Malden public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee will meet with the Malden Youth Council to establish goals for the council moving forward. The committee will also work on training MYC members on city business, social media, and Roberts Rules of Order. Discussion will continue on a youth summit and social media presence for the MYC.

• Meeting with Malden Youth Council to establish goals
• Training for MYC on city business, social media, and Robert's Rules
• Continued discussion on a youth summit
• Continued discussion on social media presence for MYC
• Approval of minutes from multiple prior meetings

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board will review proposals for portfolio monitoring and securities litigation firms. The board is also processing new member additions, retirement applications, and military buybacks.

• Review of RFP proposals for Portfolio Monitoring & Securities Litigation Firms
• Retirement applications for David Franzese and Patricia Bonfanti
• Military buybacks for Emery Haskell, Kenneth L. Guiel, and Walky Joseph
• Medical Panel Reviews for Lorraine LaFauci and Frederick Wilson
• Processing of 5 new members and 3 deceased member records

The Malden Retirement Board approved routine items including meeting minutes, warrants, new members, retirement applications, survivor benefits, withdrawals/transfers, and military buybacks. The board also approved an accidental disability retirement for Lorraine LaFauci, accepted proposals for portfolio monitoring and securities litigation firms, and tabled a matter for Frederick Wilson pending a clarification letter from his attorney.

• Approved November meeting minutes, December expense warrant, November payroll & staff warrant (unanimous)
• Accepted 5 new members including HR Director Odelisa Macedo and Electrician Robert Getman (unanimous)
• Approved retirement applications for David Franzese and Patricia Bonfanti (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawals/transfers for Paul Garrity and Adele Poliard (unanimous)
• Approved military buybacks for Emery Haskell, Kenneth L. Guiel, and Walky Joseph (unanimous)
• Accepted Scott & Scott and Wolf Popper proposals for portfolio monitoring & securities litigation (unanimous)
• Approved retirement application for Franklin Lam, DPW (unanimous)
• Approved accidental disability retirement for Lorraine LaFauci (unanimous)

Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries will meet to approve minutes and consider adopting rules and regulations for cemetery operations. They will also continue discussions regarding benches and receive reports from the trust and superintendent. The meeting covers general cemetery business and old business items.

• Approval of Rules and Regulations
• Continued discussion re: Benches
• Trust Report and Superintendent's Report
• Old Business and Correspondence

The Cemetery Board of Trustees accepted the minutes, treasurer's report, and superintendent's report for October. They discussed amending the cemetery's Rules and Regulations, with a final draft to be presented at the next meeting. No formal decisions were made on the rule changes or potential benches.

• Accepted October 30, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted October Trust Report with $10,141.03 in Perpetual Care income (unanimous)
• Accepted Superintendent's report (unanimous)

Emergency Management Team

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Malden Emergency Management Team. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, review of activations, a Community Emergency Response Team update, discussion of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), and reports from Fire, Public Health, Communications, DPW, Police, Schools, and Public Facilities. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting appears to be procedural.

• Review of any emergency management activations for the previous and upcoming month
• 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 Malden Emergency Management Team approved the November meeting minutes. No activations were reported, and the team discussed redirecting the 2024 grant funds due to a price increase for the mass notification system, with a plan due by May 2025. No new business was reported, and the meeting adjourned at 4:22 PM.

• Approved November meeting minutes
• Discussed using 2024 grant for Agency Assessment instead of CodeRed system
• Set May 2025 deadline for solid grant use plan

Board of Appeal

The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on December 18, 2024, to consider Petition 24-013 by Mystic Valley Regional Charter School. The school is appealing a decision by Building Commissioner Nelson Miller dated October 23, 2024, related to the Gym Project at 31 Granite Street. The board will also approve minutes from its November 20, 2024 meeting.

• Petition 24-013: Mystic Valley Regional Charter School appeals Building Commissioner's decision on Gym Project
• Property at 31 Granite Street, Malden (Assessor's Parcel ID 133-663-303)
• Decision date: October 23, 2024, by Nelson Miller
• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2024 meeting

The Malden Board of Appeal voted unanimously to overturn the Building Commissioner's decision regarding Mystic Valley Regional Charter School's gym project at 31 Granite Street. The board determined the city has no ordinance requiring site plan review for this educational use, allowing the project to proceed without such review. The decision was made after hearing public comment and discussion of the Dover Amendment.

• Approved minutes of November 20, 2024 (unanimous)
• Overturned Building Commissioner's decision on Petition 24-013 (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on five FY25 CPA funding applications: envelope assessments for Pearl Street, Oliver Street, and Saint Paul's Church, plus a wall and pond project at Forest Dale Cemetery. The committee will also vote on approving November meeting minutes and discuss other business.

• Public hearing on 0020_Pearl Street Envelope Assessment
• Public hearing on 0021_Oliver Street Envelope Assessment
• Public hearing on 0024_Forest Dale Cemetery Wall
• Public hearing on 0025_Forest Dale Cemetery Pond
• Public hearing on 0026_Saint Paul’s Church Envelope Assessment

The Malden Community Preservation Committee held a public hearing for five FY25 funding applications, including assessments for two former fire stations, repairs to Forest Dale Cemetery's pond and wall, and an envelope assessment for Saint Paul's Church. No votes were taken on the applications during this meeting. The committee approved the November 18, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (5-0) and adjourned.

• Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Police Community Advisory Committee

The Police Community Advisory Council will discuss member experiences from recent ride-alongs and review a 100-word mission statement. The body will also provide feedback to the Police Chief/Commissioner based on recent activities.

• Review of 100-word PCAC mission statement
• Discussion of ride-along experiences
• Feedback for Police Chief/Commissioner from recent PCAC activities

City Council

The Malden City Council will elect a Council President for 2025 and vote on several zoning amendments, including site plan review for educational, religious, and child care uses, miscellaneous zoning revisions, and new definitions for service stations and car washes. The Council will also consider enrolled ordinances to extend union benefits to non-union members and amend marijuana establishment licensing requirements. Committee reports include approval of numerous license renewals and upgrades to Crown Castle small wireless facilities at multiple locations. A tabled resolution on historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street will also be discussed.

• Election of Council President for 2025 calendar year
• Zoning amendments for educational, religious, and child care site plan review
• Amendments to marijuana establishment licensing, including host community agreement requirements
• Crown Castle small cell facility upgrades at 7 locations (Bell Rock Street, Greenwood Court, Main Street, Washington Street, Eastern Avenue, Mills Street)
• Tabled resolution on historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street (M. Ida Converse Building)

The Malden City Council elected Councillor Ryan O'Malley as its 2025 President and approved the 2025 meeting schedule. It also passed several zoning amendments, including administrative revisions and a wireless equipment ordinance, while referring a site plan review ordinance for educational, religious, and child care facilities to committee for further review. Numerous license renewals and new licenses were granted.

• Elected Ryan O'Malley as 2025 Council President (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Council meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Referred site plan review ordinance for educational/religious/child care uses to Rules & Ordinance and Solicitor's Office (unanimous)
• Approved administrative zoning revisions (unanimous)
• Referred motor vehicle services ordinance to Rules & Ordinance (unanimous)
• Placed car wash definition ordinance on file (unanimous)
• Ordained union benefits for non-union members ordinance (unanimous)
• Ordained marijuana licensing ordinance amendment (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden License Committee will consider 33 petitions at this meeting. Items include new amusement machine licenses, a new used car dealer (Friends Auto Group with 17 cars), new livery and taxi driver applications, and renewals for amusement machines, Class II dealers, extended hours, and fortune tellers. Most are routine renewals; a few are new requests that expand licensed businesses in the city.

• New amusement machine petition for Kiddleton, Inc., 423 Main Street, for 3 machines
• New Class II dealer license for Friends Auto Group LLC, 225 Eastern Avenue, for 17 cars
• New livery company petition for Lux Ride, 500 Broadway Unit 4102
• Extended hours renewal for Boda Borg Boston, 90 Pleasant Street, occasional Saturday/Sunday 12AM-9AM
• Extended hours renewal for Speedway LLC #2504, 214 Broadway, 7 days 24 hours

The License Committee unanimously recommended approval for numerous amusement, Class II, extended hours, fortune teller, livery, and taxi licenses. One extended hours petition for Supreme Food Mart was tabled due to non-compliance with the Sign Design Committee. All recommendations will go to the full City Council.

• Recommended approval for Kiddleton, Inc. amusement license (3 machines) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for Flaming Grill & Buffet amusement license renewal (3 machines) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for GLS Associates, Inc. amusement license renewal (5 machines) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for Italian American War Vets Post 16 amusement license renewal (4 machines) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1910 amusement license renewal (2 machines) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for Andy's Service Center, Inc. Class II license renewal (3 cars) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for Autotech II, Inc. Class II license renewal (5 cars) (unanimous)
• Tabled Supreme Food Mart extended hours petition until compliance with Sign Design Committee (unanimous)

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will discuss several proposed ordinance changes, including a significant reduction in minimum off-street parking requirements for residential units to 0.5 spaces per bedroom. Other items include new rodent control mandates for multi-unit rental properties, amendments to wireless equipment siting rules, and adjustments to retail car wash hours. Several previously tabled items, such as rain barrel exemptions and offsite parking lot zoning, are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 288-24: Reduce minimum parking for all dwelling types to 0.5 spaces per bedroom
• Ordinance 388-24: Require rodent control measures at non-owner-occupied properties with 3+ units
• Ordinance 443-24: Charter amendment via Home Rule Petition (details not specified)
• Tabled paper 179-24: Exempt rain barrels from standing-water nuisance code
• Ordinance 431-24: Allow City Council to grant exceptions to wireless equipment siting rules

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted unanimously to recommend an amended ordinance (Paper 431-24) to the City Council, updating dimensional and appearance standards for wireless communications equipment. The amendment increases the allowed equipment cabinet size from 7 to 24 cubic feet, raises the maximum extension above a pole from 50 inches to 60 inches or 10% of pole height (whichever is higher), and clarifies that the meter socket is excluded from the 16-foot height requirement. Several other items were tabled or not taken up due to time constraints.

• Amended Paper 431-24 to increase equipment cabinet size from 7 to 24 cubic feet (unanimous)
• Amended Paper 431-24 to allow equipment to extend above pole up to 60 inches or 10% of pole height (unanimous)
• Amended Paper 431-24 to exclude meter socket from 16-foot height requirement (unanimous)
• Recommended Paper 431-24 favorably as amended to City Council (unanimous)
• Tabled Paper 388-24 (rodent control for multi-unit properties) due to time constraints
• Tabled Paper 179-24 (rain barrel exemption) due to time constraints
• Tabled Paper 287-24 (off-street parking amendments) due to time constraints
• Tabled Paper 288-24 (parking space minimums) due to time constraints

City Council

The Public Property Committee will consider petitions from Crown Castle to upgrade existing small wireless facilities at seven locations in the public right-of-way, and discuss an order directing the City Council to negotiate the acquisition of the historic M. Ida Converse Building at 15 Ferry Street for preservation. Minutes from previous meetings are also on the agenda.

• Petition 252-24: Crown Castle upgrade small cells at 6 locations (101 Bell Rock St, 14-16 Greenwood Ct, 244-248 Main St, 621 Main St, 48 Washington St, 290 Eastern Ave)
• Petition 327-24: Crown Castle upgrade small cell at 10 Mills Street
• Order 98-24: City Council to negotiate acquisition of 15 Ferry Street (M. Ida Converse Building) for historic preservation
• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2024 and October 29, 2024

Traffic Commission

The Malden Traffic Commission will hear a presentation from Winn Companies and their consultant engineer on planned transportation improvements for the Overlook Ridge development, tabled from November. The commission will also vote on requests for resident parking at 168 Pearl Street, stop signs at multiple intersections, and a new crosswalk and pedestrian signal at Glenwood Street. Numerous other items remain tabled pending studies or evaluations.

• Presentation on Overlook Ridge transportation improvements by Winn Companies and consultant engineer
• Resident parking extension request for 168 Pearl Street
• Stop sign installation requests at Elliott St @ Glen Rock Ave and Boylston St @ Suffolk St
• New crosswalk and signalized pedestrian crossing at Glenwood Street (Wyoming and Beltran)
• No Parking Fire Lane designation on Washington Place per Fire Prevention request

The Malden Traffic Commission approved extending resident parking to 168 Pearl Street, and installing stop signs at Elliott St/Glen Rock Ave and Boylston St/Suffolk St. All other agenda items were tabled, including the Overlook Ridge transportation presentation and several crosswalk and speed-calming requests.

• Approved extending resident parking to 168 Pearl Street (unanimous)
• Approved stop sign on Elliott St at Glen Rock Ave (unanimous)
• Approved stop sign heading east on Boylston St at Suffolk St (unanimous)
• Tabled Overlook Ridge transportation improvements until January 21, 2025
• Tabled new crosswalk, pedestrian signal, and 'Crossing Ahead' signs at Glenwood/Wyoming, Glenwood/Beltran, and Glenwood/Woodland
• Tabled stop sign requests at Page/Tremont, Tremont/Page, and Tremont/Spring
• Tabled speed calming on Elm St, Washington Place fire lane, and other old business items

Licensing Board

The Malden Licensing Board will hold a public hearing on December 17, 2024, to approve 2025 liquor license renewals for 66 restaurants, bars, clubs, and package stores across the city. All interested parties may be heard. The board is expected to decide on the renewals collectively.

• 3 Amigos Restaurant (375 Main St), 621 Tavern & Grille (621 Broadway), and All Season’s Table (64 Pleasant St) are among those seeking renewal
• Package stores including Kappy’s Main St (746 Main St), Jay’s Wine & Spirits (77 Commercial St), and Stop & Shop Liquor Aisle (99 Charles St) are listed
• Clubs such as American Legion Post #69 (75 Meridian St) and Club Italia (175 Maplewood St) are included
• Renewals cover restaurants, bars, and retail liquor licenses; no new applications or suspensions are on the agenda

The Malden Liquor Licensing Board approved and signed the 2025 Liquor and Entertainment Licenses for a list of local establishments, including restaurants, clubs, and package stores. The board also approved the minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2025 Liquor and Entertainment Licenses for listed establishments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 19, 2024 meeting

Redevelopment Authority

The Board will consider accepting Executive Director Deborah A. Burke's retirement, appointing Alex Pratt as her successor, and authorizing several contracts: legal services for the North Suburban Consortium (three law firms), an appraisal services amendment with Foster Appraisal, and a lease renewal with On the Road Again Early Learning Center. Board officer nominations for January 2025 will also be voted on.

• Consideration of Deborah A. Burke retirement letter and appointment of Alex Pratt as Executive Director
• Authorize legal services agreements for North Suburban Consortium with Law Office of John W. Parcellin, Shapiro Legal Services, and Hackett Feinberg P.C.
• Authorize amendment to appraisal services agreement with Foster Appraisal & Consulting Co., Inc.
• Authorize lease renewal amendment with On the Road Again Early Learning Center at 180 Exchange Street
• Nomination and election of Board officers effective January 2025

The Malden Redevelopment Authority approved the appointment of Alexander D. Pratt as Executive Director and Secretary, effective January 13, 2025, following the retirement announcement of Deborah A. Burke. The board also approved multiple contracts for legal and appraisal services, and a lease extension for a daycare center. All resolutions passed unanimously except the lease extension, which passed 4-1.

• Appointed Alexander D. Pratt as Executive Director and Secretary (5-0)
• Approved legal services contract with Law Office of John W. Parcellin for asset management (5-0)
• Approved legal services contract with Shapiro Legal Services for loan collections (5-0)
• Approved legal services contract with Hackett Feinberg P.C. for housing development (5-0)
• Approved appraisal services contract extension with Foster Appraisal & Consulting Co. (5-0)
• Approved lease amendment with On the Road Again Early Learning Center (4-1)
• Nominated officers for 2025: Spadafora as Chair, Williams as Vice Chair, Torres as Treasurer, Anderson as Assistant Treasurer, Foley as Assistant Secretary (5-0)
• Authorized casting one ballot for officer election (5-0)

Rowe’s Quarry / Overlook Ridge Committees

The Rowe’s Quarry Site Plan Review Committee will review two site plan applications from WinnDevelopment Company LP on behalf of Overlook Ridge LLC. The proposals involve constructing two multifamily residential buildings at 0 State Highway.

• Permit Application # CMID-068997-2024: five-story building with 99 units on Lot 13B
• Permit Application # CMID-068998-2024: five-story building with 82 units on Lot 14B

Cultural Council

The Malden Cultural Council will vote to ratify 40 grant applications and amounts previously approved on November 23, 2024. The council will also consider grant denial reconsiderations and assign council liaisons to grantees with public events. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and an open floor for suggestions for the coming year.

• Vote to ratify 40 grant applications and amounts from November 23 meeting
• Grant denial reconsiderations as needed
• Assign council liaison to each grantee with a public event
• Approval of minutes from November 23, 2024 meeting

The Malden Cultural Council approved the November meeting minutes with a spelling correction and ratified the full list of grant awards without changes. Members were assigned as liaisons to attend public-facing events, with plans to request photos from private or school-based events. The Council also discussed providing feedback to declined grantees by January 16 and refining guidelines for local partner outreach at the spring meeting.

• Approved November 23 meeting minutes with spelling correction
• Ratified grant awards list without amendments
• Assigned grant liaisons to public-facing events

Disability Commission

The Malden Disability Commission will meet remotely to hear a guest speaker from the Ahoi app, approve September and November meeting minutes, and receive updates on Malden Library accessibility work including a Braille printer project. Commissioners will also review a recent City Council presentation on emergency services cards, discuss annual report goals and challenges, and take up new business items such as accessibility in schools, Project 2025, and outreach ideas.

• Guest speaker Jake Haendel, founder/co-founder of Ahoi app
• Update on Malden Library accessibility work and Braille printer project with Lions Club
• Recap of November 26 City Council presentation on Mass Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing emergency services card
• Annual report discussion: three goals and three challenges for the past year
• New business on accessibility in schools, Project 2025, and outreach brainstorming

The Malden Disability Commission voted unanimously to authorize Chuks Ezewuzie to pursue both recommended approaches for the accessible room for visually impaired readers at the Malden Public Library, including equipment lists and a staff visit. The Commission also approved the November minutes and amended September minutes, and discussed the annual report, emergency services cards, and accessibility efforts in schools.

• Approved November 13, 2024 meeting minutes (roll call vote)
• Approved September minutes with amendments clarifying election process and Chuks' attendance (unanimous)
• Authorized Chuks to move forward with both approaches for library accessibility project (unanimous)
• Decided to keep calendar of disability events as a standing agenda item
• Scheduled next meeting for January 9, 2025

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee will meet on December 12, 2024, to review applications for sign design approval at eight locations across Malden. The committee will also update from compliance officers and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• 706 Salem Street — Regal Mexican Grill
• 67 Summer Street - Edge
• 109 Maddison Street - Happy Space Academy
• 1 Wesley Street — Extra Space Storage
• 249 Highland Ave - Saucy Saigon

The Malden Sign Design Review Committee approved six sign applications and denied two, with conditions allowing applicants to seek Board of Appeal approval or modify their signs. The committee also reviewed compliance updates, noting that several businesses had removed non-compliant signs.

• Approved Regal Mexican Grill sign application (4-0)
• Approved Edge Salon sign application (4-0)
• Approved Happy Space Academy sign application (4-0)
• Denied Extra Space Storage sign application (0-4)
• Approved Saucy Saigon sign application (4-0)
• Approved Steady Real Estate sign application (4-0)
• Approved Marcone & Bell Simons sign application (4-0)
• Denied Dunkin Donuts sign application (0-4)

Council on Aging

The Malden Council on Aging will vote on the posting of the previous meeting's summary and receive an update on the new Senior Center Policy following a meeting with the Mayor's office. The commission will also discuss upcoming plans and programs at the Senior Center. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 23rd.

• Vote on posting of last meeting's summary
• Update on new Senior Center Policy after meeting with Mayor's office (35-minute discussion)
• "Sunshine" upcoming plans and other notable programs at the Senior Center
• Next meeting tentatively set for January 23rd

The Malden Council on Aging approved the summary of the previous meeting for posting. Members discussed the rollout of a new Senior Center admissions policy, with meetings scheduled for December 16 with the Mayor's office, December 17 at the City Council meeting, and a public Q&A session on December 19. Upcoming events include a Christmas Carol presentation and a Hot Chocolate Bar.

• Approved posting of last meeting's summary
• Scheduled December 16 meeting with Mayor's office on new policy
• Scheduled December 17 City Council presentation of new policy
• Scheduled December 19 open meeting to explain new admissions policy
• Approved next meeting date: January 23, 9 a.m.

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District School Committee will hold a regular meeting on December 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes a citizens' participation period, followed by an executive session for collective bargaining. Other items include approval of minutes, personnel reports, bids, and reports and communications.

• Executive session for collective bargaining
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Personnel reports
• Review of bids
• Reports and communications from administration

City Council

The Community Engagement and Inclusion Committee is meeting with the Malden Youth Council to establish future goals. The committee will provide training on city business, social media, and Roberts Rules of Order.

• Establishment of goals for the Malden Youth Council
• Training on city business and social media
• Discussion regarding a youth summit
• Discussion regarding a social media presence

Planning Board

The Malden Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing with the City Council Ordinance Committee on four zoning amendment petitions, including new regulations for educational, religious, and child care facilities, revisions to multifamily dwelling rules, and new definitions for motor vehicle services. The board will also consider preliminary subdivision plans for two land assemblies and provide an advisory recommendation on a special permit amendment for a marijuana retailer at 36 Charles Street.

• Joint public hearing on zoning amendments: Site Plan Review for Educational, Religious and/or Child Care Facilities (CCP 356/2024)
• Zoning amendments: administrative and miscellaneous revisions to use regulations, nonconforming uses, parking, and special permits (CCP 376/2024)
• New use category for Motor Vehicle Services and related dimensional controls, parking, and definitions (CCP 389/2024)
• Tentative approval of preliminary subdivision plan to merge parcels at 17 & 25 Columbia Street, 28 & 12-24 Lebanon Street into 3 lots (1.25 acres)
• Advisory recommendation on amending a special permit for a Marijuana Retailer at 36 Charles Street

The Malden Planning Board denied two preliminary subdivision applications from Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, citing traffic safety and design standard failures. The board also recommended approval of several zoning amendments to the City Council, including new site plan review rules for educational and childcare facilities, and recommended approval of a marijuana retailer special permit amendment with 20 conditions.

• Denied preliminary subdivision plan for 17 & 25 Columbia St / 28 Lebanon St (8-0)
• Denied preliminary subdivision plan for 12, 16 & 20 Jacob St / Granite & Laurel Sts (8-0)
• Recommended approval of site plan review zoning amendment for educational/religious/childcare facilities (5-3)
• Recommended approval of administrative and miscellaneous zoning revisions (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Motor Vehicle Services zoning amendment (9-0)
• Recommended disapproval of Retail Car Wash definition amendment (9-0)
• Recommended approval of marijuana retailer special permit amendment at 36 Charles St, subject to 20 conditions (9-0)
• Designated Verma as Planning Board representative to Community Preservation Committee (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider multiple appropriations from free cash, including $2.5 million for Maplewood Park turf, $2 million for road reconstruction, $1.5 million for parking garage improvements, $500,000 for Salemwood School Plaza, and $300,000 for traffic calming. Council will also discuss a Home Rule Petition to amend the city charter and amendments to the marijuana licensing ordinance. A presentation on lead line assessment results is scheduled.

• $2.5M appropriation from free cash for Maplewood Park Turf Rehabilitation
• $2M appropriation for road reconstruction
• $1.5M appropriation for Parking Garage Improvements
• $500K appropriation for Salemwood School Plaza restoration
• Committee report recommending a Home Rule Petition to amend the City Charter

The City Council approved multiple appropriations from free cash, including $2.5M for Maplewood Park turf rehabilitation, $300K for traffic calming, $2M for road reconstruction, $1.5M for parking garage improvements, and $500K for Salemwood School Plaza restoration. The Council also amended and enrolled ordinances on union benefits for non-union members and marijuana establishment licensing, and directed the Solicitor's Office to draft a Home Rule Petition on charter amendments.

• Approved $2.5M for Maplewood Park Turf Rehabilitation (11-0)
• Approved $300K for Traffic Calming Initiatives (11-0)
• Approved $2M for Road Reconstruction (11-0)
• Approved $1.5M for Parking Garage Improvements (11-0)
• Approved $500K for Salemwood School Plaza restoration (11-0)
• Approved ordinance on union benefits for non-union members, as amended (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending marijuana establishment licensing, as amended (unanimous)
• Directed Solicitor's Office to draft Home Rule Petition on charter amendments (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden License Committee will meet to discuss the 2025 renewal of Class I, II, and III licenses and related ordinance amendments. The committee aims to draft a paper based on its discussion. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from November 12, 2024.

• Discussion of 2025 Class I, II, III license renewals
• Review of relative ordinance amendments
• Drafting a paper based on committee discussion
• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2024

The License Committee discussed 2025 Class I, II, and III license renewals and decided that businesses with updated plot plans showing fewer than 15 parking spaces may be granted licenses with conditions under MCC 6.08.100 (A)(5), without amending the ordinance. The committee also noted that renewal applications were only sent to Class II businesses with newly approved plot plans, and that a business at 600 Broadway may face a drastic license cut pending a corrected plot plan. Minutes from November 12 were amended and approved.

• Amended and approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided no amendment needed to MCC 6.08.100 (B)(3); licenses with under 15 spaces can be conditioned under (A)(5)
• Confirmed Mr. Lauber's license has no further conditions after submitting employment update

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will discuss amendments to off-street parking requirements and residential waste regulations. The body will also review tabled items regarding rain barrels, car wash hours, and wireless communications equipment.

• 287-24 and 288-24: Proposed amendments to off-street parking requirements, including a 0.5 space per bedroom requirement for various dwelling types
• 388-24: Proposed requirement for non-owner-occupied properties with 3+ units to install year-round rodent control near trash areas
• 179-24: Tabled order to update health codes to allow for the use of rain barrels
• 402-24: Tabled amendment to set retail car wash hours from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• 431-24: Tabled amendment regarding the siting and installation of wireless communications equipment

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted unanimously to table two proposed amendments to the city's parking regulations (papers 287-24 and 288-24) to allow for further discussion with city staff and state officials. No substantive decisions were made on new ordinances; the committee also approved prior meeting minutes and tabled several other items due to time constraints or pending related discussions.

• Approved minutes for November 12, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for December 3, 2024 (unanimous)
• Tabled ordinance 287-24 on off-street parking and open space definitions (unanimous)
• Tabled ordinance 288-24 on reducing minimum parking requirements to 0.5 per bedroom (unanimous)
• Took from table and approved minutes for September 17, 2024 as amended (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden City Council Finance Committee will meet on December 10, 2024, to consider two orders: one involving acceptance of state law on abandoned funds and another appropriating $500,000 from free cash for the Salemwood School Plaza restoration. The committee will also vote on approving minutes from October 29, 2024.

• Order 425-24: Accept M.G.L. c. 200A s. 9A regarding disposition of abandoned funds
• Order 427-24: $500,000 appropriation from general fund free cash for restoration of Salemwood School Plaza
• Approval of minutes from October 29, 2024

Malden Housing Authority

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

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

The Malden Housing Authority approved its FY2024 Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) to the City of Malden in the amount of $472,689.78. The board also approved a one-year contract with Star Building Services for carpet and furniture cleaning at $33,525.19, with an option to extend up to four years. Several other financial items were approved, including rent payment registers, a HUD savings rate, and various service agreements and invoices.

• Approved FY2024 PILOT payment of $472,689.78 to City of Malden (5-0)
• Approved $33,525.19 contract with Star Building Services for cleaning, with option to extend up to 4 years (4-0)
• Approved Section 8 and MRVP rent payment register for November 2024 totaling $1,638,960.88 (4-0)
• Approved Revolving Fund Register for November 2024 totaling $1,251,495.52 (4-0)
• Adopted HUD CY2025 Passbook Savings Rate of 0.45%, effective 3/1/2025 (4-0)
• Approved $5,660.26 payment to YMCA for Linden After School Program (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $9,500 change order from MKA Architects for Suffolk Manor stove electrification project (4-0)
• Approved $100 donation to Tom Heerter Memorial Fund (5-0)

Public Works Commission

The Malden Public Works Commission will hold a public meeting to approve three drainlayer applications and conduct hearings on 32 water abatement requests. The commission will also approve minutes from November's meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 14, 2025.

• Approval of drainlayer applications for DAC Excavation & Construction Inc. (47 Roberts St.), Commonwealth Construction & Utilities Inc. (PO Box 972, Watertown), and Cimina Contracting Corp. (7 Daniel Dr., Stoneham)
• Public hearings for water abatements at 32 addresses including 171 & 177 Washington St., 40 Monroe St., 25 Kimball St., and others
• Approval of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes

The Public Works Commission approved drainlayer applications for Commonwealth Construction & Utilities, Cimina Contracting Corp., and DAC Excavation & Construction. It also granted 15 water/sewer bill abatements totaling over $24,000, denied two abatement requests, and noted 14 no-shows and one cancellation.

• Approved drainlayer application for Commonwealth Construction & Utilities, Inc. (all in favor)
• Approved drainlayer application for Cimina Contracting Corp. (all in favor)
• Approved drainlayer application for DAC Excavation & Construction, Inc. (all in favor)
• Denied abatement for Karen Tran at 177 Washington St. (all in favor)
• Granted $1,027.88 abatement to 171 Washington St. (all in favor)
• Granted $395.77 abatement to 47 Noble St. (all in favor)
• Granted $3,441.28 abatement to 80 Main St. (all in favor)
• Denied abatement for Ycclesias Metellus at 34 Church St. (all in favor)

City Council

The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee will meet with the Malden Youth Council to establish goals for the Youth Council moving forward. The committee will also consider approving minutes from four previous meetings (April 9, June 12, June 18, and October 16, 2024). No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Meeting with Malden Youth Council to set goals moving forward
• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2024 (Tabled Paper 277-24)
• Approval of minutes from June 12, 2024 (Tabled Paper 279-24)
• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2024 (Tabled Paper 306-24)
• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2024 (Tabled Paper 398-24)

City Council

The Charter Review Committee is meeting to discuss a proposal to modify the City Charter via a Home Rule petition. The proposal involves moving the establishment of several city commissions and departments from the Charter to City Ordinances.

• Proposal to replace Public Works and Stadium Commissions with a Parks and Recreation Commission
• Proposal to move Public Works Commission and Engineering Departments to ordinance-based authority
• Proposal to move Police and Fire Department authorities to ordinance-based authority
• Proposal to replace the Traffic Commission with a Transportation Commission
• Discussion of long-term planning and ongoing review of the Malden Charter

City Council

The Malden Finance Committee will discuss appropriating $6.8 million from free cash for projects including Maplewood Park turf, road reconstruction, parking garage improvements, Salemwood School Plaza restoration, and traffic calming. They will also consider a state law on abandoned funds and receive an update on Roosevelt Park soil remediation.

• Order 425-24: Accept state law on disposition of abandoned funds
• Order 426-24: $2,500,000 from free cash for Maplewood Park Turf Rehabilitation
• Order 429-24: $2,000,000 from free cash for road reconstruction
• Order 430-24: $1,500,000 from free cash for Parking Garage Improvements
• Update on funding sources for Roosevelt Park soil remediation

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will discuss several proposed ordinance amendments, including changes to wireless equipment siting, union benefits for non-union members, and marijuana licensing. They will also revisit tabled items on rain barrel exceptions, off-street parking lot regulations, and a reduction in minimum parking requirements for residential dwellings. A new ordinance would require rodent control measures at non-owner-occupied properties with three or more units.

• Amendment to reduce minimum parking spaces for single-family and multi-family dwellings to 0.5 per bedroom (Item 288-24)
• Proposal to allow City Council exceptions to wireless equipment siting ordinance (Item 431-24)
• Amendment to require host community agreements for marijuana establishments (Item 434-24)
• Tabled order to update standing water code to exempt rain barrels (Item 179-24)
• New ordinance requiring rodent control for non-owner-occupied properties with 3+ units (Item 388-24)

Conservation Commission

The Malden Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a Notice of Intent for development at Overlook Ridge Drive (Applicant: WinnDevelopment Company LP, DEP File #210-105). They will also discuss an enforcement order at 326 Commercial Street and handle routine business like approving minutes.

• Continued hearing: Notice of Intent for Overlook Ridge Drive (WinnDevelopment Company LP, Hancock Associates, DEP File #210-105)
• Discussion of enforcement order at 326 Commercial Street
• Approval of meeting minutes from prior session

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority is holding a regular board meeting covering standard administrative items: approval of minutes, bills, invoices, policies, charitable requests, correspondence, capital project documentation, and training offerings. No significant decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Approval of payment of invoices, dues, and contract change orders
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of approved capital project invoices and requisitions

City Council

The Charter Review Committee will discuss a proposal to draft a Home Rule petition to modify the City Charter and develop ordinance amendments. The changes would remove certain charter language regarding Public Works, Stadium, Police, Fire, and Traffic Commissions and establish new commissions and departments. The committee will also continue long-term planning and review of the charter.

• Remove charter language on Public Works and Stadium Commissions and enact ordinance establishing Parks and Recreation Commission
• Remove charter language establishing Public Works Commission and departments and enact ordinance for new authorities
• Remove charter language on Police and Fire Departments and enact ordinance for their responsibilities
• Remove charter language on Traffic Commission and establish Transportation Commission by ordinance
• Long-term planning and continued review of the Malden Charter

City Council

The City Council will consider several orders appropriating from available general fund free cash, including $2.5 million for Maplewood Park turf rehabilitation, $2 million for road reconstruction, $1.5 million for parking garage improvements, $500,000 for Salemwood School Plaza restoration, and $300,000 for traffic calming initiatives. These orders are being referred to the Finance Committee. The council also will discuss ordinance amendments regarding wireless communications equipment and marijuana establishment licensing, and consider multiple mayoral appointments.

• Order: Appropriation of $2,500,000 from free cash for Maplewood Park Turf Rehabilitation
• Order: Appropriation of $2,000,000 for road reconstruction
• Order: Appropriation of $1,500,000 for Parking Garage Improvements
• Ordinance amendment to licensing of marijuana establishments (host community agreement requirement)
• Mayoral appointment of Alexander Pratt as Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development

Cultural Council

The Malden Cultural Council will meet on November 23, 2024 to elect officers for the remainder of FY25 and to discuss and vote on allocating Local Cultural Council (LCC) funds for the fiscal year. The meeting includes a Q&A session with grant applicants followed by discussion and voting periods. The council's objectives are to confirm chair, secretary, and treasurer positions, meet with applicants, and allocate funds.

• Election of Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer for FY25
• Q&A session with LCC grant applicants
• Preliminary discussion and voting on fund allocation from 11:25 AM to 1 PM
• Continued discussion and voting from 2 PM to 4 PM with a break
• Final discussion and voting until adjournment

Emergency Management Team

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

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

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board will approve meeting minutes, expense warrants, and cash reconciliations. They will consider new members, deceased members' benefit options, retirement applications, and withdrawal/transfer requests. The director's report includes a review of proposals for portfolio monitoring and securities litigation firms. The board will also enter executive session to discuss a personnel matter regarding Frederick Wilson's accidental disability application.

• Review of proposals for portfolio monitoring and securities litigation firms
• Executive session to review accidental disability application for Frederick Wilson
• Approval of retirement applications for Bonnie MacEachern (Cook) and Stephen Bellavia (Police Officer)
• New members: Christopher Mooney (Asst. Solicitor), Samantha Heggarty (Section 8 Director), and four others
• Military buyback requests for nine employees, amounts to be determined

Cemetery Trustees

The Malden Cemetery Board of Trustees will hold a routine meeting that includes approval of minutes, reports, and old business. A key discussion item is the potential addition of benches in Forest Dale Cemetery. The meeting will follow Covid-19 guidelines.

• Discussion on potential benches in Forest Dale Cemetery

Board of Appeal

The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on November 20, 2024, to consider three variance petitions from property owners. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its September 18, 2024 meeting. The petitions involve requests for zoning relief related to frontage and setback requirements.

• Petition 24-007 by Guesh Engida and Freawain Wigerema seeks a frontage reduction variance for 104 Summit St. (Parcel #150-629-925) under Title 12.16.060(A).
• Petition 24-011 by Leola Saintil seeks a variance for side yard setback violations at 41 Alden St. (Parcel #100-445-514) under Title 12.16.060 Table of Intensity Regulations.
• Petition 24-012 by Miguel Jimenez and Kaitlyn Hess seeks a variance for a front porch side setback at 28 Faulkner St. (Parcel #102-733-303) under Title 12.16.060 Table of Intensity Regulations.

Police Community Advisory Committee

The Police Community Advisory Council will meet to discuss and provide feedback on several items, including a draft work plan for 2024-2025, outreach materials such as a brochure and flyer, and a proposed 100-word description of the council. They will also consider replacing a youth member and decide on the frequency of future meetings.

• Discussion with City Solicitor on an unspecified update
• Youth Member Replacement
• Feedback on developed outreach materials (brochure and flyer)
• 2024-2025 Draft Work Plan
• Decision on 2-week vs 4-week meeting frequency

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on three FY25 funding applications: the Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund, a Housing Subsidy for Older Adults, and Devir Park Construction Phase II. The committee will also vote on October meeting minutes and receive status updates on current projects.

• Public hearing on FY25 application 22_Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Public hearing on FY25 application 27_Housing Subsidy for Older Adults
• Public hearing on FY25 application 28_Devir Park Construction Phase II
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 16, 2024
• Status updates on current Community Preservation Act projects

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is meeting to discuss new requests for handicapped parking, crosswalks, and stop signs. The body will also hear a presentation on transportation improvements for Overlook Ridge and review several tabled items regarding speed calming and parking regulations.

• Handicapped parking requests for 6 Wilbur St, 31 Cross St, 20 Faulkner St, and 280 Emerald St
• Proposed new crosswalk at Glenwood Street and Wyoming Ave
• Proposed stop signs at Page Street and Tremont Street, and Tremont Street and Spring Street
• Proposed change to 2-hour parking on Park Street (5am–9pm) and Ferry Street (7am–7pm)
• Transportation improvements presentation for Overlook Ridge by Winn Companies

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will hold a public hearing on November 19, 2024, to consider applications for a change of manager at Kasa Restaurant (639 Broadway) and a change of officers/directors and manager at Mineiraro Steakhouse (100-108 Ferry Street). The applicants must be present. Interested parties may speak.

• Application for Change of Manager – Kasa Foods Inc. d/b/a KASA Restaurant, 639 Broadway
• Application for Change of Officers/Directors and Change of Manager – Mineiraro Steakhouse Inc. d/b/a Mineiraro Steakhouse, 100-108 Ferry Street

City Council

This meeting of the Rules and Ordinance Committee scheduled for November 19, 2024, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda contained one tabled paper regarding an update to the municipal health code on standing water and rain barrels.

• Tabled paper 179-24: Proposed amendment to MCC 09.04.010A to exempt rain barrels from nuisance standing water rules, subject to Health Director discretion.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a request from the Mayor's Office and Council President for the Charter Review Committee to draft a Home Rule petition. This proposal seeks to modify the City Charter and develop ordinances to reorganize several city commissions and departments.

• Proposal to establish a Parks and Recreation Commission
• Proposal to redefine authorities for Public Works and Engineering Departments
• Proposal to redefine authorities for Police and Fire Departments
• Proposal to replace the Traffic Commission with a Transportation Commission

City Council

The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee is meeting to discuss the Malden Youth Council. The body will also review and approve minutes from several previous meetings.

• Discussion of next steps for the Malden Youth Council
• Approval of October 30, 2024 minutes
• Approval of tabled minutes from April 9, June 12, June 18, and October 16, 2024

City Council

The Public Property Committee will consider petitions from Crown Castle to upgrade existing small wireless facilities (small cells) on utility poles at six locations plus an additional site at 10 Mills Street. The committee will also discuss a previously filed order to negotiate acquisition of the historic M. Ida Converse Building at 15 Ferry Street for preservation. Approval of October 29 minutes is also on the agenda.

• Crown Castle petition to upgrade small cells at 101 Bell Rock Street, 14-16 Greenwood Court, 244-248 Main Street, 621 Main Street, 48 Washington Street, and 290 Eastern Avenue
• Crown Castle petition to upgrade small cell at 10 Mills Street
• Order to negotiate acquisition of 15 Ferry Street (M. Ida Converse Building) for historic preservation
• Schedule of public hearings and analysis for each small cell location
• Approval of October 29, 2024 meeting minutes

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee will meet to approve minutes and receive compliance updates. The committee will review sign design applications for eight different business locations.

• Sign application for CA Boutique at 115 Ferry Street
• Sign application for J&D Beauty Décor & Rental at 242 Main Street
• Sign application for Laa Cuewa & Laa Tiendaa at 43-45 Lebanon Street
• Sign application for Tax & Files Inc at 69 Summer Street
• Sign applications for AG Enterprise Management, Pon De Joy, and Paolo D Salon

Racial Equity Commission

The Racial Equity Commission will meet to discuss the timeline and implementation strategies for committee tasks. The body will also review updates regarding the Racial Equity Audit and recommendations from HCH.

• Timeline for committee tasks and implementation strategies
• Racial Equity Audit updates and HCH recommendations
• Review of public meetings on DEI held on 2/7/24, 6/27/24, and 10/5/24

Community Outreach

This community outreach meeting will present the status of the Roosevelt Park project, focusing on a proposed soil remediation plan for the fenced area. Discussions will cover previously secured funding sources and their portability after project cancellation, as well as potential Community Preservation Committee involvement. No binding decisions are being made; the session is for information and public input.

• Review of proposed soil remediation plan by Nangle Associates
• Discussion of funding reallocation after project cancellation, with Treasurer Dan Grover
• Overview of Community Preservation funds and potential reuse
• Information on community involvement and ongoing updates
• Public Q&A session hosted by Ward 5 Councillor Ari Taylor

Sign Design Review Committee

The Malden Sign Design Review Committee will meet to review several sign design applications for various businesses, including CA Boutique, J&D Beauty Décor & Rental, Laa Cuewa & Laa Tiendaa, Tax & Files Inc, AG Enterprise Management, Pon De Joy, and Paolo D Salon. The agenda also includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and updates from compliance officers.

• Sign application for 115 Ferry Street — CA Boutique
• Sign application for 242 Main Street — J&D Beauty Décor & Rental
• Sign application for 43-45 Lebanon Street — Laa Cuewa & Laa Tiendaa
• Sign application for 69 Summer Street — Tax & Files Inc
• Sign application for 182 Salem Street — Pon De Joy

Council on Aging

The Malden Council on Aging Commission will meet to discuss the Senior Center Policy and the future of the Sunshine Committee's party. Members will also vote on approving the summary of the previous meeting.

• Recap of last meeting by Maryann Seager
• Vote on last meeting's summary for posting
• Discussion of Senior Center Policy (30 minutes)
• Sunshine committee's party and future plans
• Next meeting date: December 19?

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission will hold a virtual meeting to welcome new members, approve October minutes, and discuss outreach plans for 2025 (National Night, Public Safety Day). Old business includes commission vacancies and two active complaints: 12 Garland St and Altitude Apartments. No new complaints were filed.

• Welcome of Amanda Belles (new Disabilities Commission chair) and Madelin McCormick (pending Council approval)
• No new complaints reported
• Outreach planning for 2025 events: National Night, Public Safety Day
• Ongoing complaint at 12 Garland St
• Ongoing complaint at Altitude Apartments

Disability Commission

The Malden Disability Commission will meet remotely on November 13, 2024. The agenda includes a guest speaker on a Braille printer at the Malden Library, approval of minutes from three prior meetings, and updates on the ADA Self-Evaluation Policy subcommittee. Commissioners will also discuss accessibility issues, an annual report, and new business such as inviting an app founder and addressing school accessibility.

• Guest speaker Michelle Luong (Malden Lions Club) on Braille printer at Malden Library
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 11, September 12, and October 9, 2024
• Update from Policy Subcommittee on ADA Self-Evaluation Policy
• Discussion of Ward 8 accessibility from Overlook Drive to CVS
• Annual report planning: three goals for next year and three challenges from past year

Planning Board

The Malden Planning Board will hold public hearings on three special permit applications. Two proposals from WinnDevelopment seek to build multifamily buildings in the Rowe's Quarry Reclamation & Redevelopment District: a 99-unit building (15 affordable) on Lot 13B and an 82-unit building (13 affordable) on Lot 14B. A separate application requests a special permit to add a kitchen for take-out service at a convenience store at 194-198 Ferry Street. The board will also receive status updates on the Community Preservation Committee, master planning activities, and the Open Space & Recreation Plan.

• Public hearing for special permit to construct 99-unit multifamily dwelling (15 affordable) on Lot 13B at 0 State Highway (Rowe's Quarry district)
• Public hearing for special permit to construct 82-unit multifamily dwelling (13 affordable) on Lot 14B at 0 State Highway (Rowe's Quarry district)
• Public hearing for special permit to allow restaurant use (add take-out kitchen) at existing convenience store at 194-198 Ferry Street
• Status updates on Community Preservation Committee, Master Planning Activities, and Open Space & Recreation Plan

Licensing Board

The Malden Licensing Board will discuss procedures for responding to public requests and vote to enter Executive Session to discuss strategy for litigation related to an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Opencommonwealth.org. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 5pm in City Hall.

• Discuss procedures for responding to public requests
• Vote to go into Executive Session under M.G.L. c.30A §21(a)(7) to discuss litigation strategy regarding an Open Meeting Law complaint dated November 1, 2024 by Bruce Friedman of Opencommonwealth.org

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission will consider a curb cut request for Habitat for Humanity and a drain layer approval for Manet Contracting. The body will also hold a series of scheduled appointments to discuss water abatements for multiple city addresses.

• Curb cut approval request for 974-1000 Main Street (Habitat for Humanity)
• Drain layer approval request for Manet Contracting at 167 Babcock St.
• Water abatement appointments for 38 different addresses

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority Board will hold a regular hybrid meeting. Agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes, bills, payment of invoices, policies and contracts, charitable requests, correspondence, capital project documentation, and training offerings. There is also an open discussion period. No specific major items are noted on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes of previous meeting
• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of capital project invoices and requisitions
• Open discussion

City Council

The City Council will consider a 30% residential exemption for the FY 2025 tax rate. The body is also reviewing appointments for Human Resources Director and the Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission.

• Hearing on adopting a 30% residential exemption for the FY 2025 tax rate
• Proposed grant for "Phase II" improvements to Devir Park via the PARC Grant Program
• Appointment of Odelisa Macedo as Human Resources Director
• Reappointment of Deano Summers to the Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission
• Proposed zoning definition change to classify car washes as service stations

City Council

The License Committee is meeting to discuss 2025 Class I, II, and III license renewals based on approved plot plans. The committee will also address a tabled petition for a new Class II license.

• 2025 Class I, II, and III license renewals
• Petition 315-24: New Class II license for Beach Street Gas and Service at 200 Beach Street (15 cars)

City Council

The Malden City Council will hold a public hearing on November 12, 2024. The purpose of the meeting is to adopt a Residential Factor for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Public hearing to adopt a Residential Factor for Fiscal Year 2025

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is meeting to consider an amendment to the city code regarding retail car wash operating hours. The committee will also review a proposal to exempt rain barrels from the municipal health code's nuisance category.

• Proposed amendment to MCC 6.12.010 setting retail car wash hours from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Proposed update to MCC 09.04.010A to protect the use of rain barrels

Police Community Advisory Committee

The Police Community Advisory Council will hold a routine meeting via Zoom. Items include approval of September meeting minutes, discussion of meeting frequency, and planning for a Coffee Hour event. No votes on ordinances or financial matters are scheduled.

• Approval of September meeting minutes
• Discussion of meeting frequency
• Event planning for Coffee Hour and other meetings
• Next steps and action items

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will meet to enter an executive session with legal counsel. The purpose is to investigate and respond to an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Bruce Fridman of OpenCommonwealth.org.

• Executive session regarding Open Meeting Law complaint submitted 10-24-2024
• Review of Licensing Board minutes from August 1, 2024 to October 9, 2024

Conservation Commission

The Malden Conservation Commission will meet remotely via Zoom to consider a Notice of Intent for a project at Overlook Ridge Drive by WinnDevelopment Company LP. The agenda also includes discussion of 326 Commercial Street and invasive species. The meeting is open to the public via remote access only.

• Notice of Intent for Overlook Ridge Drive (Applicant: WinnDevelopment Company LP, Representative: Hancock Associates, DEP File #210-)
• Discussion of 326 Commercial Street
• Invasive species discussion
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

City Council

The committee will discuss and make plans for 2025 placemaking projects, including a Fortune Corner mural, flower boxes, and a holiday tree, as well as upcoming events such as Maplewood Fest and July 4 celebration. They will also review the status of development in the square, including business losses and prospects, and consider whether the committee itself is still needed.

• 2025 Fortune Corner Mural
• Maplewood Fest scheduled for Saturday May 17, 2025
• July 4, 2025 celebration returning to Trafton
• North Shore Hispanic Association festival (date TBD)
• Status of development: business losses and prospects

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board of Registrar of Voters is meeting to authorize the advance removal and depositing of early voting ballots at Malden City Hall from October 29 through November 2, 2024. Sessions begin at 9 AM each day and continue as needed. No results will be determined or announced until after polls close on November 5.

• Sessions scheduled for Oct 29, 30, 31, Nov 1, and Nov 2 for advance removal and/or depositing of early ballots
• All sessions take place at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, starting at 9 AM
• Results will not be announced until after polls close on November 5; then added to Election Day results and posted at cityofmalden.org

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Malden Board of Registrar of Voters is holding sessions from October 29 to November 2 to open and deposit early voted ballots at City Hall. No results will be announced until after polls close on November 5. This is a procedural meeting for ballot processing.

• Five sessions for advance removal and/or depositing of early ballots: Oct 29, 30, 31, Nov 1, and Nov 2, starting at 9:00 AM each day

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Malden Board of Registrar of Voters is conducting advance removal and depositing of early voting ballots from October 29 through November 2, 2024, at Malden City Hall. Sessions start at 9:00 AM each day and continue until completion. No election results will be determined or announced until after polls close on November 5, at which point processed ballots will be added to Election Day results.

• Sessions on Oct 29, 30, 31, Nov 1, and Nov 2 for advance removal and/or depositing of early voting ballots
• All sessions at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, starting at 9:00 AM
• No results announced until after polls close on November 5, 2024
• Results to be posted at www.cityofmalden.org after polls close

Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries will meet to review reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Approval of cemetery meeting minutes
• Trust Report
• Superintendent's Report

Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries will meet to review reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Approval of cemetery meeting minutes
• Trust Report
• Superintendent's Report

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board of Registrar of Voters is holding sessions from October 29 to November 2 to open and deposit early voted ballots at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street. No results will be determined or announced until after polls close on November 5, at which time the early ballot results will be added to Election Day totals and posted on the city website.

• Sessions for advance removal and depositing of early voting ballots run Oct 29–Nov 2 starting at 9:00 AM daily
• Location: Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street
• Results will not be announced until after polls close on November 5
• Early ballot results will be combined with Election Day results and posted at cityofmalden.org

City Council

The Community Engagement and Inclusion Committee will meet with newly appointed members of the Malden Youth Council. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss next steps for the Council.

• Discussion with newly appointed Malden Youth Council members
• Approval of minutes from July 24, October 9, and October 16, 2024

City Council

The Community Engagement and Inclusion Committee will meet with newly appointed members of the Malden Youth Council to discuss next steps. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from several prior meetings.

• Meeting with newly appointed Malden Youth Council members to discuss next steps
• Approval of minutes from July 24, October 9, and October 16, 2024
• Approval of tabled minutes from April 9, June 12, and June 18, 2024

City Council

The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee will meet with newly appointed members of the Malden Youth Council to discuss next steps for the council. The committee will also approve minutes from several previous meetings, including those tabled from earlier in 2024.

• Meeting with newly appointed Malden Youth Council members to discuss next steps
• Approval of minutes from July 24, 2024 (396-24)
• Approval of minutes from October 9, 2024 (397-24)
• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2024 (398-24)
• Tabled papers: approval of minutes from April 9, June 12, and June 18, 2024 (277-24, 279-24, 306-24)

City Council

The Finance Committee will meet with Treasurer Dan Grover to discuss potential changes to trash fees in the city. They will also consider approving the minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Revisiting trash fees with Treasurer Dan Grover
• Approval of minutes from June 11, 2024

City Council

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will interview Philip Bronder-Giroux and Lissette Alvarado for a resident member seat on the Community Preservation Committee. The committee will discuss the candidates and may vote on a recommendation for the appointment.

• Interviews for Community Preservation Committee resident member vacancy
• Candidate Philip Bronder-Giroux
• Candidate Lissette Alvarado

City Council

The Public Property Committee will meet to discuss GIS maps of public vacant parcels. They will consider petitions from Crown Castle to upgrade existing small wireless facilities at seven locations in the public right-of-way. The committee will also discuss an order to negotiate the acquisition of 15 Ferry Street for historic preservation.

• Discussion of GIS maps of public vacant parcels
• Crown Castle petition to upgrade small cells at 101 Bell Rock Street, 14-16 Greenwood Court, 244-248 Main Street, 621 Main Street, 48 Washington Street, 290 Eastern Avenue, and 10 Mills Street
• Order to negotiate acquisition of 15 Ferry Street (M. Ida Converse Building) for historic preservation
• Approval of minutes from September 24, October 1, and October 8, 2024

Board of Registrar of Voters

The City of Malden will open and deposit early voted ballots at City Hall from October 29 through November 2. Sessions begin at 9:00 AM daily. No results will be announced until after polls close on November 5.

• Ballot processing at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street
• Processing dates: October 29, October 30, October 31, November 1, and November 2

Malden Housing Authority

This is a regular board meeting of the Malden Housing Authority. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, bills and invoices, policies and contracts, charitable requests, correspondence, capital project documentation, and training/conference offerings. All items are routine procedural matters with no major policy changes or financial decisions specified.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of capital project invoices and requisitions
• Open discussion

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority will hold a regular board meeting on October 29, 2024, at 8:30 AM. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, bills, and payment of invoices, as well as review of policies, contracts, charitable requests, and capital project invoices. No significant new proposals or changes are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting
• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Payment of invoices, dues, and contract change orders
• Review of policies and contracts
• Review of charitable requests

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider a consent agenda item to amend the zoning code to define 'Retail Car Wash' and set hours of operation from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The ordinance is sponsored by Councillors O'Malley and Winslow, and the recommendation is to refer it to the Rules & Ordinance Committee. The meeting also includes standard procedural items.

• Consent agenda item 399-24: Amendment to zoning definitions to add 'Retail Car Wash' and set hours of operation 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, referred to Rules & Ordinance Committee.

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the FY24 audit report and school leadership performance. The meeting includes reports from the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, and the Treasurer.

• Approval of FY24 Audit Report
• Discussion of MCAS Graduation Requirement
• Review of school leadership performance

Board of Registrar of Voters

Election officials from the City Clerk's Office will conduct pre-election testing of voting equipment on October 26 and 27 during early voting hours. The testing will take place in Room 106 of Malden City Hall until completed.

• Testing of voting machines and ballots for the November 5th State Election
• Testing on Saturday October 26 and Sunday October 27, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Location: City Council Chambers, Room 106, 215 Pleasant St., Malden City Hall

Planning Board

The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a definitive subdivision plan for 0 State Highway (Parcel ID 185 575 506) submitted by Veris Residential and WinnCompanies LLC on behalf of Overlook Ridge LLC. The proposal would subdivide approximately 14.36 acres in the Rowe's Quarry Reclamation & Redevelopment District to create four building lots and a parcel for a future roadway connection between Overlook Ridge Drive and Route 1. The applicants also request multiple waivers from subdivision regulations. Status updates on the Community Preservation Committee, master planning activities, and the Open Space & Recreation Plan will also be discussed.

• Public hearing on definitive subdivision plan for 0 State Highway (Parcel ID 185 575 506) to create four lots and a roadway parcel
• Waiver requests from regulations including performance guarantee, submission requirements, and design standards
• Status updates on Community Preservation Committee, Master Planning Activities, and Open Space & Recreation Plan
• Applicants: Veris Residential and WinnCompanies LLC on behalf of Overlook Ridge LLC

City Council

The Personnel/Appointments Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and review a mayoral appointment. The body will consider the confirmation of Roy Watson to the Conservation Commission.

• Confirmation of Roy Watson (108 Hadley Street) to the Conservation Commission through September 15, 2026
• Approval of June 11, 2024 minutes

City Council

The Malden City Council will discuss updates to the Open Space and Recreation Plan and vote on several mayoral appointments. The body is considering a new ordinance requiring rodent control for non-owner-occupied properties with 3 or more units.

• Proposed ordinance requiring rodent control for non-owner-occupied properties with 3+ units
• Resolution to support Question 2 to eliminate the MCAS high school graduation requirement
• Reappointment of Robert Knox as Director of Public Works and Mikeneil Paul as Senior Center Program Coordinator
• Livery company petition for Tian L & Y Inc. at 15 Burridge Place
• Discussion on the historic preservation and relocation of 15 Ferry Street

Board of Registrar of Voters

Election officials from the City Clerk's Office will conduct testing of voting equipment in preparation for the November 5th State Election. Testing takes place during early voting hours on October 19th and 20th in the City Council Chambers.

• Testing of voting machines and ballots for November 5th State Election
• Testing scheduled for Saturday Oct 19 and Sunday Oct 20, 9 AM to 1 PM
• Location: Room 106, City Council Chambers, 215 Pleasant St, Malden City Hall
• Process will continue until completed
• Testing occurs during early voting hours

Council on Aging

The Malden Council on Aging Commission will discuss senior center programs including nurses and social services, and recap a meeting between the mayor and ping pong enthusiasts regarding the senior center situation. They will also vote on posting the previous meeting's summary and review a plan from the 'Sunshine' committee. No formal decisions on funding or policy are expected.

• Recap of last meeting by Maryann Seager
• Vote on posting last meeting's summary
• Discussion of Senior Center programs: nurses, social services, Council on November 12
• Summary of meeting between Mayor and ping pong enthusiasts regarding Senior Center situation
• "Sunshine" committee's plan

Police Community Advisory Committee

This meeting of the Malden Police Community Advisory Council is largely procedural, covering roll call, approval of September meeting minutes, updates on the council banner and email, and a discussion on tabling at community events. No significant decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion on goals, process, and recent tabling at community events

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will meet to review full applications for five FY25 projects. The body will also address the 2024 Annual Report.

• Pearl Street Envelope Assessment
• Oliver Street Envelope Assessment
• Forest Dale Cemetery Wall
• Forest Dale Cemetery Pond
• Saint Paul’s Church Envelope Assessment

City Council

The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee will meet to approve minutes and continue the process of interviewing applicants for the Malden Youth Council. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Continuation of interviews with Malden Youth Council applicants

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and financial reports, hear a presentation on third-quarter investment performance from de Burlo Group, and enroll 11 new members. The board will also address deceased member benefits, process withdrawals/transfers, and receive the director's report on various updates. The meeting will conclude with an executive session to discuss an accidental disability application and a personnel opinion letter.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes and expense/payroll warrants
• Presentation by de Burlo Group on 3rd quarter 2024 performance
• Enrollment of 11 new members across school, fire, and other departments
• Notification of 5 deceased members with benefit options adjustments
• Executive session for Michael Buckley accidental disability application and Lorraine LaFauci/Michael Sacco opinion letter

Emergency Management Team

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Malden Emergency Management Team. Members will review past and planned emergency activations, receive an update from the Community Emergency Response (CERT) team, and discuss the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG). Department reports will be given by Fire, Public Health, Communications, DPW, Police, Schools, and Public Facilities.

• Review of any emergency management activations in the previous month
• Planned emergency management activations for the upcoming month
• 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

Licensing Board

The Malden Licensing Board will hold a public hearing to consider two alcohol beverage license requests. The board will review a license transfer and a previously tabled application.

• Transfer of $12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License from Brianthy Restaurant Inc (D/B/A Pho Hoa) to Malden BBQ Inc (D/B/A BBQ Chicken Malden) at 8 Pleasant Street
• Hearing for tabled application from Gochi Cuisine, Inc (D/B/A GoChi) at 290 Main Street for an on premises $12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages 7 day license

Traffic Commission

The Malden Traffic Commission will hear two appeals from residents whose requests for handicapped parking spots were denied due to driveway access. New business includes requests for a speed table and raised crosswalk on Elm Street, a rapid yellow flashing beacon at a crosswalk where a crossing guard was recently struck, resident permit parking on Vining Street, and a no-parking fire lane on Washington Place. The commission will also revisit numerous tabled items from past meetings, including speed tables on Bainbridge Street and signs on Upland Road.

• Appeals of denied handicapped parking by Michael J. French (17 Seaview Ave) and Rita Lam (42 Fairview Terr)
• Speed table, raised crosswalk, and 'don't block the box' paint on Elm St at Highland Av
• Rapid yellow flashing beacon at Coleman and Hunting St crosswalk where crossing guard was hit
• Resident permit parking on Vining Street and adjacent section of Salem St
• No-parking fire lane on Washington Place (private way)

Malden Housing Authority

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

• 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

Mystic Valley Development Commission

The Mystic Valley Development Commission will meet to vote on the FY25 Budget and the rescinding of the budget for July and August. The body will also discuss a PILOT payment and an MBTA Lease Agreement for Wellington Greenway.

• Vote to approve FY25 Budget
• Vote to rescind the 2/12th budget for July and August
• MBTA Lease Agreement Wellington Greenway
• PILOT Payment discussion

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission will meet to discuss updates to the initial licensing period and license limits, as well as elect a new chairperson. The commission will also receive updates on ordinance changes, host community agreements, and current applicants.

• Election of new chairperson
• Discussion on initial licensing period and license limit updates
• Update on ordinance changes
• Status of host community agreements and ongoing discussions
• Status update on current applicants

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee will meet to consider seven applications for new or modified signage at local businesses. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and updates from compliance officers, followed by public hearings on each application. No fiscal actions or policy changes are on the table.

• 58A Summer St – Body Flex Pilates Academy
• 433 Charles St – Destiny Nails
• 155 Beach St – Dunkin Donuts
• 77 Broadway – Maxima Auto Sales
• 129 Charles St – Auto Body Squad

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District School Committee will hold a regular meeting with standard agenda items including an executive session for collective bargaining. The meeting will also cover approval of minutes, personnel reports, bids, and other routine business.

• Executive session for collective bargaining
• Approval of minutes
• Personnel reports
• Bids
• Reports & communications

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission will discuss new complaints regarding 12 Garland St and Altitude Apartments. The board will also approve minutes from several past meetings and address commission vacancies. No votes on ordinances or budgets are scheduled.

• New complaint: 12 Garland St
• New complaint: Altitude Apartments
• Approval of minutes from July 2024, September 2024, and several 2023 meetings
• Discussion of commission vacancies

City Council

The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee will meet to start the process of interviewing applicants for the Malden Youth Council. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and other business before adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Begin process of meeting with applicants for the Malden Youth Council

City Council

The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee will meet to start the process of interviewing applicants for the Malden Youth Council. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Start of applicant meetings for the Malden Youth Council

Disability Commission

This regular meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and election of a vice chair. The commission will hear updates on the ADA Self-Evaluation, an information card, emergency services cards, the Social Security "Cliff Effect" letter, and Ward 8 accessibility. New business covers commission procedures, sensory rooms at schools, IEP policies, and community events such as HealthFest.

• Election of Vice Chair position
• ADA Self-Evaluation Policy Subcommittee report and updates
• Social Security "Cliff Effect" letter discussion
• Ward 8 Accessibility: Overlook Drive to CVS
• Sensory Rooms at Schools discussion

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption of the 2024 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and various zoning code amendments. The meeting includes a pre-election update from the City Clerk and several mayoral appointments to city commissions.

• Adoption of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan 2024 Update
• Proposed zoning definition change to classify car washes as service stations
• Proposed site plan review ordinance for educational and religious uses
• Review of vacant property on Goodwin Avenue for potential use as a community garden
• Licensing petitions for a pool table at 1000 Eastern Avenue and extended hours for 705 Eastern Avenue

Public Works Commission

The Malden Public Works Commission will consider a letter requesting a memorial bench at Fellsmere Pond, approve two curb cut requests, and hold scheduled hearings for water abatements at dozens of residential addresses. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine scheduling.

• Letter for a memorial bench at Fellsmere Pond from Haiser Acosta
• Curb cut approval request at 19 Monroe Street
• Curb cut approval request at 218 Tremont Street
• Scheduled water abatement hearings from 4:00 PM to 6:35 PM for over 30 addresses

City Council

The License Committee will meet to approve minutes and review three new petitions. The body is considering license requests for a gas station and livery services.

• Petition 315-24: Class II license for Beach Street Gas and Service at 200 Beach Street (15 cars)
• Petition 319-24: Livery Company license for Tian L & Y Inc. at 15 Burridge Place (1 vehicle)
• Petition 320-24: Livery Driver license for Chaohua Yuan at 15 Burridge Place

City Council

The Public Property Committee is considering petitions from Crown Castle to upgrade existing small wireless facilities on utility poles at seven locations across Malden. The agenda also includes tabled orders regarding the historic preservation of the 15 Ferry Street building and a review of a vacant Goodwin Avenue property for potential use as a community garden.

• Petition to upgrade small cell facilities at 101 Bell Rock Street, 14-16 Greenwood Court, 244-248 Main Street, 621 Main Street, 48 Washington Street, and 290 Eastern Avenue
• Separate petition to upgrade small cell facilities at 10 Mills Street
• Order to negotiate acquisition of 15 Ferry Street (M. Ida Converse Building) for historic preservation
• Order to investigate relocating 15 Ferry Street to a portion of the Ferry Street Parking Lot
• Order to review usage of vacant property on Goodwin Avenue (Parcel 091 776 612) for community garden feasibility

Racial Equity Commission

The Malden Racial Equity Commission will meet to discuss the timeline for committee tasks and strategies for implementation. Members will receive updates on the Racial Equity Audit, including next steps from HCH recommendations. The agenda also includes recaps of past public meetings on DEI and the upcoming Community Connection Day.

• Discuss timeline for committee tasks and implementation strategies
• Updates on Racial Equity Audit, including HCH recommendations
• Recap of DEI public meetings held on 2/7/24 and 6/27/24
• Community Connection Day on 10/5/24
• Schedule next meeting

Cultural Council

The Malden Cultural Council is holding its fall meeting to prepare for FY25 grantmaking, including deciding between direct grant making and reimbursement. They will also set meeting dates for the year, assign council roles (Chair, Co-Chair, Treasurer), and discuss ways to improve community presence and support for artists.

• Discussion on FY25 grantmaking guidelines: direct grant vs. reimbursement
• Set meeting dates for voting, winter, spring, and summer meetings
• Vote on council roles: Chair, Co-Chair, Treasurer, etc.
• Brainstorm ways to increase community presence and fundraise for more projects
• Council member introductions and goal setting for FY25

City Council

The License Committee is meeting to consider several new petitions for business operations and driver licenses. The body will also review previously tabled petitions regarding a gas station and livery services.

• Petition 353-24: Pool table for Fernandez Barbershop 2 at 1000 Eastern Avenue
• Petition 354-24: Extended hours (5:00AM - 11:00PM) for Williams Services, LLC DBA Laundry + at 705 Eastern Avenue
• Petition 355-24: Taxi driver license for Pablo M. De Sousa
• Petition 315-24: Class II license for Beach Street Gas and Service at 200 Beach Street
• Petition 319-24 and 320-24: Livery company and driver licenses for Tian L & Y Inc. and Chaohua Yuan

City Council

The Public Property Committee will hold a public hearing on a petition from Crown Castle to upgrade existing small wireless facilities (small cells) on a utility pole at 10 Mills Street. The committee also will discuss tabled petitions for similar upgrades at six other locations and consider orders related to preserving the historic 15 Ferry Street building and reviewing a vacant Goodwin Avenue property for a community garden.

• Public hearing on Paper #327-24: Crown Castle upgrade of small cells at 10 Mills Street
• Tabled Paper #252-24: Crown Castle upgrades at 101 Bell Rock Street, 14-16 Greenwood Court, 244-248 Main Street, 621 Main Street, 48 Washington Street, and 290 Eastern Avenue
• Order #98-24: City Council to negotiate acquiring 15 Ferry Street (M. Ida Converse Building) for historic preservation
• Order #100-24: City Council to investigate relocating 15 Ferry Street to a portion of the Ferry Street Parking Lot
• Order #53-24: Review vacant property on Goodwin Avenue for feasibility as a community garden

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will discuss two ordinances: one adding site plan review requirements for educational and religious uses to the city code, and another amending the Commission on Energy Efficiency and Sustainability ordinance. They will also vote on approving the minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting.

• Ordinance 356-24: Adding site plan review for educational and religious uses to Title 12 of the Malden City Code
• Ordinance 357-24: Amending the Commission on Energy Efficiency and Sustainability ordinance (Title 2, Chapter 16, Section 060)
• Approval of minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting

Cemetery Trustees

The Malden Cemetery Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss routine cemetery business. Agenda items include approval of minutes, correspondence, a trust report, a superintendent's report, and reviews of cemetery fees and rules and regulations. No specific votes or dollar amounts are listed.

• Review of Cemetery Fees
• Review of Cemetery Rules and Regulations
• Trust Report
• Superintendent's Report
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority will hold a regular board meeting on September 24, 2024, at 8:30 AM. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items: approval of prior minutes, bills, invoices, policies, charitable requests, correspondence, capital project invoices, and training offerings. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are identified in the notice.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of capital project invoices and requisitions for payment
• Review of training and conference offerings

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding National Grid's requests to install a pole and underground conduits at the intersection of Sharon and Crystal Streets. The body will also consider ordinances regarding site plan reviews for educational and religious uses and energy efficiency sustainability.

• Public hearings for National Grid to install one pole and two 4-inch underground conduits at Sharon St and Crystal St
• Proposed ordinance adding site plan review for educational and religious uses to the City Code
• Proposed amendment to the Commission on Energy Efficiency and Sustainability ordinance
• Proposed zoning amendment for the Rowe's Quarry Reclamation and Redevelopment District
• Resolutions to endorse the September 2024 Malden Climate Action Plan and a climate change superfund act

The Malden City Council unanimously approved and ordained an amendment to the Rowe's Quarry Reclamation and Redevelopment District zoning ordinance, with specific changes to building and environmental review language. The council also passed resolutions supporting a climate change superfund bill and endorsing the 2024 Climate Action Plan, and granted National Grid permits for utility work related to the Malden Catholic School extension.

• Approved and ordained Rowe's Quarry zoning amendment (11-0)
• Passed resolution supporting H.872/S.481 climate change superfund (unanimous)
• Endorsed September 2024 Malden Climate Action Plan (unanimous)
• Granted National Grid pole installation on Sharon Street (unanimous)
• Granted National Grid underground conduit installation (unanimous)
• Approved 8 license petitions including livery, lodging house, and pool tables (unanimous)
• Referred site plan review ordinance for educational/religious uses to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous)
• Referred energy commission ordinance amendment to Rules & Ordinance Committee

City Council

The Public Property Committee will consider updates on proposed leasing terms for the Bike Kitchen (Order 185-24) with Solicitor Alicia McNeil and Executive Director Jonah Chiarenza. They will also review several tabled items, including orders to negotiate acquisition of 15 Ferry Street for historic preservation and to investigate relocating that building to a portion of the Ferry Street Parking Lot. Additionally, the committee will discuss a proposal to upgrade six small wireless facilities by Crown Castle and review usage of a vacant Goodwin Avenue property for a community garden.

• Discussion of proposed leasing terms for the Bike Kitchen (Order 185-24) with Solicitor and Executive Director of Bike to the Sea
• Order 98-24: Negotiate acquisition of 15 Ferry Street (M. Ida Converse Building) for historic preservation
• Order 100-24: Investigate using Ferry Street Parking Lot parcel to relocate 15 Ferry Street
• Order 53-24: Review vacant Goodwin Avenue property for potential community garden
• Petition 252-24: Crown Castle to upgrade small wireless facilities at 6 locations (101 Bell Rock St, 14-16 Greenwood Ct, 244-248 Main St, 621 Main St, 48 Washington St, 290 Eastern Ave)

Mystic Valley Development Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss PILOT payments and vote on the FY25 Budget. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session for legal advice.

• Vote to approve FY25 Budget
• Discussion regarding PILOT payments
• Vote to accept June 25, 2024 minutes

Council on Aging

This meeting of the Malden Council on Aging Commission includes a recap of the last meeting, voting to post the previous meeting's summary, an update on the Senior Employment Program, discussion of coffee time, ping-pong, and activity center scheduling, along with plans from the "Sunshine" committee for fundraising. The agenda is primarily routine updates and planning with no concrete financial decisions or policy changes.

• Update on Senior Employment Program
• Discussion of activity schedule including coffee time and ping-pong
• Sunshine committee fundraising plans
• Voting on previous meeting summary to be posted
• Scheduling future meeting dates for October, November, December

The Malden Council on Aging met on September 19, 2024, and discussed several operational matters. They considered introducing class fees and yearly membership fees for non-Malden residents, and agreed to have the coordinator bring a definition of 'independent' participation to the Legal department. The Council supported the coordinator's position on ping pong scheduling, with the Mayor providing four new portable tables. The next meeting was set for October 17.

• Voted to set next meeting for October 17
• Supported coordinator's position on ping pong schedule
• Agreed to have coordinator bring 'independent' participation definition to Legal
• Approved Sunshine committee's Halloween Party plans

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to process new member additions, retirement applications, and fund withdrawals. The board will also review a military buyback request and provide updates on securities litigation firms.

• Addition of 13 new members from school and city departments
• Retirement applications for Barbara Murphy, Brady McKenna, and Tina Buonomo
• Withdrawals and transfers for Shirley Dorai, Ann Quinlan, Teri Polignone, Yolanda Velazquez, and Barbara A Ventola
• Military buyback request for Christopher Webb (3 years)
• Update on RFP for Securities Litigation Firms

Emergency Management Team

The Malden Emergency Management Team meets to review prior and upcoming emergency activations, discuss the Emergency Management Performance Grant, and receive updates from CERT and member departments. Reports are scheduled from Fire, Public Health, Communications, DPW, Police, Schools, and Public Facilities. The agenda is routine with no new ordinances, rezoning, or dollar amounts.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Review of emergency management activations for the past month
• Review of planned activations for the upcoming month
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) update
• Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) discussion

Board of Appeal

The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on September 18, 2024, at 6:30 pm in Room #106 at Malden City Hall to consider two variance petitions under the city’s zoning code. The board will review requests to relax setback and lot-area rules for two residential properties.

• Petition 24-009: Variance for 46 Sprague St. to relax front-yard and rear-yard setbacks (Plans Res-062872-2023)
• Petition 24-010: Variance for 87 Upham St. to relax lot area, frontage, side-yard setbacks, and parking rules (Plans Res-061717-2023)
• Public review of petitions and plans available online or at the Office of Inspectional Services

Police Community Advisory Committee

The Police Community Advisory Council is meeting to conduct organizational business. The body will vote to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and approve the August meeting minutes.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of the PCAC
• Approval of August Meeting Minutes

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is holding its monthly hybrid meeting. They will review full applications for FY25 funding and receive status updates on current projects. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other routine business.

• Approval of meeting minutes from August 21, 2024
• Status update on current Community Preservation projects
• Review of FY25 full applications for project funding

The Malden Community Preservation Committee met on September 17, 2024, and approved the August meeting minutes. The committee reviewed three FY25 full applications: the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Devir Park Phase II, and Housing Assistance for Older Adults, raising questions and requesting additional information from applicants. No final funding decisions were made during this meeting.

• Approved August 21, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Reviewed FY25 application for Affordable Housing Trust Fund (no vote)
• Reviewed FY25 application for Devir Park Phase II (no vote)
• Reviewed FY25 application for Housing Assistance for Older Adults (no vote)

City Council

The Malden License Committee is considering several new and renewal license petitions, including a new Class II license for Beach Street Gas and Service, new livery companies and drivers, and renewals for lodging houses. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• New Class II license: Beach Street Gas and Service, 200 Beach Street, 15 cars
• New livery company: Pabla Transport LLC, 26 Blaine Street, 1 vehicle
• New livery company: Tian L & Y Inc., 15 Burridge Place, 1 vehicle
• Renewal lodging house: Cedar House LLC, 116-118 Cedar Street, 14 rooms
• New pool table license: Amazin Billiards LLC, 40 Faulkner Street, 18 tables

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider a proposed ordinance amendment to the City of Malden Code concerning the Rowe's Quarry Reclamation and Redevelopment District. The amendment is sponsored by Councillor Sica and was previously reviewed by the Planning Board. The meeting includes approval of minutes from a prior meeting.

• Ordinance 286-24: Amendment to MCC Title 12, Chapter 28, Section 140 (Rowe's Quarry Reclamation and Redevelopment District)
• Public hearing notice and Planning Board recommendation attached to the ordinance

The Rules & Ordinance Committee voted unanimously to recommend a zoning amendment for the Rowe's Quarry redevelopment district, which would allow residential development including affordable rentals, 55+ housing, and home ownership options. The committee amended the proposal to replace 'last building' with 'third building' for certificate of occupancy issuance and to use the current MEPA certificate dated January 22, 2024, while denying a parking study with peer review. The amendment now goes to the full City Council for consideration.

• Approved minutes of May 7, 2024 (unanimous)
• Amended Rowe's Quarry zoning ordinance to replace 'last building' with 'third building' and 'final MEPA Certificate' with 'current MEPA Certificate (dated January 22, 2024)' (unanimous)
• Denied Planning Board recommendation for parking study with peer review (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably the amended Rowe's Quarry zoning ordinance to City Council (unanimous)

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will hold public hearings to consider three alcohol license requests. The board will also vote to approve minutes from the June 16, 2024 meeting.

• Gochi Cuisine, Inc. (GoChi) application for an on premises S12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages 7 day license at 290 Main Street
• Pran and Pranay, LLC (Everest Momo and Pizza) application for an on premises S12 Restaurant Wine and Malt Beverages 7 day license at 199 Ferry Street
• Idle Hands Craft Ales application for a Special One Day Alcohol License for an October 5, 2024 event at 323 Commercial Street

The Malden Licensing Board denied a one-day alcohol license for Idle Hands Craft Ales to serve at a cannabis dispensary event, citing concerns about mixing alcohol and cannabis at the same location. The board tabled a liquor license application for GoChi restaurant for one month, and approved a wine and malt beverage license for Everest Momo and Pizza.

• Denied one-day alcohol license for Idle Hands Craft Ales event at Misty Mountain (motion by Zeiberg, seconded by Lee)
• Tabled GoChi restaurant's S12 all-alcohol license application to October 15, 2024 (motion by Zeiberg, seconded by Lee)
• Approved S12 wine and malt beverage license for Everest Momo and Pizza (motion by Zeiberg, seconded by Lee)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will consider several requests including making Norwood Street one-way, approving handicapped parking signs, and restricting parking on multiple streets. They will also discuss tabled items like speed tables on Bainbridge Street and a turning lane on Charles Street. A proposal to allow up to two permits for businesses in the Charles & Main lot at $25 per year is on the agenda.

• Making Norwood Street a one-way (enter at Norwood St, left onto Norwood Place, left onto Harding Ave)
• Restricting Norwood Place to no parking both sides
• Restricting parking on Harding Ave to east side only
• Installing 'No Parking Here to Driveway' sign at 6 Wilbur Street
• Issuing up to two parking permits per business in Charles & Main lot at $25/year for employee parking

The Malden Traffic Commission approved restricting Norwood Place to 'No Parking Both Sides' and limiting Harding Ave parking to the east side from Salem Street to the dead end, both to improve access for public safety vehicles. The commission also approved several sign installations and removals, denied four handicapped parking requests, and tabled multiple items for further study or community feedback.

• Approved 'No Parking Both Sides' on Norwood Place (unanimous)
• Approved east-side-only parking on Harding Ave from Salem St to dead end (unanimous)
• Denied handicapped parking at 17 Stevens St, 171 Mills St, 17 Seaview Ave, 42 Fairview Terr (unanimous)
• Approved handicapped parking sign at 20 Faulkner St (unanimous)
• Approved removal of 'No Parking' signs on Cottage St (unanimous)
• Approved 'Truck Not Advised' signs on Granite St and Elwell St (unanimous)
• Approved 'Advisory Motorists' signs on Elwell St (unanimous)
• Approved Charles & Main Lot permit parking for businesses (unanimous)

Malden Housing Authority

The board will consider approval of minutes, bills, invoices, policies, charitable requests, and other routine administrative matters. No major decisions or financial items are specified in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of capital project invoices and documentation
• Open discussion

City Council

The Malden City Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole to receive a presentation from OSPCD staff and MAPC consultants on the city's Climate Action Plan. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of this presentation and procedural items.

• Presentation on Malden's Climate Action Plan by OSPCD and MAPC

The City Council met as a Committee of the Whole and received a detailed presentation on Malden's Climate Action Plan from staff and consultants. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting; it was informational only. The meeting adjourned after the presentation and discussion.

• Received Climate Action Plan presentation (informational, no vote)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee will review and decide on applications for new or modified signs at eight businesses, including Boston African Market, Go Chi, AG Adult Foster Care, Factory Gym, Destiny Nails, Housing Families, and Phat Thaiger. The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and receive updates from compliance officers.

• 914 Salem St – Boston African Market
• 290 Main St – Go Chi
• 42 Sharon St – AG Adult Foster Care
• 481 Eastern Ave – Factory Gym
• 443 Charles St – Destiny Nails

The Sign Design Review Committee approved six sign applications and tabled one. All approvals were unanimous (4-0). The tabled application, for Destiny Nails at 443 Charles Street, was sent back for revisions to comply with the sign ordinance. The committee also reviewed compliance updates, including fines and warnings issued for various sign violations.

• Approved Boston African Market sign at 914 Salem St with 1-year limit (4-0)
• Approved Go Chi sign at 290 Main St (4-0)
• Approved AG Adult Foster Day Care sign at 42 Sharon St (4-0)
• Approved Factory Gym sign at 481 Eastern Ave with conditions for revised submission (4-0)
• Tabled Destiny Nails sign at 443 Charles St for revised plan (4-0)
• Approved Housing Families sign at 919 Eastern Ave with blue border condition (4-0)
• Approved Phat Thaiger sign at 166 Eastern Ave (4-0)

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will hold elections for Chair, Vice Chairperson, and Clerk. Members will provide updates on ADA policies and accessibility projects, and discuss upcoming community health and connection events.

• Elections of New Officers: Chair, Vice Chairperson and Clerk
• Discussion on Ward 8 Accessibility from Overlook Drive to CVS
• ADA Self-Evaluation Policy Sub-committee reports
• Malden Community Connection Day on 10/05 at Ferryway School
• Malden Community Health Fair on 10/19 at Lincoln Commons

The Malden Disability Commission elected Amanda Belles as chair and Nichole Mossalam as clerk, but postponed the vice chair election to the October meeting pending Chuks Ezewuzie's response. The commission also discussed accessibility improvements, including a DPW walkthrough of an inaccessible route to CVS, and planned to review bylaws regarding election timing.

• Amanda Belles elected chair
• Nichole Mossalam elected clerk
• Vice chair election postponed to October meeting
• July meeting minutes approval postponed to October meeting
• Next meeting set for October 9th

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Commission will discuss new complaints regarding 12 Garland St and Altitude Apartments. The body will also review upcoming community events and approve minutes from several 2023 and 2024 meetings.

• Complaints regarding 12 Garland St
• Complaints regarding Altitude Apartments
• Malden Community Connection Day (October 5, 2024)
• Public Safety Day (October 6, 2024)
• Commission Vacancies

The Malden Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission met on September 11, 2024, but lacked a quorum, so no votes were taken and minutes were not approved. Members discussed two summer complaints (12 Garland St and Altitude Apartments) now with Legal and Health Departments, and planned outreach events. One response was received for a vacant seat, with an interview being arranged.

• No votes taken due to lack of quorum
• Minutes not approved
• Discussed complaints at 12 Garland St and Altitude Apartments
• Scheduled attendance at Public Safety Day on Oct 6, 2024
• Noted DEI event at Ferryway Green on Oct 5, 2024
• One response received for vacant commission seat

City Council

The Malden City Council will vote on a consent agenda of licenses and appointments, then consider a proposed zoning amendment for the Rowe's Quarry Reclamation and Redevelopment District. A resolution invites city planning staff to update the Council on changes in state law affecting Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) zoning. A tabled paper asks the Community Preservation Committee to reconsider preserving the M. Ida Converse Building at 15 Ferry Street via relocation.

• Proposed zoning amendment CCP #286-24 for Rowe's Quarry Reclamation and Redevelopment District (changing use, dimensional, parking, and affordability requirements)
• Resolution 338-24 requesting OSPCD update on ADU zoning changes due to new state by-right rules
• Tabled paper 99-24 seeking reconsideration of historic preservation for 15 Ferry Street (M. Ida Converse Building)
• Petition 327-24 for Crown Castle to upgrade small wireless facilities on a utility pole at 10 Mills Street (referred to Public Property Committee)
• Consent agenda includes 13 license petitions (amusement, auto sales, livery, lodging houses, etc.) and 9 mayoral appointments to various commissions

The Malden City Council approved the transfer of a Class II used car license to Maxima Auto Sales Corp. for a new location at 77 Broadway, bypassing the License Committee review. The council also passed a resolution inviting city staff to update them on new state accessory dwelling unit (ADU) zoning laws. Several license petitions and appointments were referred to committees or placed on file.

• Approved Class II license transfer to Maxima Auto Sales Corp. for 77 Broadway (unanimous)
• Passed resolution to invite OSPCD staff, City Planner, Building Commissioner, and Parking Director to update council on ADU zoning changes (unanimous)
• Referred 15 license petitions to License Committee
• Referred Crown Castle small wireless facility upgrade petition to Public Property Committee
• Placed 9 mayoral appointments on file
• Received and filed Planning Board communication on Rowe's Quarry zoning
• Referred Rowe's Quarry zoning amendment to Rules & Ordinance Committee
• Released executive session minutes from 2013-2014 (8-0-3)

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School

The Board of Trustees will receive reports from school administration and the treasurer. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss a real estate matter to protect the school's negotiating position.

• Real estate discussion in executive session

Board of Registrar of Voters

The City Clerk has issued a warrant notifying qualified voters of the 2024 State Primary. The document lists polling locations and the offices up for election on September 3, 2024.

• Voting date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
• Polling locations including Ferryway School, Irish American, Beebe School, and Senior Center Auditorium
• Election for Senator in Congress and Representative-in Congress (Fifth District)
• Election for Councillor (Sixth District) and Senator in General Court (Fifth Middlesex District)
• Election for Clerk of Courts (Middlesex County) and Register of Deeds (Middlesex Southern District)

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board will approve minutes from July 9, 2024, then meet in open session with a translator to review transliterated names of candidates for the 2024 General Election ballot, as required by Chapter 282 of the Acts of 2022. The proposed list includes ten candidates. The meeting will adjourn after this business item.

• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2024 meeting
• Open session with translator Anna Tse for ballot name transliteration
• Review of transliterated candidate names for 2024 General Election
• List of 10 candidates including Blanca Gacharna, James J. Holland, Ward Hamilton, and others

The Board of Registrars of Voters unanimously approved the use of transliterated names for ten candidates on the 2024 General Election ballot, as required by Chapter 282 of the Acts of 2022. The board also approved the minutes from the July 9, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved transliterated names for 10 candidates on 2024 General Election ballot (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 9, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, financial reports, and personnel actions including new member enrollments, retirement applications, and a deceased member's benefit. They will also discuss funding schedules from Stone Consulting and a request for proposals for securities litigation firms. An executive session is planned to discuss exempt personnel files.

• Approval of retirement applications for Mary Lee Carlino (custodian, 20 yrs 2 mo) and Catherine Bartlett (law clerk, 23 yrs 8 mo)
• Handling of deceased member Jaqueline Jones (assistant treasurer) with survivor benefit rollover
• Enrollment of six new members including police officer, firefighter, housing program staff, and school employees
• Review of funding schedules prepared by Stone Consulting
• Request for proposals for securities litigation firms

Emergency Management Team

The Malden Emergency Management Team will hold a regular monthly meeting to review past and planned emergency activations. Members will discuss the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) update and the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG). The meeting includes reports from Fire, Public Health, Communications, DPW, Police, Schools, and Public Facilities.

• Review of emergency management activations from the previous month
• Update on planned emergency management activations for the upcoming month
• 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 Malden Emergency Management Team approved the June meeting minutes and discussed monthly updates, including cooling center operations, grant plans for a new trailer, and a planned Public Safety Meeting. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting was largely informational and planning-focused.

• Approved June meeting minutes
• Planned Public Safety Meeting for next few months (Elaina and Louis to organize)
• Agreed to explore using EMPG grant funds for new trailer (Chief Froio and JP Kelley to investigate)
• Scheduled Public Safety Day for October 6th
• Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan ready, to go before City Council before finalization

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Malden Board of Registrar of Voters will open and/or deposit early voted ballots at City Hall from August 26 through August 31, 2024, starting at 9:00 AM each day. No results will be announced until after polls close on September 3. Results from advance ballots will be combined with election day results and posted on the city website.

• Advance removal and/or depositing of early voting ballots on six consecutive days
• Sessions held at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street
• Results withheld until after polls close on September 3
• Notice provided in English and Chinese

Racial Equity Commission

The Racial Equity Commission will discuss a timeline for committee tasks and strategies for implementation, receive updates on the Racial Equity Audit including HCH recommendations, and review upcoming public meetings on DEI including a Community Connection Day on October 5, 2024.

• Discussion on timeline for committee tasks and implementation strategies
• Updates on Racial Equity Audit including timeline and HCH recommendations
• Public meetings on DEI: February 7, 2024; June 27, 2024; Community Connection Day October 5, 2024

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will recap the last meeting, vote on the meeting summary, and discuss new programs including Farmer's Market Coupons and a senior employment program. They will also address issues like coffee time and ping-pong, and hear about the Sunshine committee's plans. The meeting is largely discussion and planning; no votes on concrete policy items are listed.

• Discussion of new programs: Farmer's Market Coupons, senior employment program, new classes
• Issues: Coffee time and Ping-Pong enthusiasts
• Sunshine committee's future plans
• National Council on Aging update
• Next meeting scheduled for September 19 and possibly October 17

The Malden Council on Aging met on August 22, 2024, and discussed rearranging activities to accommodate larger exercise classes, considering class fees and yearly membership fees for non-Malden residents, and defining 'independent' participation. The Council approved the idea to bring the definition to the Legal department. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural and discussion-focused.

• Approved bringing 'independent' participation definition to Legal department
• Approved next meeting dates: September 19 and October 19
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Diane Leblanc, seconded by Lisa Schwartz)

Board of Appeal

The Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing to consider two variance petitions tabled from July 17, 2024. One petition seeks a variance for a side yard setback violation at 149 Pearl St. The other seeks a frontage reduction on an irregular lot at 104 Summit St. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Petition 24-008 by Amit Thapar: variance for side yard setback violation at 149 Pearl St (Parcel ID #032 200 011)
• Petition 24-007 by Guesh Engida and Freawain Wigerema: variance for frontage reduction at 104 Summit St (Parcel ID #150-629-925)
• Approval of minutes from July 17, 2024

The Malden Board of Appeal denied Petition 24-008 for a side-yard setback variance at 149 Pearl St., citing lack of hardship evidence. The board approved Petition 24-007 for a sunroom at 104 Summit St. but denied the proposed deck, with approval pending an updated plot plan.

• Denied Petition 24-008 for side-yard setback variance at 149 Pearl St. (5-0)
• Approved Petition 24-007 for sunroom at 104 Summit St., deck denied, pending updated plot plan (5-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Malden Community Preservation Committee will hold a monthly meeting with a pre-application discussion for Devir Park (CPC_FY25_0028). The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and setting the FY25 monthly meeting calendar. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and remote options.

• Pre-application for Devir Park (CPC_FY25_0028)
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 20, 2024
• FY25 Monthly Meeting Calendar discussion
• Applicant workshop before the regular meeting

The Malden Community Preservation Committee approved the pre-application for the Devir Park Phase II construction project (6-0) and agreed to allow Saint Paul's Church an extension on their application to supplement a grant they received. The committee also allowed the Oak Grove Improvement Association to submit an off-cycle application. Minutes from June 20, 2024 were approved 4-0 with 2 abstentions.

• Approved Devir Park Phase II pre-application (6-0)
• Approved June 20, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, 2 abstentions)
• Agreed to extend Saint Paul's Church application deadline
• Allowed Oak Grove Improvement Association to submit off-cycle application

Police Community Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to conduct introductions and review its mission and goals. Members will discuss the structure and frequency of future meetings and define committee roles and responsibilities.

• Review of Committee Mission and Goals
• Establishment of Committee Roles and Responsibilities
• Discussion on Meeting Frequency and Structure

Board of Registrar of Voters

Election officials will conduct pre-election testing of voting equipment in preparation for the September 3rd State Primary. Testing starts at 9:00 AM in City Council Chambers and will continue until finished. No decisions or votes are expected at this procedural session.

• Testing of voting machines and ballots for the Sept 3 State Primary
• Testing location: Room 106, City Council Chambers, Malden City Hall
• Process begins at 9:00 AM on August 20 and runs until complete

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding special permits for two businesses and discuss a land subdivision request. The board will also receive status updates on master planning and open space activities.

• 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 Community Preservation Committee and Master Planning Activities
• Election of officers

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority will hold a regular board meeting to approve minutes, bills, invoices, and contract change orders, review policies and charitable requests, and discuss correspondence and training offerings. All items are procedural and routine.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Approval of payment of invoices and contract change orders
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of capital project invoices and training offerings

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will hold a meeting to vote on entering executive session with legal counsel to investigate and respond to an Open Meeting Law complaint filed July 22, 2024, regarding the handling of requests for board minutes from 2010-2025. The board may also consider admitting a former clerk to the session.

• Vote to enter executive session to address Open Meeting Law complaint by Bruce Friedman (Open Commonwealth.org)
• Discussion of handling of minutes requests for 2010-2025
• Potential admission of former clerk Cathy Bartlett to executive session

City Council

The Waterfront Access Committee will meet to discuss ways to increase waterfront access, identify opportunities and barriers, and consider potential ordinance amendments to address those barriers. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and other business.

• Order 297-24: Discussion on increasing waterfront access, identifying opportunities and barriers, and considering ordinance amendments

The Waterfront Access Committee met to discuss ways to increase public access to the Malden River waterfront, identify barriers, and consider ordinance amendments. No formal decisions were made; the committee agreed to gather information on existing regulations and enforcement, and to hold a follow-up meeting in September.

• No formal votes or decisions taken; discussion only
• Agreed to gather information on Planning Board decisions and enforcement (informal)
• Agreed to reach out to DEP for assistance (informal)
• Scheduled next meeting for early September (informal)

Sign Design Review Committee

The Malden Sign Design Review Committee meets to review and decide on applications for signage at 13 locations, including businesses such as Total Sports Performance, Print Brazil, and Verizon. The agenda also includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and updates from compliance officers.

• 109 Madison St – Total Sports Performance
• 73 Summer St – Print Brazil
• 103 Commercial St – Cabinet Provisions
• 54 Eastern Ave – Bread of Life
• 247 Eastern Ave – Cosmos Boucanier Caribbean Cuisine

The Malden Sign Design Review Committee met on August 8, 2024, and approved 10 sign applications, each with a 3-0 vote. One application (Steady Real Estate) was tabled because rooftop signs are not allowed, and the applicant needs to relocate the sign. The committee could not approve the previous meeting's minutes due to lack of quorum.

• Approved Total Sports Performance sign at 109 Maddison St (3-0)
• Approved Print Brazil sign at 73 Summer St (3-0)
• Approved Cabinet Provisions sign at 103 Commercial St (3-0)
• Approved Bread of Life sign at 54 Eastern Ave (3-0)
• Tabled Steady Real Estate sign at 430 Salem St (rooftop sign not allowed)
• Approved Baku Auto Group sign at 495 Broadway (3-0)
• Approved Cosmo Boucanier Caribbean Cuisine sign at 247 Eastern Ave (3-0)
• Approved Culver Insurance Agency sign at 169 Pleasant St with conditions (3-0)

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

This is a regular meeting of the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District School Committee. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, citizens' participation, approval of minutes, personnel reports, bids, and reports. The committee will also enter an executive session to discuss collective bargaining.

• Executive session for collective bargaining

Council on Aging

The Malden Council on Aging Commission will discuss revamping the Senior Center, including new activities and schedules, and distributing Farmer's Market Coupons. They will also vote on approving the previous meeting's summary for public posting and review future plans and failed programs of the 'Sunshine' committee.

• Revamping Senior Center with new activities and schedules
• Distribution of Farmer's Market Coupons
• Vote on posting last meeting's summary
• Review of 'Sunshine' committee future plans and failed programs

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider confirming Mayor's appointment of Barbara Murphy as Police Commissioner, and vote to enter executive session to review minutes from past sessions for potential release.

• Mayoral appointment: Barbara Murphy of 28 Forest Street as Police Commissioner, term through March 1, 2026
• Order to enter executive session to review executive session minutes from 2013 and 2014

The Malden City Council confirmed Barbara Murphy as Police Commissioner for a term expiring March 1, 2026, filling the vacancy left by Salvatore 'Butch' Genetti. The council also voted to release executive session minutes from 2013-2014 after determining confidentiality was no longer warranted.

• Confirmed Barbara Murphy as Police Commissioner (8-1)
• Released executive session minutes from Sept 3, 2013, Oct 17, 2013, Oct 22, 2013, and Feb 4, 2014 (8-0)
• Adopted order to enter executive session for review of minutes (9-0)

City Council

The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee will review applications for the Malden Youth Council and discuss next steps for interviews. They will also begin a discussion on a plan to unify the community. Three sets of minutes from previous meetings are scheduled for approval.

• Review of Malden Youth Council applications and discussion of interview process
• Start of discussion on a community unification plan
• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2024 (item 306-24)
• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2024 (item 277-24)
• Approval of minutes from June 12, 2024 (item 279-24)

The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee tabled approval of its June 18, 2024 minutes and discussed next steps for the Malden Youth Council (MYC) application and interview process, noting six applications received so far. The committee also began discussing a plan for community unification conversations, with Councillor Taylor presenting an outline and goals, though no formal decisions were made on that plan.

• Tabled approval of June 18, 2024 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed MYC application process; will resend information to schools in September
• Discussed community unification plan; no formal action taken

Planning Board

The Planning Board and City Council Ordinance Committee will hold a joint public hearing regarding zoning amendments for the Rowe’s Quarry Reclamation & Redevelopment District. The board will also review a tree planting grant application and a previously tabled zoning amendment.

• CCP 286/2024: Proposed zoning changes for Rowe’s Quarry including multifamily residential use up to six stories in Subdistricts RQ1, RQ2, and RQ3
• CCP 286/2024: Proposed new parking requirements and setbacks for Subdistrict RQ3
• CCP 286/2024: Proposed requirements for a Transportation Demand Management Plan and Traffic and Safety Improvements
• CCP 236/2023: Tabled zoning amendments for Rowe’s Quarry Reclamation & Redevelopment District
• EEA Cool Corridors Tree Planting Grant Application review and approval

The Malden Planning Board voted 9-0 to recommend approval of zoning amendments for the Rowe's Quarry Reclamation & Redevelopment District (CCP 286/2024), with revisions. The board also voted 9-0 to not act on the earlier, inactive CCP 236/2023, and approved a tree planting plan for a Cool Corridors grant application. The recommendations now go to the City Council, which must act by October 22, 2024.

• Recommended approval of zoning amendments for Rowe's Quarry (CCP 286/2024) with revisions (9-0)
• Disapproved multifamily use on Lot 14A (1.78 acres) south of Overlook Ridge Drive
• Approved multifamily use on Lots 13A, 13B, and 14B in subdistrict RQ3
• Recommended a parking study before City Council action on reduced parking requirements
• Recommended specific dates for required traffic improvements in RQ3
• Declined to act on inactive zoning paper CCP 236/2023 (9-0)
• Approved tree planting plan for EEA Cool Corridors grant application (9-0)

Rowe’s Quarry / Overlook Ridge Committees

The Joint Planning Task Force on Overlook Ridge is meeting to review and discuss several proposed master plans for the area, including an approved plan from March 2023 and updated versions from October 2023 and July 2024. The meeting is focused solely on plan review with no decisions or votes listed.

• Review of approved Master Plan dated March 29, 2023
• Review of proposed Master Plan dated October 9, 2023
• Review of proposed Master Plan dated July 2024
• Discussion of any other proposed versions of the Master Plan

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will review the 2nd Quarter 2024 performance presentation from de Burlo Group. The board will also process new memberships, retirement applications, and withdrawals. Additionally, the body will review funding schedules and financial statements prepared by Stone Consulting and Roselli, Clark & Associates.

• Review of 2nd Quarter 2024 performance by de Burlo Group
• Retirement applications for Debra Arbing, Patrick Carey, and Karen Roebuck
• Review of funding schedules and GASB 67 & 68 by Stone Consulting
• Review of 12/31/2023 Financial Statement by Roselli, Clark & Associates
• Quarterly Budget Review

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee will convene to approve minutes from June 13, receive compliance updates, and review sign design applications for four businesses: Print Brazil, Tax Pro House, Malden Square Apartments, and Bank of America.

• 73 Summer St – Print Brazil sign design review
• 90 Eastern Ave – Tax Pro House sign design review
• 480 Main St – Malden Square Apartments sign design review
• 333 Eastern Ave – Bank of America sign design review

Board of Appeal

The Board of Appeal will hold public hearings to consider three variance petitions regarding property setbacks and frontage. One petition is noted as not properly before the board due to unmet statutory advertisement requirements.

• Petition 24-005: Rear yard setback and coverage variance for 48 Wyoming Ave.
• Petition 24-008: Side yard setback variance for 149 Pearl St. (noted as not properly before the board)
• Petition 24-007: Frontage reduction variance for 104 Summit St.

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will host guest speakers from Accenture to discuss the Social Security “Cliff Effect.” The agenda includes updates on ADA policies, handicap parking spaces, and upcoming disability pride events. Members will also address constituent concerns regarding after-school and summer community programming.

• Guest presentation on Social Security “Cliff Effect” by Joseph Reale and Nathan Grosh
• ADA Self-Evaluation Policy Sub-committee reports and updates
• Handicap parking spaces update
• Planning for Disability Pride Flag-Raising (July 15) and Great Malden Outdoors event (July 26)
• Review of constituent concerns regarding after-school and summer community programming

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission will hold a virtual meeting to address new complaints and follow up on outstanding cases. The agenda also includes discussions regarding commission vacancies and National Night Out.

• Review of new complaints
• Discussion of commission vacancies
• Follow up on outstanding cases
• National Night Out discussion
• Approval of minutes from March 2023 through January 2024

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority will hold a regular board meeting on July 9, 2024. The agenda consists of routine administrative and procedural items, including the approval of minutes, bills, and invoices.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Review of capital project invoices and requisitions
• Review of policies and contracts
• Review of charitable requests

Public Works Commission

The commission will approve minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes curb cut discussions and several scheduled appointments for water abatements at various addresses.

• Approval of June 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Scheduled water abatement appointments for multiple properties

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board will review a presentation regarding proposed transliterated names for the 2024 State Primary Ballot. This session is intended to fulfill requirements of Chapter 282 of the Acts of 2022.

• Approval of January 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation of proposed transliterated names for the 2024 State Primary Ballot

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will vote on a City grant application. This application seeks to help fund the acquisition of open space at the former Malden Hospital site.

• Vote to approve a City grant application for open space acquisition at the former Malden Hospital site

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Commission will discuss new health services at the Senior Center and receive updates from the Sunshine committee regarding current and future programs. The commission will also vote to approve the summary of the previous meeting.

• New health services at the Senior Center
• Sunshine committee program updates
• Memory Cafe discussion
• Vote on last meeting's summary

Racial Equity Commission

The meeting focuses on establishing frameworks for diversity, equity, and inclusion. It includes a review of SWOT analysis results from the February 7 public meeting and community breakout discussions.

• Review of SWOT analysis results from the February 7 public meeting
• Presentation of Malden data by Alex Pratt, Assistant Director, OSPCD
• Community breakout groups for discussion
• Information on the REACH Program (Racial Equity Advancement & Collaboration Hub)

Emergency Management Team

The Malden Emergency Management Team will review past and upcoming emergency management activations. The meeting includes an update on the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and discussion regarding the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).

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

Board of Appeal

The Malden Board of Appeal will hold public hearings regarding two property petitions. One involves a setback variance for 48 Wyoming Ave, and another seeks to remove residency conditions for a second kitchen at 19 George Street. The board will also approve minutes from the April 17 meeting.

• Petition 24-005: Variance for rear yard setback and coverage at 48 Wyoming Ave
• Petition 24-006: Amendment to remove residency conditions for a second kitchen at 19 George Street
• Approval of April 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Mystic Valley Development Commission

The Commission will discuss PILOT payments and vote on several items including the FY25 Budget and a Project Management Agreement. Members will also consider an MOU for 600 River's Edge Drive.

• Vote to accept MOU for 600 River’s Edge Drive
• Vote to approve FY25 Budget
• Vote to approve FY25 Project Management Agreement
• Discussion of PILOT Payment

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority will hold a regular board meeting on June 25, 2024. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes, bills, and checks. The board will also review capital project invoices and various policies.

• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Review of capital project invoices and documentation
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of training and conference offerings

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance amendment establishing a public engagement standard for street projects that impact traffic or parking. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding a Gaza ceasefire and updates on the Bike Kitchen leasing terms. Additionally, the council may enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy.

• Ordinance amending procedures for street repairs that affect traffic or parking
• Class II license transfer petition for Reliance Motor Group LLC involving 38 cars
• Resolution regarding a bilateral ceasefire in Gaza and condemning hate speech
• Update on proposed leasing terms for the Bike Kitchen
• Small cell wireless facility upgrade petitions from Crown Castle

City Council

The Public Property Committee will review proposed leasing terms for the Bike Kitchen. The committee will also discuss Crown Castle wireless facility upgrades at six locations. Additionally, members will consider the acquisition of 15 Ferry Street and a potential community garden on Goodwin Avenue.

• Proposed lease terms for the Bike Kitchen (Order 185-24)
• Wireless facility upgrades by Crown Castle at six locations
• Acquisition of 15 Ferry Street for historic preservation (Order 98-24)
• Relocation of 15 Ferry Street using Ferry Street Parking Lot (Order 100-24)
• Community garden feasibility on Goodwin Avenue (Order 53-24)

Conservation Commission

The Malden Conservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Compliance for 100 Commercial St and an MBTA request regarding wetland boundaries near Little Creek. The meeting also includes a discussion about the Urban Biodiversity Project invasive plant species project.

• Certificate of Compliance request for 100 Commercial St (DEP File #210-0101)
• Request for Determination of Applicability from MBTA regarding Little Creek wetland boundaries
• Discussion of the Urban Biodiversity Project invasive plant species project

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss FY25 pre-applications and a budget amendment. The meeting also includes elections for Chair and Vice Chair and a plan update.

• Approval of May 15, 2024 minutes
• FY25 Pre-Applications
• FY25 Budget Amendment
• CPC Plan Update
• Elections for Chair and Vice Chair

Licensing Board

The Malden Licensing Board will hold a public meeting to consider several alcohol-related applications. This includes an ownership change for 3 Amigos Restaurant and special event permits for Pearl Street and Salem Street. The board will also discuss RNA – LLAWM Malden, LLC.

• Ownership/officer change application for 3 Amigos Restaurant at 375 Main Street
• Special alcoholic beverage license for St Rocco Fraternal Association at 278 Pearl Street
• Special alcohol license for wine tasting at 36 Salem Street
• Discussion regarding RNA – LLAWM Malden, LLC at 888 Eastern Ave

Traffic Commission

The Malden Traffic Commission is reviewing requests for new street infrastructure. This includes approving a fourth Pride Crosswalk location on Elm Street and a bus stop shelter at Main and Clarendon Streets. Many other items remain tabled pending engineering studies or further information.

• New Pride Crosswalk location outside Beebe School on Elm Street
• Bus stop shelter location at Main St and Clarendon St
• Turning lane establishment on Charles Street (tabled)
• Permanent speed tables on Bainbridge Street (tabled)
• Maplewood Street closure for North Shore Hispanic Fest (tabled)

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board will review a valuation presentation from Stone Consulting as of January 1, 2024. The meeting includes processing retirement applications and reviewing member withdrawals and transfers. Additionally, the Director will report on security litigation and new stipends.

• Valuation presentation by Stone Consulting as of January 1, 2024
• Retirement applications for Pamela DePriest, Lucille Hennessey, and Christina Delloiacono
• Military buybacks for George Perry ($19,117.60) and Galvin Murphy ($20,830.80)
• Review of member withdrawals and transfers for four individuals
• Director report on security litigation and new stipends

City Council

The City Council will review the FY 2025 Annual Appropriation Order, including a recommended $154,100 increase for retirement. The agenda also includes several mayoral appointments and proposed amendments to city parking and quarry zoning ordinances.

• $154,100 amendment to the FY 2025 Annual Appropriation Order
• Zoning amendment for Rowe's Quarry Reclamation and Redevelopment District
• Ordinance change regarding off-street parking lot surfaces
• New parking space minimums for residential dwellings
• License renewal for Speedway gas station at 214 Broadway

City Council

The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee will meet to discuss proposed amendments to Paper 271-24. This paper contains a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine and the release of hostages and detainees. The committee will also approve meeting minutes from April and June 2024.

• Discussion of amendments to Paper 271-24
• Approval of April 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of June 12, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The License Committee will review the minutes from the May 28, 2024 meeting. The committee will also consider a petition for the renewal of a self-service gas station license for Speedway #2504.

• Renewal of self-service gas station license for Speedway #2504 at 214 Broadway
• Approval of May 28, 2024 meeting minutes

Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review trust and superintendent reports. The board will also discuss cemetery investments with a Rockland Trust representative and continue discussions regarding ornamental decorations and plantings.

• Discussion regarding Cemetery Investments with Treasurer and Rockland Trust Representative
• Continued discussion on ornamental decorations and plantings
• Trust Report
• Superintendent's Report

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School

The Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Board of Trustees will hold its annual meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and appoint officers through nominations and renewals. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding employee guidelines. There will be no public comment session at this meeting.

• Appointment of officers, nominations, and renewals
• Discussion of employee guidelines
• Approval of prior Board meeting minutes

Disability Commission

The commission will hear reports from subcommittees regarding ADA self-evaluation and school programs. The meeting also includes updates on handicap parking and discussion of constituent concerns about summer programming.

• ADA Self-Evaluation Policy Sub-committee reports
• The Great Malden Outdoors & Disability Pride Event (July 26, 2024)
• Update on handicap parking spaces
• Constituent concern regarding after-school and summer community programming
• Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Emergency Services Card update

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee will consider sign design approvals for various local businesses. The meeting also includes approving May 9, 2024, minutes and receiving updates from compliance officers.

• Sign design approval: 114 Main St (Evolution Tax Services)
• Sign design approval: 181 Salem St (Kimchi Papi)
• Sign design approval: 705 Eastern Ave (Laundromat+)
• Sign design approval: 270 Broadway (Master Team Barbershop)
• Sign design approval: 144 Commercial St (Kiddie Garden)

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District School Committee will meet on June 13, 2024. The agenda includes an executive session for collective bargaining and standard procedural items such as personnel reports and bids.

• Collective bargaining (executive session)
• Personnel reports
• Bids

City Council

The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee will meet to discuss proposed edits to Paper 271-24. This resolution calls for a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine and denounces Islamophobia and Antisemitism.

• Discussion of amendments to Paper 271-24
• Review of proposed edits provided by Linehan

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission will discuss National Night Out and review new complaints. The agenda includes addressing commission vacancies, specifically the application for an attorney position. Members will also approve minutes from several previous meetings.

• Application for Attorney Position
• National Night Out discussion
• Review of new complaints
• Follow up on outstanding cases
• Approval of meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to amend the city code regarding marijuana establishments. The meeting will also host Dr. Timothy Sippel, the newly appointed Superintendent of Schools.

• Ordinance 275-24 amending marijuana establishment regulations
• Appearance by new Superintendent of Schools Dr. Timothy Sippel

City Council

The Finance Committee will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. The committee will also review appropriation orders and various budget handouts.

• Public hearing on FY25 Budget
• FY2025 Annual Appropriation Order (244-24)
• Approval of June 4, 2024 minutes
• Mayor's Transmittal Letter on FY25 Proposed Budget
• Approval of May 28, 2024 minutes

City Council

The committee will interview Kim Brookes for a vacant seat on the CPC. Members will also review mayoral and council appointments to the Redevelopment Authority, Board of Appeal, and Police Community Advisory Council.

• Interview for vacant CPC seat with candidate Kim Brookes
• Mayoral appointment of Hilda Torres to Malden Redevelopment Authority Board
• Mayoral appointment of Maria D’Esposito to the Board of Appeal
• Council appointment of Brittany Torelli to Police Community Advisory Council
• Council appointment of Chloe Cheung to Police Community Advisory Council

City Council

The Public Property Committee will hold a public hearing regarding Crown Castle's petition to upgrade small wireless facilities at six locations. The committee will also address tabled orders related to preserving 15 Ferry Street and evaluating Goodwin Avenue for a potential community garden.

• Public hearing on Crown Castle small cell upgrades at six locations
• Order to negotiate acquisition of 15 Ferry Street for historic preservation
• Investigation into using Ferry Street Parking Lot for building relocation
• Review of Goodwin Avenue property for potential community garden use

Public Works Commission

The commission will approve the minutes from the May 14, 2024, meeting. The agenda also includes reviews of curb cut requests on Highland Avenue and several scheduled water abatements for various addresses.

• Curb cut requests for 699 Highland Ave. and 182-136 Highland Ave.
• Scheduled water abatements for properties including 64 Maple St., 302 Ferry St., and 19-21 Barstow St.
• Approval of May 14, 2024, meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review a Certificate of Compliance request for 100 Commercial St. It will also consider an application regarding wetland boundaries adjacent to Little Creek and discuss the Urban Biodiversity Project.

• Certificate of Compliance request for 100 Commercial St. (DEP File #210-0101)
• Determination of Applicability request from MBTA for Little Creek wetland boundaries
• Discussion regarding the Urban Biodiversity Project invasive plant species project

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School

The Board of Trustees will meet to review administrative and financial reports. Discussion items include the Student Opportunity Act Plan, supplemental curriculum, and the FY25 budget.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Student Opportunity Act Plan (SOA) discussion
• FY25 Budget review
• FY25 Major Vendor Agreements
• Submission of Annual Report

Mystic Valley Development Commission

The Mystic Valley Development Commission will meet to vote on several fiscal items for the 2025 fiscal year. Proposed actions include approving the FY25 budget, the FY25 blended tax rate, and electing new officers.

• Vote to approve FY25 Budget
• Vote to accept FY25 Blended Tax Rate
• Vote to approve Preotle Lane Environmental Cost Reimbursement
• Vote to elect officers for FY25
• Discussion regarding PILOT Payment

City Council

The Malden City Council will hold a public hearing regarding National Grid's plan to install new utility poles. The meeting also includes discussions on school funding taskforces and various license renewals for local businesses.

• Public hearing: National Grid pole installation on Forest Street
• License renewal: Speedway gas station at 214 Broadway
• Resolution: Support for Massachusetts Chapter 70 school funding taskforce
• Resolution: Call for a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine
• Reappointment: Brendan Brett to the Community Preservation Committee

City Council

The committee will continue discussions regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and related appropriation orders. School Department officials will attend to discuss their department's proposed budget.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Appropriation Order (Order 244-24)
• Mayor's Transmittal Letter on FY25 Proposed Budget
• Approval of May 28, 2024 minutes (261-24)
• Approval of May 21, 2024 minutes (256-24)

City Council

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will interview Kim Brookes for a vacant seat on the Community Preservation Committee. Following the interview, the committee will discuss candidates and may vote on an appointment recommendation.

• Interview of Kim Brookes for the Community Preservation Committee vacancy
• Approval of May 28, 2024 meeting minutes

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority will hold a regular board meeting and an annual public hearing on June 4, 2024. The agenda consists of routine administrative tasks, including the approval of minutes, bills, and checks. The board will also review capital project invoices and charitable requests.

• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Review of capital project invoices and requisitions
• Review of charitable requests
• Review of policies and contracts

City Council

The Future of Maplewood Square Committee is meeting to finalize a vision statement and discuss placemaking efforts. The group will also review past events and plan for upcoming 2024 activities.

• Discussion of placemaking including a flower mural, planters, and seating
• Finalizing the Draft Vision Statement
• Debrief of Maplewood Fest / Porchfest
• North Shore Hispanic Association festival scheduled for September 14 (rain date September 15)
• Status update on the development of the Square

City Council

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the proposed FY25 Budget. The Director of Water Utilities and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development will attend to discuss their respective budget proposals.

• Order 244-24: Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Appropriation Order
• FY25 Budget discussion with Director of Water Utilities
• FY25 Budget discussion with Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development
• Approval of May 21, 2024 minutes

City Council

The License Committee will meet with the owner of Boston Pole Fitness regarding a petition for extended hours. The committee will also review the municipal code for offsite parking facilities for potential updates.

• Petition 191-24: Extended hours for Boston Pole Fitness at 888 Eastern Avenue Unit 10 (4am - 2am, 7 days)
• Review of Malden Municipal Code 6.08.060 regarding offsite parking facilities
• Renewal petitions for outdoor parking at 315 Pleasant Street, 25 Florence Street, 29 Madison Street, 356 Lebanon Street, 28 Cedar Street, 54 Winter Street, 531R Broadway, and 135 Eastern Avenue
• Petition 228-24: New second-hand dealer license for Infinite Garage Sale, Inc. at 190A Salem Street

City Council

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will interview five candidates for a vacant seat on the Community Preservation Committee. Following interviews, the committee may vote on a recommendation for the appointment.

• Interviews for Community Preservation Committee vacancy: Len Merullo, Sam Watters, Kim Brookes, Lissette Alvarado, and Emily Granoff
• Tabled paper 133-24 regarding the reappointment of Brendan Brett to the Community Preservation Committee

Racial Equity Commission

The commission will discuss timelines for committee tasks and implementation strategies. Members will review updates on the Racial Equity Audit, including HCH recommendations. The agenda also includes planning for a June 27, 2024, public meeting.

• Updates on Racial Equity Audit timeline and HCH recommendations
• Data analysis of February 7, 2024, public meeting
• Logistics for June 27, 2024, public meeting
• Approval of February 7 and February 22 meeting minutes

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will hold public hearings regarding alcoholic beverage licenses for two restaurants and a one-day special event. The board will also discuss ABCC advisories concerning outdoor dining and drinks to go.

• Application for on-premises S12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License for Thaiger Den at 157 Pleasant Street
• License transfer for on-premises S12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License for The Fat Tiger at 166 Eastern Avenue from Malden Sky, Inc
• One Day Special Alcoholic Beverage License application for Pierre Antoine Amazan for a June 7, 2024 event at 425 Main Street
• Discussion of ABCC advisories on Outdoor Dining and Drinks to Go

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is considering several new requests for traffic calming and infrastructure, including speed tables on Bainbridge Street and new bus stops on Centre Street. The body will also review a proposed route for the Wobble Before You Gobble Turkey Trot and a street closure for the North Shore Hispanic Festival.

• Installation of permanent speed tables on Bainbridge Street
• Approval of two bus stops on Centre Street between Main St and Ferry St
• Proposed closure of Maplewood Street from Salem to Webster on September 14 for North Shore Hispanic Festival
• Request for a food truck at 45 Lebanon Street
• Installation of curb extensions, ramps, striping, and signs at Bellrock St and Madison St

Traffic Commission

The Commission will review several new business items including food truck requests, turning lanes, and speed table installations. The meeting also includes a review of multiple tabled items regarding traffic calming, bus stops, and signage.

• Removal of 'No Turn on Red' at Exchange St @ Main St
• Food truck request for 45 Lebanon Street
• Establishment of a turning lane on Charles Street for National Grid lot
• Installation of permanent speed tables on Bainbridge Street
• Approval of two bus stops on Centre Street between Main St and Ferry St

City Council

The City Council will review a proposed salary schedule amendment for firefighters and a corresponding fund transfer. The body is also considering several business license petitions and wireless facility upgrades.

• Proposed transfer of $863,650 to Fire Salaries from Salary Reserve accounts
• Petition by Crown Castle to upgrade wireless facilities at six locations, including Main Street and Eastern Avenue
• Proposed amendment to the Fire Fighters Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2023
• License petitions for Bella Luxury Transportation, Infinite Garage Sale, Inc., and Snap Mart
• Discussion on the historic preservation and relocation of 15 Ferry Street

City Council

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025. The session includes a review of the Mayor's transmittal letter and the FY2025 appropriation orders.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Appropriation Order (Order 244-24)
• Approval of April 23, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The License Committee will review several new and renewal petitions for local businesses. Items include requests for livery services, lodging houses, second-hand dealers, and pool table operations.

• New Livery Company: Bella Luxury Transportation, 19 Mt. Vernon Street
• New Livery Driver: Michael Checca, 19 Mt. Vernon Street
• Renewal: BREC LHP LLC Lodging House, 155 Clifton Street
• Renewal: Northeast Transport & Snow Services, Inc. Outdoor Parking, 10 spaces at 531R Broadway
• New Second-Hand Dealer: Infinite Garage Sale, Inc., 190A Salem Street

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority will meet to review administrative items and financial approvals. The agenda includes a Resident Advisory Board meeting preceding the regular board meeting.

• 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

Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries will meet to review administrative reports and conduct general cemetery business. The agenda includes a specific discussion regarding graveside ornamentation.

• Discussion on Graveside Ornamentation
• Approval of Cemetery Meeting Minutes
• Trust Report
• Superintendent's Report

Retirement Board

The board will process new memberships, retirement applications, and fund transfers. Members will also review the 2023 annual statement and discuss security litigation.

• Military buyback for Michael Karigianis in the amount of $17,716.00
• Retirement application for Jacquelyn Fitzpatrick (Clerk, 13 years)
• Review of 2023 Annual Statement
• Discussion of security litigation
• Transfer of funds for Ron Cochran to MSRB and Heather Castonguay to MTRS

Emergency Management Team

The Malden 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
• Department reports from Fire, Public Health, Communications, DPW, Police, Schools, and Public Facilities

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will review the April 17, 2024, meeting minutes and receive updates on the CPC Plan and Roosevelt Park. The session includes a monthly meeting followed by an application workshop.

• CPC Plan Update
• Roosevelt Park Update
• Application Workshop

City Council

The City Council will consider the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Appropriation Order. The meeting also includes a petition regarding outdoor parking at AGM Auto Sales and an order to authorize a regulatory agreement for 245 Bryant Street.

• Petition 243-24: Outdoor Parking renewal for AGM Auto Sales, 135 Eastern Avenue (24 spaces)
• Order 244-24: Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Appropriation Order
• Order 245-24: Regulatory Agreement and documents for 245 Bryant Street involving ACDC 245 Bryant LLC

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Finance Committee. The body will discuss amending the fire fighters salary schedule and transferring funds to cover those salaries. Members will also continue brainstorming ways to increase city revenue.

• Proposed amendment to MCC 2.24.080 Fire Fighters Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2023
• Proposed transfer of $863,650 to Fire Salaries from Salary Reserve and Salary Reserve for Reclassification
• Discussion on Order 178-24 regarding options for increasing city revenue

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission will hold a public hearing to review and approve water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2025. The body will also review curb cut requests and scheduled water abatements for multiple properties. Additionally, the commission will consider a drain layer request for Ramirez Brothers Excavation.

• Public hearing for FY 2025 Water & Sewer Rates
• Curb cut requests for 699 Highland Ave. and 54 Eastern Ave.
• Drain layer request for Ramirez Brothers Excavation of Lynn, MA
• Water abatement appointments for 16 different street addresses

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority 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

City Council

The Future of Maplewood Square Committee is meeting to hold a community vision session. The committee will answer questions and discuss a proposal to maintain Maplewood as a vibrant neighborhood business district following the completion of community surveys and forums.

• Discussion of the Proposal on how to keep Maplewood a Vibrant Neighborhood Business District

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School

The Board of Trustees will meet to review school reports and the 2024-2025 Parent Student Handbook. The meeting includes updates on a property purchase and a demolition bid.

• Demolition bid for 31 Granite Street
• Purchase update for 25 Columbia Street
• 2024-2025 Parent Student Handbook

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will review updates from several sub-committees including ADA Self-Evaluation and School topics. The meeting also includes discussions regarding upcoming community events and memorial tributes.

• ADA Self-Evaluation Policy Sub-committee report
• School Subcommittee report
• Mass Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Emergency Services Card update
• Frank Cina Tribute on June 9, 2024
• Disability Pride Event on July 26, 2024

Sign Design Review Committee

The committee reviewed five sign applications for local businesses. Two applications were approved, one was denied and referred to the Board of Appeals, and two could not be reviewed due to lack of representation.

• Denied sign application for Old Town Trolley at 129 Commercial St; referred to Board of Appeals for variance
• Approved sign application for Pine Barbershop & Beauty Salon at 285 Salem St
• Approved sign application for The Bridge Recovery Center at 239 Commercial St
• Unable to review application for Kiddie Garen at 144 Commercial St
• Unable to review application for Master Team Barbershop at 270 Broadway

Sign Design Review Committee

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

• Sign design review: Old Town Trolley, 129 Commercial St
• Sign design review: Pine Barbershop & Beauty Salon, 285 Salem St
• Sign design review: Kiddie Garden Learning Center, 144 Commercial St
• Sign design review: The Bridge Recovery Center, 239 Commercial St
• Sign design review: Master Team Barbershop, 270 Broadway