Malden public meetings in 2023

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will review proposed changes to the city code regarding vehicles for hire and the regulation of flower sales. The meeting includes a discussion on amending parking permit rules and removing Christmas tree references from specific ordinances.

• Amendment to MCC 6.08.110 regarding vehicles for hire and off-street parking requirements
• Amendment to MCC 6.16.040 regarding the sale of flowers, flowering plants, and Christmas trees
• Approval of minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will consider various petitions for license renewals. These include Class II, Class III, and livery licenses, as well as requests for extended operating hours.

• Renewal of Class II licenses for 356 Lebanon Street and 189 Highland Avenue
• Renewal of Class III license for Malden Broadway Auto Body at 590 Broadway
• Renewal of extended hours for L & K Billiards, Inc. (12pm–12am)
• Renewal of 24/7 operating hours for Walgreens #3130
• Renewal of livery license for Kassahun T. Damita

City Council

The City Council is considering several items including a motion to reconsider votes on MBTA Communities zoning changes. The meeting also includes reports on appropriating $229,491.36 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Balance into various reserves.

• Reconsideration of votes regarding MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District and Mandatory Mixed-use Overlay District
• Appropriation of $229,491.36 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Balance to Affordable Housing, Historic Preservation, and Open Space reserves
• Renewal of amusement machine licenses for Flaming Grill & Buffet at 52 Broadway
• Renewal of Class II auto sales licenses for AGM Auto Sales and Malden Middlesex Motor Sales, Inc.
• Extended hours petition for Dunkin' at 980 Eastern Avenue

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider an order to move $229,491.36 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Balance into specific reserve accounts. These funds would be divided equally among affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space reserves. The committee will also approve minutes from October 17 and December 12.

• Appropriation of $229,491.36 from the CPA Fund Balance
• Allocation of funds to Affordable Housing, Historic Preservation, and Open Space reserves
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 17 and December 12, 2023

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will review minutes from the November 28, 2023 meeting. The committee is also reviewing a tabled ordinance regarding job descriptions for elected official positions.

• Approval of November 28, 2023 minutes
• Ordinance 331-23: Amending MCC Title 2, Chapter .20, Section .020 regarding job descriptions for elected officials

Finance Committee

The committee will consider an appropriation of $86,824.30 from the TNC Surcharge Municipal Distribution Account. The funds are intended for sidewalk reconstruction, wheelchair ramp upgrades, and traffic signal improvements at several intersections.

• $86,824.30 appropriation for sidewalk and signal work
• Sidewalk and wheelchair ramp upgrades at Main/Cross, Main/Medford, and Medford/Madison
• Traffic signal and pedestrian signal upgrades
• New crosswalk line striping with thermoplastic

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including updates to the Malden River Works Park project and new MBTA Communities zoning overlays. The agenda also includes various license renewals, budget appropriations, and city staff appointments.

• Appropriation of $229,491.36 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Balance to Affordable Housing, Historic Preservation, and Open Space reserves
• Establishment of MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District (MCMOD) and Mandatory Mixed-use Overlay District (MMUD)
• Transfer of $200,000 from salary reserve to Police Labor Salaries
• Appropriation of $86,824.30 for sidewalk and intersection improvements via TNC Surcharge Municipal Distribution Account
• Presentation on Malden River Works Park project updates

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will review and interview candidates for the City Solicitor role following the retirement of John McNaught. The committee may meet in executive session to consider applicants.

• Interviewing candidates for City Solicitor
• Approval of November 28, 2023, minutes

License Committee

The License Committee will consider numerous renewal petitions for motor vehicle sales, amusement machines, and extended operating hours. The agenda also includes a new livery service petition.

• Class II motor vehicle sale renewals including Prestige Motors of Malden, Inc. (67 cars) and Richards Motorcars Inc. (80 cars)
• Extended hours renewals for Dunkin locations at 424 Main Street, 57 Eastern Avenue, and 617 Broadway
• Amusement machine renewals for Italian American War Vets Post 16 and Malden Veterans of Irish Ancestry
• New livery petition for Lion Black Car Services (1 vehicle)
• Class I renewal for ERC Enterprise Group DBA Smart Buy USA

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Finance Committee. The agenda includes an amendment to the Police Superior Officers Salary Schedule and a request to transfer $200,000 from the salary reserve to police labor salaries.

• Amendment to Police Superior Officers Salary Schedule
• $200,000 transfer from salary reserve to Police Labor Salaries

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a 30% residential tax exemption and a minimum residential factor for the FY 2024 tax rate. The agenda also includes several business license renewals for amusement machines, extended hours, and auto sales. Additionally, the council will review committee reports and petitions regarding utility infrastructure.

• Adoption of a 30% residential tax exemption and minimum residential factor for FY 2024
• Renewals for extended business hours at several Dunkin' locations
• Renewals for Class II auto sales licenses, including Greenleaf Auto Sales and Next Level Motors
• Establishment of a 'Malden Youth Council' Ad Hoc Committee
• Petitions for National Grid gas regulator and electric conduit installations

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The committee will review minutes from the June 27, 2023 meeting. The primary business involves the confirmation of Jessica Sherman to the Board of Registrars of Voters.

• Confirmation of Jessica Sherman to the Board of Registrars of Voters
• Approval of June 27, 2023 minutes

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee will discuss an amendment to update language regarding interest rates charged by pawnbrokers. Tabled items include job descriptions for elected officials and new zoning definitions and operating hours for retail car washes.

• Amendment to MCC 6.08.080 D2 regarding pawnbroker interest rates
• Requirement for HR to maintain job descriptions for elected officials
• New zoning definition and operating hours for retail car washes

License Committee

The committee will consider several renewals for amusement machines and extended operating hours. Members will also continue discussing a strategy for reviewing 2024 Class II licenses.

• Renewal of 5 amusement machines at GLS Associates, Inc., 50 Holden Street
• Renewal of 2 amusement machines at Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1910, 562 Broadway
• Renewal of 2 amusement machines at Pearl Street Station, 53 Summer Street
• Renewal of extended hours for Boda Borg Boston, LLC, 90 Pleasant Street (Fri-Sun 10am - 3am)
• Renewal of extended hours for G&R Convenience, Inc. DBA Supreme Food Mart, 1018 Eastern Avenue (24/7)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee and Finance Committee will discuss a proposed amendment to the Police Superior Officers Salary Schedule. The agenda also includes an order to transfer $200,000 from the salary reserve to police labor salaries.

• Proposed amendment to the Police Superior Officers Salary Schedule (413-23)
• $200,000 transfer from salary reserve to Police Labor Salaries (414-23)
• Approval of November 14, 2023 meeting minutes

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee, meeting jointly with the Finance Committee, will consider amendments to the salary schedules for parking enforcement officers and public works supervisors. The committee will also review orders to transfer funds from the Salary Reserve to parking, DPW labor, and cemetery labor salaries.

• Amendment to Parking Enforcement Officers Salary Schedule (372-23)
• Amendment to Public Works Supervisors Salary Schedule (373-23)
• $10,000 transfer from Salary Reserve to Parking Salaries (374-23)
• $70,000 transfer from Salary Reserve to DPW Labor Salaries (375-23)
• $30,000 transfer from Salary Reserve to Cemetery Labor Salaries (376-23)

License Committee

The committee will consider several business license renewals and a new livery petition. Members will also discuss updating city code regarding vehicles for hire and establishing a strategy for 2024 Class II licenses.

• New livery vehicle petition for Murat Emen at 607 Highland Avenue
• Outdoor parking space renewal for Northeast Transport & Snow Services Inc. at 531R Broadway
• Bowling alley lane renewal for Town Line Ten Pin Corp. at 665 Broadway
• Pool table renewal for Town Line Ten Pin Corp. at 665 Broadway
• Discussion on amending MCC 6.08.110 regarding vehicles for hire

City Council

The City Council will consider a proposal to establish MBTA Communities multi-family and mixed-use overlay districts. The agenda also includes several license renewals, salary schedule updates, and fund transfers.

• Establishment of MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District and Mandatory Mixed-use Overlay District
• Transfer of $200,000 to Police Labor Salaries
• Appropriation of $86,824.30 for sidewalk and signal upgrades at Main/Cross, Main/Medford, and Medford/Madison intersections
• Update to Police Superior Officers Salary Schedule
• Renewal of various business licenses including auto sales, amusement machines, and extended hours for Planet Fitness

Future of Maplewood Square Committee

The committee will discuss the neighborhood vision for Maplewood Square, including a winter display and logo development. Members will also review the status of 12-28 Lebanon Street and plan potential events for 2024.

• Status of 12-28 Lebanon St discussion
• Maplewood Square logo development
• Planning for 2024 community events
• Nomination status of Shane Landrum

License Committee

The committee will consider petitions for two new livery vehicle services in Malden. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the October 10, 2023, meeting.

• Petition 348-23: Livery for On Point Transportation at 210 Lebanon St. Apt. B (1 vehicle)
• Petition 349-23: Livery for A.B. Limo Services, Inc. at 51 Claremont Street (1 vehicle)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee will consider amendments to define 'Retail Car Wash' and set their operating hours from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The agenda also includes a proposal for the Human Resources Department to maintain job descriptions for elected officials.

• Amendment to zoning code defining 'Retail Car Wash'
• Setting Retail Car Wash hours of operation from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Requirement for Human Resources to maintain job descriptions for elected officials

City Council

The City Council will review several salary schedule amendments for parking enforcement and public works supervisors. The agenda also includes multiple fund transfers, petitions for livery and parking renewals, and a report on redevelopment at Overlook Ridge.

• Amendment to update Parking Enforcement Officers Salary Schedule
• Amendment to update Public Works Supervisors Salary Schedule
• Transfer of $10,000 to Parking Salaries
• Transfer of $70,000 to DPW Labor Salaries
• Transfer of $30,000 to Cemetery Labor Salaries

Finance Committee

The committee will review minutes from the October 3, 2023 meeting. Members will consider an order to rescind authorized borrowing amounts that are no longer needed. The committee will also discuss adopting a local option for municipal trust fund investments.

• Order to rescind unused authorized borrowing amounts
• Adoption of the Prudent Investor Rule for municipal trust funds

City Council

The City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items including a call to order, pledge of allegiance, and roll call.

License Committee

The committee will review minutes from the September 12, 2023 meeting. Members will consider a petition for one new livery vehicle and discuss compliance for two existing licenses.

• Petition 322-23: New livery vehicle for Zhisheng Liang at 15 Burridge Place
• Compliance discussion for Northeast Transport and Snow Services, Inc. at 531 Rear Broadway
• Compliance discussion for Smart Buy USA Class I License renewal at 616 Broadway

City Council

The City Council will consider several mayoral re-appointments for department heads. The agenda also includes proposals to modernize city zoning, establish car wash definitions, and update the municipal health code regarding landscaping.

• Mayoral re-appointment of Salvatore Gennetti as Police Commissioner (confirmation required)
• Mayoral re-appointment of Yem Lip as City Engineer/Director of Engineering Department (confirmation required)
• Mayoral re-appointment of Anthony Rodrigues as Director of Information Technology (confirmation required)
• Order to develop a Request for Proposals to engage an outside consultant for zoning modernization
• Ordinance to define 'Retail Car Wash' and set operating hours from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

City Council

The City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items including a call to order, pledge of allegiance, and roll call.

Finance Committee

The committee will review an order to rescind previously authorized but unborrowed funds. They will also consider adopting a local option regarding the Massachusetts Prudent Investor Act.

• Rescinding of previously authorized borrowing amounts (Order 325-23)
• Adoption of the Prudent Investor Rule for Municipal Treasurers (Order 326-23)

Future of Maplewood Square Committee

The Future of Maplewood Square Committee is discussing neighborhood visioning, including logo development and a draft vision. The meeting includes a debrief of Maplewood Fest and a discussion on the status of 12-28 Lebanon St. Members will also address the need for Ward 5 representation.

• Development of a logo for Maplewood Square
• Discussion of Draft Vision
• Debrief of Maplewood Fest (September 30, 2023)
• Status of 12-28 Lebanon St
• Committee membership and Ward 5 representation

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee and Finance Committee are meeting to discuss amendments to the City Code regarding salary classifications for Public Facilities Department employees. The agenda also includes a proposed transfer of $120,000.00 to labor salaries.

• Amendment to the Malden City Code regarding Public Facilities Department employee salary classifications
• Order to transfer $120,000.00 from Salary Reserve to Public Facilities Labor Salaries
• Approval of minutes from the September 19, 2023 meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances to prohibit new self-storage facilities and drive-thrus in specific business districts. The agenda also includes updates to elected officials' salary classifications and budget transfers between salary reserves. Several petitions for utility infrastructure installations are also scheduled for discussion.

• Ordinance to prohibit new self-storage facilities in I1 and I2 zones
• Zoning amendments regarding drive-thrus in Neighborhood Business and Central Business districts
• Transfer of $22,500 to Executive Salaries and $42,750 to Legislative Salaries
• Petition for a National Grid gas regulator station on Green Street
• Petitions for underground electric conduit installations by National Grid

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee will review minutes from September 2023 and consider a proposed ordinance to amend the city's zoning map. The proposal would change the zoning for specific parcels from Highway Business to Neighborhood Business.

• Proposed rezoning of 1038 Main St, 5 Island Hill Ave, 1100 Main St, and 1128 Main St from BH to BN
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 5 and September 12, 2023

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Finance Committee. The agenda includes approving minutes from September 12, 2023, and reviewing tabled papers regarding salary classification amendments and fund transfers.

• Amendment to MCC 2.20.020 for elected official compensation levels effective January 1, 2024
• $22,500 transfer from Salary Reserve to Executive Salaries
• $41,250 transfer from Salary Reserve to Legislative Salaries

City Council

The City Council is considering several ordinances regarding storm drainage, municipal salary classifications, and zoning amendments. The agenda also includes petitions for utility installations and various business licenses.

• Amending the Code of the City of Malden regarding Public Facilities Department employee salary classifications
• Transferring $120,000.00 from Salary Reserve to Public Facilities Labor Salaries
• Amending municipal storm drainage and storm water management regulations
• Zoning amendments to change four parcels on Island Hill Avenue, Main Street, and 1128 Main Street to Neighborhood Business
• Proposed prohibition of self-storage facilities in Industrial 1 and 2 zoning districts

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee is meeting jointly with the Finance Committee to consider amendments to elected official compensation levels. The agenda also includes two orders to transfer funds from the Salary Reserve to Executive and Legislative salaries.

• Amendment to MCC 2.20.020 regarding Elected Officials Salary Classification Plan effective January 1, 2024
• Transfer of $22,500.00 from Salary Reserve to Executive Salaries
• Transfer of $41,250.00 from Salary Reserve to Legislative Salaries

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee will consider rezoing several parcels at 1038 Main St, 5 Island Hill Ave, 1100 Main St, and 1128 Main St from Highway Business to Neighborhood Business. The agenda also includes an ordinance to prohibit new self-storage facilities in I1 and I2 zones.

• Rezoning of parcels at 1038 Main St, 5 Island Hill Ave, 1100 Main St, and 1128 Main St
• Ordinance to prohibit new self-storage facilities under I1 and I2 regulations

License Committee

The License Committee will consider several new and renewal petitions. Items include requests for exterior vending machines, livery licenses, lodging house renewals, outdoor parking, and pool tables.

• Exterior Vending Machine: Water Stores, Inc., 159 Highland Avenue (New)
• Livery: Abdelkader Nadif, 1 Kneeland Street, 1 vehicle (New)
• Livery: FNU Sukhpreet Singh, 99 Florence St. Apt. 224, 1 vehicle (New)
• Lodging House: Cedar House LLC, 116-118 Cedar Street, 14 units (Renewal)
• Lodging House: Metro North Housing Corp, 22 Charles Street, 11 units (Renewal)

The committee unanimously approved its June 20 minutes. It then unanimously recommended several petitions—including a new exterior vending machine, two livery applications, and multiple lodging and parking renewals—to the City Council. The committee also unanimously accepted a recusal motion for Councillor Colon Hayes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved June 20 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended exterior vending machine petition to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended livery petition for Abdelkader Nadif to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended Cedar House lodging renewal petition to City Council (unanimous)
• Recused Councillor Colon Hayes due to conflict of interest (unanimous)
• Recommended Metro North Housing Corp lodging renewal (22 Charles St.) to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended Three C Realty outdoor parking renewal to City Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Committee of the Whole will review a draft zoning scenario for MBTA Communities. The Council will also consider entering an executive session to discuss legal strategy regarding Benevolent Botanicals and 926 Eastern Avenue v. The City of Malden.

• Presentation on MBTA Communities Zoning Law draft scenario
• Request for state review of zoning under new Compliance Guidelines
• Order to enter executive session regarding litigation with Benevolent Botanicals and 926 Eastern Avenue

The council unanimously approved suspending its rules to hear Paper 315-23 and Paper 316-23. A motion to adopt an order for an executive session on the Benevolent Botanicals case was carried with ten yeas. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Suspend Council Rules to hear Paper 315-23 (unanimous)
• Suspend Council Rules to hear Paper 316-23 (unanimous)
• Adopt order to enter Executive Session on Benevolent Botanicals case (10 yeas)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is reviewing several proposed amendments to the Malden City Code. These include rezoning four parcels on Main Street and Island Hill Avenue from Highway Business to Neighborhood Business. The committee will also consider proposals to prohibit self-storage facilities in certain industrial districts and drive-thrus in specific business zones.

• Rezoning of 5 Island Hill Ave, 1038 Main St, 1100 Main St, and 1128 Main St to Neighborhood Business
• Proposal to prohibit self-storage facilities in Industrial 1 & 2 zoning districts
• Proposal to prohibit drive-thrus in Neighborhood Business and Central Business districts

The committee recommended a partial approval of an ordinance to prohibit drive-thrus in Neighborhood Business districts while maintaining them in Central Business districts. Two other zoning amendments regarding self-storage and specific parcel rezoning were tabled for further review.

• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably to City Council to prohibit drive-thrus in Neighborhood Business districts but allow them in Central Business districts (unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning of 5 Island Hill Ave, 1038 Main St, 1100 Main St, and 1128 Main St pending legal review (unanimous)
• Tabled ordinance to prohibit new self-storage facilities in Industrial 1 & 2 districts pending discussion with City Planner Michelle Romero (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden City Council is reviewing ordinance amendments for storm drainage and official salaries. The agenda includes several proposed non-binding ballot questions concerning transit infrastructure and the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School. The council will also consider various local petitions and a presentation on an outdoor campaign.

• Amendments to Municipal Storm Drainage and Storm Water Management regulations
• Proposed non-binding ballot questions regarding Route 60 bus and bike lanes
• Salary classification plan amendments for elected officials effective January 1, 2024
• Budget transfers of $22,500 to Executive Salaries and $41,250 to Legislative Salaries
• Public hearing on National Grid underground electric conduit at Salem Street and Holden Street

The City Council enrolled two ordinances updating the Municipal Storm Drainage System and Storm Water Management regulations to meet MassDEP mandates. Several license petitions were referred to the License Committee, and three Cultural Council appointments were processed. The Council also scheduled a special meeting for September 19, 2023.

• Approved updates to Municipal Storm Drainage System ordinance (8-1)
• Approved updates to Storm Water Management and Land Disturbance Regulation ordinance (8-1)
• Granted National Grid petition for underground conduits at Salem St & Holden St with restoration conditions (Unanimous)
• Referred vending machine, livery, lodging house, parking, and pool table petitions to License Committee (Unanimous)
• Referred elected officials salary classification and salary transfers to joint Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committee (11-0)
• Approved special meeting for September 19, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Received and filed Cultural Council appointment for Heresa LaForce (Unanimous)
• Placed Cultural Council appointments for Jessina Riano and Leilani Ricardo on file (Unanimous)

Future of Maplewood Square Committee

The committee is discussing a draft vision for the future of Maplewood Square and planning a fall community meeting. Members are also receiving updates on Maplewood Fest scheduled for September 30, 2023.

• Discussion of Draft Vision for Maplewood Square
• Planning of Fall Community Meeting schedule
• Updates on Maplewood Fest (September 30, 2023)
• Status discussion of 12-28 Lebanon St
• Discussion regarding need for Ward 5 representation

Future of Maplewood Square Committee

The committee will discuss the draft vision for Maplewood Square and plan a fall community meeting. Members will also receive updates on Maplewood Fest and the status of 12-28 Lebanon St. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the need for Ward 5 representation on the committee.

• Discussion of Draft Vision for Maplewood Square
• Planning for Fall Community Meeting
• Updates on Maplewood Fest scheduled for September 30, 2023
• Status discussion of 12-28 Lebanon St
• Discussion regarding committee membership and Ward 5 representation

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee accepted revisions to two municipal ordinances regarding storm drainage and stormwater management. These revisions will be submitted to the City Council to begin the formal amendment process.

• Approved minutes from May 23, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 13, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 27, 2023 (unanimous)
• Accepted revisions to ordinance 11.28.010 (Municipal Storm Drainage System) for submission to City Council (unanimous)
• Accepted revisions to ordinance 11.28.020 (Storm Water Management and Land Disturbance Regulation) for submission to City Council (unanimous)

Board of Registrars of Voters

The Board will review a presentation of nine transliterated names for the 2023 Municipal Election cycle to fulfill requirements of Chapter 282 of the Acts of 2022. The Board will also approve minutes from the July 5, 2023 meeting. Additionally, the Board may hear candidate appeals regarding approved name transliterations.

• Presentation of nine transliterated candidate names for the 2023 Municipal Election
• Approval of minutes from the July 5, 2023 meeting
• Potential hearings for candidate appeals regarding approved name transliterations

The Board approved transliterations for nine candidates, allowing each to choose between two provided options. The Board also approved an alternative transliterated name submitted by candidate Sheila Rachels. Minutes from the July 5, 2023 meeting were approved.

• Approved July 5, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved transliterations for nine candidates and notification of candidates (unanimous)
• Approved alternative transliterated name submitted by Sheila Rachels (unanimous)

Board of Registrars of Voters

The Board of Registrars of Voters approved transliterations for eight candidates' names to meet Chapter 282 of the Acts of 2022 requirements. Candidates will be notified of their options and given a seven-day period to choose their preferred version.

• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved transliterations for candidates Keith Eric Bernard, Robert S. McCarthy, Julie E. Turner, Sheila Rachels, Peg Crowe, Craig Spadafora, Micheal E. Drummey, and Carey McDonald (unanimous)

Board of Registrars of Voters

The Board will review the first eight transliterated names in preparation for the 2023 Municipal Election cycle. This presentation is intended to fulfill requirements of Chapter 282 of the Acts of 2022.

• Presentation of eight transliterated candidate names

The Board of Registrars of Voters approved the transliteration of eight candidates' names to comply with Chapter 282 of the Acts of 2022. The Board decided that candidates will be allowed to choose their preferred transliteration from the provided options during a seven-day approval period.

• Approved transliterations for Gary Christenson, Karen Colon-Hayes, Joseph S. Gray, Ryan J. O'Malley, Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg, Jadeane M. Sica, Ari Taylor, and Stephen Patrick Winslow (Unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will review proposed amendments to municipal storm drainage and land disturbance regulations. Yem Lip is scheduled to appear before the committee regarding these changes to MCC 11.28.010 and 11.28.020.

• Review of MCC 11.28.010 Municipal Storm Drainage System
• Review of MCC 11.28.020 Storm Water Management and Land Disturbance Regulation

The Rules & Ordinance Committee discussed revisions to the Municipal Storm Drainage System and Storm Water Management ordinances to comply with EPA MS4 requirements. No formal votes were taken on the ordinance changes; the committee suggested specific wording edits and requested information on electronic permit applications.

• Tabled approval of May 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled approval of June 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussed revisions to MCC 11.28.010 and 11.28.020 (no vote recorded)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will review minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting and consider three mayoral appointments to the Council on Aging. These appointments require confirmation by the City Council.

• Appointment of Lisa Kipnis Shwartz to the Council on Aging
• Appointment of Diane LeBlanc to the Council on Aging
• Appointment of Mary Anne McGuirk to the Council on Aging
• Approval of June 20, 2023 meeting minutes

The Personnel/Appointments Committee voted unanimously to recommend three mayoral appointments to the Council on Aging for City Council confirmation. The candidates discussed improving diversity, language access, and outreach for seniors who do not visit the physical senior center.

• Recommended appointment of Lisa Kipnis Shwartz to the Council on Aging (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Diane LeBlanc to the Council on Aging (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Mary Anne McGuirk to the Council on Aging (unanimous)
• Approved committee minutes from June 20, 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several mayoral appointments to the Council on Aging. The agenda also includes a request to designate a new polling location for Ward 7, Precinct 2.

• Designation of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 85 as the Ward 7, Precinct 2 polling location
• Confirmation of Lisa Kipnis Shwartz to the Council on Aging
• Confirmation of Diane LeBlanc to the Council on Aging
• Confirmation of Mary Anne McGuirk to the Council on Aging
• Tabled petitions regarding gas and electric conduit installations by National Grid and ExteNet Systems

The City Council designated a new polling location for Ward 7, Precinct 2. The council also confirmed three resident members for the Council on Aging and placed two Community Preservation Committee appointments on file.

• Designated Disabled American Veterans Chapter 85 as polling location for Ward 7, Precinct 2 (Unanimous)
• Confirmed Lisa Kipnis Shwartz to the Council on Aging (Unanimous)
• Confirmed Diane LeBlanc to the Council on Aging (Unanimous)
• Confirmed Mary Anne McGuirk to the Council on Aging (Unanimous)
• Placed appointment of Mark A. Lawhorne to Community Preservation Committee on file (Unanimous)
• Placed appointment of Kristen Homeyer to Community Preservation Committee on file (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes for June 7, June 13, and June 20, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Tabled petitions for National Grid and ExteNet Systems

Future of Maplewood Square Committee

The committee is reviewing presentations regarding business viability, housing, and transit for the Maplewood Square area. Members will also discuss the status of 12-28 Lebanon St and upcoming community events.

• Discussion of nine neighborhood visioning presentations
• Status update on 12-28 Lebanon St
• Maplewood Fest rescheduled for September 30, 2023
• Discussion regarding Fourth of July celebrations
• Identification of need for Ward 5 representation

The committee discussed nine finalized presentations regarding business viability, parking, housing, and transit. A new date for Maplewood Fest was set for September 30, 2023. No formal votes were taken on the visioning recommendations.

• Set Maplewood Fest date for Saturday September 30, 2023
• Tabled approval of April 25, 2023 minutes

Board of Registrars of Voters

The Board approved the minutes from the June 5, 2023 meeting. The Board heard a petition from Councillor Chris Simonelli to move the Ward 7, Precinct 2 polling location to the Disabled American Veterans building at 85 Willow Street. No vote on the polling location move was recorded.

• Approved June 5, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 27 at 5:00 PM

License Committee

The Committee discussed a licensing error where a Class II License was issued for 160 Eastern Avenue despite a special permit prohibiting auto sales at that location. The Committee granted the business a three-month grace period to petition for a change in the special permit.

• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Granted three-month grace period for AGM Auto Sales to petition for a change in the special permit (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council passed resolutions calling for a long-term plan to increase local revenue and urging state leaders to reform the Student Opportunity Act's local contribution requirements. The Council also affirmed the Racial Equity Commission's plan and timeline. Several mayoral appointments were referred to committee or placed on file.

• Approved resolution supporting Racial Equity Commission plan and 2024 timeline (11-0)
• Approved resolution to develop a 3-5 year plan to increase local revenue and find budget savings (11-0)
• Approved resolution calling on state leaders to fix the Student Opportunity Act local contribution calculation (11-0)
• Referred appointment of Lisa Kipnis Shwartz to Council on Aging to Personnel/Appointments Committee (11-0)
• Referred appointment of Diane LeBlanc to Council on Aging to Personnel/Appointments Committee (11-0)
• Referred appointment of Mary Anne McGuirk to Council on Aging to Personnel/Appointments Committee (11-0)
• Placed appointment of Elizabeth Salazar to Historical Commission on file (11-0)
• Approved minutes for June 6 and June 13, 2023 meetings (11-0)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee voted to favorably recommend the mayoral appointment of Kathleen Higgins to the Disability Commission. The appointment fills the unexpired term of Frank Cina and expires September 23, 2025.

• Approved minutes of February 21, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 2, 2023 (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Kathleen Higgins to the Disability Commission (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee voted on whether to recommend the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Appropriation Order to the City Council, but the motion failed. The committee also approved several sets of previous meeting minutes.

• Recommendation of FY2024 Annual Appropriation Order failed (4-0 Yea)
• Approved June 13, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 14, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 18, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 30, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Finance Committee. The agenda includes an order to update the Police Patrolman’s Salary Schedule. The committee will also consider transferring $350,000 from the Salary Reserve to Police Labor Salaries.

• Amendment to the Police Patrolman’s Salary Schedule (MCC 2.24.060)
• $350,000 transfer from Salary Reserve to Police Labor Salaries

The Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committees unanimously recommended two measures to the City Council regarding police compensation. These include updating the Police Patrolman’s Salary Schedule and transferring funds to cover labor salaries.

• Recommended favorably to City Council the update to Police Patrolman’s Salary Schedule (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably to City Council the transfer of $350,000 from Salary Reserve to Police Labor Salaries (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council conducted a public hearing to receive comments on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. No members of the public attended or spoke in support or opposition. No votes were taken on the budget appropriation order.

• Held public hearing on FY24 Budget (Paper 219-23)
• Recessed meeting until 7:00 PM (Unanimous)

License Committee

The License Committee voted unanimously to favorably recommend five renewal petitions to the City Council. These petitions cover pool table licenses, a second-hand dealer license, and an open-air parking lot. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 23, 2023 meeting.

• Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably pool table renewal for Club 24, Inc. at 787 Salem Street (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably open-air parking lot renewal for Emmanuel Baptist Church at 20 Madison Street (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably second-hand dealer renewal for AM Design Jewelry at 664 Salem Street (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably pool table renewal for Italian American War Vets Post 16 at 40 Oakland Street (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably pool table renewal for Irish American at 177 West Street (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee held discussions regarding the proposed FY2024 budget, focusing on free cash usage, ARPA funds, and Chapter 70 education funding. No final vote on the budget was taken; the committee intends to vote on it at the next meeting. The committee approved the minutes from June 1, 2023.

• Approved June 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items including a call to order, pledge of allegiance, and roll call.

The meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM and adjourned at 7:10 PM. No substantive decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held a public hearing to receive a first-draft update from consultants Stantec Urban Places regarding zoning scenarios for MBTA Communities Multifamily Housing Zoning Law compliance. No formal votes were taken on zoning changes; the session served as a presentation and public comment period.

• Held public hearing on MBTA Communities Multifamily Housing Zoning Law
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is considering several legislative items including zoning amendments for the Rowe’s Quarry district, updates to the police patrolman's salary schedule, and a $350,000 transfer to police labor salaries. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a marijuana retailer special permit extension at 36 Charles Street.

• Public hearing for a 9-month special permit extension for DMS Trinity, LLC at 36 Charles Street
• Order to amend the Rowe’s Quarry Reclamation and Redevelopment District to allow multifamily dwellings up to six stories
• Order to update the Police Patrolman’s Salary Schedule
• Transfer of $350,000 from Salary Reserve to Police Labor Salaries
• Public hearing for a petition to renew pool table use at 177 West Street

The City Council denied a second-hand dealer license renewal for Cash King, LLC following police testimony regarding suspected illegal activity. The Council also extended a marijuana retail special permit for 36 Charles Street and approved several other business license renewals.

• Denied second-hand dealer license renewal for Cash King, LLC (10-0)
• Extended special permit for marijuana establishment at 36 Charles Street for 12 months (10-0)
• Approved local resident preference for affordable housing in RQRRD subdistrict RQ3 (10-0)
• Approved license renewals for Gibbs Oil Co. LP, T.J. Automotive Corp., Andy’s Service Center, Inc., Malden Middlesex Motor Sales, L&K Billiard Pool Hall, and Great Eastern Vintage (Unanimous)
• Approved new livery license for Amarjit Signh (Unanimous)
• Referred police patrolman salary schedule update to Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committees (Unanimous)
• Referred $350,000 transfer to Police Labor Salaries to Finance Committee (Unanimous)
• Referred pool table renewal for Irish American to License Committee (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will continue discussions regarding the proposed FY24 budget. Representatives from the School Department, including the Superintendent and Business Manager, will attend to discuss their department's proposed budget.

• Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Appropriation Order
• Approval of May 30, 2023, meeting minutes

The Finance Committee held discussions regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Appropriation Order, focusing on the school department's budget and staffing. No final vote was taken on the budget order during this meeting.

• Tabled May 30, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Registrars of Voters

The Board will hear a petition to move the Ward 7, Precinct 2 polling location from Salemwood Field House Cafe to the Disabled American Veterans building at 85 Willow Street. Additionally, members will begin discussions regarding the process of transliterating candidate names into Chinese characters for the upcoming municipal election.

• Petition to move Ward 7, Precinct 2 polling location to 85 Willow Street
• Discussion on transliterating candidate names into Chinese characters

The Board appointed Anna Tse as the official translator to handle the transliteration of candidates' names into Chinese characters. The Board also requested a written proposal from Councillor Chris Simonelli regarding a polling location change in Ward 7.

• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Requested written proposal from Councillor Chris Simonelli by June 13, 2023 regarding Ward 7, Precinct 2 polling location move (unanimous)
• Designated Anna Tse as the Board of Registrars of Voters' translator for Chapter 282 of the Acts of 2022 requirements (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee held discussions regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Appropriation Order. Department heads from Public Works, Fire, Library, and IT presented their budget needs and operational updates. No formal votes were taken on the budget items during this meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:48 PM (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee held an initial discussion regarding the FY24 Proposed Budget, focusing on revenue trends, school funding requirements, and the use of ARPA funds. No votes were taken on the budget order; the committee reviewed budget priorities and health care costs.

• Approved meeting minutes from May 16, 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for a $1.4 million reimbursable grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and Clean Water Trust. The funds are intended for a Water Service Line Material Inventory and Field Program to identify lead service lines. A proposed ordinance regarding drive-thru use regulations was referred to committee.

• Approved resolution to apply for $1.4M DEP and Clean Water Trust grant (Unanimous)
• Referred Ordinance 227-23 regarding drive-thru use regulations to Planning Board and Rules & Ordinance Committee (Unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will discuss two papers regarding zoning map amendments and new use regulations. The committee is also reviewing several tabled orders related to council rules, remote meeting requirements, and pole placement.

• Zoning change from Highway Business to Neighborhood Business for 1038 Main St, 5 Island Hill Ave, 1100 Main St, and 1128 Main St
• Proposal to prohibit new Self-Storage Facilities by amending Use Regulations
• Order to require remote participation for public meetings in City Ordinance section 2.16
• Amendment regarding placement of poles, wires, and tele-communications equipment on public ways

The Committee approved a motion to request a legal description from the City Engineer for four parcels on Main Street and Island Hill Avenue. This is a required step before a public hearing for a proposed zoning change from Highway Business to Neighborhood Business. The Committee also discussed a proposal to prohibit new self-storage facilities.

• Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to request legal description from City Engineer for parcels in Paper 197-23 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council passed resolutions requesting a scrap-metal and electronic waste recycling program and a zoning update study for the Eastern Avenue and Northern Strand corridor. The Council also confirmed the reappointment of the Inspector of Animals and scheduled a special meeting for MBTA Communities Zoning.

• Confirmed reappointment of Kevin Alkins as Inspector of Animals (Unanimous)
• Tabled ExteNet Systems fiber conduit petition pending updated engineering plans (Unanimous)
• Referred FY2024 Annual Appropriation Order to Finance Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved special meeting for June 7, 2023, regarding MBTA Communities Zoning (Unanimous)
• Referred cigarette litter removal ordinance to Rules & Ordinance Committee (Unanimous)
• Passed resolution requesting scrap-metal and electronic waste recycling procurement (Unanimous)
• Passed resolution requesting zoning update study for Eastern Avenue and Northern Strand (Unanimous)
• Referred pool table and parking lot renewal petitions to License Committee (Unanimous)

License Committee

The License Committee recommended several business license renewals favorably to the City Council. However, the committee voted to recommend the renewal for Cash King unfavorably following police reports of stolen goods being pawned at the location.

• Recommended renewal for T.J. Automotive Corp. outdoor parking (unanimous)
• Recommended new livery license for Amarjit Signh (unanimous)
• Recommended renewal for Andy’s Service Center, Inc. outdoor parking (unanimous)
• Recommended renewal for Malden Middlesex Motor Sales outdoor parking (unanimous)
• Recommended renewal for L&K Billiard Pool Hall pool tables (unanimous)
• Recommended renewal for Great Eastern Vintage second-hand dealer (unanimous)
• Recommended renewal for Cash King, LLC second-hand dealer unfavorably (4-1 abstain)
• Recommended renewal for Gibbs Oil Co. LP self-service gas station (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee discussed the merits of synthetic turf versus natural grass for Roosevelt Park, citing concerns over maintenance, field recovery, and environmental impact. The committee ultimately returned the order to the Full Council without a recommendation, requesting estimates for grass-based and grass-compatible options.

• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Returned Order 139-23 ($1.3M for Roosevelt Park improvements) to Full Council without recommendation (6-0)

City Council

The City Council suspended rules to allow a presentation from the Malden People’s Budget. Joshua Bruckner and Jessica Farrell presented the results of the 2023 annual survey. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved suspension of council rules to hear Malden People’s Budget presentation (11-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including a zoning change for Main Street parcels and a prohibition on new self-storage facilities. The agenda also includes requests for multi-million dollar appropriations for street and sidewalk reconstruction.

• Zoning change from Highway Business to Neighborhood Business for 1038 Main St, 5 Island Hill Ave, 1100 Main St, and 1128 Main St
• Ordinance to prohibit new self-storage facilities in specific districts
• Appropriation of $3,000,000 for street and sidewalk reconstruction costs
• Appropriation of $300,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Appropriation of $160,000 from the FY23 General Reserve for Trafton Park Improvement Project Phase II

The City Council established a Poet Laureate program and updated the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees ordinance. Several zoning proposals and license petitions were referred to committees for further review. The Council also confirmed a new member for the Conservation Commission.

• Approved establishment of a Poet Laureate program (Unanimous)
• Ordained amendment to Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees (Unanimous)
• Confirmed Kristen Homeyer to the Conservation Commission (Unanimous)
• Referred zoning change for 1038 Main St and surrounding parcels to Rules & Ordinance Committee and Planning Board (Unanimous)
• Referred ordinance to prohibit new self-storage facilities to Rules & Ordinance Committee and Planning Board (Unanimous)
• Referred appointment of Kathleen Higgins to Disability Commission to Personnel/Appointments Committee (Unanimous)
• Referred five license petitions for livery, parking, pool tables, and second-hand dealing to License Committee (Unanimous)
• Placed orders regarding Charter Review process and street sweeping notifications on file (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider two orders regarding funding for the Roosevelt Park Revitalization Project. These items involve appropriations of $1.3 million and $1,200,000 to cover park improvements and soil excavation costs.

• Order 139-23: Appropriation of $1.3 million for Roosevelt Park improvements
• Order 140-23: Appropriation of $1,200,000 for soil excavation in the Roosevelt Park Revitalization Project
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 2, April 11, and April 18, 2023

The Finance Committee reviewed presentations on turf versus grass fields and park utilization. Two orders regarding funding for Roosevelt Park were taken from the table and then tabled again to the Finance Committee.

• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Order 139-23 to appropriate $1.3 million in general fund free cash for Roosevelt Park improvements (unanimous)
• Tabled Order 140-23 to appropriate $1.2 million for Roosevelt Park soil excavation and related costs (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee is reviewing orders to appropriate funds for street and sidewalk reconstruction. It is also considering appropriations from the Community Preservation Act Fund for affordable housing and Trafton Park. The agenda includes the approval of several sets of meeting minutes.

• $3,000,000 appropriation for street reconstruction costs
• $3,000,000 from general fund free cash for street and sidewalk reconstruction
• $300,000 from Community Preservation Act Fund for Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• $160,000 from Community Preservation Act Fund for Trafton Park Improvement Project Phase II

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee voted unanimously to recommend Kristen Homeyer's appointment to the Conservation Commission, replacing Khalil Kaba. The committee also tabled an order to discuss resource requirements for FOIA requests after hearing an update from Councillor Murphy. Minutes from March 14 were approved with an amendment.

• Recommended Kristen Homeyer for Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved March 14, 2023 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Tabled Order 33-23 on FOIA resource requirements (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider two orders regarding the Roosevelt Park Revitalization Project. One order proposes $1.3 million for general park improvement costs, while another proposes $1.2 million specifically for soil excavation work.

• $1.3 million appropriation for Roosevelt Park improvements
• $1.2 million appropriation for Roosevelt Park soil excavation and scope change

The Finance Committee tabled two funding orders for the Roosevelt Park Revitalization Project. Members requested more data on the costs and trade-offs between installing turf versus real grass before voting.

• Tabled Order 139-23 to appropriate $1.3 million in free cash for Roosevelt Park (Unanimous)
• Tabled Order 140-23 to borrow $1.2 million for contaminated soil excavation (Unanimous)
• Tabled April 11, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Tabled April 18, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)

Charter Review Committee

The committee will review the Malden Charter and discuss long-term planning. The meeting includes a roll call and the approval of minutes from March 21, 2023.

• Approval of March 21, 2023 minutes
• Discussion of long-term planning
• Review of the Malden Charter

The Committee discussed shifting the organization of city departments and boards to the Mayor's authority, with a proposed 2/3rds Council vote for board appointments and a 20-year term limit. The committee decided to share these proposals with the full Council before a final vote.

• Approved minutes from March 21, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to circulate summary of proposed changes and meeting minutes to the full Council
• Set a deadline to take a vote on the proposed charter changes in two weeks
• Adjourned meeting at 7:59 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items including a call to order, pledge of allegiance, and roll call.

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM and adjourned at 7:06 PM. No substantive items were decided, approved, or discussed.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended that the Mayor apply for grants under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and the Cranston-Gonzalez Housing Act of 1990. The committee also recommended the filing of a Consolidated Plan for fiscal year 2024 with HUD.

• Recommended Paper #160-23 to authorize CDBG grant applications (4-0)
• Recommended Paper #161-23 to file the FY24 Consolidated Plan with HUD (4-0)

License Committee

The committee favorably recommended four renewal petitions for outdoor parking and a second-hand dealer. Two petitions were tabled: one for a second-hand dealer pending the owner's appearance, and one for a gas station pending tree installation.

• Approved renewal for Rigano’s, Inc. outdoor parking at 1081 Fellsway (unanimous)
• Approved renewal for Rigano’s, Inc. outdoor parking at 1152 Eastern Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved renewal for Rigano’s, Inc. outdoor parking at 1176 Eastern Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved renewal for Robert McNulty outdoor parking at 28 Cedar Street (unanimous)
• Approved renewal for GameStop #6263 second-hand dealer license (unanimous)
• Tabled Cash King, LLC second-hand dealer renewal pending owner appearance (unanimous)
• Tabled Gibbs Oil Co. LP gas station renewal pending tree installation (unanimous)
• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is reviewing several proposed ordinances and orders. Discussions include amendments to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, requirements for remote public participation in meetings, and the establishment of a Food Policy Council.

• Amendment to MCC 2.16.005 Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees
• Adoption of the City Council Rules of the Council Rule Book 2021
• Charter Update 2021 regarding Traffic Commission
• Ordinance requiring remote participation for all public meetings (Section 2.16.001)
• Establishment of a Food Policy Council

The committee approved amendments to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund ordinance to clarify its role in policy and planning. It also recommended that the establishment of a Food Policy Council be handled as a mayoral administrative policy rather than an ordinance.

• Approved minutes from April 4, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 11, 2023 (unanimous)
• Amended and favorably recommended Order 135-23 regarding the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Amended and favorably recommended Order 238-22 to request the Mayor consider establishing a Food Policy Council (unanimous)

City Council

The Council will review recommendations for new ordinances regarding bicycle trails, exterior vending machines, and a Police Community Advisory Council. Members will also consider several petitions for outdoor parking renewals and business license renewals. Additionally, the committee provided a recommendation on MBTA multi-family housing zoning requirements.

• Ordinance amending bicycle trail regulations (32-23)
• Committee recommendation on MBTA multi-family housing zoning law
• Authorization for Mayor to apply for CDBG grants and budget
• Re-appointment of Robert Donnelly to the Board of Assessors
• Renewals for outdoor parking spaces at 1081 Fellway and 1152 Eastern Avenue

The City Council approved new regulations for bicycle trails and created a Police Community Advisory Council to encourage community engagement. The Council also endorsed a specific zoning scenario to prioritize multi-family housing capacity near transit. Several outdoor parking and business license renewals were referred to the License Committee.

• Approved amended regulations for bicycle trails (10-0)
• Enrolled ordinance to create a Police Community Advisory Council (9-0)
• Enrolled ordinance creating a permit process for exterior vending machines (10-0)
• Endorsed MBTA Communities zoning 'Scenario Number One' to prioritize capacity near transit (9-1)
• Confirmed Robert Donnelly as a part-time member of the Board of Assessors (unanimous)
• Referred six outdoor parking and second-hand dealer license renewals to the License Committee (unanimous)
• Referred two CDBG budget grant applications to the Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Tabled the establishment of the Malden Youth Council Ad Hoc Committee

License Committee

The License Committee voted unanimously to favorably recommend 13 renewal petitions to the City Council. These petitions cover livery services, a lodging house, outdoor parking, pawnbrokers, second-hand dealers, and self-service gas stations.

• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended livery renewal for David G. Ulysse (unanimous)
• Recommended lodging house renewal for Top Tier Properties, LLC dba Sir Carlton (unanimous)
• Recommended livery renewal for Kassahun T. Damita (unanimous)
• Recommended outdoor parking renewals for AGM Auto Sales and Andreas Tsitos (unanimous)
• Recommended pawnbroker renewals for Art Carl Jewelers & A.C. Loan and Gold & Diamonds Etc. Inc. (unanimous)
• Recommended second-hand dealer renewals for Art Carl Jewelers & A.C. Loan and Gold & Diamonds Etc. Inc. (unanimous)
• Recommended self-service gas station renewals for Snap Mart, Inc., Speedway #2504, and Wash Depot I, Inc. (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee will consider an order to appropriate $2,000,000 from the water sewer enterprise fund for continued lead line replacement throughout the City. Members will also review a proposal for a 2% retroactive cost of living adjustment for Malden Retirement System retirees and survivors. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from March 21, 2023.

• $2,000,000 appropriation for continued lead line replacement
• 2% retroactive COLA for Malden Retirement System retirees and survivors
• Approval of March 21, 2023, meeting minutes

The committee recommended the appropriation of $2 million from the water sewer enterprise fund for lead line replacements. It also recommended a retroactive 2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Malden Retirement System retirees and survivors.

• Approved appropriation of $2,000,000 from water sewer enterprise fund for lead line replacement (5-0)
• Recommended favorable action to City Council for lead line replacement funding (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of an additional 2% COLA for FY23 retroactive to July 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Recommended favorable action to City Council for retiree COLA increase (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 21, 2023 (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Finance Committee. The agenda includes proposed non-union employee salary adjustments, updates to City Council rules, and requirements for remote public participation in meetings.

• 3% cost of living adjustment for Officer, Specialist, Clerk, and Unclassified salaries effective 07/01/2022
• Adoption of the Rules of the Council Rule Book 2021
• Amendment to require remote participation by the public for all public meetings
• Establishment of a Food Policy Council
• Amendment regarding placement of poles, wires and tele-communications equipment on public ways

The Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committees jointly recommended a 3% cost of living adjustment for non-union employee salary schedules. The adjustment is retroactive to July 1, 2022. The recommendation was sent to the City Council for final approval.

• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably to City Council 3% COLA for non-union staff effective 07/01/2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The meeting was called to order at 7:16 PM and adjourned at 7:19 PM. No substantive items were decided, approved, or discussed.

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee heard a presentation from Stantec Urban Places regarding MBTA Communities Multifamily Housing Zoning Law compliance. The committee unanimously voted to recommend scenario one for further research, with the condition that Malden Center A be reviewed to ensure commercial areas are not overly impacted.

• Approved recommendation of zoning scenario one for further research (5-0)

Charter Review Committee

This meeting focuses on procedural tasks and ongoing charter review. The committee will approve minutes from March 21, 2023, and discuss long-term planning for the Malden Charter review process.

• Approval of March 21, 2023 minutes
• Discussion regarding long-term planning for the Malden Charter review

The meeting scheduled for April 4, 2023, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The City Council is considering several large appropriations for infrastructure, including lead line replacements and Roosevelt Park revitalization. The agenda also includes various appointments, public hearings for gas regulator stations, and multiple business license renewals.

• Public hearing for National Grid to install a new natural gas Regulator Station on Summer Street
• Appropriation of $2,000,000 from water sewer enterprise fund for lead line replacement
• Appropriation of $1,300,000 and $1,200,000 related to Roosevelt Park improvements
• Appropriation of $400,000 for the Kierstead Park Improvement Project
• Appropriation of $550,000 for the Early Learning Center Playground Project

The Council approved Community Preservation Act funding for Kierstead Park and the Early Learning Center playground. A petition for a new National Grid regulator station was granted with specific equipment removal conditions. Several other funding requests for Roosevelt Park were referred to the Finance Committee.

• Approved $400,000 for Kierstead Park Improvement Project (10-0)
• Approved $550,000 for Early Learning Center Playground Project (10-0)
• Granted National Grid petition for new regulator station on Summer Street with conditions to remove old equipment (unanimous)
• Resolved that National Grid provide a list of double poles and abandoned gas lines (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Vincent Miraglia to Board of Trustees of the Cemetery (unanimous)
• Referred $1.3M Roosevelt Park funding (Paper 139-23) to Finance Committee (8-2)
• Referred $1.2M Roosevelt Park soil excavation bond (Paper 140-23) to Finance Committee (10-0)
• Ordained amendment to MCC 2.12.170 regarding Recreation Programs/Coordinator (10-0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is reviewing several proposed ordinances and orders. Discussions include establishing a Police Community Advisory Council and a Food Policy Council, as well as updating rules regarding remote public participation in meetings.

• Ordinance 81-23: Establishing a Police Community Advisory Council
• Order 254-20: Adopting the City Council Rules of the Council Rule Book 2021
• Order 283-21: Charter update regarding traffic and legislative submission
• Order 313-21: Requiring remote participation for public meetings in Section 2.16
• Order 238-22: Establishing a Food Policy Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee unanimously voted to favorably recommend an ordinance creating a Police Community Advisory Council. The group is intended to encourage dialogue between the Malden Police Department and residents to enhance trust and relationships.

• Recommended favorably to City Council the ordinance to add Title 2, Chapter .16, Section .150 for a Police Community Advisory Council (Unanimous)

Future of Maplewood Square Committee

The committee is discussing neighborhood visioning forum dates and the status of Maplewood Fest scheduled for May 20, 2023. Members will also review implementation support via ARPA priorities and a Sasaki Foundation grant due May 3.

• Metrobridge Forum debrief and upcoming forum dates
• Status updates for Maplewood Fest on May 20, 2023
• Sasaki Foundation Grant application due May 3
• Status of 12-28 Lebanon St
• Committee membership vacancy for Ward 5

Charter Review Committee

The committee will meet to continue its review of the Malden Charter. Members will also vote on approving minutes from the February 7 and March 7, 2023 meetings.

• Approval of February 7, 2023 minutes
• Approval of March 7, 2023 minutes
• Discussion of long-term planning and Malden Charter review

The committee discussed whether to use administrative orders or ordinances to manage executive responsibilities and the Mayor's ability to propose ordinances. Members debated the level of Council involvement in appointing and re-appointing members to Boards and Commissions. No final vote on the Charter was taken, but the Chair set a goal to vote by the end of April.

• Approved February 7, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 7, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to review updates to Section 5 regarding department heads and Boards and Commissions in two weeks

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider two orders to appropriate funds from the Community Preservation Act Fund. These funds are intended for the Kierstead Park Improvement Project and the Early Learning Center Playground Project.

• $400,000 appropriation for Kierstead Park Improvement Project
• $550,000 appropriation for Early Learning Center Playground Project

The committee voted to favorably recommend two Community Preservation Act (CPA) fund appropriations for city improvements. These include funding for the Kierstead Park Improvement Project and the Early Learning Center Playground Project.

• Recommended $400,000 appropriation for Kierstead Park Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Recommended $550,000 appropriation for Early Learning Center Playground Project (unanimous)
• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled June 14, 2022 meeting minutes

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider two proposed amendments to the City Code. One item addresses the placement of poles, wires, and telecommunications equipment in public ways. The second item proposes a new permit requirement for exterior vending machines.

• Amendment to Section 11.24.010 regarding poles, wires, and telecommunications equipment
• New permit requirement for exterior vending machines under Title 6 of the City Code
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 28 and March 7, 2023

The committee approved amendments to an ordinance regarding exterior vending machine permits and recommended it favorably to the City Council. A proposed ordinance concerning the placement of poles and telecommunications equipment was tabled for further research.

• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Order 382-22 regarding double pole ordinance for further research (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Ordinance 18-23 for exterior vending machine permits (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance 18-23 favorably as amended to the City Council (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council Committee of the Whole will hold a meeting at City Hall. The agenda consists of procedural items including a call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM and adjourned at 7:06 PM. No substantive business was conducted.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel and Appointments Committee will meet to discuss the resources needed to comply with ongoing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Attendees include the City Solicitor and the HR Director.

• Discussion of resource requirements for FOIA compliance

The Personnel/Appointments Committee discussed the need for a part-time specialist to manage public records requests. The committee decided to seek a formal recommendation for the position from the Legal Department, Mayor's Office, and Human Resources.

• Approved minutes of February 21, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to ask Legal Department, Mayor's Office, and Human Resources to bring a recommendation for a public records position (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review updates regarding a recent cyber-attack and a new multilingual telephone line. The agenda also includes several appointments and funding requests from the Community Preservation Act Fund.

• $400,000 appropriation for Kierstead Park Improvement Project
• $550,000 appropriation for Early Learning Center Playground Project
• Appointment of Kirk Zmijewski to the Conservation Commission
• Appointment of Karin Nystrom to Malden Housing Authority Board
• Amendment to city regulations regarding bicycle trails

The City Council updated the municipal code regarding recreation programs to allow for the enforcement of park usage and permitting policies. The Council also confirmed two mayoral appointments and approved several taxi and amusement machine licenses.

• Approved amendment to MCC 2.12.170 regarding Recreation Programs/Recreation Coordinator (10-0)
• Confirmed Kirk Zmijewski to the Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Confirmed Karin Nystrom to the Malden Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Tabled ordinance 32-23 regarding bicycle trail regulations and e-bikes (unanimous)
• Referred $400,000 Kierstead Park Improvement appropriation to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Referred $550,000 Early Learning Center Playground appropriation to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved 15 taxi driver and livery petitions and one amusement machine renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Class I License renewal for Smart Buy USA (unanimous)

Charter Review Committee

The committee will meet to continue its review of the Malden Charter. The session includes a discussion on long-term planning and the approval of minutes from the February 7, 2023 meeting.

• Approval of February 7, 2023 minutes
• Discussion of long-term planning
• Continued review of the Malden Charter

The committee brainstormed potential revisions to the city charter, focusing on the separation of legislative and executive functions. Members discussed whether to use an administrative order or a city ordinance to manage the appointment and oversight of boards, commissions, and department heads. No final decisions were made on the draft charter's language.

• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet with the Chief Strategy Officer and the ARPA Coordinator for a discussion and update regarding American Rescue Plan Act funds. The committee will also review previous meeting minutes.

• ARPA update discussion with Ron Hogan and Stephanie Muccini Burke
• Approval of February 28, 2023 minutes

The Finance Committee received a presentation on the status of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Officials reported that $31.3 million of the $47 million available has been obligated. No formal votes were taken on new expenditures.

• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled June 14, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural items including a call to order, pledge of allegiance, and roll call. No specific legislative actions or discussions are listed.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM and adjourned at 7:02 PM. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance and Resiliency and Sustainability Committees held a public hearing regarding the regulation of the city's bicycle path. The committees unanimously recommended an ordinance to the City Council that defines allowed e-bikes and e-scooters and sets a maximum speed limit of 15 miles per hour.

• Recommended favorably to City Council the ordinance to establish a 15 mph speed limit and regulate e-bikes/e-scooters on the multi-use trail (3-0)

License Committee

The License Committee will consider several new and renewal petitions for taxi drivers, a livery vehicle, and amusement machines. The meeting includes the review of minutes from the February 21, 2023, meeting.

• Renewal of 3 amusement machines at Provo Corp. dba Patrick’s & Franny’s, 36-40 Lebanon Street
• New livery petition for Limo Lounge, Inc., 56 Linden Avenue #4
• Multiple new and renewal petitions for taxi drivers
• Approval of February 21, 2023, meeting minutes

The License Committee approved the minutes from February 21, 2023. The committee voted to favorably recommend several petitions for taxi drivers, a livery service, and amusement machine renewals to the City Council.

• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended renewal for 3 amusement machines at Patrick’s & Franny’s (3-0)
• Recommended new livery petition for Limo Lounge, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended new taxi driver petitions for Alan Ambrose, Ryan Bragg, Louis Ciulla, Clark Heighton, Dominique Long, Reda Neharbelaid, and John Walters (3-0)
• Recommended taxi driver renewal petitions for William Cook, Christopher Jackson, Michael Rapaglia, William Sweet, Valentin Tchaly, and Carlos Vargas (3-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold annual updates and discussions with Treasurer Dan Grover and Assessor Nate Cramer. The committee is also scheduled to approve minutes from recent and previously tabled meetings.

• Annual updates and discussion with Treasurer Dan Grover and Assessor Nate Cramer
• Approval of February 21, 2023 minutes (59-23)
• Approval of tabled meeting minutes from April 2022 through January 2023

The committee held annual update sessions with the City Treasurer and City Assessor regarding office operations and goals. No new policies were voted on, though the committee approved several sets of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved February 21, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 19, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 20, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled June 14, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to establish a Police Community Advisory Council. The meeting also includes orders regarding 2023 Municipal Election logistics, including polling locations and early voting. Additionally, the council will review various taxi and livery license petitions.

• Ordinance to create a Police Community Advisory Council
• Orders for 2023 Municipal Election polling places, dates, and early voting
• Amusement machine renewal petition for 36-40 Lebanon Street
• Executive session regarding Guillaume v. Malden Police Department litigation
• Various taxi driver and livery license petitions

The City Council approved the 2023 municipal election dates, polling locations, and the use of in-person early voting. The Council also referred a proposed Police Community Advisory Council ordinance to the Rules & Ordinance Committee and granted several taxi and livery license renewals.

• Approved 2023 municipal election polling places (8-0)
• Adopted 2023 Municipal Election calendar with amendments (8-0)
• Approved in-person early voting at City Clerk’s Office (8-0)
• Approved detailing at least one officer per polling building (8-0)
• Passed resolution for at least quarterly litigation updates from City Solicitor (8-0)
• Referred Police Community Advisory Council ordinance to Rules & Ordinance Committee (8-0)
• Granted livery license renewal for Roman Kerm (7-0)
• Denied Class I license renewal for Absolute Auto Rental and Sales (7-0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider several amendments to the Malden City Code. These include a requirement for remote participation in public meetings and the establishment of a Food Policy Council.

• Amendment requiring remote participation in all public meetings
• Order to establish a Food Policy Council
• Amendment regarding placement of poles, wires, and telecommunications equipment
• Submission of Charter Update 2021 to the Massachusetts Legislature
• Amendment to Recreation Programs/Recreation Coordinator code

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted to favorably recommend an amendment to MCC 2.12.170. This change would allow the Recreation Department to issue warnings or fines and require City Council approval for long-term park permits.

• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably to City Council amendment to MCC 2.12.170 regarding Recreation Programs/Recreation Coordinator (unanimous)

Board of Registrars of Voters

The Board of Registrars of Voters will discuss the 2023 election calendar and updated polling locations. The board will also address procedures for early voting and vote-by-mail.

• Approval of meeting minutes from September 27, 2022, and October 29, 2022
• Review of the 2023 Election Calendar
• Discussion of updated polling locations for 2023
• Procedures for early voting and vote by mail

The Board of Registrars of Voters established the early voting schedule and location for the 2023 municipal season. They also approved minutes from two previous meetings and reviewed the 2023 election calendar.

• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 29, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set early voting for Oct 23-26 and Oct 31-Nov 2 at the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours (unanimous)

Charter Review Committee

The committee will meet to discuss long-term planning and continue its work reviewing the Malden Charter. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from February 7, 2023.

• Approval of February 7, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion on long-term planning and continued review of the Malden Charter

The meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

Finance Committee

The committee will hold discussions and receive annual updates from the City's Controller/CFO. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from December 2022 and January 2023.

• Annual updates and discussion with Controller/CFO Charles Ranaghan
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 20, 2022, and January 10, 2023
• Approval of tabled minutes from April 19, 2022, and June 14, 2022

The committee held an informational session with Controller/CFO Charles Ranaghan regarding the city's budget, free cash, and financial software. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made during the meeting.

• Tabled minutes of December 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled minutes of January 10, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved motion of appreciation for Controllers Office staff (unanimous)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The committee will consider the mayoral appointment of Karin Nystrom as a Tenant Representative for the Malden Housing Authority Board. Members will also discuss resource requirements for complying with Freedom of Information Act requests.

• Mayoral appointment of Karin Nystrom to the Malden Housing Authority Board
• Discussion on resources for FOIA request compliance

City Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate for the February 21, 2023, meeting. No substantive items such as rezonings or contracts are listed.

The City Council meeting was called to order and adjourned within five minutes. No substantive items were discussed or decided.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

License Committee

The committee will consider petitions for the renewal of livery, taxi cab, and Class I licenses. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the January 24, 2023, meeting.

• Renewal of Livery License for Roman Kerm (3 vehicles)
• Renewal of Taxi Cab License for Malden Trans., Inc. (11 vehicles)
• Renewal of Class I License for Smart Buy USA (26 vehicles)

The committee recommended three vehicle license renewals favorably to the City Council, including one conditional on a payment plan. One renewal petition for Absolute Auto Rental and Sales was recommended unfavorably.

• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended Livery License renewal for Roman Kerm favorably (4-0)
• Recommended Taxi Cab License renewal for Malden Trans., Inc. favorably (4-0)
• Recommended Class I License renewal for Smart Buy USA favorably, contingent on compliance with a payment plan for taxes and fees (4-0)
• Recommended Class I License renewal for Absolute Auto Rental and Sales dba Scoot Scoot New England unfavorably (unanimous)

Future of Maplewood Square Committee

The committee is reviewing debriefs from neighborhood forums and planning for the May 20, 2023, Maplewood Fest. Members will also discuss ARPA priorities and the need for Ward 5 representation on the committee.

• Metrobridge Forum dates and debriefs
• Maplewood Fest planning (May 20, 2023)
• ARPA Business Committee MSQ priorities
• Status of 12-28 Lebanon St
• Need for Ward 5 representation on the committee

The committee unanimously approved the meeting minutes from October 24 and November 28, 2022. Members discussed upcoming neighborhood visioning forums and the planning of the Mayplewood Fest on May 20, 2023. The committee also reviewed the status of 12-28 Lebanon Street and the impact of a charter school's expansion plans.

• Approved October 24, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 28, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hear an update from Tufts Medical and the Mayor’s Office regarding open space at the former Malden Hospital site. The agenda also includes a proposed amendment to inclusionary zoning rules for fractional units and a request for executive session to discuss litigation against the city.

• Proposed amendment to Inclusionary Zoning regarding fractional units
• Update on open space for the old Malden Hospital site redevelopment
• Request for executive session regarding Benevolent Botanicals v. City of Malden
• Renewal of taxi cab license for Malden Trans., Inc. (11 vehicles)
• Appointment of Stephanie Stone to the Planning Board

The City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the inclusionary zoning code regarding fractional units. The Council also confirmed a new associate member for the Planning Board and granted several license renewals.

• Ordained amendment to Inclusionary Zoning code MCC 12.12.300(G)(3) regarding fractional units (11-0)
• Confirmed Stephanie Stone as associate member of the Planning Board (11-0)
• Denied request to enter executive session regarding Benevolent Botanicals v. City of Malden (5-6)
• Approved amended resolution urging state legislature to enact pesticide acts HD577 and SD1144 (unanimous)
• Granted Class II License renewal for Uni Auto Center, Inc. (unanimous)
• Granted Livery License renewal for Stephanie Licona (unanimous)
• Granted Livery License renewal for Stephen N. Asongwed (unanimous)
• Referred taxi cab license renewal for Malden Trans., Inc. to the License Committee (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The committee will hear an update regarding the City's analysis of new MBTA Communities multi-family zoning requirements. The agenda also includes proposed ordinances for exterior vending machine permits and bicycle trail regulations.

• Update on MBTA Communities Multi-Family Zoning requirements
• Ordinance for exterior vending machine permits
• Amendment to regulation of bicycle trails

The committee voted to send a proposed ordinance regarding permits for exterior vending machines to the Legal Department for review. Members also received a study update on MBTA Communities Multi-Family Zoning requirements and their impact on city funding.

• Sent Ordinance 18-23 (Permit for Exterior Vending Machines) to Legal Department for review (Unanimous)

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee met to discuss long-term planning and continue reviewing the Malden Charter. The committee also reviewed minutes from the January 24, 2023 meeting.

• Approval of January 24, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding long-term planning for the Malden Charter review

The committee discussed long-term planning for reviewing the Malden Charter, focusing on the organization of city agencies and the use of administrative orders. Members debated the role of the School Committee, term limits for boards, and the legislative power of the City Council. No final changes to the Charter were voted upon during this session.

• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider confirming Karin Nystrom to the Malden Housing Authority Board. The council also plans to review an ordinance regarding bicycle trail regulations and request a zoning update from planners.

• Confirmation of Karin Nystrom as Tenant Representative for Malden Housing Authority
• Ordinance amending MCC 11.12.010 regarding regulation of bicycle trails
• Request for an update on MBTA Communities multi-family zoning requirements
• Discussion of resource requirements for FOIA requests
• Renewal of livery and Class I vehicle licenses

The City Council did not take final action on any ordinances or appointments during this meeting. All items on the agenda, including a housing authority appointment and license renewals, were referred to respective committees for further review.

• Referred appointment of Karin Nystrom to Malden Housing Authority Board to Personnel/Appointments Committee (Unanimous)
• Referred livery license renewal for Roman Kerm to License Committee (Unanimous)
• Referred Class I license renewal for Smart Buy USA to License Committee (Unanimous)
• Referred amendment to bicycle trail regulations (MCC 11.12.010) to Rules & Ordinance and Resiliency & Sustainability Committees (Unanimous)
• Referred order to discuss FOIA resource requirements to Personnel/Appointments Committee (Unanimous)
• Referred resolution to invite city planners for MBTA multi-family zoning update to Rules & Ordinance Committee (Unanimous)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The committee will consider a mayoral appointment for the Planning Board. The item involves confirming Stephanie Stone as an associate member to complete an unexpired term.

• Mayoral appointment of Stephanie Stone as an associate member of the Planning Board

The Personnel/Appointments Committee voted to favorably recommend the mayoral appointment of Stephanie Stone as an associate member of the Planning Board. The appointment is for an unexpired term ending March 1, 2024, pending confirmation by the City Council.

• Recommended favorably the appointment of Stephanie Stone to the Planning Board (Unanimous)

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will meet to approve minutes from January 10, 2023. The committee will also discuss long-term planning and continue its work reviewing the Malden Charter.

• Approval of January 10, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding long-term planning for the Malden Charter review

The committee reviewed a proposal to remove references to specific boards, commissions, and departments from the City Charter, moving them instead into an Administrative Order. Members discussed the balance of power between the Mayor and City Council regarding appointments and the reporting structure of department heads.

• Approved minutes from January 10, 2023 (unanimous)

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will consider petitions for livery and Class I license renewals. The committee will also approve minutes from the January 17, 2023 meeting.

• Livery license renewal: Stephanie Licona (205 Bryant Street)
• Livery license renewal: Stephen N. Asongwed (61 High Rock Road)
• Class I License renewal: Absolute Auto Rental and Sales dba Scoot Scoot New England
• Tabled: Class II License renewal for Uni Auto Center, Inc.

The committee recommended three license renewals to the City Council. One renewal petition was tabled following discussions regarding zoning prohibitions and outstanding debts owed to the city.

• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably Livery License renewal for Stephanie Licona (4-0)
• Recommended favorably Livery License renewal for Stephen N. Asongwed (4-0)
• Tabled Class I License renewal for Absolute Auto Rental and Sales dba Scoot Scoot New England (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably Class II License renewal for Uni Auto Center, Inc. (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will review ongoing projects and set goals for the 2023 year. Discussion items include remote public meeting access and establishing a Food Policy Council.

• Requirement for remote public participation in meetings
• Establishment of a Food Policy Council
• Amendments to rules for poles and wires in public ways
• Adoption of the 2021 Council Rule Book
• Updates to recreation program ordinances

The committee approved the minutes from December 13, 2022, and January 10, 2023. Members discussed the status of the Council Rule Book and the potential inclusion of technology and decorum policies. No votes were taken on the tabled ordinances.

• Approved Dec 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Jan 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The January 24, 2023, Malden City Council agenda consists of procedural items only. No substantive discussions or decisions are listed for this session.

The meeting was called to order at 7:06 PM and adjourned at 7:08 PM. No substantive decisions, votes, or proposals were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance for exterior vending machine permits and updates to the library salary schedule. Members will also discuss exploring alternative water and sewer rate tiers for multifamily homes. The agenda includes reviews of several business license renewals.

• Ordinance to add a permit for exterior vending machines
• Transfer of $60,678.74 to Library Salaries
• Resolution to explore equitable water and sewer rate tiers for multifamily homes
• Resolution supporting Massachusetts legislation HR4931 regarding pesticides
• Renewals for several Class II auto licenses

The City Council ordained a new salary schedule for library staff and transferred $60,678.74 to cover those costs. Council also passed a resolution to explore more equitable water and sewer rate tiers for multifamily homes. Several business license renewals were granted, while one new dealer license was denied.

• Ordained updated Library Salary Schedule (8-0)
• Approved $60,678.74 transfer for Library Salaries (8-0)
• Passed resolution to explore equitable water/sewer rate tiers (unanimous)
• Passed resolution to invite Language Access Coordinator to speak (unanimous)
• Denied new Class II license for One Dealer Solutions and Wholesalers, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved license renewals for Gibbs Oil, Auto Bazaar, Malden Auto Brokers, Frank’s Auto Sales, and RubyLynn Transportation (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution regarding rodent pesticide legislation (unanimous)
• Referred exterior vending machine permit ordinance to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous)

License Committee

The committee is reviewing petitions for the renewal of various Class II and livery licenses. These items involve automobile-related businesses located at several addresses in Malden.

• Class II license renewal for Malden Auto Brokers, 225 Eastern Avenue (20 cars)
• Class II license renewal for Frank’s Auto Sales, 189 Highland Avenue (4 cars)
• Class II license renewal for Uni Auto Center, Inc., 369 Salem Street (20 cars)
• Livery License renewal for RubyLynn Transportation, LLC, 259 Mountain Avenue

The License Committee recommended several Class II auto licenses and a livery license favorably to the City Council. One new Class II license application was recommended unfavorably, and one renewal was tabled due to outstanding parking tickets.

• Recommended Class II License renewal for Malden Auto Brokers favorably (3-0)
• Recommended Class II License renewal for Frank’s Auto Sales favorably (3-0)
• Tabled Class II License renewal for Uni Auto Center, Inc. for treasurer review of parking ticket evidence (3-0)
• Recommended Livery License renewal for RubyLynn Transportation, LLC favorably (3-0)
• Recommended Self-Service Gas Station renewal for Gibbs Oil Company favorably (3-0)
• Recommended Class II License renewal for Auto Bazaar, Corp. favorably (3-0)
• Recommended new Class II License for One Dealer Solutions and Wholesalers, Inc. unfavorably (3-0)
• Approved December 20, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes and review business items. The committee will consider an order to transfer $60,678.74 from a salary reserve to Library Salaries.

• Transfer of $60,678.74 from salary reserve to Library Salaries
• Approval of meeting minutes

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended a transfer of $60,678.74 from the salary reserve to library salaries. The funds are intended to cover contractual 2.5% cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for 2021 and 2022.

• Recommended favorably to City Council the transfer of $60,678.74 for library salaries (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee and Finance Committee will meet to consider an ordinance amending the Malden City Code. The proposal involves updating the library salary schedule under Title 2, Chapter 24, Section 020.

• Ordinance 7-23: Amendment to the Library Salary Schedule
• Approval of December 20, 2022, meeting minutes

The Rules & Ordinance Committee favorably recommended an ordinance to update the Library Salary Schedule in the City Code. The update reflects changes from union negotiations, including 2.5% cost of living adjustments for 2021, 2022, and 2023.

• Approved December 20, 2022 Rules & Ordinance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 20, 2022 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Paper 7-23 Library Salary Schedule Ordinance favorably to City Council (unanimous)

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will meet to discuss long-term planning. The committee is also continuing its work reviewing the Malden Charter.

• Approval of minutes
• Discussion on long-term planning
• Review of the Malden Charter

The committee met to discuss the process of reviewing the Malden Charter and a proposed administrative order to reorganize city departments. No formal votes were taken on charter changes, but the committee established a goal to produce a document before budget season.

• Scheduled next meeting for January 24, 2023, at 7:05 PM
• Adjourned meeting at 6:51 P.M. (unanimous)

City Council

The agenda for this Committee of the Whole meeting consists only of procedural items. No substantive legislative or administrative actions are listed for discussion or decision.

The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM and adjourned at 7:05 PM. No substantive items were decided, approved, or discussed.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to update the Library Salary Schedule and a transfer of $60,678.74 to library salaries. Members will also discuss improving staff recruitment processes and reconsidering previous votes regarding parking requirements.

• Ordinance to update the Library Salary Schedule
• Transfer of $60,678.74 from salary reserve to Library Salaries
• Resolution to develop best practices for staff recruitment and interview processes
• Motion to reconsider previous votes on dimensional controls and parking requirements
• License renewals for Malden Auto Brokers, Frank’s Auto Sales, and Uni Auto Center

The Council approved and ordained amendments to MCC 12.12.190.A and 12.12.190.B regarding dimensional controls and parking requirements. A separate portion of the same paper concerning buffer zone authority was tabled. The Council also passed a resolution to improve staff recruitment and interview processes.

• Ordained amendments to MCC 12.12.190.A and 12.12.190.B regarding dimensional controls and parking (10-0)
• Tabled question 3 of Paper 315-22 regarding buffer zone authority (9-1)
• Passed resolution to develop best practices for staff recruiting and interviews (Unanimous)
• Referred Library Salary Schedule ordinance to Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committees (Unanimous)
• Referred $60,678.74 library salary transfer to Finance Committee (Unanimous)
• Referred Class II license renewal for Malden Auto Brokers to License Committee (Unanimous)
• Referred Class II license renewal for Frank’s Auto Sales to License Committee (Unanimous)
• Referred Class II license renewal for Uni Auto Center, Inc. to License Committee (Unanimous)