enforcement options and clarifying fees and review times. It also recommended changes to sidewalk obstruction rules and approved new ward/precinct boundaries. A site plan review ordinance was tabled for further discussion.

• Recommended favorably amendments to demolition delay ordinance (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably sidewalk obstruction amendment increasing distance to 25 feet (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably new ward/precinct boundaries (unanimous)
• Tabled site plan review ordinance to committee (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the matter of Cellco v City of Malden. The council is scheduled to vote to enter executive session with legal counsel to discuss litigation strategy.

• Vote to enter executive session regarding Cellco v City of Malden

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing a transfer of $37,227.26 from the Salary Reserve for Reclassifications into several departmental salary accounts. These funds will cover salaries for departments including Police Admin, IT, and DPW Admin. The committee will also approve minutes from the February 15, 2022 meeting.

• Transfer of $37,227.26 to various department salaries
• Approval of February 15, 2022 minutes
• Tabled paper regarding 'Electric Aggregation'

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will consider re-appointments to various city boards and commissions. The committee will also review resumes for two positions on the Diversity, Equity Commission.

• Re-appointment of Catherine Price to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
• Re-appointment of Enrique Caceda to the Stadium and Athletic Field Commission
• Re-appointment of Scune Carrington
• Re-appointment of Kathleen French to the Board of Assessors
• Review of resumes for two Diversity, Equity Commission positions

City Council

The Council will consider several large-scale appropriations, including funds for the Devir Park Revitalization and Linden Ice Rink projects. The agenda also includes amendments to the Delay Before Demolition or Alteration Ordinance and various board appointments. Additionally, officials will discuss long-term impacts on city budgets.

• $700,000 appropriation for the Devir Park Revitalization Project
• Amendments to the Delay Before Demolition or Alteration Ordinance
• $250,000 transfer from free cash to Police Overtime
• $200,000 appropriation for the Malden River Works Project
• New outdoor parking lot petition for 77 Eastern Avenue

The Malden City Council approved several appropriations, including $1,193,359.19 for parking garage operations and $250,000 each for police overtime, fire overtime, and school building maintenance, all from free cash. It also approved Community Preservation Act funds for Devir Park ($700,000), Malden River Works ($200,000), and Linden Ice Rink ($200,000). The council referred a court-ordered 5G antenna review to the Public Property Committee after an executive session, and confirmed multiple appointments to boards and commissions.

• Approved $1,193,359.19 for parking garage operations (11-0)
• Approved $700,000 for Devir Park Revitalization Project (11-0)
• Approved $200,000 for Malden River Works Project (11-0)
• Approved $200,000 for Linden Ice Rink Project (11-0)
• Referred 5G antenna order to Public Property Committee (11-0)
• Approved $37,227.26 salary reclassification transfer, referred to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Confirmed Ralph Long III to Disability Commission (unanimous)
• Confirmed Dr. Roxanne Reddington-Wilde, Angie Liou, Brian Slater to Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hear an update from City Assessor Nate Cramer regarding the Assessor's Department. The committee will also review and approve minutes from February 1 and February 15, 2022.

• Update on the Assessor’s Department by Nate Cramer
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 1, 2022, and February 15, 2022
• Review of tabled paper 462-21 regarding 'Electric Aggregation'

The Finance Committee received a presentation from City Assessor Nate Cramer on the Assessor's Department's 2021 accomplishments and 2022 goals. No formal decisions were made on the presentation. The committee voted to table the minutes of February 15, 2022, and approved the minutes of February 1, 2022.

• Tabled minutes of February 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 1, 2022 (unanimous)

Future of Maplewood Square Committee

The committee will review a resolution regarding its membership structure. Members will also discuss planning support opportunities, including MAPC technical assistance and grants. Additionally, the group will address preparations for the Maplewood Festival.

• Resolution to update committee make-up
• MAPC Technical Assistance Program status
• Grants discussion
• Maplewood Festival event schedule and community outreach

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate for a Committee of the Whole meeting. No specific legislative items, contracts, or discussions are listed.

The Malden City Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting on February 15, 2022, with 10 of 11 councillors present. The meeting was purely procedural, with no substantive decisions made. Councillor Jadeane Sica moved to adjourn, seconded by Councillor Paul Condon, and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:03 P.M.

• Adjourned the meeting unanimously via motion by Councillor Jadeane Sica, seconded by Councillor Paul Condon.

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee is reviewing several mayoral appointments. These include a new member for the Disability Commission and three members for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes.

• Appointment of Ralph Long, III to the Disability Commission
• Appointment of Dr. Roxanne Reddington-Wilde to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
• Re-appointment of Angie Liou to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
• Re-appointment of Brian Slater to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board

The Personnel/Appointments Committee recommended favorably four mayoral appointments to the City Council: Ralph Long, III to the Disability Commission, and Dr. Roxanne Reddington-Wilde, Angie Liou, and Brian Slater to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board. All recommendations passed by unanimous votes. The committee interviewed the three Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board appointees as a group before voting.

• Recommended favorably Ralph Long, III to the Disability Commission (unanimous vote).
• Recommended favorably Dr. Roxanne Reddington-Wilde to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (unanimous vote).
• Recommended favorably Angie Liou to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (unanimous vote).
• Recommended favorably Brian Slater to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (unanimous vote).
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:07 P.M. (unanimous vote).

Finance Committee

The committee will consider several appropriations from the Community Preservation Act Fund for park and river projects. They will also review transfers of general fund free cash to cover expenses for police and fire overtime, school maintenance, and parking meter upgrades.

• $700,000 appropriation for the Devir Park Revitalization Project
• $200,000 appropriation for the Malden River Works Project
• $200,000 appropriation for the Linden Ice Rink Project
• $1,193,359.19 appropriation for downtown parking garage operations
• Transfers of free cash to police and fire overtime accounts

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended several appropriations and transfers to the full City Council. These include $1,193,359.19 for parking garage operations, $250,000 each for police and fire overtime, $250,000 for school building maintenance, $204,259 for energy efficiency upgrades, $85,000 for parking meter upgrades, and $25,000 for DEI training. The committee also recommended four Community Preservation Act fund appropriations: $5,000 for Crescent Slope Restoration, $700,000 for Devir Park Revitalization, $200,000 for Malden River Works, and $200,000 for the Linden Ice Rink project. The minutes from February 1, 2022, were tabled.

• Recommended favorably to City Council: $1,193,359.19 appropriation for parking garage operations (unanimous).
• Recommended favorably to City Council: $250,000 transfer to Police Overtime (unanimous).
• Recommended favorably to City Council: $250,000 transfer to Fire Overtime (unanimous).
• Recommended favorably to City Council: $250,000 transfer to Maintenance of School Buildings (unanimous).
• Recommended favorably to City Council: $204,259 transfer to Energy Efficiency Capital (unanimous).
• Recommended favorably to City Council: $85,000 transfer to Parking Equipment for meter upgrades (unanimous).
• Recommended favorably to City Council: $25,000 transfer to City Council Professional Services for DEI training (unanimous).
• Recommended favorably to City Council: $5,000 for Crescent Slope Restoration, $700,000 for Devir Park, $200,000 for Malden River Works, and $200,000 for Linden Ice Rink (all unanimous).

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is reviewing an order to amend city ordinances regarding the siting and installation of wireless communications equipment. An order for a charter update submission to the Massachusetts Legislature was tabled.

• Amendment to Section 11.24.020 (Siting and Installation of Wireless Communications Equipment)
• Tabled order 283-21 regarding a submission to the Massachusetts Legislature

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted 4-0 to recommend favorably, as amended, an order amending the City of Malden Revised Ordinances Section 11.24.020 on siting and installation of wireless communications equipment. The committee adopted three amendments: revising item #6 on removal and re-installation during city redevelopment, striking incomplete language in item #2, and adding a requirement for digital photo simulations. The order will go to the City Council after review by the Legal Department. The committee also approved the December 14, 2021 meeting minutes and tabled a separate order regarding a Traffic Commission charter update.

• Approved minutes of the December 14, 2021 meeting (corrected year) by unanimous vote
• Amended item #6 of the 5G ordinance to require applicant removal and re-installation at their own cost during city redevelopment
• Amended item #2 of the 5G ordinance to strike incomplete language ending the sentence after 'installation'
• Amended section L of the 5G ordinance to require photo simulations in digital format for posting on the city website
• Recommended favorably, as amended, the 5G ordinance to the City Council after Legal Department review (4-0 vote)
• Tabled Order 283-21 regarding a Traffic Commission charter update

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several funding requests for community projects, including park revitalizations and the Malden River Works Project. The agenda also includes updates to city ward boundaries and budget transfers for police and fire overtime. Additionally, the council will consider appointments to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board.

• $700,000 appropriation for Devir Park Revitalization Project
• $200,000 appropriation for Linden Ice Rink Project
• Amendment to city ward and precinct boundaries
• $1,193,359.19 appropriation for downtown parking garage operations
• $200,000 appropriation for Malden River Works Project

The Malden City Council passed a resolve requiring the DEI Coordinator to regularly advise the Council on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues, amended to require quarterly reports and a reporting process protecting confidentiality. It also passed a resolve updating the make-up of the Committee on the Future of Maplewood Square. Several appropriation orders and appointments were referred to committees for further review.

• Passed DEI reporting resolve (11-0)
• Passed Maplewood Square committee make-up update (11-0)
• Referred Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board appointments to Personnel/Appointments Committee (11-0)
• Referred ward/precinct boundary order to Rules & Ordinance Committee (11-0)
• Referred $5,000 Crescent Slope, $700,000 Devir Park, $200,000 Malden River Works, $200,000 Linden Ice Rink CPA appropriations to Finance Committee (11-0 each)
• Referred $1,193,359.19 parking garage operations and other appropriations to Finance Committee (11-0)
• Granted all license renewals (livery, towing, extended hours) (10-0, 1 recusal for Rigano's)
• Received and filed Use of Force Policy final report (11-0)

City Council

The meeting agenda for the Malden City Council on February 1, 2022, consists of standard procedural items. No substantive legislative actions or discussions are listed for this session.

• No legislative actions, contracts, or rezonings are listed

The Malden City Council held a remote meeting on February 1, 2022, that was purely procedural. The council took roll call, observed a moment of silence, and adjourned without any substantive decisions or votes on policy matters.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:09 PM (11-0)

Intercultural Competency and Awareness Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the process of choosing an agency for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training for the City Council in 2022. The meeting is being held remotely in accordance with a local executive order regarding COVID-19.

• Discussion on the process for selecting a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training agency for the City Council

The Intercultural Competency and Awareness Committee decided to move forward with the ManDez Group for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training for the City Council in 2022. The decision was based on the group's existing work with the City Council and its practical, action-oriented approach. Funding for the training was discussed, with a request for $10,000 in the Mayor's budget, but no final funding decision was made.

• Selected ManDez Group for DEI training (unanimous)
• Discussed funding for DEI training, with $10,000 requested in Mayor's budget
• Agreed to develop an application for eight committee member appointments

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will meet remotely to consider several petitions for livery and Class II vehicle licenses. This includes renewal requests for Rigano’s Towing Service and Arko Group, LLC. Other business items have been tabled.

• Livery petition: Linda DelloIacono (1 vehicle)
• Class II renewal: Rigano’s Towing Service (20 vehicles)
• Livery renewal: Arko Group, LLC (3 vehicles)
• Livery renewal: Nabil Faris (1 vehicle)
• Livery renewal: Arminder Singh (1 vehicle)

The License Committee voted to recommend favorably to the City Council seven license petitions, including livery, Class II, and extended hours renewals. Chairperson Sica recused herself from voting on one petition due to a relationship with the applicant. One petition was tabled for further discussion.

• Recommended favorably livery petition for Linda DelloIacono, 259 Mountain Ave. (5-0)
• Recommended favorably Class II renewal for Rigano's Towing Service, 1081 Fellsway (4-0, Sica recused)
• Recommended favorably livery renewal for Arko Group, LLC, 150 Sylvan St. (5-0)
• Recommended favorably livery renewal for Nabil Faris, 140 Clifton St. (5-0)
• Recommended favorably livery renewal for Arminder Singh, 79 Waite St. Ext. (5-0)
• Recommended favorably livery renewal for Ideal Park Limo, 61 High Rock Rd. (5-0)
• Recommended favorably extended hours renewal for Planet Fitness, 795 Eastern Ave. (4-0)
• Tabled Class II renewal for Nick's Foreign Car Center, 121 Beach St. (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review minutes from November 30, 2021. City Treasurer Dan Grover is scheduled to provide an update regarding the Treasurer’s Department. A paper regarding 'Electric Aggregation' remains tabled.

• Approval of November 30, 2021 minutes
• Treasurer’s Department update from Dan Grover
• Tabled paper on 'Electric Aggregation'

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the November 30, 2021 meeting. The committee received a presentation from City Treasurer Dan Grover on his department's operations, including staffing changes, billing volumes, and goals for the upcoming fiscal year. No other substantive decisions were made; a tabled paper on electric aggregation was noted but not acted upon.

• Approved minutes of November 30, 2021 (5-0)
• Heard Treasurer's update on department operations and goals

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider an order to eliminate breed-specific regulations at Trafton Dog Park. The agenda also includes presentations regarding the 'Malden Reads' program and a proposal for DEI training for elected officials. Additionally, the council will review several appointments and livery vehicle renewals.

• Order to eliminate breed-specific regulations at Trafton Dog Park
• Mayoral appointment of Ralph Long, III to the Disability Commission
• Re-appointment of James Tuxbury as Cemetery Trustee
• Livery vehicle renewal petitions for Nabil Faris, Arminder Singh, and Ideal Park Limo

The Malden City Council voted unanimously to amend and ordain an ordinance removing breed-specific dog regulations at Trafton Dog Park to comply with state law, and also struck associated fees. The council approved the 2022 meeting schedule with September 6 as the state primary date, and referred the selection of a diversity, equity, and inclusion training vendor to the Intercultural Competency and Awareness Committee.

• Amended and ordained ordinance removing breed-specific dog regulations at Trafton Dog Park (11-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule with September 6 as state primary date (10-1)
• Referred DEI training vendor selection to ICAC committee (10-1)
• Confirmed James Tuxbury as Cemetery Trustee (11-0)
• Referred Ralph Long III appointment to Disability Commission to committee (11-0)
• Referred three livery renewal petitions to License Committee (11-0 each)
• Adopted order carrying forward 2020-2021 session matters (11-0)
• Approved minutes of January 11 and January 18 meetings (11-0 each)

City Council

The January 18, 2022, Malden City Council Committee of the Whole meeting consists only of procedural boilerplate. Scheduled items include the call to order, roll call, and personal privilege. No substantive legislative actions or public hearings are listed.

The January 18, 2022 City Council meeting was called to order, included the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence, and was adjourned at 7:03 PM. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:03 PM (10-0)

City Council

The Malden City Council will meet remotely to discuss the January 25, 2022, special election. The council will also consider the re-appointment of Kathryn M. Fallon as City Solicitor. Additionally, members will review the 2022 meeting schedule and committee assignments.

• Re-appointment of Kathryn M. Fallon as City Solicitor through March 1, 2025
• Notice for the Special Election on January 25, 2022
• Approval of the 2022 City Council Meeting Schedule
• Assignment of 2022 Council Committees
• Presentation regarding 'Porch Fest' activity

The Malden City Council voted 10-0 to reappoint Kathryn M. Fallon as City Solicitor, with her term extending to March 1, 2025. The council also adopted an order to hold a special election on January 25, 2022, for a purpose specified in the attached warrant. The 2022 meeting schedule was tabled for two weeks after a discussion about scheduling a meeting on Yom Kippur.

• Reappointed Kathryn M. Fallon as City Solicitor, term to March 1, 2025 (10-0)
• Adopted order for special election on January 25, 2022, at Malden Senior Community Center Auditorium (11-0)
• Tabled 2022 City Council meeting schedule for two weeks (11-0)

City Council

The Malden City Council will meet on January 3, 2022. The agenda includes the election of the Council President for 2022 alongside standard procedural items.

• Election of Council President for 2022

The Malden City Council held its organizational meeting on January 3, 2022, and elected Councillor Craig Spadafora as Council President for 2022 by a 6-5 roll call vote over Councillor Stephen Winslow. The council also voted 11-0 to open and close nominations and to close debate. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Elected Craig Spadafora as Council President for 2022 (6-5)
• Opened nominations for Council President (11-0)
• Closed nominations for Council President (11-0)
• Allowed the two nominees to speak (9-2)
• Closed debate on Council President (11-0)