Malden public meetings in 2023

Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries will hold a meeting on December 20, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. at the Forest Dale Cemetery Office. The agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, correspondence, trust and superintendent reports, and general cemetery business.

• Approval of Cemetery Meeting Minutes
• Correspondence
• Trust Report
• Superintendent’s Report
• General Cemetery Business

School Committee

The Beebe School Site Council is meeting to discuss various educational programs and student experiences. The body will review the Nature’s Classroom program, field trip accessibility, and the elementary health curriculum.

• Nature’s Classroom Program feasibility at Beebe
• Ensuring field trips for every student
• Superintendent’s response regarding Language Exploratory
• Elementary health curriculum
• Caregiver welcoming steps and cultural/heritage month experiences

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board will review recent board minutes, cash reconciliations, and a list of new employees. The meeting includes processing retirements, deaths, and various service buybacks.

• Processing of 17 new members across CTY, MHA, and Engineering departments
• Retirement processing for John Delaney and Margaret MacDonald
• Military buyback approvals including $8,450.00 for John Delaney
• Military buyback approvals including $17,716.00 for Steven O’Leary
• Military buyback approvals including $17,716.40 for Brett J. Tirrell

Redevelopment Authority

The board will consider authorizing the Executive Director to execute legal service agreement amendments for the North Suburban Consortium's homeownership and multifamily programs. The body will also discuss a deed reform for 245 Bryant Street and nominate board officers for January 2024.

• Legal service amendments for NSC Homeownership Program with Law Office of John W. Parcellin and Law Offices of Shapiro & Hender
• Legal service amendments for NSC Multifamily Program with KP Law and Hackett Feinberg P.C.
• Petition to Reform Deed and Amend Certificate of Title for 245 Bryant Street
• Nomination of board members for office effective January 2024

Board of Health

The Malden Board of Health will meet with Tobacco Control Co-ordinator Maureen Buzby. The discussion will focus on Smoke Free Generation.

• Discussion with Maureen Buzby regarding Smoke Free Generation

Emergency Management Team

The Emergency Management Team will meet to review previous and upcoming emergency activations. The body will also receive updates on the Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team and the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).

• Review of emergency management activations
• Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team update
• Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) discussion
• Member reports from Fire, Public Health, Communications, DPW, Police, Schools, and Public Facilities

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is meeting to discuss new requests for parking signs and resident parking programs. The body will also review numerous tabled items regarding speed bumps, stop signs, and traffic studies across the city.

• Installation of 'No Parking Here to Corner' sign at 341-343 Highland Ave
• Addition of 341-343 Highland Ave to the Resident Parking program
• Proposed temporary speed bumps and 20 mph speed limit on Avon Street
• Request for 'Right Turn Only' lane on southbound Broadway at Elwell Street
• Request for a stop sign on Eliot St at Glen Rock Avenue

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet to review grant criteria and conduct voting on applications for Fiscal Year 2024. The meeting also includes a review of extension requests and a question period for applicants.

• Voting on Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 2024
• Review of extension requests
• Overview of grant criteria and guidelines

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee will meet on December 14, 2023, at 9:00 AM in Malden City Hall. The agenda includes approval of minutes from November 9, 2023, updates from compliance officers, and consideration of a sign design for Malden Nail Lounge at 105 Ferry Street. Old business and open discussion are also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2023
• Updates from compliance officers
• Consideration of sign design for Malden Nail Lounge at 105 Ferry St.

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The District School Committee will meet to conduct regular business, including personnel reports and bids. The agenda includes an executive session for collective bargaining.

• Collective bargaining (Executive Session)
• Personnel reports
• Bids

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two special permit applications. The board is considering a new utility control house and an amendment to allow vehicle sales at a specific property.

• Special permit for National Grid to construct a 2,232 SF control house and replace equipment at 0 Broadway/235 Broadway
• Special permit amendment for 160 Eastern Avenue to allow retail sales of vehicles
• Status update from the Community Preservation Committee

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will hold a public meeting to review multiple alcohol license applications, including new licenses and transfers of existing ones. The board will also process the renewal of liquor licenses for 2024.

• New S15 Package Store All Alcohol Beverages 7 day license for LLAWM-Malden, Inc D/B/A Wine and Market at 888 Eastern Avenue
• Transfer of S15 Package Store Wine and Malt Beverages license to Windhorse Realty Inc at 375 Salem Street
• New S12 Restaurant Wine and Malt Beverages 7 day license for USA Ramen, Inc D/B/A Zuru Zuru Ramen & Donburi at 74 Pleasant Street
• Transfer of S15 Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages license to Vishwaraja Corp. DBA Jay’s Fine Wine & Spirits at 77 Commercial Street
• Transfer of S15 Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages license to VHN Corporation D/B/A Malden Center Fine Wines at 220 Pleasant Street

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission will determine the significance of proposed alterations and demolitions for two properties. The body will also receive status updates on buildings previously determined to be preferably preserved.

• Determination of significance for addition and garage demolition at 46 Sprague Street
• Determination of significance for window alterations at 33 Ivy Road
• Status update for 100 Hospital Road and 57 Hospital Road
• Status update for 15 Ferry Street
• Status update for One Salem Street

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority will hold a regular board meeting to conduct routine administrative business. The body will discuss the approval of bills, invoices, and contract change orders.

• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Payment of invoices, dues, and contract change orders
• Review of policies and contracts
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of capital project invoices and requisitions for payment

Public Works Commission

The commission will review minutes from the November 14th meeting and consider a drainlayers request for 37 McDonald St. in Dedham. The meeting also includes scheduled water abatements at various residential addresses.

• Drainlayers Request: 37 McDonald St., Dedham
• Scheduled Water Abatements at 20 locations including 23 Second St. and 926 Eastern Ave.

Northeast Metro Tech Building Committee

The Northeast Metro Tech Building Committee will meet to review budget and construction updates. The body is scheduled to vote on authorizing contracts for trade contractors and the appointment of legal counsel to respond to an Open Meeting Law complaint.

• Vote to authorize Gilbane to contract with trade contractors in the amount of $108,904,096
• Vote to authorize Attorney Howard Greenspan to respond to an Open Meeting Law complaint
• Approval of 05/24/2023 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board and City Council Ordinance Committee are holding a joint public hearing regarding City Council Paper #418/2023. The body will discuss establishing new multi-family and mixed-use overlay zoning districts. The proposal includes new use regulations, parking requirements, and affordability standards.

• Proposed MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay zoning district
• Proposed Mandatory Mixed-Use Overlay zoning district
• Amendments to Section 12.12 regarding dimensional and parking requirements
• New zoning definitions for Multi-family Housing and Mixed-use Development
• Public hearing on zoning amendments for specific parcels on Main St, Pleasant St, and Summer St

School Committee

The Ferryway School Site Council is meeting to define council guidelines and membership for 2023-24. The body will discuss school improvement plans, staffing, facilities, and student conduct data.

• 2023-24 School Improvement Plan review
• Staffing and facilities review
• Student incident data and Student Code of Conduct
• Parent communication via Aspen Parent Portals

School Committee

The Malden School Committee will meet to discuss and vote on several district policies. The session includes reports from the Superintendent and the Policy and Procedures Subcommittee.

• District Cell Phone Policy
• Student Absence Policy
• Vandalism and Damage of District Property policy
• School Council Membership List
• Collective bargaining grievance for SEIU Local 888 Clerical Unit

Racial Equity Commission

The Racial Equity Commission is meeting to continue discussions with HCH Enterprises regarding a Racial Equity Audit. The body will also consider potential dates for town meetings in January.

• Discussion with HCH Enterprises regarding the Racial Equity Audit
• Planning of January town meeting dates
• Introduction of Kashawna Harling

School Committee

The Policy and Procedures Subcommittee of the Malden School Committee is meeting to discuss three specific district policies. The meeting is scheduled for November 30, 2023.

• District Cell Phone Policy
• Student Absence Policy
• Vandalism and Damage of District Property

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is meeting to review the financial overview and consider several FY24 project applications. The committee will also hold a public hearing for comments on currently open projects.

• Potential vote on Malden River Works application
• Potential vote on Malden Hospital Open Space Acquisition application
• Potential vote on Fitzgerald Park application
• Potential vote on Linden Rink application
• Potential vote on Oak Grove Community Building, 15 Ferry Street, and other FY24 applications

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission will consider a request from Eastern Cannabis Co. to increase its hours of operation. The body will also review a license renewal for Misty Mountain Shop and provide updates on current applicants.

• Eastern Cannabis Co. request to increase hours of operation
• License renewal of Misty Mountain Shop, 323 Commercial Street

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority will hold a regular board meeting to approve financial documents and review administrative items. The board will discuss policies, contracts, and charitable requests.

• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Approval of payment of invoices, dues, and contract change orders
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of capital project invoices and requisitions for payment
• Review of training and conference offerings

Cultural Council

The Council will review updates from the Co-Chair and welcome new members. The meeting includes discussions regarding grant extension or change requests for Forestdale School and planning for upcoming grant voting.

• Grant extension/change requests for Forestdale School
• Introduction of new members Jessina Riano and Leilani Ricardo
• Discussion on the need for new officers

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority will hold a regular board meeting to approve previous minutes and financial payments. The board will discuss policies, contracts, and charitable requests. Members will also review capital project documentation and training offerings.

• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Approval of payment of invoices, dues, and contract change orders
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of approved for payment capital project invoices and requisitions
• Review of approved training and conference offerings

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is considering several new requests for parking changes, stop signs, and safety improvements. The body will also review a large volume of tabled items regarding speed bumps, traffic studies, and lane modifications.

• Removal of 1-hour parking sign at 341-349 Highland Ave
• Proposed stop sign installation at Rockwell Street and Fairview Avenue
• Proposed 'No Parking' zone from bus stop to corner of Broadway at 888 Salem St
• Request for 'Left Arrow' for westbound traffic on Medford Street at Highland Avenue
• Review of safety concerns around all city schools

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority will hold a regular board meeting to approve previous minutes and financial payments. The board will discuss policies, contracts, and charitable requests. Members will also review capital project invoices and training offerings.

• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Payment of invoices, dues, and contract change orders
• Review of policies and contracts
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of capital project invoices and requisitions for payment

Council on Aging

The Council will review the memory café project and vote on the previous meeting's summary. The agenda includes a guest speaker from MTEC and a discussion regarding CDBG funds for transportation, communication, and volunteering.

• Recap of memory café project
• Vote on last meeting's summary
• Guest speaker: Catherine McMullin (MTEC)
• Discussion of CDBG money for transportation, communication, and volunteering

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission will determine the significance of a demolition intent for one property. The body will also receive status updates on four other buildings previously determined to be preferably preserved.

• Notice of Intent to Demolish: 87 Upham Street (Permit # RES-061717-2023)
• Status update: 100 Hospital Road and 57 Hospital Road
• Status update: 15 Ferry Street
• Status update: One Salem Street
• Status update: 54 Eastern Avenue

School Committee

The School Council is meeting to approve minutes from the October 25 meeting. The session will focus on identifying a Problem of Practice and discussing how it relates to the School Improvement Plan (SIP).

• Approval of October 25 meeting minutes
• Identification of Problem of Practice
• Discussion of Problem of Practice ties to SIP

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will conduct public hearings regarding Linden Rink, Oak Grove Community Building, and 15 Ferry Street. The meeting also includes the approval of October 2023 minutes and updates on ongoing projects.

• Public hearing for 0013_Linden Rink
• Public hearing for 0015_Oak Grove Community Building
• Public hearing for 0018_15 Ferry Street
• Approval of October 2023 meeting minutes
• Status updates on ongoing projects

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund will meet to review a finance report and provide updates on the Mayor's Affordable Housing Program. The body will also discuss the status of existing development projects.

• Review of project at 54 Eastern Avenue (Metro North Housing/ Bread of Life)
• Review of project at 213 Main Street (Asian Community Development Corporation)
• Review of project at 272-274 Cross Street (The Neighborhood Developers)
• Updates on Mayor’s Office of Housing Stability
• Updates on Linkage Nexus Study

Emergency Management Team

The Emergency Management Team will meet to review recent and upcoming emergency activations. The body will discuss updates regarding the Community Emergency Response (CERT) team and two specific grants. Department reports from fire, police, schools, and other public services are scheduled.

• Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
• Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant
• Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team update
• Review of emergency management activations

Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries will meet to review administrative reports and correspondence. The board is scheduled to discuss a firefighters memorial and cremation burials.

• Discussion on Firefighters Memorial
• Discussion on Cremation Burials
• Trust Report
• Superintendent's Report

School Committee

The Beebe School Site Council is meeting to discuss school operations and academic support. The body will review discipline data and explore staffing needs and class options.

• School discipline data review
• Staffing needs and exploratory class options
• Teacher-family communication improvement and data collection
• Teacher professional development ideas

Board of Appeal

The Board of Appeal will hold public hearings to decide on two petitions. One involves an appeal of a building inspector's decision, and the other concerns variances for a school facility.

• Petition 23-008: Malden Catholic High School, Inc. seeking setbacks and parking variances for an academic and athletic facility at 50 Crystal Street
• Petition 23-006: Jerome Payen seeking an appeal of a decision by the Inspector of Buildings for 48 Suffolk Street
• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2023

Retirement Board

The Board will review prior meeting minutes, cash books, and recent PERAC memos. The agenda includes processing new employee hires, recording recent deaths, and managing retirement and withdrawal requests.

• Processing of new hires including Katherine Boucher, Corey Burrell, Lillyana Mayo, Tracy Walker, and Rebekah McPheeters
• Retirement of City Solicitor John McNaught effective 12/5/2023
• Review of employee withdrawals and transfers for various school paraprofessionals
• Executive session regarding disability and accidental death claims for fire and police personnel

Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries will meet to review administrative reports and correspondence. The board is scheduled to discuss the Firefighters Memorial and cremation burials.

• Discussion on Firefighters Memorial
• Discussion on Cremation Burials
• Review of Trust Report
• Review of Superintendent's Report

Malden Housing Authority

The regular board meeting scheduled for November 14, 2023, at 8:30 AM was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission is meeting to review a rescheduled curb cut request and conduct a series of scheduled water abatement appointments. The session includes hearings for multiple residential and commercial addresses.

• Curb cut review for 46 Valley Street
• Water abatement appointment for 26 Blaine St.
• Water abatement appointment for 75 Woodland Rd.
• Water abatement appointment for 87-89 Harvard St.
• Water abatement appointments for 25 additional listed addresses

School Committee

The Malden School Committee will meet to discuss substitute teacher daily rates and compensation for committee members and the MOST District Coordinator. The body will also hold an executive session to conduct strategy sessions for negotiations with Unit A, Unit B, and the Superintendent.

• Motion on Substitute Teacher Daily Rate
• Motion on School Committee Members Compensation
• Motion on Malden Out-Of-School Time (MOST) District Coordinator's Compensation
• Motion on Vandalism and Damage of District Property
• Executive session regarding non-union salary raises for 19 named staff members and principals

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee will meet to consider approval of sign designs for Speedway at 214 Broadway and Minuteman Press at 214 Commercial St. The committee will also receive updates from compliance officers and discuss old business and open discussion. The meeting will begin with approval of the minutes from October 12, 2023.

• Consider for approval: Speedway sign design – 214 Broadway
• Consider for approval: Minuteman Press sign design – 214 Commercial St.
• Updates from Compliance Officers
• Approval of minutes from October 12, 2023

Sign Design Review Committee

The committee will meet to review and potentially approve sign designs for Speedway, Minuteman Press, and Bank of America. The meeting also includes updates from compliance officers and approval of previous minutes.

• Sign design approval: Speedway (214 Broadway)
• Sign design approval: Minuteman Press (214 Commercial St.)
• Sign design approval: Bank of America (350 Main St.)
• Updates from Compliance Officers

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will meet to review sub-committee reports and discuss the commission's brand identity. The meeting includes a guest speaker presentation regarding 'The Great Malden Outdoors'.

• Guest speaker Darren Josey: 'The Great Malden Outdoors'
• ADA Self-Evaluation Policy Sub-committee reports
• Discussion of commission logo and brand identity
• Updates on Disability Pride Month event and information cards
• Memorial tribute for Frank Cina

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two special permit applications. The board is reviewing a request to increase residential density at one location and the construction of a utility facility at another.

• Special permit for 341-343 Highland Avenue to convert a vacant storefront into a 4th dwelling unit
• Special permit for 0 Broadway (aka 235 Broadway) to construct a 2,232 SF control house and install substation equipment for National Grid

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Commission will meet virtually to review several months of pending minutes and discuss new business. The agenda includes discussions regarding a new DEI Director and a new complaint.

• Discussion of new DEI Director
• Review of a new complaint
• Discussion regarding 36 Dartmouth Street
• Ordinance review outreach events
• Approval of minutes from March, April, May, June, September, and October 2023

School Committee

The Technology and Student Resources Subcommittee will meet to discuss the current state of technology across the district. The body will review wifi stability, bandwidth, and student technology support.

• Overview of district-wide technology
• Review of wifi and bandwidth stability
• Update on technology support for students
• Update on online student registration

Board of Registrar of Voters

The City of Malden is conducting the advance removal and depositing of early voting ballots at City Hall. These sessions are scheduled from November 1st through November 4th. No results will be announced until after polls close on November 7th.

• Advance removal of ballots on November 1st and 2nd in Room 220
• Advance processing of ballots on November 3rd and 4th in Room 106

Board of Registrar of Voters

The City of Malden is scheduling sessions to open and deposit early voted ballots at City Hall. These activities include advance removal and advance processing. No results will be announced until after polls close on November 7.

• Advance removal of ballots on November 1 and 2 in Room 220
• Advance processing of ballots on November 3 and 4 in Room 106

School Committee

The Policy and Procedures Subcommittee of the Malden School Committee is meeting to discuss district policies. The agenda focuses on student-related regulations.

• District Cell Phone Policy
• Student Absence Policy

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The District School Committee will meet to discuss personnel reports and bids. The agenda includes an executive session for collective bargaining.

• Collective bargaining (Executive Session)
• Personnel reports
• Bids

Board of Registrar of Voters

The City of Malden is scheduling sessions to open and deposit early voted ballots at City Hall. These sessions will occur daily at 9:00 AM starting November 1. Results will not be announced until after polls close on November 7.

• Advance removal of ballots on November 1 and November 2 in Room 220
• Advance processing of ballots on November 3 and November 4 in Room 106

Tree Hearings

The City of Malden will hold a public hearing to determine if three public shade trees should be removed or remain. The requests for removal are based on property and utility issues.

• Proposed removal of Japanese Zelkova at 453 Highland Ave
• Proposed removal of Honeylocust at 2 Forest Court
• Proposed removal of Red Maple at 163 Bainbridge St

Board of Registrar of Voters

The City of Malden will open and deposit early voted ballots at City Hall starting November 1. These sessions will occur daily through November 4. No results will be announced until after polls close on November 7.

• Advance removal of ballots on November 1 and 2 in Room 220
• Advance processing of ballots on November 3 and 4 in Room 106

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss school reports and the FY23 audit. The meeting includes a planned executive session to discuss a personnel matter.

• Approval of FY23 Audit Report
• Discussion of school leadership performance
• Executive session regarding a personnel matter

School Committee

The Budget Subcommittee of the Malden School Committee will meet to discuss specific compensation items. The meeting includes discussions regarding substitute teacher rates and elected officials' salaries.

• Substitute Teacher Daily Rate
• Elected Officials Salary

School Committee

The Malden Early Learning Center School Council is meeting to review student and staff enrollment and open positions. The body will also discuss the implementation of the Amplify Literacy Curriculum via the CPPI Grant.

• Review of student and staff enrollment and open positions
• Implementation status of Amplify Literacy Curriculum (CPPI Grant)
• ChildFind Screening scheduled for November 8, 2023
• Discussion of upcoming PTO Fall Festival and Basket Raffle
• Planning for food and toiletry drives to benefit families in shelters

School Committee

The Forestdale School Council is meeting to discuss school expectations and review feedback from a parent/caregiver survey. The body will also review the School Improvement Plan and establish a meeting schedule for the year.

• Review of Parent/Caregiver Survey feedback
• Review of School Improvement Plan
• Setting the annual meeting schedule

School Committee

The School Site Council for Linden STEAM Academy will meet via Zoom. The agenda consists of procedural items including roll call, membership, and a principal's update.

Racial Equity Commission

The Commission is meeting to introduce representatives from HCH Enterprises who are assisting with a Racial Equity Audit. The body will discuss the project's timeline, goals, and outreach strategies, including focus groups and town hall meetings.

• Introduction of HCH Enterprises representatives for the Racial Equity Audit
• Discussion of project timeline and goals
• Review of outreach strategies including town halls and focus groups
• Approval of August 30, 2023 meeting minutes

School Committee

The Beebe School Site Council is meeting to discuss the implementation of the School Improvement Plan regarding social emotional learning. The body will also review the new drop-off process, staffing needs, and library access.

• Social Emotional Learning: School Improvement Plan implementation
• New Drop-off Process
• Staffing Needs and Hiring Plan
• Library Access

School Committee

The Ferryway School Site Council is meeting to define the council's 2023-24 guidelines and membership. The body will discuss school facilities, staffing, and the 2023-24 School Improvement Plan.

• Review of 2023-24 School Improvement Plan
• Staffing and facilities review
• Discussion of student incident data and the Ferryway Student Code of Conduct
• Review of parent communication channels via Aspen Parent Portals

School Committee

The School Council will meet to review council expectations and guidelines. Members will discuss the School Improvement Plan for the 2023-2024 school year and establish a meeting schedule for the year.

• Review of School Council Guidelines SY 2022
• Discussion of MHS School Improvement Plan Malden SY 2023-2024
• Setting the annual meeting schedule

Retirement Board

The Board will review the 3rd Quarter 2023 update from The De Burlo Group and accept prior meeting minutes. The agenda includes processing new members, deceased member records, and upcoming retirements.

• De Burlo Group 3rd Quarter 2023 Update presentation
• Retirement of Concetta Pascucci effective 11/10/2023
• Refunds and transfers totaling over $169,000 in member funds
• Review of recent PERAC Memos
• Discussion regarding staff timesheets and recent election issues

School Committee

The Salemwood School Council will meet virtually to review the Principal's report and discuss fundraisers. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Principal's Report
• Fundraiser discussion
• Public comment period

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority will hold a regular board meeting to approve previous minutes and financial obligations. The board will discuss policies, contracts, and charitable requests. Members will also review capital project invoices and training offerings.

• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Payment of invoices, dues, and contract change orders
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of capital project invoices and requisitions for payment
• Review of approved training and conference offerings

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission is meeting to review status updates and significance determinations for several properties under the Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance. The body will also discuss the Local Historic District Study Committee and the Community Preservation Committee.

• Status update for 197 Mount Vernon Street regarding window and siding alterations
• Determination of significance for window alterations at 145 Glenwood Street, Unit 407
• Status update for 100 Hospital Road and 57 Hospital Road (demolition delay ended)
• Status update for 15 Ferry Street
• Status update for One Salem Street (demolition delay ended)

Board of Registrar of Voters

Election officials from the City Clerk’s Office are meeting to test voting equipment. This process is in preparation for the November 7th General Election.

• Testing of voting equipment and ballots for the November 7th General Election

Community Outreach

Dris Corporation will hold a community outreach meeting to discuss the proposed siting of an Adult Use Retail Cannabis Establishment. Residents can ask company representatives questions about the facility and its operations.

• Proposed Adult Use Retail Cannabis Establishment at 28 Broadway

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund is meeting to discuss funding applications and existing development projects. The body will also receive updates on the Mayor's Affordable Housing Program.

• Funding applications for 213 Main Street (Asian Community Development Corporation)
• Funding applications for 272-274 Cross Street (The Neighborhood Developers)
• Review of existing projects at 54 Eastern Ave (Metro North Housing/ Bread of Life)
• Review of existing projects at 213 Main Street (Asian Community Development Corporation)
• Updates on the Mayor's Office of Housing Stability and RFQ Linkage Nexus Study

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is conducting public hearings for three specific projects. The body will also discuss its annual report.

• Public hearing: 009_Malden River Works
• Public hearing: 0010_Malden Hospital Open Space
• Public hearing: 0012_Fitzgerald Park
• Discussion of CPC Annual Report

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to discuss the Roosevelt Park Renovation Project and a personnel appointment. The meeting includes a review of new and old business.

• Roosevelt Park Renovation Project
• Appointment of Peter Finn as Agent for the Board – Inspector

Emergency Management Team

The Emergency Management Team is meeting to review recent and upcoming emergency activations. The session includes updates on the Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team and the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).

• Review of emergency management activations for the previous and upcoming months
• Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team update
• Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) discussion
• Departmental reports from Fire, Public Health, Communications, DPW, Police, Schools, and Public Facilities

Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries will meet to review reports and discuss specific cemetery operations. The agenda includes items regarding a firefighters memorial and cremation burials.

• Discussion on Firefighters Memorial
• Discussion on Cremation Burials
• Trust Report
• Superintendent’s Report
• Lottery update

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will hold a public meeting to consider several applications for alcohol beverage licenses. The board will review requests for a one-day special license, a new restaurant license, a manager change, and three license transfers.

• One Day Special Beverage License for Boston Bar & Catering at 471 Eastern Ave.
• On premises S12 Restaurant All Alcohol Beverages license for KASA Foods Corp at 637 Broadway
• Change of Manager for Fajita’s Mexican Grill, Inc at 706 Salem Street
• License transfer for El MexSal Authentic Latin Food at 97 Medford Street
• License transfers for 375 Salem Street and 10 Overlook Ridge Drive

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is considering several new requests for traffic control installations and a regulation change for driving schools. The body will also review a large volume of tabled items regarding speed limits, parking restrictions, and trucking bans.

• Proposed stop sign on Presley Street at West Street
• Proposed pedestrian crossing at Whitman St and Highland Avenue
• Proposed crosswalk at Cliff Street across Lebanon Street
• Request for JLW Auto School to conduct driver tests on three city routes
• Proposed amendment to Section 7 of Traffic Commission Regulations regarding driving school approvals

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee is meeting to consider the approval of sign designs for three specific locations. The committee will also receive updates from compliance officers.

• Sign design approval: Glam Beauty Salon at 990 Eastern Ave.
• Sign design approval: Kasa Restaurant at 637 Broadway
• Sign design approval: Speedway at 214 Broadway

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will meet remotely to review updates from previous action items and discuss new business. The agenda includes reports on the ADA Self-Evaluation Policy and the Disability Pride Month event.

• ADA Self-Evaluation Policy Sub-committee reports
• Discussion of a logo and brand identity for the Commission
• Review of Disability Pride Month event from 7/26/2023
• Discussion of an Information Card for the Disability Commission
• Memorial tribute for Frank Cina

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The District School Committee will meet to discuss collective bargaining in executive session. The agenda includes reviews of personnel reports and bids.

• Collective bargaining (Executive Session)
• Personnel reports
• Bids

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for two special permits regarding residential development in Residence A zoning districts. The board will also receive status updates on the Community Preservation Committee and MBTA Communities Zoning.

• Proposed four-family dwelling at 76 Granville Avenue and Granville Place
• Proposed three-story building with 20 affordable housing units at 211-213 Main Street
• Request for ledge removal and grade alteration at 211-213 Main Street
• Status update on MBTA Communities Zoning
• Status update on Community Preservation Committee

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The commission is meeting to approve minutes from five previous sessions and review old business. The body will discuss the 2023 schedule of events and a matter regarding 36 Dartmouth Street.

• Discussion of 36 Dartmouth Street
• Review of the 2023 Schedule of Events
• Follow-up on Maplewood Fest
• Public Safety Day on October 15, 2023
• Ordinance Review

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority will meet to conduct regular business. The board will review financial documents, including bills, invoices, and contract change orders.

• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Approval of payment of invoices, dues, and contract change orders
• Review of policies and contracts
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of capital project invoices and requisitions for payment

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission is meeting to approve previous minutes and review a curb cut request. The commission will also hold a schedule of appointments for water abatements at 15 different addresses.

• Curb cut review for 112 Cleveland Street
• Water abatement appointment for 9 Claremont St.
• Water abatement appointment for 29 Glen Rock Ave.
• Water abatement appointment for 363-365 Charles St.
• Water abatement appointments for 12 additional addresses

Conservation Commission

The meeting scheduled for October 3, 2023, was canceled. The agenda had listed a possible vote on draft regulations for the local wetlands ordinance.

• Draft regulations for local wetlands ordinance (canceled)

School Committee

The Malden School Committee will meet to approve minutes from September 11, 2023, and receive a report from the Superintendent. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.

• Approval of Regular Session Minutes from September 11, 2023
• Superintendent's report on district updates and highlights

MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group

The MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group is meeting to discuss a draft zoning scenario and its impact analysis. The group will review community engagement via an online survey and an economic feasibility analysis regarding inclusionary zoning.

• Draft potential zoning scenario
• Economic Feasibility Analysis regarding Inclusionary Zoning
• EOHLC review of draft zoning scenario and Mandatory Mixed Use district
• Online survey for community engagement

Planning Board

The Planning Board will decide on a preliminary plan submitted by Overlook Ridge LLC. The proposal seeks to subdivide 14.36 acres of undeveloped land to create five new lots and extend Overlook Ridge Drive with a new cul-de-sac.

• Application # CMID-061332-2023 for 0 State Highway (Parcel ID# 185 575 506)
• Proposed creation of five new lots ranging from 2.4 to 4.1 acres
• Request for waivers regarding scale of plans, drainage system, topography, and frontage requirements
• Proposed extension of Overlook Ridge Drive and construction of a new cul-de-sac

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority commissioners will meet to review administrative items and financial approvals. The board will discuss policies, contracts, and charitable requests.

• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Payment of invoices, dues, and contract change orders
• Review of policies and contracts
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of capital project invoices and requisitions for payment

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission is meeting to review updated submission materials from applicant Dris. The commission will also discuss requirements for approved applicants.

• Revised submission materials for applicant Dris regarding a new location at 28 Broadway

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will conduct a roll call of committee members and review the minutes from the August 30, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes a presentation by Christina Murphy of the YWCA and a period for new business.

• Guest speaker: Christina Murphy of YWCA

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund will discuss its action plan priorities and a funding request for a Linkage Fee Nexus Study. The body will also receive updates on the Mayor's Affordable Housing Program and specific development projects.

• Funding request for Linkage Fee Nexus Study
• Review of AHTF Action Plan Priorities
• Community Preservation Committee MOU update
• Project update: 54 Eastern Ave (Metro North Housing/ Bread of Life)
• Project update: 213 Main Street (Asian Community Development Corporation)

Energy Efficiency Commission

The Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Commission and the Climate Action Plan Steering Committee are meeting to review preliminary recommendations from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. These recommendations will be presented for community feedback at a workshop on September 26.

• Review of Climate Action Plan preliminary recommendations
• Discussion of DPU municipal aggregation approval process
• Approval of April 10, 2023 minutes

Retirement Board

The Board will review new members, deceased members, and retirement withdrawals or transfers. The meeting includes a presentation from Wolfhopper securities litigation firm and a discussion regarding draft retirement financials.

• Review of Caitlin Filteau refund of $39,932.89
• Review of Shalini Malik transfer to Everett valued at $63,449.55
• Military buyback for Cameron DiCarlo totaling $15,713.15
• Military buyback for Michael Powell totaling $16,242.30
• Disability applications for Candace Mangan and Keith Wilson

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is meeting to review six FY24 applications and an ELC application for supplemental funding. The session includes a monthly meeting and an applicant workshop.

• FY24 Application Review: Malden River Works
• FY24 Application Review: Malden Hospital Open Space
• FY24 Application Review: Fitzgerald Park
• FY24 Application Review: Linden Rink
• FY24 Application Review: Oak Grove Community Building and 15 Ferry Street

Board of Health

The Malden Board of Health will meet to discuss the Roosevelt Park Renovation Project and a housing code appeal. The board also intends to appoint an agent inspector.

• Hearing of Appeal to Housing Code for 24 Grape St
• Roosevelt Park Renovation Project
• Appointment of Peter Finn as Agent for the Board – Inspector

Emergency Management Team

The Emergency Management Team is meeting to review emergency activations from the previous month and plan for the upcoming month. The body will receive updates on the Community Emergency Response (CERT) team and the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).

• Review of previous and upcoming emergency management activations
• Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team update
• Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) discussion
• Reports from Fire, Public Health, Communications, DPW, Police, Schools, and Public Facilities

Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries will meet to review reports and correspondence. The board will discuss cemetery rules and general business, including a lottery update and the use of personal emails.

• Discussion on Cemetery Rules
• Lottery update
• Policy on non-use of personal emails

Board of Appeal

The Board of Appeal will hold public hearings to consider petitions regarding building and parking regulations. One petition has been removed from the agenda due to unmet advertising requirements.

• Petition 23-007: Variance request for off-street parking and loading requirements at 888 Eastern Ave (formerly 100 Maplewood St)
• Petition 23-006: Appeal of a decision by the Inspector of Buildings for 48 Suffolk Street (cancelled for this meeting)
• Approval of July 19, 2023 meeting minutes

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is considering various requests for parking changes, new signage, and street closures. The body will also review a proposed route for the Turkey Trot Road Race and address several tabled safety concerns.

• Proposed route approval for the Turkey Trot Road Race on November 19, 2023
• Request for temporary speed bumps and a 20 mph speed limit on Avon Street
• Proposed street closure of Maplewood Street from Salem to Webster on September 30, 2023
• Request for a 'No Trucking' ban study for Central Ave and Kennedy Drive
• Proposed 'Right Turn Only' lanes on Broadway at Elwell Street and Canal St at Route 60

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will hold a public meeting to consider several applications for alcohol licenses. These include requests for permanent retail and restaurant licenses as well as temporary special event licenses.

• Off Premises S15 Package Store License application for MT Mini Mart, Inc. LLC at 273 Salem Street
• On premises S12 Restaurant All Alcohol Beverages 7 day license application for KASA Foods Corp at 637 Broadway
• One Day Special Beverage License application for Malden Chamber of Commerce for October 1, 2023, at 125 Mountain Ave.
• Special Alcoholic Beverage License application for Alexandra Nicolas and Stephen Deloney for October 8, 2023, at the Malden Public Library

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School

The Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Board of Trustees will meet to discuss school business. The primary agenda item is the uniform policy regarding religious accommodation.

• Uniform Policy - Religious Accommodation

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The District School Committee will meet to conduct regular business, including personnel reports and bids. The agenda includes an executive session for collective bargaining.

• Collective bargaining (Executive Session)
• Personnel reports
• Bids

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve sign designs for various local businesses and institutions. The committee will also receive updates from compliance officers.

• Sign design review for Peroni’s Jewelry at 22 Eastern Ave.
• Sign design review for Dunkin Donuts at 57 Eastern Ave.
• Sign design review for Nadia’s Pet Care Grooming at 718 Salem St.
• Sign design review for SulAmerica Remessas at 104 Main St.
• Sign design review for Cheverus Catholic School at 30 Irving St.

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The Subcommittee on Admissions will meet to discuss updates to the admissions policy. The meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2023, at 6:30 PM in the school library.

• Discussion of admissions policy updates

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will host guest speakers Sgt. J.P. Kelley and Vanessa Spero. The body will discuss updates on ADA self-evaluation policy and various community events.

• Guest presentations from Malden Police and Eliot Community Services
• ADA Self-Evaluation Policy Sub-committee reports
• Discussion of a logo and brand identity for the Commission
• Maplewood Fair on September 30, 2023
• Discussion of GRIT Freedom Chair survey

MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group

The MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group is meeting to discuss potential zoning scenarios and impact analyses for multifamily housing. The group will review community engagement surveys and economic feasibility regarding inclusionary zoning.

• Draft potential zoning scenario
• Economic Feasibility Analysis regarding Inclusionary Zoning
• EOHLC review of draft zoning scenario and Mandatory Mixed Use district
• Online survey for community engagement

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding special permits for a utility substation, a residential conversion, and a warehouse use. The board will also consider a repetitive petition for a four-family dwelling.

• 0 Broadway/235 Broadway: Special permit for National Grid to build a 2,232 SF control house and substation equipment
• 91-95 Medford Street: Special permit to convert a vacant storefront to a 6th dwelling unit
• 129 Commercial Street: Special permit for Old Town Trolley Tours to use property for trolley storage, vehicle repair, and fueling
• 76 Granville Avenue and Granville Place: Repetitive petition for a four-family dwelling
• Status update from the Community Preservation Committee

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Commission is meeting to review new business regarding 36 Dartmouth Street and discuss the 2023 schedule of events. The body will also conduct an ordinance review and approve minutes from March through June 2023.

• Discussion of 36 Dartmouth Street
• Review of 2023 events, including Maplewood Fest on September 30, 2023
• Ordinance review
• Approval of March, April, May, and June 2023 minutes

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to review and potentially vote on draft regulations for the local wetlands ordinance. The meeting also includes a review of previous minutes.

• Vote on draft regulations for local wetlands ordinance

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission is meeting to approve a curb cut at 380 Ferry Street and review water abatement appointments. The body will also consider drain layer applications for 16 different addresses and one construction company.

• Curb cut application for 380 Ferry Street
• Drain layer applications for 16 locations, including 24 Kennard Street and 66 Home Street
• Drain layer application for Delulis Brothers Construction Co., Inc.
• Scheduled water abatement appointments

The Public Works Commission unanimously approved a Drain Layers license for Deiulis Brothers Construction and a curb cut at 380 Ferry Street. It also granted water and sewer bill abatements to the Malden Housing Authority and several residential accounts. All votes were recorded as all in favor. The meeting adjourned at 5:25 pm.

• Approved Drain Layers license for Deiulis Brothers Construction (unanimous)
• Approved curb cut at 380 Ferry Street (unanimous)
• Granted $1,305.67 water bill abatement to Malden Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Granted $1,763.53 water bill abatement to 24 Lynde Street (unanimous)
• Granted $1,015.94 water bill abatement to 13-15 Tufts Street (unanimous)
• Granted $557.60 water bill abatement to 310 Charles Street (unanimous)
• Granted $488.95 water bill abatement to 66 Home Street (unanimous)
• Granted $405.33 water bill abatement to 13-15 Warren Avenue (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission will review status updates for several buildings under the Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance. The body will also hold a public hearing to determine if a significant building at 197 Mount Vernon Street should be preferably preserved.

• Public hearing for 197 Mount Vernon Street regarding windows and siding alterations
• Status updates for 15 Ferry Street, One Salem Street, and 12-24 Lebanon Street
• Status updates for 28 Lebanon Street, 100 Hospital Road, 57 Hospital Road, and 54 Eastern Avenue
• Project update for Malden Courthouse at 89 Summer Street
• Discussion of Local Historic District Study Committee and Community Preservation Committee

The Commission determined that 197 Mount Vernon Street is Preferably Preserved, delaying the building permit for proposed alterations for 15 months. The Commission also approved the meeting minutes from July 20, 2023. Several property owners provided status updates on preservation and demolition delays.

• Designated 197 Mount Vernon Street as Preferably Preserved (5-0)
• Delayed building permit for 197 Mount Vernon Street for 15 months (5-0)
• Requested 197 Mount Vernon Street applicant explore preserving ornamental brackets, scalloped shingles, and panels under windows (5-0)
• Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

School Committee

The Malden School Committee will meet to discuss updates to compensation for substitute nurses and teachers. The body is also considering changes to the district cell phone and student absence policies, as well as a resolution supporting the THRIVE Act.

• Substitute Nurses Compensation
• Substitute Teachers Compensation
• District Cell Phone Policy
• Student Absence Policy
• Resolution in Support of the THRIVE Act

The committee approved a pay increase for substitute nurses and passed a resolution supporting the THRIVE Act. Several policy matters regarding cell phones, student absences, and teacher compensation were referred to subcommittees for review.

• Increased substitute nurses' daily compensation rate to $240/day (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution in support of the THRIVE Act (7-1)
• Referred substitute teachers' compensation to Budget Subcommittee (Unanimous)
• Referred district cell phone policy to Policy and Procedures Subcommittee (Unanimous)
• Referred student absence policy to Policy and Procedures Subcommittee (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes for June 12, 2023 Regular Session (Unanimous)
• Accepted redacted Executive Session minutes from September 2022 to June 2023 (Unanimous)

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School

The Board of Trustees will meet to receive reports from school leadership and the treasurer. The agenda includes a proposed amendment to the meal charge policy. The meeting will conclude with an executive session regarding litigation and personnel matters.

• Proposed amendment to meal charge policy
• Executive session to discuss potential and immediately threatened litigation
• Executive session to discuss a personnel matter

School Committee

The Budget Subcommittee of the Malden School Committee is meeting to discuss one item. The meeting is focused on the daily rate for substitute nurses.

• Substitute Nurse Daily Rate

The Budget Subcommittee approved an increase in the daily pay rate for substitute nurses to address staffing shortages and competitiveness. The new rate is retroactive to the first day of the FY2023/2024 school year.

• Approved increase of substitute nurse daily rate to $240 (unanimous)

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority commissioners will meet to approve minutes, bills, and invoices. The board will also review policies, contracts, and charitable requests.

• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Approval of payment of invoices, dues, and contract change orders
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of capital project invoices and requisitions for payment
• Review of training and conference offerings

The Board approved HUD's FY2024 Small Area Fair Market Rents and Public Housing Flat Rents. It also authorized a lease renewal for 13 Rockland Ave and the write-off of FY2023 tenant accounts receivable balances.

• Approved FY2024 lease renewal for 13 Rockland Ave with rent increase to $2,857.26/month (5-0)
• Approved write-off of FY2023 Tenants’ Account Receivable Balances (5-0)
• Approved HUD FY2024 Small Area Fair Market Rents and Public Housing Flat Rents (5-0)
• Approved $22,833 change order for Deiulis Brothers Construction Co. Inc. (5-0)
• Approved two change orders for Acme Waterproofing Co. Inc. at 120 Mountain Ave (5-0)
• Authorized transfer of up to $900.00 from Eastern Bank to Rockland Trust EPC Loan Account (5-0)
• Approved heating oil contract with Devaney Oil at $3.89 per gallon (5-0)
• Approved $15,564.67 payment to Mystic Valley Elder Services Inc (5-0)

MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group

The MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group is meeting to discuss multifamily housing zoning laws. The group will review a draft zoning scenario, an impact analysis, and an economic feasibility analysis regarding inclusionary zoning.

• Draft potential zoning scenario
• Impact Analysis
• Review of June 7, 2023 public hearing and online survey results
• Economic Feasibility Analysis regarding Inclusionary Zoning

Racial Equity Commission

The Racial Equity Commission will meet to receive updates on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion position and a Request for Proposals. The body will also discuss the formation of a panel to review bids.

• Update on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion position
• Update on the Request for Proposals
• Discussion on forming a panel to review bids
• Approval of June 29, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission reported that six qualified applicants for the DEI Coordinator position will be interviewed after Labor Day. One firm submitted a proposal in response to the RFP, which a designated panel will now score for qualifications.

• Established interview panel for DEI Coordinator consisting of representatives from GMAACC, Malden Pride, Disability Commission, MPD, and Civil Rights Officer
• Appointed Cassandra, Nate, Bwann, and Carey to the RFP bid review panel
• Rescheduled November meeting from November 23 to November 30
• Cancelled December meeting

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to establish a monthly date and time for future meetings. Members will also discuss council goals and the topic of Farmer’s Market Coupons.

• Setting monthly meeting date/time
• Discussion regarding Farmer’s Market Coupons
• Discussion of Council goals

The Council on Aging established a recurring monthly meeting date and time. Members discussed goals for improving communication with seniors, specifically regarding language access and technology, and reviewed the Farmer's Market coupon program.

• Set monthly meeting date to the third Thursday of the month at 9 AM (Passed)

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission is meeting to discuss a presentation from Dris Corporation. The applicant is seeking a license for a new location at 28 Broadway.

• Presentation by CLEC applicant Dris Corporation regarding 28 Broadway

The Commission heard a presentation from Dris Corporation regarding a location change for their application to 28 Broadway. No final approval was granted; the applicant must first submit a complete package including a lease agreement and business plan for review. The Commission also discussed implementing a 60-day deadline for applicants to hold neighborhood meetings.

• Approved May 2, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority will hold a regular board meeting to approve previous minutes and financial payments. The board will discuss policies, contracts, and charitable requests.

• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Payment of invoices, dues, and contract change orders
• Review of policies and contracts
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of capital project invoices and requisitions for payment

The Board approved updated Section 8 Small Area Fair Market Rent Payment Standards effective October 1, 2023. The Authority also authorized several construction change orders for the Forestdale ModPhase project and renewed a supportive services agreement with Mystic Valley Elder Services.

• Approved Section 8 SAFMRs at up to 120% by bedroom size (5-0)
• Approved $54,309 change order to Deiulis for laundry dryer electrification (5-0)
• Approved Deiulis change order #3 for roller shades, increasing price to $63,890 (5-0)
• Approved Deiulis change order #1 for tempered glass windows at $19,611.16 (5-0)
• Approved Deiulis construction change directives #5, #6, and #7 (5-0)
• Renewed MOU with Mystic Valley Elder Services for supportive housing coordinators (5-0)
• Approved lease renewal for 13 Rockland Ave, increasing rent to $2,857.26/month (5-0)
• Approved $108,287.66 quote from Iuvo to replace 65 computers and laptops (5-0)

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission will determine the significance of alterations at 197 Mount Vernon Street. The body will also receive status updates on several buildings previously determined to be preferably preserved.

• Determination of significance for windows and siding alterations at 197 Mount Vernon Street
• Status update for 15 Ferry Street
• Status updates for buildings at One Salem Street, 12-24 Lebanon Street, and 28 Lebanon Street
• Status update for 100 Hospital Road and 57 Hospital Road
• Project update for Malden Courthouse at 89 Summer Street

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission is meeting to determine the significance of alterations at 197 Mount Vernon Street. The body will also receive status updates on several buildings previously determined to be preferably preserved.

• Determination of significance for windows and siding alterations at 197 Mount Vernon Street
• Status update for 15 Ferry Street
• Status updates for buildings with ended demolition delays at One Salem Street, 12-24 Lebanon Street, and 28 Lebanon Street
• Status updates for 100 Hospital Road and 57 Hospital Road
• Project update for Malden Courthouse at 89 Summer Street

The Commission designated 197 Mount Vernon Street as historically significant and scheduled a public hearing for September 11, 2023. The board also received progress updates on several other properties under demolition or alteration review.

• Determined 197 Mount Vernon Street is historically significant (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for 197 Mount Vernon Street on September 11, 2023 (5-0)

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board will meet to accept prior meeting minutes and PERAC financial reports. The board will also review several disability applications and discuss the purchase of non-membership service time.

• Review of draft Malden Retirement Financials by Roselli, Clark & Associates
• Discussion of Chapter 32 Section 3(5) purchasing of non-membership time from another system
• Review of disability applications for fire and police personnel
• Processing of service buybacks including a $118,421.47 refund for Philip Halloran
• Review of public records requests for meeting records from January 2010 to June 2023

The Malden Retirement Board approved payroll and expenditures for late June and early July 2023. The board processed several new memberships, retirements, and service buybacks, and authorized a $500 spending limit for office expenses without prior board approval.

• Approved payrolls and expenditures for late June and early July 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved membership for 8 new employees (Unanimous)
• Approved survivor benefits for Enid M. Scanlon and Karen Picardi (Unanimous)
• Approved retirements for Deborah A. Lungo, Cheryl H. Dortona, and Angela A. Cronin (Unanimous)
• Approved member withdrawal for Emily R. Granoff (Unanimous)
• Approved service buybacks for Manaxthona Norelus and Philip Halloran (Unanimous)
• Approved office expense spending up to $500 without board approval (Unanimous)
• Approved manual pension calculation for James M. Ryan

MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group

The MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group is meeting to discuss multifamily housing zoning laws. The group will review a draft zoning scenario, an impact analysis, and an economic feasibility analysis regarding inclusionary zoning.

• Draft potential zoning scenario
• Impact Analysis
• Review of June 7, 2023 public hearing and online survey results
• Economic Feasibility Analysis regarding Inclusionary Zoning

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is meeting to discuss supplemental funding for ELC and a Memorandum of Understanding for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The body will also review a pre-application for 15 Ferry Street and receive status updates on FY23 projects.

• ELC Application for Supplemental Funding
• Affordable Housing Trust Fund MOU
• Status updates on FY23 Awarded Projects
• 15 Ferry Street Off-Cycle Pre-Application
• Election of CPC Officers

The committee tabled a request for $200,000 in supplemental funding and a change in scope for the ELC playground project. Members cited the need for budget clarity from the Controller and further details on community engagement before making a decision.

• Approved June 2023 meeting minutes (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Tabled ELC supplemental funding and scope change request (Unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for two special permit requests regarding business uses. The board will also discuss a proposal to subdivide land at the western end of Overlook Ridge Drive.

• Special permit for a tattoo studio at 888 Eastern Avenue, Unit #10
• Special permit for overnight dog and cat boarding at 72 Pleasant Street
• Preliminary plan to subdivide 14.36 acres at 0 State Highway into four lots and one parcel
• Status updates on Master Planning and Open Space & Recreation Plan
• Election of officers

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two special permit applications for residential conversions and new construction. The board will also receive a status update from the Community Preservation Committee.

• Public hearing for 204 Main Street: proposal to build a 3-story building with 33 dwelling units, including 4 affordable housing units
• Public hearing for 341-343 Highland Avenue: proposal to convert a vacant storefront to a 4th dwelling unit
• Status update from the Community Preservation Committee

The Planning Board granted a special permit for a three-story multifamily building with 33 units, including four affordable housing units. A separate request to convert a storefront into a fourth dwelling unit at 341-343 Highland Avenue was tabled.

• Approved special permit for 33-unit multifamily building at 204 Main Street with 13 conditions (8-1)
• Tabled conversion of vacant storefront to 4th dwelling unit at 341-343 Highland Avenue (8-1)

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The Student Grades, Promotion, Graduation Requirements & Student Handbook Subcommittee is meeting to discuss changes to the Student Handbook.

• Discussion of changes to the Student Handbook

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The District School Committee will meet to discuss personnel reports, bids, and collective bargaining. The meeting includes an executive session for collective bargaining discussions.

• Collective bargaining (Executive Session)
• Personnel reports
• Bids

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee will meet to review and potentially approve sign designs for four local businesses. The committee will also receive updates from compliance officers.

• Sign design review for Empress Ivy Crowns at 104 Main St.
• Sign design review for Junior Auto Body at 9-11 Whitman St.
• Sign design review for Impact Mobile Detail at 84 Eastern Ave.
• Sign design review for High Expectations LLC at 2 Florence St.

The committee approved sign applications for Empress Ivy Crowns and Junior Auto Body. The application for High Expectations LLC was approved with conditions regarding size and logo placement. One application was not reviewed due to lack of representation.

• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved sign application for Empress Ivy Crowns at 104 Main Street
• Approved sign application for High Expectations LLC at 2 Florence Street with condition to reduce sign to 32 square feet or move logo to window decal
• Approved sign application for Junior Auto Body at 9–11 Whitman Street
• Unable to review sign application for Impact Mobile Detail at 84 astern Avenue

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission is meeting to approve previous minutes and conduct a series of scheduled water abatement hearings. These hearings involve 15 specific property addresses.

• Water abatement hearing for 36 Gould Avenue
• Water abatement hearing for 107 Medford St., #2
• Water abatement hearing for 310 Charles St.
• Water abatement hearing for 40 Monroe St.
• Water abatement hearing for 80 Baker St.

The Commission reviewed several requests for bill adjustments due to plumbing issues or billing errors. All presented requests for abatements were approved by the Commission.

• Approved $174.04 abatement for 107 Medford Street Condo #2 (All in favor)
• Approved $284.72 abatement for 40 Monroe St. (All in favor)
• Approved $102.97 abatement for 80 Baker St. (All in favor)
• Approved $987.76 abatement for 1236 Eastern Avenue (All in favor)
• Approved $766.76 abatement for 9 Arcadia Street (All in favor)
• Approved $517.27 abatement for 281-285 Pearl St. (All in favor)
• Approved $509.51 abatement for 56-58 Chester St. (All in favor)
• Approved $249.98 abatement for 188-188A Main Street (All in favor)

MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group

The MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group is meeting to discuss multifamily housing zoning laws. The group will review a draft zoning scenario, an impact analysis, and an economic feasibility analysis regarding inclusionary zoning.

• Draft potential zoning scenario
• Impact Analysis
• Review of June 7, 2023 public hearing and online survey results
• Economic Feasibility Analysis regarding Inclusionary Zoning

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet remotely to conduct routine business. The primary topic of discussion is the draft regulations for the local wetlands ordinance.

• Discussion on draft regulations for local wetlands ordinance

The Commission discussed stormwater provisions and the accountability of businesses along the Malden River. They voted to send the draft regulations for the Malden Wetlands Ordinance to the City Solicitor for review. The Commission intends to vote on the approval of the regulations at the next meeting.

• Referred draft regulations to the City Solicitor (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The Malden Cultural Council will meet via Zoom to receive updates from Co-Chairs Erga Pierrette and Sarah Radcliffe-Marrs. The council also plans to review and vote on Switchbox submissions.

• Vote on Switchbox submissions

Emergency Management Team

The Emergency Management Team will meet to review emergency activations from the previous month and plan for the upcoming month. The body will also receive updates on the Community Emergency Response (CERT) team and the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).

• Review of previous and upcoming emergency management activations
• Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team update
• Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) discussion
• Reports from Fire, Public Health, Communications, DPW, Police, Schools, and Public Facilities

The team reviewed a training exercise that involved activating a cooling center at the Senior Center and using misting tents. It was noted that misting tents, vests, and video equipment were purchased using EMPG funds.

• Activated cooling center at Senior Center for training exercise
• Deployed misting tents at Linden and Macdonald Stadium for training
• Purchased misting tents, vests, and video equipment using EMPG

Racial Equity Commission

The Racial Equity Commission will meet to review updates regarding a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion position. The body will also discuss the scope of work for a Request for Proposals (RFP).

• Update on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion position
• Discussion and update on the scope of work for the RFP
• Approval of June 29, 2023 meeting minutes

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority Commissioners will meet to conduct regular business. The board will review financial payments, contracts, and capital project documentation.

• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Payment of invoices, dues, and contract change orders
• Review of policies and contracts
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of capital project invoices and requisitions for payment

The Board approved a major roof replacement contract for 89 Pearl Street and authorized several other facility repairs and service contracts. They also adopted new FY2024 utility allowance charts and revised personnel policies for FSS Program staff.

• Awarded $872,400 roof replacement contract for 89 Pearl Street to Stanley (5-0)
• Approved $18,208 T-Mobile cell phone plan and device upgrade for 2-year term (5-0)
• Approved $62,431.23 change order for Drizos for electrical work (5-0)
• Awarded Section 8 HQS Inspection services contract to McCright & Associates at $36.60 per inspection (5-0)
• Approved two change orders for Damazio Builders on 13 Rockland Ave totaling $6,116.52 (5-0)
• Adopted FY2024 Section 8 and Public Housing Utility Allowance charts effective Dec 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Policy revision for two grant-funded FSS positions to be full-time (4-0)
• Authorized $8,414.62 payment to Malden Police for detail coverage (5-0)

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission will determine the significance of a window alteration at 284 Summer Street. The body will also receive status updates on several buildings previously determined to be preferably preserved and a project update for the Malden Courthouse.

• Determination of significance for window alterations at 284 Summer Street
• Status update for 15 Ferry Street
• Status updates for 1 Salem Street, 12-24 Lebanon Street, and 28 Lebanon Street
• Status update for 100 Hospital Road and 57 Hospital Road
• Project update for Malden Courthouse at 89 Summer Street

The Historical Commission designated 284 Summer Street as historically significant but approved proposed window replacements. The board also voted to add application fees to the Notice of Intent to Demolish/Alter Building form. Several property owners provided status updates on preservation and demolition timelines.

• Determined 284 Summer Street is historically significant (5-0)
• Approved window replacements at 284 Summer Street (5-0)
• Approved update to Notice of Intent to Demolish/Alter Building Application to state fee (5-0)
• Approved June 29, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Community Outreach

The Department of Public Utilities is holding a public hearing regarding a petition from National Grid to modify its 2022-2024 Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan. The company proposes a demonstration project to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions from refrigerant leaks in grocery stores.

• Proposed budget of $950,000 for a refrigerant management demonstration project
• Proposal to transfer $950,000 from the existing commercial and industrial sector budget
• Evaluation of leak repair and retrofitting of high global warming potential refrigerants
• Virtual public hearing scheduled for July 20, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund will meet to approve previous minutes and review a finance report. The body will discuss updates regarding the Mayor's Affordable Housing Program, including the Neighborhood Hub and the Office of Housing Stability.

• Approval of May 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Finance Report
• Updates on the Neighborhood Hub
• Updates on the Mayor's Office of Housing Stability
• Discussion on development projects and policy updates

The Trust approved the minutes from its May 17, 2023, meeting. Trustees received a financial report showing an account balance of $1,259,969.72 and updates on several affordable housing development projects and stability services.

• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group

The MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group is meeting to discuss potential zoning scenarios and impact analysis for multifamily housing. The group will also review community engagement data from a June 7, 2023 public hearing and an online survey, as well as economic feasibility for inclusionary zoning.

• Draft potential zoning scenarios for MBTA Communities Multifamily Housing Zoning Law
• Impact Analysis of zoning scenarios
• Review of June 7, 2023 public hearing and online survey results
• Economic Feasibility Analysis regarding Inclusionary Zoning

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss a supplemental funding application for ELC and a Memorandum of Understanding for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The body will also receive status updates on FY23 awarded projects and elect committee officers.

• ELC application for supplemental funding
• Affordable Housing Trust Fund MOU
• Status updates on FY23 awarded projects
• Election of CPC officers

Board of Health

The Malden Board of Health is meeting to discuss the Roosevelt Park Renovation Project. The agenda also includes a section for new and old business.

• Roosevelt Park Renovation Project

Board of Appeal

The Malden Board of Appeal is holding a public hearing to consider a petition for property development. The board will review requests for variances regarding fast food service off-street parking and the required number of parking spaces.

• Petition 23-003: Variance request for off-street parking and parking space requirements at 1100 Main Street

The Board of Appeal denied a petition for variances regarding off-street parking and setbacks for a potential fast food development. The decision followed a written opinion from the Acting City Solicitor regarding voting requirements.

• Approved minutes of June 21, 2023
• Denied Petition 23-003 for variances at 1100 Main Street (3-2)

Planning Board

The Planning Board and City Council Ordinance Committee are holding joint public hearings to discuss changes to city zoning maps and use regulations. Proposed changes include restrictions on drive-thrus and self-storage facilities, as well as new residential rules for the Rowe’s Quarry district.

• Proposed zoning change from Highway Business to Neighborhood Business for 5 Island Hill Avenue, 1038 Main Street, 1100 Main Street, and 1128 Main Street
• Proposal to prohibit self-storage facilities in Industrial 1 and 2 zoning districts
• Proposal to prohibit drive-thrus in Neighborhood Business and Central Business zoning districts
• Proposed multifamily residential use and affordable housing requirements for Rowe’s Quarry Reclamation & Redevelopment District Subdistrict RQ3
• Proposed six-story maximum height for multifamily dwellings in Rowe’s Quarry Subdistricts RQ1 and RQ2

The Planning Board voted to recommend disapproval of zoning changes regarding self-storage facilities and specific parcel reclassifications. The Board recommended a partial approval for a ban on drive-thrus in certain districts and tabled a hearing on the Rowe’s Quarry Reclamation and Redevelopment District.

• Tabled public hearing on Rowe’s Quarry Reclamation and Redevelopment District amendment (9-0)
• Recommended disapproval of rezoning 5 Island Hill Ave, 1038, 1100, and 1128 Main St from Highway Business to Neighborhood Business (5-4)
• Recommended disapproval of prohibiting self-storage facilities in Industrial 1 and 2 districts (7-2)
• Recommended approval of prohibiting drive-thrus in Neighborhood Business district and disapproval for Central Business district (9-0)

Planning Board

The Malden Planning Board and City Council Ordinance Committee are holding a joint public hearing to discuss petitions for zoning amendments. The body will review changes to the zoning map, use regulations for storage and drive-thrus, and development rules for the Rowe’s Quarry district.

• Change zoning from Highway Business to Neighborhood Business for 5 Island Hill Avenue, 1038 Main Street, 1100 Main Street, and 1128 Main Street
• Proposal to prohibit self-storage facilities in Industrial 1 and 2 zoning districts
• Proposal to prohibit drive-thrus in Neighborhood Business and Central Business zoning districts
• Amendments to Rowe’s Quarry Reclamation and Redevelopment District to allow multifamily residential use and set a six-story height maximum for RQ1 and RQ2 subdistricts

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee will meet to review and potentially approve sign designs for three local businesses. The committee will also receive updates from compliance officers.

• Sign design approval for Dunkin Donuts at 200 Commercial St.
• Sign design approval for Pho Eastern Restaurant at 655 Eastern Ave.
• Sign design approval for Marchica Pizzeria at 54 Pleasant St.

The committee approved sign applications for Dunkin Donuts, Pho Eastern, and Marchia Pizza. Compliance updates were provided regarding the removal of prohibited banners, balloons, and flashing signs at various local businesses.

• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Dunkin Donuts sign at 200 Commercial Street with condition that lights be turned on/off within one hour of opening/closing (3-0)
• Approved Pho Eastern sign at 655 Eastern Ave (3-0)
• Approved Marchia Pizza sign at 54 Pleasant Street (3-0)

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will meet to discuss updates on the ADA Self-Evaluation Policy and various community programs. The body is scheduled to hold nominations and a vote for the Clerk position.

• Nominations and vote for the Clerk position
• ADA Self-Evaluation Policy Sub-committee reports
• Discussion of GRIT Freedom Chair survey
• Update on Mystic Valley YMCA Adaptive Aquatics Program
• Discussion of Disability Pride Month

The Commission approved the minutes from the June 28, 2023 meeting and appointed Ralph to the position of Clerk. Members discussed the development of an information card, website updates, and plans for a Disability Pride Month event on July 26, 2023.

• Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Appointed Ralph as Disability Commission Clerk

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Commission will meet virtually to approve minutes from March through June 2023. The body will discuss an ordinance review, commission vacancies, and the 2023 event schedule.

• Ordinance Review
• National Night Out event on August 1, 2023
• Update on commission brochure
• Status update on commission vacancies

Retirement Board

The Board will review minutes, financial reports, and new member enrollments. The meeting includes discussions on several disability applications and a request for pension recalculation due to a COLA increase omission.

• Retirements for Colleen Carlino, David F. Urban, and James M. Ryan
• Withdrawal of Melissa M. Donoghue ($5,287.37)
• Transfer of John A. Alessi ($10,321.71)
• Military service purchase for George Romvos ($6,017.44)
• Review of disability applications for Candace Mangan, John Vidic, and Robert Selfridge

The Board approved various member retirements, withdrawals, and transfers, as well as a series of stock and bond investments. It also authorized a pension recalculation for William Sullivan and appointed Scott Lucey as Election Chairman.

• Approved payrolls and expenditures for late June and early July 2023 (Unanimous)
• Accepted five new members: three firefighters, one senior planner, and one heavy equipment operator (Unanimous)
• Approved member retirements for Colleen Carlino, David F. Urban, and James M. Ryan (Unanimous)
• Approved member withdrawal for Melissa M. Donoghue of $5,287.37 (Unanimous)
• Approved member transfer for John A. Alessi of $10,321.71 (Unanimous)
• Approved military buy back for George Romvos of $6,017.44 (Unanimous)
• Approved recalculation of William Sullivan's retirement benefit to include 3% COLA (Unanimous)
• Appointed Scott Lucey as Election Chairman (Unanimous)

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission will meet to approve curb cut requests and conduct scheduled water abatements. The meeting includes specific appointments for property reviews throughout the city.

• Curb cut approval request: 46 Valley Street
• Curb cut approval request: 129 Commercial St.
• Water abatement appointment: 14 Blaine St.
• Water abatement appointment: 38 Reserve St.
• Water abatement appointment: 172 Linden Ave.

The Commission approved a curb cut request for a property at 129 Commercial Street. Additionally, five residents were granted water and sewer bill adjustments based on hearing testimony regarding leaks and repairs.

• Approved curb cut for Old Town Trolly Tours of Washington, Inc. at 129 Commercial Street (All in favor)
• Granted $21.17 abatement for 38 Reserve St. (All in favor)
• Granted $348.54 abatement for 120-122 Boylston St. (All in favor)
• Granted $174.96 abatement for 7 Mason St. (All in favor)
• Granted $247.91 abatement for 71 Lebanon St. (All in favor)
• Granted $354.25 abatement for 311-311A Clifton St. (All in favor)

Cultural Council

The Malden Cultural Council will meet via Zoom to receive updates from Co-Chairs Erga Pierrette and Sarah Radcliffe-Marrs. The council will also conduct a review and vote regarding Switchbox submissions.

• Review and vote on Switchbox submissions

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission meeting scheduled for July 11, 2023, was cancelled. The provided agenda was procedural boilerplate.

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board of Registrars of Voters will meet to review nine transliterated candidate names to fulfill requirements of Chapter 282 of the Acts of 2022. The board may also hear appeals from candidates regarding their approved transliterated names.

• Review of transliterated names for Lissette Aracely Alvarado, Paul A. Condon, Dante J. Diserio, Elizabeth J. Hortie, Jerry Leone, Amanda Linehan, Dawn M. Macklin, Chris Simonelli, and Jennifer Marie Spadafora
• Approval of July 5, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board of Registrars of Voters approved transliterations for nine candidates, allowing candidates to choose between two provided options. The Board also approved an alternative transliterated name submitted as an appeal by candidate Sheila Rachels.

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

MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group

The MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group is meeting to discuss multifamily housing zoning laws. The group will review a draft zoning scenario and its impact analysis, as well as results from a June 7, 2023 public hearing and an online survey.

• MBTA Communities Multifamily Housing Zoning Law (M.G.L. c. 40A, Section 3A)
• Draft potential zoning scenario
• Impact Analysis
• Review of June 7, 2023 public hearing and online survey

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board of Registrar of Voters will meet to review a presentation of eight transliterated candidate names. This action is intended to fulfill requirements of Chapter 282 of the Acts of 2022 for the 2023 Municipal Election cycle.

• Review of transliterated names for candidates: Keith Eric Bernard, Robert S. McCarthy, Julie E. Turner, Sheila Rachels, Peg Crowe, Craig Spadafora, Micheal E. Drummey, and Carey McDonald
• Approval of June 20, 2023 minutes
• Approval of June 27, 2023 minutes

The Board approved transliterations for eight candidates' names to fulfill Chapter 282 of the Acts of 2022. Candidates will be notified via email on July 6 and given a seven-day period until July 13 to choose their preferred version.

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

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission is meeting to determine the historical significance of several properties facing demolition. The body will also receive status updates on buildings previously designated as preferably preserved.

• Determination of significance for demolition notices at 211-213 Main Street, 50 Crystal Street, 875 Main Street, and 432 Bryant Street (garage only)
• Status updates for preferably preserved buildings at 15 Ferry Street, 100 and 57 Hospital Road, 12-24 Lebanon Street, 28 Lebanon Street, and 384-390 Main Street/6-22 Pleasant Street
• Project update for Malden Courthouse at 89 Summer Street (Malden Center for Arts & Culture)
• Discussion regarding the Local Historic District Study Committee
• Discussion regarding the Community Preservation Committee

The Commission determined that four separate properties were not historically significant, allowing demolition to proceed without delay. The board also requested the Mayor meet with the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School to resolve a dispute regarding the demolition of 12-24 Lebanon Street.

• Approved demolition of garage at 432 Bryant Street (4-0)
• Approved demolition at 211-213 Main Street (4-0)
• Approved demolition at 875 Main Street (4-0)
• Approved demolition at 50 Crystal Street (4-0)
• Directed City Planner to urge Mayor to meet with MVRCS regarding 12-24 Lebanon Street (4-0)
• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Racial Equity Commission

The Racial Equity Commission is meeting to review a City Council resolution regarding the commission's timeline and plan. Members will discuss the scope of work for a Request for Proposals (RFP) and an updated 18-month project plan.

• Review of City Council resolution affirming commission time and plan
• Update on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion position
• Discussion of RFP scope of work
• Updates to the 18-month project plan Gantt Chart

Emergency Management Team

The Emergency Management Team is meeting to review recent and upcoming emergency activations. The body will receive updates on the Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team and the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).

• Review of emergency management activations
• Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team update
• Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) discussion
• Member reports from Fire, Public Health, Communications, DPW, Police, Schools, and Public Facilities

The team discussed the purchase of misting tents for heat emergencies and cooling centers. Language access coordinator Elaina Martinez offered assistance with multilingual signage and emergency communication tools. Public Health reported a likely reduction in a $1.3M FEMA reimbursement request due to policy changes.

• Discussed purchase of misting tents for heat emergencies
• Offered multilingual signage and communication services via Elaina Martinez

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit application for 100 Hospital Road. The proposal involves demolishing an existing building to construct a four-story behavioral health hospital. The board will also receive status updates from the Community Preservation Committee.

• Public hearing for 100 Hospital Road (Parcel ID# 025 104 401) to allow hospital use in Residence A zoning district
• Proposed construction of a 4-story, 106,230 SF gfa behavioral health hospital on 6.06 acres
• Status update from the Community Preservation Committee

The Planning Board granted a special permit to Tufts Medicine and Acadia Healthcare to construct a 4-story, 106,230 square foot behavioral health hospital at 100 Hospital Road. The project involves demolishing the existing hospital building to create a 144-bed facility on a 6.06-acre site. The approval is subject to 32 specific conditions.

• Approved special permit for behavioral health hospital at 100 Hospital Road
• Limited hospital use to a maximum of 144 beds
• Prohibited emergency room, urgent care, and walk-in services
• Prohibited methadone or medication-assisted treatment clinics
• Required transfer of approximately 6.7 acres of open space land to the City by January 1, 2024
• Required reconstruction of Hospital Road between Savin Street and Murray Hill Road prior to occupancy

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board of Registrars of Voters will meet to review the first eight transliterated names for the 2023 Municipal Election cycle. This action is intended to fulfill requirements of Chapter 282 of the Acts of 2022.

• Presentation of transliterated names for candidates: Gary Christenson, Karen Colon-Hayes, Joseph S. Gray, Ryan J. O'Malley, Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg, Jadeane M. Sica, Ari Taylor, and Stephen Patrick Winslow

The Board of Registrars of Voters approved the transliterations of eight candidates' names to meet requirements of Chapter 282 of the Acts of 2022. The Board decided that candidates will be notified of their options and allowed to choose their preferred transliteration 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)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is meeting to review FY24 pre-applications and discuss the launch of FY24 applications. The session includes the approval of May 2023 meeting minutes.

• Review of FY24 Pre-Applications
• FY24 Application Launch

The committee reviewed several pre-applications for city projects, including park improvements and land acquisition. Members discussed eligibility requirements and the need for community outreach for specific site designs.

• Approved May 2023 meeting minutes (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Determined Linden Rink applicant must submit a new application for construction
• Determined Trafton Park shade structure may submit full application pending Mayor's sign-off
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Retirement Board

The Board will review prior meeting minutes, financial reports, and cash reconciliations. The agenda includes processing retirement, withdrawal, and transfer requests, as well as reviewing several disability applications.

• Retirement of Rossana D’Agostino
• Withdrawal of Cheryl Fitzgerald ($19,025.78)
• Withdrawal of Jennifer Guerrero ($3,010.88)
• Transfer of Evan A. Spetrini ($31,530.98)
• Military service purchases for Daniel Bourque, Tyler Calhoun, and Christopher Sheridan

The Board approved payroll and expenditures for late June and early July 2023. It also authorized member retirements, withdrawals, transfers, and military buy-backs. Various investment proceeds and operational expenses were approved.

• Approved payrolls and expenditures for late June and early July 2023 (Unanimous)
• Accepted prior Board Meeting Minutes and PERAC Financial Reports (Unanimous)
• Accepted new members Angela Dipietro and Mitchell Gaynor (Unanimous)
• Approved member retirement for Rossana D’ Agostino (Unanimous)
• Approved member withdrawals for Cheryl Fitzgerald ($19,025.78) and Jennifer Guerrero ($3,010.88) (Unanimous)
• Approved member transfer for Even A. Spetrini to Cambridge ($31,530.98) (Unanimous)
• Approved military buy-backs for Daniel Bourque, Tyler Calhoun, and Christopher Sheridan (Unanimous)
• Approved expenses including $61,856.00 for The de Burlo Group and $12,200.00 for Amity Insurance (Unanimous)

MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group

The MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group is meeting to discuss multifamily housing zoning laws. The group will review a draft zoning scenario and an impact analysis. The meeting also includes a review of community engagement from a June 7 public hearing and an online survey.

• MBTA Communities Multifamily Housing Zoning Law (M.G.L. c. 40A, Section 3A)
• Draft potential zoning scenario
• Impact Analysis
• Review of June 7, 2023 public hearing
• Review of online survey

Board of Health

The Malden Board of Health will meet to discuss the adoption of state minimum standards for human habitation. The board will also review tobacco regulation dates and rodent control updates.

• Adoption of Chapter II, State Minimum Standard for Human Habitation, 105 CMR 410.000
• Determination of charges for TB tests
• Rodent Control update
• Review of tobacco regulation effective date

The Board of Health adopted the new Chapter II, State Minimum Standard for Human Habitation (105 CMR 410.000) by reference. The Board also granted the Director and Public Health Nurse discretion to waive fees for TB tests.

• Accepted minutes from March 15, April 17, and May 22, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved allowing Director and Public Health Nurse discretion to waive TB test fees
• Adopted 105 CMR 410.000 Minimum Standards for Human Habitation (3-0)

Board of Appeal

The Malden Board of Appeal will hold public hearings to consider two variance petitions. These requests involve parking requirements for a fast food service and setback requirements for a residential addition.

• Petition 23-003: Variance for fast food off-street parking at 1100 Main Street
• Petition 23-005: Variance for side yard setback for a home addition at 21 Alden Street

The Board approved a variance to enclose an existing deck for a living room addition at 21 Alden Street. A petition for a fast-food restaurant development at 1100 Main Street was tabled until July 19, 2023, following inconclusive votes on approval and denial.

• Approved minutes of May 17, 2023
• Granted Petition 23-005 for side yard setback variance at 21 Alden Street (4-1)
• Tabled Petition 23-003 regarding parking variances for 1100 Main Street (5-0)

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board of Registrar of Voters will consider a petition from Councillor Chris Simonelli to relocate a polling site. The board will also discuss dates to review transliterated names for the 2023 Municipal Election cycle.

• Petition to move Ward 7, Precinct 2 polling location from Salemwood Field House Cafe to Disabled American Veterans building at 85 Willow Street
• Review of transliterated names for 2023 Municipal Election cycle

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 from the Salemwood Field House Cafe to the Disabled American Veterans building at 85 Willow Street. No vote on the relocation was recorded.

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

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board is meeting to discuss interviews for the Malden Retirement Director position. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Interview for the position of Malden Retirement Director

Licensing Board

The Malden Licensing Board will hold public hearings to consider three alcoholic beverage license applications. The board will also review and approve minutes from the May 23, 2023 meeting.

• KASA Foods Corp (dba KASA), 637 Broadway: application for an on premises S12 Restaurant All Alcohol Beverages 7 day license
• Idle Hands, 89 Commercial St.: application for a One Day Special Beverage License for September 9, 2023
• St. Rocco Fraternal Association of Malden, 278 Pearl St.: application for a three day Special Alcoholic Beverage License for August 11-13, 2023

The board approved special alcoholic beverage licenses for the St. Rocco Fraternal Association and Idle Hands. An application for a restaurant license from KASA Foods Corp was withdrawn without prejudice.

• Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved three-day special alcoholic beverage license for St. Rocco Fraternal Association (August 11-13, 2023)
• Approved one-day special beverage license for Idle Hands (September 9, 2023)
• Allowed KASA Foods Corp to withdraw application for on-premises all alcohol beverages license without prejudice

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority will conduct a regular board meeting to handle administrative approvals and review requests. The board will discuss policies, contracts, and capital project documentation.

• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of approved for payment capital project invoices and requisitions
• Review of approved training and conference offerings

The Board unanimously approved the FY2024 EOHLC Capital Improvement Plan, EOHLC Annual Plan, and HUD PHA Annual Plan. It also awarded service contracts to measurabl.com and Southern Cross and approved several construction change orders.

• Approved May 2023 bills and checks totaling $1,430,857.61 (MRVP/Section 8) and $1,855,483.98 (Revolving Fund)
• Awarded M&V Benchmarking and Tracking Services contract to measurabl.com
• Approved $201,729 bid from Southern Cross for Master Meter Systems compliance services
• Granted two easements to National Grid/Deiulis Brothers Construction and approved payments of $5,750.88 and $15,537.23
• Approved adoption and submission of FY2024 EOHLC Capital Improvement Plan, EOHLC Annual Plan, and HUD PHA Annual Plan
• Approved $14,888.38 and $8,901.71 change orders from Drizos Contracting LLC for scattered site projects
• Approved $11,747 change order for Deiulis Brothers Construction for temporary electric service at Building A
• Authorized signing of HUD-52190 Declaration of Trust and HUD-51999 agreements with Rockland Trust

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is meeting to discuss new requests for a stop sign at Eliot St and Glen Rock Avenue, a temporary bus stop extension at 769 Salem Street, and the removal of parking restrictions on Bellrock Street. The body will also review previously tabled items regarding safety concerns on Dexter Street.

• Proposed stop sign installation at Eliot St and Glen Rock Avenue
• Proposed temporary bus stop lengthening at 769 Salem Street (stop #9024)
• Proposed removal of 'No Parking Both Sides' restriction on Bellrock Street from Medford Street to Converse Ave
• Review of parking and safety concerns at 49 Dexter Street
• Discussion of resident parking and speed safety zones (tabled items)

The Commission approved the removal of 'No Parking Both Sides' signs on Bellrock Street. Several other requests regarding stop signs, bus stops, and guardrails were tabled for further study or clarification.

• Approved removing 'No Parking Both Sides' signs from Bellrock Street between Medford St and Converse Avenue (unanimous)
• Denied handicapped parking request for 67 Granville Ave (unanimous)
• Tabled stop sign request for Eliot St at Glen Rock Avenue until September 19, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled bus stop lengthening request for 769 Salem Street until September 19, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled guardrail installation request at Bainbridge St and Rockwell Ave until further notice (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of the May 16, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School

The Board of Trustees will meet to appoint officers and handle nominations and renewals. The session includes a review of the Parent Student Handbook and Employee Guidelines. The meeting will conclude with an executive session regarding real property.

• Appointment of officers, nominations, and renewals
• Review of Parent Student Handbook
• Review of Employee Guidelines
• Executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board is meeting to conduct interviews for the position of Malden Retirement Director.

• Interviews for Malden Retirement Director position

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The commission is meeting virtually to approve minutes from January through May 2022. The body will discuss a community outreach brochure and a proposal from Faten Shelbayeh. Members will also review the status of commission vacancies.

• Approval of minutes from January, February, March, April, and May 2022
• Outreach proposal by Faten Shelbayeh
• Update on community outreach brochure
• Status update on commission vacancies

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Commission is meeting to review 2023 goals, including an events schedule and community outreach brochures. The body will also receive updates on conflict of interest requirements and commission vacancies.

• Approval of minutes from January, February, March, and April 2023
• Review of 2023 Schedule of Events
• Update on community outreach brochure
• Status update on Commission vacancies
• Report of no new complaints received

School Committee

The Linden STEAM Academy School Site Council is meeting via Zoom to discuss administrative reports and planning for the 2023-24 school year elections.

• Planning for School Site Council elections for school year 23-24

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two special permit applications for zoning. The board will consider a new multifamily residential project and an expansion of services for a local business.

• Special permit for a 5-story building with 51 dwelling units, including 11 affordable housing units, at 11 Charles Street
• Special permit to add licensed massage therapy to a beauty spa/salon at 398 Pleasant Street
• Status update from the Community Preservation Committee

The Planning Board granted two special permits. One allows a 51-unit residential building with 11 affordable units and commercial space at 11 Charles Street, and another allows a licensed massage therapy salon at 398 Pleasant Street.

• Approved special permit for 51-unit multifamily residential and business building at 11 Charles Street (including 11 affordable units)
• Approved special permit for licensed massage therapy salon at 398 Pleasant Street (8-0)

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission is meeting to approve previous minutes and conduct scheduled water abatement hearings. These hearings involve specific residential and commercial addresses.

• Water abatement hearing: 26 Ellis St.
• Water abatement hearing: 55 Bartlett St.
• Water abatement hearing: 228 East Border Road
• Water abatement hearing: 226-234 Ferry St.
• Water abatement hearing: 203 Summer St., 689 Broadway, 19 Bishop Road, and 1236 Eastern Ave.

The Commission held hearings for residents seeking adjustments to their water and sewer bills. Five requests for abatements were approved based on hearing testimony, while four scheduled appointments resulted in no-shows or cancellations.

• Approved $2,165.55 abatement for 26 Ellis St. (All in favor)
• Approved $649.95 abatement for 55 Bartlett St. (All in favor)
• Approved $144.55 abatement for 228 East Border Road (All in favor)
• Approved $882.94 abatement for 226-234 Ferry St. (All in favor)
• Approved $918.33 abatement for 689 Broadway (All in favor)

Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries will meet to review administrative reports and conduct business. The agenda includes a specific item regarding a niche wall lottery.

• Niche Wall Lottery
• Trust Report
• Superintendent’s Report

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School

The Board of Trustees will meet to review reports from school leadership and the Director of Finance and Operations. Discussions include the FY24 budget, service contracts, and a charter amendment to add Woburn to the school's region.

• FY24 Budget
• FY24 Service Contracts
• Charter Amendment to add Woburn to the region
• Parent Student Handbook FY24
• Employee Guidelines FY24

Mystic Valley Development Commission

The Commission will meet to approve the FY24 budget, project management agreement, and blended tax rate. Members will also vote on the distribution of FY23 surplus and the election of FY24 officers.

• Vote to approve FY24 Budget
• Vote to distribute FY23 Surplus
• Vote to approve Preotle Lane Environmental Cost Reimbursement
• Vote to accept FY24 Blended Tax Rate
• Review of year ended June 30, 2022 audit

The Commission approved the FY24 budget and distributed surplus funds to the cities of Medford and Malden. The board also elected officers for the new fiscal year and approved a project management agreement.

• Approved FY23 surplus distribution to Medford ($1,768,219.27) and Malden ($210,993.49) (6-0)
• Approved FY24 Budget of $1,995,313.77 (6-0)
• Approved FY24 Project Management Agreement with MRA/OSPCD at $45,000/year fee (6-0)
• Accepted FY24 Blended Tax Rates: residential $10.87 and commercial $20.20 (6-0)
• Approved procurement of KP Law for legal services (6-0)
• Elected Mayor Lungo-Koehn (Chair), Mayor DeMaria (Vice Chair), and Mayor Christenson (Secretary/Treasurer) for FY24 (6-0)
• Approved $5,457.00 environmental cost reimbursement for Preotle Lane (6-0)
• Accepted the Year ended June 30, 2022 audit report (6-0)

School Committee

The Malden School Committee will meet to consider the 2023-2024 budget and several district policies. The session includes reviews of the student handbook, program of studies, and substitute nurse compensation.

• Malden Public Schools Budget 2023-2024
• Substitute Nurses Compensation
• Harassment Policy
• Student and Family Handbook PreK-12
• Program of Studies PreK-12

The School Committee approved the 2023-2024 budget, including specific line items for Unit A and Unit C. The committee also adopted school improvement plans and updated district policies. A donation for prom expenses was accepted.

• Adopted 2023-2024 Malden Public Schools budget (Unanimous)
• Approved Unit A line items in 2023-2024 budget (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Unit C line items in 2023-2024 budget (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved remaining 2023-2024 budget line items (Unanimous)
• Accepted $1,200 donation from Stoneham Bank for Class of 2023 prom (Unanimous)
• Approved Harassment Policy, Student and Family Handbook PreK-12, and Program of Studies PreK-12 (Unanimous)
• Adopted school improvement plans (Unanimous)
• Adopted May 1, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will review reports from the ADA Self-Evaluation Policy Sub-committee and discuss several community updates. The body will also address a new wheelchair accommodation at City Hall and a settlement update regarding the MBTA.

• ADA Self-Evaluation Policy Sub-committee reports on policy, school committee, and public facilities
• New wheelchair accommodation at City Hall
• Judge King Semi-Annual Settlement Update regarding the MBTA
• GRIT Freedom Chair survey discussion
• Memorial tribute for Frank Cina

The Disability Commission approved a motion to support the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind in providing a recommended equipment list to the Malden Public Library for visually impaired patrons. The board also approved meeting minutes from April and May 2023.

• Approved April 13, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved May 11, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to encourage MCB to provide recommended equipment list to the Library and support the project (Unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 13, 2023

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve sign designs for six local businesses. The committee will also receive updates from compliance officers.

• Sign design review: European Aquatics (710 Salem St.)
• Sign design review: Misty Mountain Shop (323 Commercial St.)
• Sign design review: The Nest Daycare (18 Maude St.)
• Sign design review: RiverDog Daycare (297 Highland Ave.)
• Sign design review: Pon De Joy (7 Pleasant St.) and Passarella Shoes LLC (687 Salem St.)

The committee approved sign applications for five local businesses, some with specific conditions regarding size and lighting. The committee also received compliance updates on several businesses removing prohibited signage or receiving tickets for unpermitted signs.

• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Misty Mountain Shop sign application with condition to submit new rendering stating size as variance states (3-0)
• Approved The Nest Daycare sign application with condition to submit new rendering with size no bigger than 6 sq ft (3-0)
• Approved RiverDog Daycare sign application (3-0)
• Approved Pon De Joy sign application with condition that lights be turned on/off within one hour of opening/closing (3-0)
• Approved Passarela Shoes LLC sign application (3-0)

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The District School Committee will meet to discuss personnel reports and bids. The agenda includes an executive session for collective bargaining.

• Collective bargaining (Executive Session)
• Personnel reports
• Bids

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The Student Grades, Promotion, Graduation Requirements & Student Handbook Subcommittee is meeting to discuss changes to the Student Handbook.

• Discussion of changes to the Student Handbook

MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group

The MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group is meeting remotely to discuss the MBTA Communities Multifamily Housing Zoning Law (M.G.L. c. 40A, Section 3A). They will review draft potential zoning scenarios and consider community engagement efforts, including a public hearing and online survey. The meeting is open to remote public attendance via Zoom.

• Discussion of MBTA Communities Multifamily Housing Zoning Law (M.G.L. c. 40A, Section 3A)
• Review of draft potential zoning scenarios
• Community engagement: public hearing on June 7, 2023, and online survey

Conservation Commission

The Malden Conservation Commission is meeting remotely to discuss and possibly vote on draft regulations for a local wetlands ordinance. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, approving minutes, and other business. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and phone.

• Discussion and possible vote on draft regulations for local wetlands ordinance
• Community Preservation Committee member discussion
• Remote meeting via Zoom (Meeting ID: 97386910388, Passcode: 605429)

The Commission nominated K. Homeyer as its representative to the Malden CPC. Members discussed draft regulations for the Malden Wetlands Ordinance, including fees and enforcement. A representative from Friends of the Malden River provided an update on the Malden River Works project.

• Nominated K. Homeyer as representative to the Malden CPC (6-0)

Malden Housing Authority

The Board unanimously approved the FY2024 EOHLC Capital Improvement Plan, EOHLC Annual Plan, and HUD PHA Annual Plan. The Board also awarded several service contracts and approved multiple construction change orders for housing projects.

• Approved May 2023 bills for MRVP, Section 8, and Revolving Fund totaling $3,286,341.59
• Awarded M&V Benchmarking and Tracking Services contract to measurabl.com
• Approved $201,729 bid from Southern Cross for Master Meter Systems services
• Granted two easements to National Grid/Deiulis Brothers Construction and approved payments of $5,750.88 and $15,537.23
• Approved $14,888.38 and $8,901.71 change orders for Drizos Contracting LLC
• Approved $11,747 and $9,702.91 change orders for Deiulis Brothers Construction
• Adopted and submitted FY2024 EOHLC Capital Improvement Plan, EOHLC Annual Plan, and HUD PHA Annual Plan
• Authorized loan agreement amendment with Rockland Trust due to LIBOR discontinuation

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board of Registrars of Voters will meet to hear a petition from Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli to relocate the Ward 7, Precinct 2 polling location from the Salemwood Field House Cafe to the Disabled American Veterans building at 85 Willow Street. The board will also begin preliminary discussions on transliterating candidates' names into Chinese characters for the upcoming municipal election. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the February 28, 2023 meeting.

• Petition to move Ward 7, Precinct 2 polling location to 85 Willow Street
• Preliminary discussion on transliterating candidate names into Chinese characters
• Approval of minutes from February 28, 2023 meeting

The Board appointed Anna Tse as the official translator to handle the transliteration of candidate names into Chinese characters for the 2023 Municipal Election. The Board also requested a written proposal from Councillor Chris Simonelli regarding a polling location change.

• 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)

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board will meet to discuss potential candidates for the position of Retirement Director. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of candidates for the Retirement Director position

School Committee

The committee held a public hearing to discuss the budget and address resident questions regarding staffing and funding. No votes were taken on budget approvals or specific line items during this session.

• Postponed next School Committee meeting from June 5 to June 12
• Adjourned meeting at 6:46 p.m. (unanimous)

MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group

The working group is reviewing the MBTA Communities Multifamily Housing Zoning Law. Discussion includes draft potential zoning scenarios and upcoming community engagement efforts.

• Draft potential zoning scenarios
• Public hearing scheduled for June 7, 2023
• Online survey for community engagement

School Committee

The council will meet virtually to review the School Improvement Plan and school additions/budget. The agenda includes a principal's report and updates regarding requests for new positions.

• Approval of the School Improvement Plan (SIP)
• Review of 2023-22 School Additions and Budget
• Update on requests for new positions for student services
• MCAS Update

The council approved the School Improvement Plan and the meeting minutes from March and April 2023. The meeting included reports on curriculum updates, student services, and budget additions.

• Approved meeting minutes from March and April 2023
• Approved School Improvement Plan (all but Imene Saidi)

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission will hold a public hearing regarding water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2024. The meeting is scheduled for May 30, 2023, at Malden City Hall.

• Public hearing on Water & Sewer Rates for FY 24

The Commission held a public hearing to review proposed water and sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2024. The commission voted to pass the rates, which include a 3 percent increase on water and sewer rates.

• Approved Water-Sewer Rates for Fiscal Year 2024 (All in Favor)

Racial Equity Commission

The Racial Equity Commission will review its mission, vision, and a proposed 18-month project plan. Members will also discuss $70,000 in CDBG grant funding intended for language access and equity assessments.

• Vote on final Mission, Who We Are, and Vision Statement
• Discussion of $70,000 CDBG grant funding
• Vote on changes to the 18-month project plan proposal
• Planning of four Community Town Hall Meetings

The commission unanimously approved a revised mission statement focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Members discussed a plan to hire a consultant to analyze demographic data and organize community town halls. The commission also supported a draft resolve to extend their timeline for delivering a final report to the Mayor and City Council to December 2024.

• Approved minutes from April 27 (unanimous)
• Approved revised Mission Statement (unanimous)
• Supported draft resolve to extend final report deadline to December 2024

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

The Commission determined it will not open the application process to new applicants because the city may currently be capped at four licenses. Members discussed establishing new deadlines for neighborhood meetings and special permit applications to be proposed as ordinance changes.

• Approved May 2, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided not to open to new applicants due to a potential four-license cap

Northeast Metro Tech Building Committee

The School Building Committee will meet to discuss invoice reimbursements and the 90% construction document submission package. The committee is scheduled to vote on standardizing the Genetec Security Platform for closed-circuit television and access controls, as well as authorizing the submission of construction documents to the MSBA.

• Vote to approve January 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Invoice-Reimbursement Update (PMA)
• Review of 90% Construction Document MSBA Submission Package (DRA/PMA)
• Vote to standardize Genetec Security Platform for CCTV and Access Controls
• Vote to authorize submission of 90% Construction Document Package to the MSBA

School Committee

The Policy & Procedure Subcommittee approved a new harassment policy, the PreK-12 Student and Family Handbook, and the PreK-12 Program of Studies. The harassment policy and Program of Studies were approved to be sent to the full committee.

• Approved harassment policy and sent to full committee (Unanimous)
• Approved and adopted PreK-12 Student and Family Handbook (Unanimous)
• Approved PreK-12 Program of Studies and sent to full committee (Unanimous)

School Committee

The Beebe School Site Council will meet virtually to discuss several school-related topics. The agenda includes an update on the School Improvement Plan and a discussion regarding restorative practices for the upcoming year.

• School Improvement Plan Update
• Restorative Practices for next year
• Social Worker Lessons Learned

The council updated the School Improvement Plan to include attendance and DEI goals. Members discussed the expansion of restorative practices for staff and the need for additional social workers.

• Updated School Improvement Plan goals to include attendance and DEI
• Determined to continue growing restorative practice training with staff
• Identified need for more social workers at the school

MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group

The MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group is meeting remotely to discuss compliance with the MBTA Communities Multifamily Housing Zoning Law (M.G.L. c. 40A, Section 3A), including impact analysis and development of preliminary potential zoning scenarios. The agenda is focused on these topics, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Discussion of MBTA Communities Multifamily Housing Zoning Law compliance
• Impact analysis of potential zoning changes
• Development of preliminary potential zoning scenarios

Licensing Board

The Malden Licensing Board will hold a public meeting on May 23, 2023, at 6 p.m. in City Hall Room 108. The board will consider two public hearing applications: one to change the hours of operation for Ethiopian Restaurant, LLC at 1 Highland Ave., and another to change the DBA (doing business as) name for Nguyen & Le, Inc., currently operating as Pho Hoa at 655 Eastern Ave., to Pho Eastern. The meeting will also include roll call, approval of the previous meeting's minutes, and any other business properly before the board.

• Public hearing: Ethiopian Restaurant, LLC, 1 Highland Ave., request to modify hours of operation
• Public hearing: Nguyen & Le, Inc. D/B/A Pho Hoa, 655 Eastern Ave., change of DBA to Pho Eastern
• Approval of minutes from April 25, 2023 meeting

The Licensing Board approved a request for Pho Eastern to change its DBA name. The Board also approved a request for Ethiopian Restaurant, LLC to be closed on Mondays, though it denied a request for 2 a.m. closing hours.

• Approved minutes from April 25, 2023 meeting
• Approved request for Ethiopian Restaurant, LLC to be closed on Monday
• Denied request for Ethiopian Restaurant, LLC for 2 a.m. closing on Sunday, Friday, and Saturday
• Approved DBA name change from Pho Hoa to Pho Eastern for Nguyen & Le, Inc.

Malden Housing Authority

The Board will meet to approve previous minutes, bills, and checks. Discussion topics include charitable requests, capital project invoices, and training offerings.

• Approval of Minutes of the Previous Meeting
• Approval of Bills and Signing of Checks
• Review of Charitable Requests
• Review of Capital Project Invoices and Requisitions
• Review of Training and Conference Offerings

The Board approved a contract for floor repairs at 120 Mountain Ave and authorized several equipment and vehicle purchases. It also approved health insurance, police, and YMCA payments, and adopted FY2023 income limits for assisted housing programs.

• Approved $137,089 bid to Acme Waterproofing Co., Inc. for 120 Mountain Ave 2nd floor repair (5-0)
• Approved purchase of four Bobcat Utility Vehicles for $88,884.00 (5-0)
• Approved $19,288.00 purchase of Ricoh addressing system and conveyor stacker (5-0)
• Approved $299,141.67 in MA GIC health insurance invoices (5-0)
• Approved $3,405.93 in Malden Police Department invoices (5-0)
• Approved $3,589.38 in Malden YMCA invoices for after-school services (5-0)
• Adopted DHCD FY2023 Income Limits for HUD and state assisted housing programs (5-0)
• Approved $2,000.00 salary increase for Section 8 Clerk Junesy Chin (5-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health discussed the development plan for the field at Roosevelt Park. A motion to advise the City against the plan failed for lack of a second, and the matter was deferred to a future meeting.

• Motion to advise City not to proceed with Roosevelt Park development plan failed (no second)
• Approved motion to take Roosevelt Park matter under advisement until July 19, 2023 (3-0)

Northeast Metro Tech Building Committee

The School Building Committee will meet to discuss invoice reimbursements and the 90% construction document submission package. The committee is scheduled to vote on standardizing the Genetec Security Platform for CCTV and access controls and authorizing the submission of construction documents to the MSBA.

• Vote to approve January 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Invoice-Reimbursement Update
• Review of 90% Construction Document MSBA Submission Package
• Vote to standardize Genetec Security Platform for CCTV and Access Controls
• Vote to authorize submission of 90% Construction Document Package to the MSBA

Historical Commission

The Commission will review status updates for several buildings subject to the Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance. The meeting also includes a project update for the Malden Courthouse at 89 Summer Street.

• Status update for 15 Ferry Street
• Status update for 100 Hospital Road and 57 Hospital Road
• Status update for 12-24 Lebanon Street
• Status update for 28 Lebanon Street
• Project update for Malden Courthouse, 89 Summer Street

The Commission approved a letter of support for the relocation of the building at 15 Ferry Street and authorized the Chair to sign a Memorandum of Agreement for the Malden Courthouse. Members also agreed to a reduced reporting schedule for the property at 384-390 Main Street.

• Approved submitting a letter of support to the Community Preservation Committee for 15 Ferry Street (4-0)
• Authorized the Chair to sign the Memorandum of Agreement for the Malden Courthouse (4-0)
• Approved changing update frequency for 384-390 Main Street from monthly to every three months (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from April 20, 2023 (4-0)

Emergency Management Team

The team will review emergency management activations from the previous month and plan for upcoming activations. The agenda includes updates on the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).

• Review of previous month's emergency management activations
• Planning of upcoming month's emergency management activations
• Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team update
• Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) discussion
• Departmental reports from Fire, Public Health, Communications, DPW, Police, Schools, and Public Facilities

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The Trust approved the minutes from the April 19, 2023, meeting. Members received updates on the fund's $952,725.52 balance, staffing vacancies in the OSPCD, and the status of housing projects at 213 Main Street and 54 Eastern Ave.

• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Rowe’s Quarry / Overlook Ridge Committees

The Joint Planning Task Force on Overlook Ridge will meet to review the 2015 Master Plan. The meeting also includes a discussion of the proposed 2023 Master Plan.

• Review of 2015 Master Plan
• Discussion of proposed 2023 Master Plan

Board of Appeal

The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing regarding two property petitions. The items include a potential fast food development at 1100 Main Street and a residential expansion at 24-26 Maynard Street.

• Petition 23-003: Fast food service parking variances for 1100 Main Street
• Petition 23-004: Rear yard setback variance for a kitchen/dining addition and deck at 24-26 Maynard Street
• Approval of April 19, 2023 minutes

The Board approved a variance for a kitchen/dining area addition and deck at 24-26 Maynard Street. A petition for a fast food development at 1100 Main Street was tabled to allow for the submission of parking studies.

• Approved April 19, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Granted variance for addition and deck at 24-26 Maynard Street (4-1)
• Denied initial request to table Petition 23-003 (4-1)
• Tabled Petition 23-003 regarding 1100 Main Street until June 21, 2023, to review parking studies (5-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will review the April 2023 meeting minutes and receive a CPC Plan update. The agenda also includes reviewing letters regarding the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

• CPC Plan Update
• Letters regarding the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Applicant Workshop following adjournment

The Committee voted to accept all recommended changes to the 2023 CPC Plan and release it to the public. Members also discussed correspondence with the Mayor and City Council regarding the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and received status updates on several city projects.

• Approved April 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved all recommended changes to the 2023 CPC Plan and its public release (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Health

The scheduled meeting was intended to include a review of the Roosevelt Park Field project. However, the agenda indicates that this meeting has been postponed.

• Roosevelt Park Field project review

Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries will hold a regular meeting on May 17, 2023, at 5:00 PM at the Forest Dale Cemetery Office. The agenda includes approval of minutes, correspondence, trust and superintendent reports, a lottery update, and general cemetery business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of Cemetery Meeting Minutes
• Correspondence read and to be discussed
• Trust Report
• Superintendent's Report
• Lottery Update

The Board of Trustees accepted the April 2023 Trust Report and the Superintendent's report. Trustees discussed the process for conducting a niche lottery, which will take place during the June meeting.

• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Trust Report showing $14,255.89 in Perpetual Care income for April (unanimous)
• Accepted Superintendent's Report regarding April burials and facility maintenance (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The board will review prior minutes and PERAC financial reports. The agenda includes processing retirements, withdrawals, and transfers, as well as disability applications and hearings.

• Retirement: Linda Bruce (Opt B)
• Withdrawal: Antonia Antonelli ($11,309)
• Withdrawal: Kristin McAuliffe ($13,278)
• Transfer: Laura Perry ($23,518)
• Evidentiary Hearing: Candace Mangan (Ordinary Disability)

The Board approved payrolls, expenditures, and member retirements, withdrawals, and transfers. It also voted to send disability application records for two individuals to a Medical Panel for evaluation. A special meeting was scheduled for May 25 to review resumes for the Retirement Director position.

• Approved payrolls and expenditures for late April and early May 2023 (Unanimous)
• Accepted prior meeting minutes and PERAC Financial Reports (Unanimous)
• Accepted one MHA Housing Specialist and one PARA as new members (Unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Linda L. Bruce (Unanimous)
• Approved member withdrawals for Antonia Antonelli and Kristin McAuliffe (Unanimous)
• Approved member transfer for Laura Perry (Unanimous)
• Voted to send John Vidic's medical records to a Medical Panel contingent on employer statement (Unanimous)
• Voted to have Candice Mangan's records evaluated by a Medical Panel (Unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will review new requests regarding stop sign installations and school safety zones. The agenda also includes several items that have been tabled indefinitely from previous meetings.

• Stop sign installation at Dale St @ Poplar St
• School safety zone establishment on Salem St at Malden High School
• Parking and driver education concerns at 49 Dexter Street
• Multiple tabled items including resident parking, bus stop changes, and speed safety zones

The Commission approved the installation of a stop sign at Dale Street and Poplar Street and established a school safety zone at Malden High School on Salem Street. A request regarding driver education companies on Dexter Street was tabled for further research.

• Approved installation of a stop sign on Dale Street at the intersection of Poplar Street (unanimous)
• Approved establishing a school safety zone on Salem Street at Malden High School (unanimous)
• Tabled request regarding driver education companies and driveway parking on Dexter Street until June 20, 2023 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of the April 18, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

School Committee

The Malden School Committee is meeting to review and discuss the School Improvement Plan (SIP), followed by an approval vote. The agenda is otherwise minimal, with only a welcome and the SIP discussion listed.

• Review of School Improvement Plan (SIP)
• Discussion of SIP
• Approval of SIP

Disability Commission

The Commission will review updates regarding ADA self-evaluation policies for schools and public facilities. The agenda includes discussions on a memorial tribute, job search scams, and the Judge King semi-annual settlement update regarding the MBTA.

• ADA Self-Evaluation Policy Sub-committee reports
• Memorial tribute for Frank Cina
• Judge King Semi-Annual Settlement Update re: MBTA
• Discussion of job search scams
• Calendar of Disability Events

The meeting could not be held because a quorum of members was not in attendance. No actions were taken and no decisions were made.

Sign Design Review Committee

The committee will review and consider several business sign designs for approval. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding A-frame signs.

• AGM Auto Sales — 160 Eastern Ave. design review
• Malden House of Pizza — 694 Salem St. design review
• 242 — 252 Highland LLC — 242 — 252 Highland Ave. design review
• ABCD — 239 Commercial St. design review
• European Aquatics — 710 Salem St. design review

The committee approved sign applications for Malden House of Pizza, 242–252 Highland LLC, and ABCD, each with lighting restrictions. One application was tabled and another was referred to licensing. The committee also decided to follow the current ordinance for A-Frame signs.

• Approved April 13, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Referred AGM Auto Sales sign application at 160 Eastern Avenue to licensing (4-0)
• Approved Malden House of Pizza sign application at 694 Salem Street with lighting conditions (4-0)
• Approved 242–252 Highland LLC sign application at 242–252 Highland Avenue with lighting conditions (Yea-0)
• Approved ABCD sign application at 239 Commercial Street with lighting conditions (Yea-0)
• Tabled European Aquatics sign application at 710 Salem Street
• Decided to follow current ordinance regarding A-Frame signs

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The District School Committee will hold a regular meeting at the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School. The agenda includes collective bargaining and various administrative reports.

• Collective bargaining (Executive Session Required)

School Committee

The School Site Council will meet via Zoom to conduct business including a roll call and approval of minutes. The agenda includes planning for upcoming School Site Council elections for the 2023-24 school year.

• Planning for SSC Elections for School Year 23-24

MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group

The MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group is meeting remotely to discuss the MBTA Communities Multifamily Housing Zoning Law (M.G.L. c. 40A, Section 3A), including compliance, impact analysis, and development of preliminary potential zoning scenarios. The agenda is substantive, focusing on the city's response to state zoning requirements.

• Discussion of MBTA Communities Multifamily Housing Zoning Law compliance
• Impact analysis of potential zoning changes
• Development of preliminary potential zoning scenarios

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding special permit applications for structural changes to existing properties. These requests involve constructing dormer additions to third floors in the Residence A zoning district.

• Special permit for 57-59 Lincoln Street: dormer addition to a four-family dwelling
• Special permit for 89 Hancock Street: dormer addition to a four-family dwelling
• Status update from the Community Preservation Committee

The Planning Board granted two special permits to allow dormer additions and renovations for four-family residential properties. Both approvals included specific conditions regarding bedroom counts and basement usage.

• Approved special permit for dormer addition and basement finishing at 57-59 Lincoln Street (9-0)
• Approved special permit for dormer additions and interior renovation at 89 Hancock Street (9-0)

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Commission will review previous meeting minutes and discuss several ongoing administrative items. Discussion topics include the 2023 schedule of events, conflict of interest requirements, community outreach brochures, and current commission vacancies.

• Approval of January, February, March, and April 2023 minutes
• Discussion of 2023 Commission Goals and Schedule of Events
• Update on Conflict of Interest Requirements
• Update on Community Outreach brochure
• Status update on Commission Vacancies

Redevelopment Authority

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The Malden Redevelopment Authority approved the dedication of a portion of property at 356 Commercial St. for the Malden River Works Project. The board also accepted ownership of a parcel at 370 Commercial St. and extended several professional service agreements.

• Approved minutes of December 20, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Accepted ownership of land parcel 5-3E at 370 Commercial St. from MVDC (5-0)
• Dedicated portions of 356 and 370 Commercial St. as protected parkland for Malden River Works Park (5-0)
• Extended MVDC Project Management and Development Consulting agreement to June 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Malden Housing Authority for environmental reviews for a five-year period (5-0)
• Extended Foster Appraisal & Consulting Co., Inc. agreement through December 31, 2023 (5-0)

Malden Housing Authority

The Board approved over $2.8 million in rental voucher and revolving fund payments for April 2023. It also authorized several vendor contracts, a resident cleaning stipend, and the extension of a youth employment program.

• Approved April 2023 MRVP and Section 8 payments of $1,429,550.61 and Revolving Fund payments of $1,373,633.88
• Approved $19,952.00 change order for Deiulis Brothers for tempered glass windows (4-0)
• Approved $18,412.50 payment to EPC Solutions LLC for HUD energy audit and reporting (4-0)
• Approved $200.00 monthly stipend for public housing residents performing light cleaning services (4-0)
• Extended Youth Part-Time Seasonal Employment Program for ages 14-22 at $15/hour (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved $30,000.00 payment to Southern Cross for Master Meter System plan (4-0)
• Awarded electronic recycling bid to ABH Services Inc at $35/unit (4-0)
• Approved $3,000 annual funding for Suffolk Manor Residents Association paid in two $1,500 installments (4-0)

Cultural Council

The Malden Cultural Council will meet remotely to review previous meeting minutes and receive updates from the Co-Treasurers. The agenda includes discussions regarding grant extension requests and upcoming events.

• Grant extension requests
• Council vacancy and need for new officers
• Co-Treasurers update

Public Works Commission

The Malden Public Works Commission will hold a public hearing to approve minutes, consider five scheduled curb cut appointments, and review numerous water abatement requests. They will also discuss an outdoor seating request for Saigon NV at 381 Main St. and a drainlayers approval for JJ Phelan & Son, Inc. The meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2023, at 3:30 pm in City Hall.

• Curb cuts at 52 Granville Ave, 92 Granville Ave, 42 Appleton St, 45 Holyoke St, 15 Lyle St
• Water abatements for 26 Lanark Rd, 61 Adams St, 25 Eastern Ave, 466 Fellsway East, 728 Main St, and others
• Outdoor seating request for Saigon NV at 381 Main St
• Drainlayers approval for JJ Phelan & Son, Inc., 120 Lumber Lane, Tewksbury, MA
• Next meeting scheduled for June 13, 2023

School Committee

The Budget Subcommittee of the Malden School Committee will meet on May 8, 2023. The meeting focuses on the FY 23-24 Budget Proposal.

• FY 23-24 Budget Proposal

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is reviewing property assessments for Fiscal Year 2020 to determine if interim adjustments to property values are necessary. The board is requesting income and expense schedules from owners of commercial, industrial, and income-producing properties.

• Review of property assessments for Fiscal Year 2020
• Collection of income and expense schedules for income-producing properties
• Requirement for commercial and industrial properties to be valued using at least two of three standard appraisal approaches

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission is meeting to discuss the state licensure of Eastern Cannabis. The body will also receive status updates on three other cannabis-related businesses.

• State licensure of Eastern Cannabis at 7 Linehurst Road, Route 1
• Status update for Faded LLC Dris at 53 Broadway
• Status update for DMS Trinity at 36 Charles Street
• Status update for Benevolent Botanicals at 926 Eastern Ave.

The Commission approved a license for Eastern Cannabis to begin operations at 7 Linehurst Road. The body also removed a requirement for a police security detail during the first 60 days of operation. Other cannabis permit statuses were reviewed, including a location at 53 Broadway that will no longer be pursued.

• Approved license for Eastern Cannabis to open for business (unanimous)
• Removed Community Host Agreement requirement for a Police Detail on Site for the first 60 days (unanimous)
• Approved March 8, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss the district budget and review the harassment policy, the PreK-12 Student and Family Handbook, and the PreK-12 Program of Studies. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss negotiation strategies for non-union personnel.

• Harassment Policy
• Student and Family Handbook PreK-12
• Program of Studies PreK-12
• Budget Subcommittee report
• Negotiation strategy for Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent

The School Committee approved a student trip to London and Paris for April 2025. The meeting also included public testimony regarding course inequities for freshmen and staffing and safety concerns at the Early Learning Center.

• Approved minutes from April 3, 2023 (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved London and Paris trip for April 2025 (8-0, 1 absent)

Emergency Management Team

The team reviewed a recent Tier II hazmat incident at FM Callahan and updated the emergency contact app with a list of 9 active CERT members. Members discussed improving police access to school security cameras and seeking shelter training from MEMA. No formal votes were recorded.

• Uploaded active CERT member list to emergency contact app
• Chief Froio to contact Mass Maritime regarding a Tier II calling intern
• Sgt. Kelley to contact MEMA regarding remote shelter training

Racial Equity Commission

The Malden Racial Equity Commission is meeting to discuss the 2022 Regional Wellbeing Report data presented by CHA and how to use it in their work. They will also identify goals, timelines, and next steps, and discuss the Commission's role, chairperson selection, and possible Clerk position. The agenda includes routine items like roll call and approval of past meeting minutes.

• Follow-up discussion on CHA's 2022 Regional Wellbeing Report data
• Discussion on using data for informed decisions
• Identifying goals, timelines, and next steps
• Discussion on Commission role, chairperson selection, and Clerk possibility
• Approval of minutes from Aug 25, 2022, Jan 12, 2023, and Mar 8, 2023

The Commission approved minutes from three previous meetings and established a four-phase framework to clarify its mission, hire a consultant, and engage community groups. The group discussed the need to define its scope of work and potentially request a timeline extension from the City Council.

• Approved August 25, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 12, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 8, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Established Phase 1: Clarify mission and hire a consultant through summer
• Established Phase 2: Invite community groups to present work
• Established Phase 3: Perform asset mapping and synthesize data with consultant
• Established Phase 4: Present recommendations report to City Council
• Appointed Nate and Abraham to chair the May 25, 2023 meeting

School Committee

The Beebe School Site Council will meet virtually to discuss the School Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes reviews of restorative practices and student incident data.

• School Improvement Plan
• Restorative Practices
• Student Incident Data

The council reviewed the School Improvement Plan edited by the ILT and central office. The plan establishes academic goals for literacy and numeracy, a goal for equity and inclusion, and a goal to increase attendance by 3% for the 2023-2024 school year.

• Reviewed School Improvement Plan goals for literacy and numeracy
• Reviewed equity and inclusion goal requiring 80% of classroom observations to show affirming instruction by May 2024
• Reviewed goal to increase Beebe School attendance rate by 3% (80.7%) for 2023-2024

MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group

The MBTA 3A Zoning Working Group is meeting to discuss compliance with the MBTA Communities Multifamily Housing Zoning Law. The group will review impact analysis and develop preliminary zoning scenarios.

• MBTA Communities Multifamily Housing Zoning Law (M.G.L. c. 40A, Section 3A) compliance
• Impact analysis review
• Development of preliminary potential zoning scenarios