Malden public meetings in 2021

Historical Commission

This meeting of the Malden Historical Commission was cancelled and will be rescheduled. The agenda had been set to discuss status updates on demolition permits for two buildings at 12 and 28 Lebanon Street that were determined to be Preferably Preserved, with demolition delays issued under the city's Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance.

• 12 Lebanon Street (Parcel ID 134 654 421), Permit #CMID 039265-2021: status update on demolition delay
• 28 Lebanon Street (Parcel ID 134 654 420L), Permit #CMID 039281-2021: status update on demolition delay
• Both buildings determined Preferably Preserved on December 8, 2021
• Meeting cancelled; to be rescheduled

School Committee

The Beebe School Site Council is meeting via Zoom to discuss an update on the Indigenous Peoples Unit and restorative practices. The agenda includes roll call and these two discussion items, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Update on Indigenous Peoples Unit
• Restorative Practices discussion

City Council

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

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

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

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

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider an order to remove a 5G antenna on Willard Street and amend the city's wireless communications equipment ordinance. The council will also vote on several license renewals, a polling location for a regional vocational school borrowing election, and a parking enforcement officer salary schedule amendment.

• Order to remove 5G antenna on utility pole 2452 near 37-39 Willard Street
• Amendment to Revised Ordinances Section 11.24.020 on wireless communications equipment siting
• Polling location for Jan 25, 2022 special election on $317,422,620 Northeast Metro Voc School borrowing: Senior Community Center Auditorium, 7 Washington Street
• Parking enforcement officer wages: $20.25/hr (7/1/20), $20.75/hr (7/1/21), $21.27/hr (7/1/22)
• License renewals: Top Cars Motor (35 vehicles), Uni Auto Ctr (20), Quality Auto Sales (0), Sega Auto Sales (15 approved, 26 denied)

Traffic Commission

The Malden Traffic Commission will hold its monthly meeting to address several traffic safety and parking items. Old business includes reviewing safety issues at Oak Grove Station, a crosswalk request on Main Street at Bell Rock Park, and traffic calming on the Lebanon corridor. New business includes handicapped parking requests, a crosswalk on Medford Street at Quincy Street, and relocating a handicapped spot from 160 Pleasant Street to City Hall. Several items are tabled indefinitely, including resident parking on Main Street, bus stop sign reinstalls, speed safety zones, and automated speed limit signs.

• Review safety issues at Oak Grove Station to prevent car accidents; consider removing parking spaces on the curve
• Approve crosswalk across Main Street at Bell Rock Park near 143 Main Street bus stop
• Discuss traffic calming initiatives on Lebanon corridor from Sylvan Street to Melrose Line
• Approve crosswalk on Medford Street at Quincy Street
• Relocate one handicapped parking spot from 160 Pleasant Street to City Hall

The Malden Traffic Commission approved a handicapped parking sign at 31 Floral Ave, denied one at 70 Judson St, approved a crosswalk at Medford and Quincy Sts, and approved relocating a handicapped spot from 160 Pleasant St to City Hall. Several items remained tabled, including Oak Grove Station safety, a Main St crosswalk, and traffic calming on Lebanon corridor.

• Approved handicapped parking sign at 31 Floral Ave (unanimous)
• Denied handicapped parking sign at 70 Judson St (unanimous)
• Approved crosswalk at Medford St and Quincy St (unanimous)
• Approved relocating one handicapped parking spot from 160 Pleasant St to City Hall (unanimous)

School Committee

The Salemwood School Council will hold a virtual meeting to discuss school matters. The agenda includes a principal's report, a fundraiser, and upcoming events.

• Principal’s Report
• Fundraiser discussion
• Positives/Events review

School Committee

The Linden STEAM Academy School Site Council is meeting to organize itself, including confirming membership, assigning roles, and setting norms. The principal will give a report, and new items for the next meeting will be discussed. This is largely a procedural meeting focused on establishing the council's structure.

• Confirm membership of the School Site Council
• Assign roles for council members
• Set meeting norms
• Principal's report from Rafael A. Garcia
• Discuss new items for next meeting

Emergency Management Team

The Malden Emergency Management Team is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, member reports, and updates on emergency management activations. They will also review the Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team, and the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) and Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of emergency management activations for previous and upcoming months
• Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team update
• Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) review
• Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant review
• Member reports from Fire, Public Health, Communications, DPW, Police, Schools, and Public Facilities

The Malden Emergency Management Team met and approved the November minutes. They discussed distributing 18,000 COVID test kits, upcoming ALICE training, and CERT team logistics including CPR training and member clearances. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and planning-focused.

• Approved November meeting minutes
• Discussed distributing 18,000 COVID test kits to multiple locations including 110 Pleasant Street
• Planned upcoming ALICE training at schools
• Discussed CERT team CPR course with potential Cataldo EMS assistance
• Reviewed EMPG work on blue light beacons and river high water situation

School Committee

The Linden STEAM Academy School Site Council is meeting to organize itself, including confirming membership and assigning roles. The agenda is largely procedural, with a principal's report and discussion of new items for the next meeting.

• Confirm membership of the School Site Council
• Assign roles for council members
• Principal's report from Rafael A. Garcia
• Set norms for the council
• Discuss new items for next meeting

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board will vote on a retirement allowance for the ex-spouse of deceased police officer Michael Giordano, and will discuss the PERAC audit draft report for 2015-2019, bank reconciliations, and actuarial services quotes. The agenda also includes accepting prior minutes and financial reports, and noting new members and deceased retirees.

• Vote on Michael Giordano 12(2)(d) retirement allowance for ex-spouse Ann Marie Giordano
• Discussion of PERAC Audit Draft Report 2015-2019
• Review of RFP quotes for actuarial services
• Buyback: Angela Cronin, 6 months school service from Winchester ($7,779.88)
• Withdrawals: Henrietta Ford ($3,866, 1.9 yrs) and Kevin Sarringer ($27,523, 3.3 yrs)

The Malden Retirement Board unanimously approved payrolls and expenditures for late November and early December 2021, accepted prior meeting minutes and financial reports, and approved new members. They also approved a service buyback for Angela Cronin, refunds for two withdrawing members, and an Option D retirement allowance for the ex-spouse of deceased member Michael Giordano. The board voted to discontinue pension deductions on police stipends starting January 2022 and to send the PERAC audit draft to attorney Michael Sacco for review.

• Approved payrolls and expenditures for late Nov and early Dec 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted prior meeting minutes, PERAC financial reports, and bank reconciliations (unanimous)
• Approved new members including Kim Adams and Tatiana Brito (unanimous)
• Approved Angela Cronin's buyback of 11 months service for $7,779.88 (unanimous)
• Approved refunds to Henrietta Ford ($3,866) and Kevin Sarringer ($27,523) (unanimous)
• Approved Option D retirement allowance for Ann Marie Giordano, ex-spouse of Michael Giordano (unanimous)
• Voted to discontinue pension deductions on police stipends starting Jan 2022 (unanimous)
• Voted to send PERAC audit draft report to attorney Michael Sacco for review (unanimous)

Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries will meet on December 15, 2021, at the Forest Dale Cemetery Office. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and reports, plus discussions on a cremation wall pre-sale and cemetery expansion concepts.

• Approval of Cemetery Meeting Minutes
• Trust Report
• Superintendent's Report
• Cremation Wall Pre-Sale discussion
• Cemetery Expansion Concepts

The Cemetery Board of Trustees met on December 15, 2021, and approved the minutes from the November meeting and the treasurer's report. The trust received $15,190.82 for Perpetual Care and $0.33 for Specific Perpetual Care in October. The superintendent reported 10 burials, removal of veterans' flags, and ongoing maintenance. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of November 17, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer's report for October income of $15,190.82 Perpetual Care and $0.33 Specific Perpetual Care (unanimous)
• Received superintendent's report on burials and maintenance (unanimous)

City Council

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

• Communication from Mayor Gary Christenson regarding Language Access Plan

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

• Received and filed communication on Language Access Plan

Personnel/Appointments Committee

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

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

License Committee

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

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

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

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

Rules & Ordinance Committee

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

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

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

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

Public Works Commission

The Malden Public Works Commission will hold a public hearing to consider appointments for curb cuts and abatements. The agenda lists 22 individual property owners scheduled for abatement hearings, with no other substantive discussion items. The meeting is largely procedural, focused on these appointments.

• 22 abatement appointments scheduled, including Fern Brown-Remedi at 21 Ivy Road and Lee Sam Pak at 302 Ferry Street
• Curb cut appointments listed as an agenda item
• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2021 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for January 11, 2021 (likely typo for 2022)

The Public Works Commission voted unanimously to grant 14 water and sewer bill abatements totaling $6,064.35 to residents who experienced leaks or faulty fixtures, and tabled one request until February 2022 pending a plumber's repair. All abatements were based on hearing testimony with no evidence of defective meters.

• Granted $105.09 abatement to 61 Brentwood Street (all in favor)
• Granted $126.79 abatement to 12 Millen Circle (all in favor)
• Granted $564.22 abatement to 302 Ferry Street (all in favor)
• Granted $254.83 abatement to 21-25 Ivy Road (all in favor)
• Tabled 109-111 Harvard Street until February 2022 (all in favor)
• Granted $318.11 abatement to 949-951 Eastern Avenue (all in favor)
• Granted $848.11 abatement to 78 Wyeth Street (all in favor)
• Granted $477.21 abatement to 106-108 Lyme Street (all in favor)

City Council

The Malden City Council is meeting for a Committee of the Whole session. The main item is a communication from Mayor Gary Christenson regarding a Language Access Plan, which will be discussed. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, pledge, roll call, and adjournment.

• Communication 571-21 from Mayor Gary Christenson regarding Language Access Plan

Redevelopment Authority

The Malden Redevelopment Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss correspondence, and vote on several items, including amendments to parking agreements with SP Plus and Alben Inc., a consulting contract for the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, and officer nominations for the upcoming annual meeting.

• Amendment No. 1 to SP Plus Parking Management and Revenue Collection, Facility Management and Operating Agreement
• Amendment to Alben Inc. Parking Agreement
• Contract for HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Consulting Services RFP
• Revised 'Persons Authorized to Recommend and/or Approve Invoices' dated December 14, 2021
• Resolution to nominate board officers for the January 18, 2022 Annual Meeting

The Malden Redevelopment Authority approved several contract extensions and resolutions, including extending the IT services contract with Micro Support Group on a month-to-month basis, extending the SP Plus Corporation agreement for three years, and extending the Alben, Inc. parking agreement for one year. The board also authorized the Executive Director to execute a contract with the most advantageous bidder for the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Consulting Services RFP and approved changes to the invoice approval memorandum. Officer nominations for the January 2022 annual meeting were also approved.

• Approved minutes of October 19, 2021 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-45 nominating officers for January 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-46 to cast one ballot for officer election (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-47 extending IT contract with MSG month-to-month (4-0, Santillo absent)
• Adopted Resolution 21-48 extending SP Plus agreement to Dec 14, 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-49 extending Alben, Inc. parking agreement to Dec 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-50 authorizing HOME-ARP consulting contract (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-51 approving invoice approval memo changes (5-0)

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, bills, invoices, and contract change orders, and to discuss policies, contracts, charitable requests, and correspondence. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items detailed.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Approval of payment of invoices, dues, requests for payments, and contract change orders
• Review of charitable requests

The Malden Housing Authority unanimously approved all agenda items, including a $64,000 IT support contract with Terminal Exchange, a $329,600.96 PILOT payment to the City of Malden, and numerous invoices and contracts. All votes were unanimous with no nays recorded.

• Approved November 2021 bills and checks totaling $1,692,806.43 (unanimous)
• Approved $329,600.96 FY2021 PILOT payment to City of Malden (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Final Completion for Springdale Roof Project (unanimous)
• Approved change order up to $8,860 for sonar soil stability check at 69-75 Coleman Street (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 invoice to WDG for basement/foundation investigation (unanimous)
• Approved $1,923.75 payment to CBI/SOCOTEC for 630 Salem Street project (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #3 to Forestdale ModPhase Design contract with CBI/SOCOTEC for $41,300 (unanimous)
• Awarded IT Support Services bid to Terminal Exchange for $64,000 with option to extend (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden City Council's Personnel/Appointments Committee is meeting to consider the reappointment of Sheila Fermano as Municipal Hearing Officer for a term ending December 21, 2024. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from several prior meetings. No other substantive business is listed.

• Reappointment of Sheila Fermano, 140 West Street, as Municipal Hearing Officer (term to expire December 21, 2024)
• Approval of minutes from January 19, May 4, June 8, June 15, September 28, and October 12, 2021

City Council

The Malden Rules & Ordinance Committee is meeting to consider several ordinance amendments, including a pay schedule for Parking Enforcement Officers and changes to obstruction rules. They will also discuss a proposed charter update and a measure requiring remote public participation at meetings. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Amend Section 2.24.040: Parking Enforcement Officers salary schedule, with hourly wages of $20.25 (effective 7/1/20), $20.75 (7/1/21), and $21.27 (7/1/22)
• Amend Section 12.28.060 on obstructions (details attached)
• Order to submit a charter update to the Massachusetts Legislature (Paper 283-21)
• Amend Section 2.16 to require remote public participation at all public meetings (new Section 2.16.001)

City Council

The Malden License Committee is meeting to consider renewals and changes for several Class II used-vehicle dealer licenses and an extended-hours permit for a gym. Items include renewals for Top Cars Motor, Uni Auto Center, and Planet Fitness, plus a name change and new owner for Nick's Foreign Car Center. Tabled items include petitions from Quality Auto Sales and Sega Auto Sales, and a SNAP vehicle license for Bonzer.

• Class II renewal: Top Cars Motor, 259 Main St., 35 vehicles
• Class II renewal: Uni Auto Center, 369 Salem St., 20 vehicles
• Extended hours renewal: Planet Fitness, 795 Eastern Ave., 24 hrs Mon-Fri
• Class II name change/new owner: Nick's Foreign Car Center, 121 Beach St., 19 vehicles
• Tabled: Sega Auto Sales & Service, 449 Ferry St., increase from 15 to 26 vehicles

Energy Efficiency Commission

The Malden Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss several ongoing initiatives, including an emissions goals presentation, municipal energy aggregation, the rain barrel program, and an update on the LEAN program. New business includes a National Grid Community First Partnership application.

• Approval of November 8, 2021 minutes
• Emissions Goals Presentation
• Municipal Energy Aggregation Presentation
• Rain Barrel Program
• National Grid Community First Partnership Application

The Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Commission discussed plans to present emissions goals and a municipal energy aggregation update to the city council in early 2022. The rain barrel and LEAN program updates were deferred to the next meeting. The National Grid Community First Partnership application was submitted, with the city authorized to apply on behalf of OSPCD. No formal votes were taken on substantive decisions.

• Approved minutes from 2021-11-08 meeting (moved by Rubin, seconded by Walsh)
• Planned emissions goals presentation to council in early 2022
• Planned municipal energy aggregation presentation to new council in early 2022
• Deferred rain barrel program update to next meeting
• Deferred LEAN program update to next meeting
• Noted National Grid Community First Partnership application submitted

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The District School Committee will hold a regular meeting with a standard agenda including approval of minutes, personnel reports, bids, reports, and public participation. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific action items detailed.

• Approval of minutes
• Personnel reports
• Bids
• Citizens' participation
• Executive session for collective bargaining and litigation/grievances

Sign Design Review Committee

The Malden Sign Design Review Committee is meeting to consider approval of 12 sign designs for various businesses, including Dunkin, Bank of America, and several local shops. They will also review old business items for Walgreens/Village and Foodland Halal Market, and hear updates from compliance officers.

• The Downtown PAW – 72 Pleasant St.
• Dunkin – 980 Eastern Ave.
• Bay State Physical Therapy – 150 Commercial St.
• Broadway Auto Motors – 495 Broadway
• Bank of America – 151 Center St.

The Sign Design Review Committee approved 10 sign applications, tabled 3, and approved the October minutes. Approvals included The Downtown Paw, Dunkin, Broadway Auto Motors, Bank of America, Alma Pizza & Kitchen, Salon Hairapy, Triangle Inc., X-Mobile (906 Salem St), Fernandez Barber Shop 2, Walgreens/Village Medical, and Foodland Halal Market. Tabled applications were Bay State Physical Therapy, Mr. Suazo Barber Shop, and X-Mobile (436 Main St).

• Approved The Downtown Paw sign at 72 Pleasant St (3-0)
• Approved Dunkin sign at 980 Eastern Ave with conditions (3-0)
• Tabled Bay State Physical Therapy sign at 150 Commercial St until special permit (3-0)
• Approved Broadway Auto Motors sign at 495 Broadway with color change condition (3-0)
• Approved Bank of America sign at 151 Centre St with size reduction condition (3-0)
• Approved Alma Pizza & Kitchen sign at 637 Broadway (3-0)
• Approved Salon Hairapy sign at 902 Salem St (3-0)
• Tabled Mr. Suazo Barber Shop sign at 21-24 Lebanon St due to missing license (3-0)

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission will hold a public meeting to determine whether two buildings at 12-24 and 28 Lebanon Street are 'preferably preserved' under the city's demolition delay ordinance. The commission will review demolition permit applications for both properties. This is a decision-making meeting on the two demolition requests, plus any other business.

• 12-24 Lebanon Street (Parcel ID 134 654 421): demolition permit application #CMID 039265-2021
• 28 Lebanon Street (Parcel ID 134 654 420L): demolition permit application #CMID 039281-2021
• Determination of 'preferably preserved' status under Title 4, Chapter 24 demolition delay ordinance

The Malden Historical Commission determined that two buildings at 12-24 and 28 Lebanon Street are 'Preferably Preserved' under the city's Demolition Delay Ordinance, voting 4-0 on each. The commission recommended alternatives to demolition, including reuse and incorporation into school plans. A 12-month demolition delay is now in effect for both properties.

• Determined 12-24 Lebanon Street as Preferably Preserved (4-0)
• Determined 28 Lebanon Street as Preferably Preserved (4-0)
• Recommended preserving 28 Lebanon Street 'as is' and reusing the building
• Recommended revising plans for 12-24 Lebanon Street to reuse, incorporate facades, maintain period architecture and footprint, and research prior facades

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two special permit petitions for property changes in the Residence A zoning district. The items include a three-family dwelling renovation at 47 Francis Street and a conversion of a restaurant and two-family building into a four-family dwelling at 204-210 Highland Avenue.

• Special permit for 47 Francis Street to renovate interior and extend roof/third floor
• Special permit for 204-210 Highland Avenue to construct additions and convert to a four-family dwelling
• Status update regarding the Community Preservation Committee

The Malden Planning Board granted a special permit (Case #21-14) to renovate and extend the preexisting nonconforming three-family dwelling at 47 Francis Street, allowing interior renovation, dormer additions, and a fire sprinkler system. The permit was granted with four conditions, including a maximum of two bedrooms per unit and compliance with the Malden Historical Commission's requirements. The board also tabled a separate proposal for 204-210 Highland Avenue to allow the petitioner to submit revised plans.

• Granted special permit for 47 Francis Street renovation (8-0)
• Tabled 204-210 Highland Avenue four-family conversion (7-0)
• Required revised plans for Highland Avenue project
• Set next regular meeting for January 12, 2022

Community Preservation Committee

The Malden Community Preservation Committee will hold a remote public hearing and monthly meeting on December 8, 2021. The agenda includes project discussions for Devir Park, 0 Leonard Street, Crescent Lane, Malden River Works, and Linden Rink, followed by a close of the public hearing and CPA training. The meeting is conducted remotely due to COVID-19 measures.

• Public hearing on Devir Park
• Discussion of 0 Leonard Street
• Discussion of Crescent Lane
• Discussion of Malden River Works
• Discussion of Linden Rink

The Malden Community Preservation Committee held a public hearing on five project applications but made no funding decisions, deferring deliberations to January. The only formal action was approving $200 for CPA training from discretionary funds. The hearing covered proposals for Devir Park upgrades, preservation of 0 Leonard Street, Crescent Slope restoration, Malden River Works park, and Linden Rink design.

• Approved $200 for CPA training seminars (6-0)
• Heard Devir Park upgrade application; no decision, deliberation in January
• Heard 0 Leonard Street green space preservation application; no decision
• Heard Crescent Slope restoration application; no decision
• Heard Malden River Works park application; no decision
• Heard Linden Rink design phase application; no decision

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission is holding a special meeting to review three outstanding complaints, discuss community outreach updates, and consider a logo survey. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and updates on brochures and intake forms. No new business is listed.

• Review of complaint received 8/16/2021
• Review of complaint received 10/20/21
• Review of complaint received 10/21/21
• Update on brochure and intake form revisions (Simple Chinese form correction)
• Community input survey for HRFH logo

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider resolutions to establish a Racial Equity Commission and attend diversity, equity, and inclusion training, alongside several appointments, petitions, and ordinance amendments. The agenda includes re-appointments to city boards, license renewals for auto dealers and other businesses, and a proposed salary schedule amendment for parking enforcement officers.

• Resolution to establish a Racial Equity Commission and propose a Racial Equity Plan
• Resolution for City Council to attend DEI training and establish a code of ethics
• Re-appointments: Sheila Fermano as Municipal Hearing Officer, Lisa Cagno as Clerk of Committee
• Petition for 24-hour operations at Planet Fitness, 795 Eastern Avenue
• Ordinance amendment to increase Parking Enforcement Officer wages to $21.27/hr by 7/1/22

Conservation Commission

The Malden Conservation Commission is meeting remotely to review a request for determination of applicability for a proposed 23kV ductbank installation along Banks Place, adjacent to the Oak Grove MBTA Station. The project involves work within a buffer zone, and the commission will decide whether it falls under the Wetlands Protection Act. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call and approval of minutes.

• Public hearing on 23kV ductbank installation along Banks Place near Oak Grove MBTA Station
• Project includes work within Buffer Zone
• Remote meeting via Zoom due to extended COVID-19 measures

The Malden Conservation Commission voted to issue a Negative 3 Determination for the MBTA Banks Place ductbank installation, with a condition requiring 48-hour notice before work begins. The project involves installing a 23kV ductbank along an existing sidewalk, with erosion controls in place. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Issued Negative 3 Determination for MBTA Banks Place ductbank project (voice vote passed)
• Condition added: Commission notified 48 hours in advance of work for site visit

School Committee

The Ferryway School Council is meeting to review its vision, responsibilities, and meeting norms, and to discuss training from late November. The main business is reviewing fall literacy data and deciding next steps. The agenda is otherwise routine and procedural.

• Review of School Council training from November 29 & 30
• Review of Fall Literacy Data and next steps

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss several proposed ordinance changes, including a new site plan review section, a requirement for remote public participation at meetings, and a special municipal employee status for an on-call inspectional services position. They will also consider a charter update for the Traffic Commission to submit to the state legislature. The agenda includes roll call, minutes approval, and other business.

• Order 543-21: Grant special municipal employee status to on-call Inspectional Services assistant
• Order 405-21: Add Section 12.12.300 Site Plan Review to city ordinances
• Order 313-21: Amend ordinances to require remote public participation at all public meetings
• Order 283-21: Submit Traffic Commission charter update to Massachusetts Legislature

Rules & Ordinance Committee

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

School Committee

The Malden School Committee is holding a regular meeting with action items including approval of minutes, public comment, a superintendent's report, and votes on a memorandum of agreement with SEIU Local 888 for the clerical unit and a district transportation contract. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss litigation.

• Memorandum of Agreement SEIU Local 888 Clerical Unit
• District Transportation Contract
• Schools Council Members appointment
• Executive session on Malden Public Schools v. Supervisor of Public Records
• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2021

Region 3E Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Region 3E Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition will meet to receive updates from the DPH and HMCC. The body will discuss purchasing and the COVID-19 After-Action Review Conference.

• COVID-19 After-Action Review Conference
• Purchasing updates
• DPH update
• HMCC update

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission will meet to discuss status updates on previously preserved buildings and hold public hearings to determine whether two buildings on Lebanon Street should be designated as Preferably Preserved, which would delay their demolition. The hearings are part of the city's Demolition and Alteration Delay Ordinance.

• Status update on 15 Ferry Street (Parcel ID 075 272 211), demolition permit delayed
• Status update on 384-390 Main Street (Parcel ID 052 273 301), demolition permit under review
• Public hearing on demolition permit #CMID 039265-2021 for 12-24 Lebanon Street
• Public hearing on demolition permit #CMID 039281-2021 for 28 Lebanon Street
• Wallace Memorial Park Wall Project status update

The Malden Historical Commission voted 4-0 to extend the demolition delay period for 15 Ferry Street to January 15, 2022, following a request from the owner's attorney. The Commission also approved the minutes from the November 8, 2021 meeting. Public hearings were held for demolition permits at 12-24 and 28 Lebanon Street, but no decision was made; the Commission took the matter under advisement and will deliberate on December 8, 2021.

• Extended demolition delay for 15 Ferry Street to January 15, 2022 (4-0).
• Approved minutes of the November 8, 2021 meeting (4-0).
• Took under advisement the demolition permit applications for 12-24 and 28 Lebanon Street; decision deferred to December 8, 2021.

Licensing Board

The Malden Licensing Board will hold an in-person meeting on December 1, 2021, to approve minutes, consider a change of manager and stock interest for the Ethiopian Restaurant, and vote on the renewal of numerous 2022 liquor licenses. The board will also hold a violation hearing for Exchange Street Bistro.

• Application for change of manager, stock interest, and directors for Ethiopian Restaurant, 1 Highland Avenue
• Approval of 2022 liquor license renewals for over 60 establishments, including Kappy's, Idle Hands Craft Ales, and Faces Brewing Co.
• Violation hearing for Exchange Street Bistro, 67 Exchange Street
• Approve minutes from October 19 and November 3, 2021 meetings

Licensing Board

The Malden Licensing Board will meet in person on December 1, 2021, to approve minutes from prior meetings, consider a change of manager and stock interest for The Ethiopian Restaurant, and vote on 2022 liquor license renewals for dozens of establishments. The agenda is largely routine, with the bulk of the meeting focused on the annual renewal list.

• Change of manager and stock interest for The Ethiopian Restaurant, 1 Highland Avenue
• 2022 liquor license renewals for over 60 establishments, including Kappy's, Idle Hands Craft Ales, and Faces Brewing Co.
• Renewals include restaurants, bars, clubs, and package stores across Malden

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission will hold a public meeting and two public hearings on December 1, 2021. The main business is determining whether buildings at 12-24 and 28 Lebanon Street are 'Preferably Preserved' under the Demolition and Alteration Delay Ordinance, which could delay demolition permits. The commission will also receive status updates on previously determined buildings at 15 Ferry Street and 384-390 Main Street, and discuss the Wallace Memorial Park Wall project and Community Preservation Committee matters.

• Public hearing on demolition permit #CMID 039265-2021 for 12-24 Lebanon Street (Parcel ID 134 654 421)
• Public hearing on demolition permit #CMID 039281-2021 for 28 Lebanon Street (Parcel ID 134 654 420L)
• Status update on 15 Ferry Street (Parcel ID 075 272 211) - demolition permit delayed
• Status update on 384-390 Main Street (Parcel ID 052 273 301) - demolition permit under review
• Discussion of Wallace Memorial Park Wall Project status

The Commission voted 4-0 to extend the demolition delay period for 15 Ferry Street to January 15, 2022, following the owner's attorney's update on a memorandum of agreement and withdrawal of the demolition permit request. The Commission also approved minutes from the November 8, 2021 meeting. Public hearings were held for 12-24 and 28 Lebanon Street, but no decision was made; the matter was taken under advisement for deliberation on December 8, 2021.

• Extended demolition delay for 15 Ferry Street to January 15, 2022 (4-0 vote)
• Approved minutes of November 8, 2021 meeting (4-0 vote)
• Took under advisement the demolition permit applications for 12-24 and 28 Lebanon Street, scheduling deliberation for December 8, 2021

Malden Center for Arts & Culture Steering Committee

The Malden Center for Arts & Culture Steering Committee is meeting to discuss its project roadmap and community engagement strategies. The agenda includes an ice breaker, a roadmap presentation, a discussion on community engagement, and next steps. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Project roadmap discussion
• Community engagement discussion

City Council

The Public Property Committee is meeting to approve minutes from September 28, 2021, and to consider a request from Verizon (Cellco Partnership) to install small wireless facilities and fiber optic cable on existing utility poles at 1038 Salem St. The committee will decide whether to grant the requested installation.

• Approval of minutes from September 28, 2021 (Paper 513-21)
• Verizon request to install small cell equipment and aerial fiber on National Grid poles at 1038 Salem St. (Paper 415-21)

City Council

The Malden City Council will hold a remote public hearing on tax classification for FY2022 and consider adopting a 30% residential exemption with a residential factor of 1.75 or 0.901998. The council will also vote on granting special municipal employee status to an on-call position in the Inspectional Services Department. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, pledge, and roll call.

• Public hearing on tax classification for FY2022
• Order 542-21: Adopt 30% residential exemption and residential factor of 1.75 or 0.901998
• Order 543-21: Grant special municipal employee status to on-call Inspectional Services position

City Council

The Finance Committee will consider approving minutes from September 28, 2021, and a transfer of $512,160 from the Salary Reserve to Fire Fighters Salaries. This is a routine financial action to fund firefighter salaries.

• Transfer of $512,160 from Salary Reserve (0010-996-5110) to Fire Fighters Salaries (0010-220-5120)

City Council

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will consider approving minutes from six prior meetings and act on four mayoral appointments. The appointments include a new Director of Public Facilities, a Disability Commission member, and two re-appointments to city boards. The meeting is largely procedural, focused on confirmations and routine approvals.

• Mayoral appointment of Eric Rubin as Director of Public Facilities, term to expire Dec 31, 2024
• Appointment of Tovah Miller to Disability Commission, filling unexpired term of Lauren Schipper
• Re-appointment of Paul Buckley to Conservation Commission, term to expire Oct 1, 2023
• Re-appointment of Mary Hampton to Historical Commission, term to expire Nov 1, 2024
• Approval of minutes from six 2021 meetings

School Committee

This is a meeting of the English Learner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC), not the full School Committee. The agenda includes describing ELPAC, improving communication with caregivers of English learners, and explaining the Sheltered English Immersion program. Public comment is also scheduled. The meeting is held virtually via Zoom.

• Discussion of ELPAC description and role
• Improving communication with caregivers of English learners
• Description of Sheltered English Immersion Program
• Public comment period

City Council

The Malden City Council's Rules & Ordinance Committee is meeting to consider several ordinance amendments. Items include updating the firefighter salary schedule, adding a site plan review section, requiring remote public participation at meetings, and a charter update for the Traffic Commission. The committee will also approve minutes and handle other business.

• Order 536-21: Amend Fire Fighters Salary Schedule (Section 2.24.080)
• Order 405-21: Add Section 12.12.300 Site Plan Review
• Order 313-21: Require remote participation by public at all meetings (new Section 2.16.001)
• Order 283-21: Submit Traffic Commission charter update to Massachusetts Legislature

City Council

The Malden License Committee is meeting to consider several license petitions, primarily renewals for Class II used car dealers, along with an amusement machine license, an extended hours permit for Honey Dew Donuts, and a lodging house license. The committee will also revisit tabled items, including a SNAP vehicle license for Bonzer and a name change for Nick's Foreign Car Center.

• Class II license renewals for Richard's MotorCars (80 vehicles), Auto Bazaar (21), Quality Auto Sales (0), Sica's Automotive (2), Prestige Motors (67), Andy's Service Center (3)
• Sega Auto Sales requests increase from 15 to 26 vehicles
• Amusement machine renewal for Pearl St. Station (2 machines)
• Extended hours renewal for Honey Dew Donuts (5 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 days)
• Lodging house license for Top Tier Properties (44 units) at 33 Maple Street

Rules & Ordinance Committee

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

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

License Committee

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

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

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

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

Personnel/Appointments Committee

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Public Property Committee

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

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

Finance Committee

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

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

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

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

Disability Commission

The Malden Disability Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, elect new officers, and review its bylaws. They will also receive updates on filling two vacant commissioner seats and discuss any new business. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Election of new Commission officers
• Review and discussion of Bylaws for updates
• Update on filling 2 vacant Commissioner seats
• Public comment period

The Disability Commission tabled approval of October minutes, the election of officers, and by-law discussions until future meetings. The next meeting was scheduled for January 13, 2022. The commission also noted two vacancies and discussed a resident's accessibility concern at a local Dunkin Donuts.

• Tabled approval of October 16, 2021 minutes until next meeting
• Tabled election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary until next meeting
• Tabled by-law review and discussion until January
• Scheduled next meeting for January 13, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. via hybrid format
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m.

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, bills, invoices, and contract change orders, and to review policies, contracts, and charitable requests. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes of previous meeting
• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Approval of payment of invoices, dues, requests for payments, and contract change orders
• Review of policies and contracts
• Review of charitable requests

The Malden Housing Authority unanimously approved the minutes of the November 9, 2021 meeting. The board approved multiple FY2021 financial certifications for submission to DHCD, including the Schedule of Positions and Compensation, year-end financial statements for programs 400-1, MRVP, and 689-C, and the Development Modernization cost statement. The board also approved invoices for a fire panel replacement ($30,310.84), design services ($1,417.50), energy reporting ($9,500), a memorial plaque and shipping ($791), police details ($2,631.83), and a holiday party contract ($2,240 plus fees).

• Approved minutes of the November 9, 2021 meeting.
• Approved Resolution 2021-09 authorizing submission of FY2021 financial certifications to DHCD via HAFIS.
• Approved Resolution 2021-10 certifying compliance with lead paint laws.
• Approved Resolution 2021-11 certifying the FY2021 Schedule of Positions and Compensation.
• Approved Resolutions 2021-12, 2021-13, and 2021-14 certifying FY2021 year-end financial statements for programs 400-1, MRVP, and 689-C.
• Approved Resolution 2021-15 authorizing submission of the FY2021 Development Modernization cost statement.
• Approved payment of $30,310.84 to American Alarm for a new fire panel.
• Approved payment of $1,417.50 to Socotec/CBI for design services.

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is meeting to review and evaluate Section 2.30 of the city ordinances, which covers the Community Preservation Committee's composition and duties. Proposed amendments from Councilor Winslow are attached for discussion. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review of Section 2.30 (Community Preservation Committee) with proposed amendments
• Approval of minutes from November 16, 2021 meeting

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider a $512,160 transfer from salary reserve to firefighter salaries and an ordinance amendment to the firefighter salary schedule. The agenda also includes numerous license renewals for auto dealers, amusement machines, and extended hours, plus a resolution to rename the Malden Skatepark. Committee reports cover zoning changes for warehouse uses and a redistricting map adoption.

• Order 535-21: Transfer $512,160 to Fire Fighters Salaries
• Order 536-21: Amend Fire Fighters Salary Schedule ordinance
• Resolution 520-21: Rename Malden Skatepark to Christopher Simonelli Skatepark
• Petition 524-21: Sega Auto Sales requests increase from 15 to 26 vehicles
• Committee Report 538-21: Zoning amendment on warehouse uses in Highway Business Zones

Rules & Ordinance Committee

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)

The Malden Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) will meet via Zoom to hear a presentation on early literacy development and intervention from Shayna Goldberg, Special Education Program Manager for PreK-2. The council will also receive updates on programming and school discipline for special education students, followed by public comment.

• Presentation on early literacy development and intervention by Shayna Goldberg
• Update on school discipline of special education students
• Public comment and discussion session
• Next meeting scheduled for December 16, 2021

Disability Commission

The Malden Disability Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, hearing a project update from Councilor Winslow, electing new officers, and reviewing its bylaws. The commission will also receive sub-committee reports, including progress on filling two vacant commissioner seats, and take public comment.

• Election of new Commission officers
• Reading and discussion of Bylaws for review and updates
• Update on progress of finding new Commissioners for the 2 vacant seats
• Project update from Councilor Winslow
• Public Comment

Community Preservation Committee

The Malden Community Preservation Committee will hold its monthly meeting remotely via Zoom. The agenda includes updates on the Linden Rink application, a Devir Park arborist assessment, and a Roosevelt Park update, plus a December public project hearing. No final votes are listed; most items are updates or discussions.

• Linden Rink Application Update
• Devir Park Arborist Assessment
• Roosevelt Park Update
• December Public Project Hearing

The Malden Community Preservation Committee approved a $700,000 allocation for the Devir Park project, scheduled a public hearing for December 8th, and discussed the Linden Rink application, including plans for community engagement and a potential arborist assessment.

• Approved the minutes from the October 20, 2021 meeting (5-0).
• Approved a motion to hold the December public hearing on December 8th instead of a regular monthly meeting (6-0).
• Discussed changing voting practices to allow show of hands for routine votes, with roll call for sensitive issues.
• Discussed the Linden Rink application, including plans for community engagement and a design phase.
• Discussed the Devir Park project, including a request for an updated arborist report and a site survey.
• Agreed to have the administrator send a letter to the Devir Park applicant requesting an updated arborist report and site plan.
• Discussed the use of administrative funds to hire a second arborist for Devir Park.
• Agreed to have the chair reach out to the City Solicitor regarding tree removal on public land.

Board of Appeal

The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on November 17, 2021, to consider a petition for a variance from the city's sign regulations. The petition, filed by Kenneth Bolinger on behalf of Mark Federico, seeks relief from dimensional controls for sign size at 38 Broadway. The board will also approve minutes from its October 20, 2021 meeting.

• Petition 21-013: variance from MCC 4.16.090.C.2.a (sign size dimensional controls) for property at 38 Broadway (Parcel ID 125-481-103)
• Public hearing scheduled for 6:30 pm at Malden City Hall, Room #106
• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2021 meeting

The Board of Appeal approved Petition 21-013, granting a variance to increase the allowed sign size from 40 sq ft to 181 sq ft at 38 Broadway, Malden. The decision was based on the building's distance from the road and unique lot characteristics. The motion passed unanimously with all five voting members in favor.

• Approved minutes from October 20, 2021 (5-0)
• Granted Petition 21-013 for sign size variance to 181 sq ft at 38 Broadway (5-0)

School Committee

The Beebe School Site Council is meeting to discuss and receive a presentation on food services, receive an update on the Indigenous Peoples unit, and discuss restorative practices. The agenda includes roll call and these three discussion items.

• Food Services Discussion & Presentation
• Update on Indigenous Peoples Unit
• Restorative Practices

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund is meeting remotely to discuss updates on the Mayor's affordable housing programs, including the Eviction Prevention Program, Inclusionary Zoning, and the Neighborhood Hub. The board will also review the finance report and consider staffing for the trust fund. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approval of meeting minutes from October 20, 2021
• Finance report review
• Update on Eviction Prevention Program
• Update on Inclusionary Zoning
• Discussion of AHTF staffing

The Trust approved the October 20, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. Trustees heard updates on the Eviction Prevention Program, inclusionary zoning, the Neighborhood Hub, and a proposed Housing Program Coordinator position, but took no votes on funding or new initiatives. The Trust's balance is $963,660.42.

• Approved October 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:33 PM (unanimous)

Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries will hold a regular meeting on November 17, 2021, at 5:00 P.M. at the Forest Dale Cemetery Office. The agenda includes approval of minutes, correspondence, trust and superintendent reports, and general cemetery business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

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

The Malden Cemetery Board of Trustees met on November 17, 2021, and accepted the minutes, treasurer's report, and superintendent's report. The board discussed pre-selling cremation niches but made no decision, with the chairman requesting more time. The superintendent reported on burials, flag removal, tree removal, and a proposed new memorial for recent wars.

• Accepted the October 27, 2021 meeting minutes as read.
• Accepted the Treasurer's Report for October income ($15,190.82 for Perpetual Care, $0.33 for Specific Perpetual Care).
• Accepted the Superintendent's Report as presented.
• Agreed to remove a damaged wall in a cemetery section, with the chairman requesting notification to those responsible.
• Discussed but deferred decision on pre-selling cremation niches; further discussion planned for next meeting.

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board is meeting to handle routine retirement matters, including accepting prior minutes and financial reports, and to vote on a request for proposals (RFP) for actuarial services. The board will also discuss cyber insurance quotes, treasurer bank reconciliations, and an employee self-service portal. Several member retirements, transfers, and withdrawals are listed for action.

• Vote on RFP for Actuarial Services
• Retirement of Maureen Foster (School Dept., Opt A, 10/31/21)
• Transfer of Melissa Pucillo to Medford Ret Bd ($18,871, 7.58 yrs)
• Transfer of Morgan Hunte to Winchester ($18,641, 4.67 yrs)
• Withdrawal of Rosemarie Raduazzo from PARA ($9,891, 3.33 yrs)

The Malden Retirement Board approved a $13,746.88 one-year cyber insurance policy from Cabot Risk Strategies, approved a $2,000 purchase for a PTG employee self-service portal, and voted to table bank reconciliations until the next meeting. The board also approved routine items including payrolls, new members, retirements, transfers, and withdrawals, and authorized posting an RFP for actuarial services.

• Approved payrolls and expenditures for late Oct and early Nov 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted prior meeting minutes and PERAC financial reports for Oct 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted 15 new members (unanimous)
• Accepted retirements, transfers, and withdrawals (unanimous)
• Approved $13,746.88 cyber insurance quote from Cabot Risk Strategies (unanimous)
• Tabled bank reconciliations until Dec 15 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 purchase for PTG employee self-service portal (unanimous)
• Authorized posting RFP for actuarial services (unanimous)

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission will meet virtually to vote on logo options. The commission will also discuss the creation of a press release regarding a recent event.

• Selection of 2-3 choices for HRFH logo via public vote
• Discussion and creation of a press release on a recent event

Emergency Management Team

The Malden Emergency Management Team will meet remotely on November 17, 2021, to review past and planned emergency activations, discuss updates on the CERT team and grants (EMPG and MVP), and hear reports from various city departments. The meeting is open to the public via webinar, with no in-person attendance.

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

The Malden Emergency Management Team met on November 17, 2021, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. No emergency activations occurred or were planned. New business included a mask shipment from NERAC, and the CERT coordinator reported resident interest in joining. Grant work continued, with three blue beacon emergency light stations expected within a month.

• Approved minutes from last meeting
• Noted no emergency activations in previous month
• Noted no planned activations for upcoming month
• Acknowledged mask shipment due from NERAC
• CERT coordinator to follow up on resident interest and training
• Reported progress on EMPG grants, including three blue beacon light stations within a month

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission is meeting virtually to select 2-3 logo options for a public vote and to discuss creating a press release about a recent event. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Selection of 2-3 logo choices for public vote
• Discussion and creation of press release on recent event

City Council

The Malden City Council is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting on November 16, 2021. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, personal privilege, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• No substantive items listed on the agenda

City Council

The Malden City Council Redistricting Committee is meeting to continue discussions on redistricting and the precinct map, as outlined in Order 468-21. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and the main business item, followed by other business and adjournment.

• Order 468-21: Continue discussions on redistricting and precinct map

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will discuss two proposed zoning ordinance amendments: one adding a new Site Plan Review section (12.12.300) and another considering two alternatives to restrict warehouse and wholesale/distribution uses in Highway Business (BH) zones. They will also revisit a tabled order to review the Community Preservation Committee ordinance. The meeting includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and adjournment.

• Proposed ordinance adding Section 12.12.300 Site Plan Review
• Alternative 1: Prohibit warehouse and wholesale/distribution uses in BH (Highway Business) zones
• Alternative 2: Amend Section 12.12.010 Paragraph B regarding warehouse uses
• Tabled order 464-19 to review Community Preservation Committee ordinance (Section 2.30)
• Approval of minutes from September 28, 2021

City Council

The Malden Finance Committee will approve minutes from September 28 and hear a presentation from the Commission on Energy Efficiency and Sustainability on electric aggregation. This is a discussion item, not a vote on implementation.

• Approval of minutes from September 28, 2021
• Presentation on electric aggregation by Commission on Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

City Council

The Malden License Committee is meeting to consider a large batch of license renewals, including amusement licenses for businesses with gaming machines, extended hours for Dunkin Donuts locations and other establishments, and Class I, II, and III auto dealer licenses. All items are renewals of existing licenses; no new licenses are proposed. The committee will also approve minutes from its October 26 meeting.

• Amusement license renewals: Dockside (6 machines), Malden Veterans of Irish Ancestry (4), Flaming Grill Buffet (3), Patrick's & Franny's (3), Italian American War Veterans Post 16 (4), Town Line Ten Pin (25)
• Extended hours renewals: Dunkin Donuts at 617 Broadway, 424 Main St, 57 Eastern Ave, 200 Commercial St, 245 Pleasant St; Walgreens at 185 Centre St (24 hours); L & K Billiard Pool Hall (12:00 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.)
• Class II auto dealer renewals include Smart Buy Auto Group (26 vehicles), Dealer One Motors (48), Green Leaf Auto (50), and River Auto Sales (reduced from 25 to 21 vehicles)
• Nick's Foreign Car Center (121 Beach St) renewal includes a name change from Linden Automotive and a new owner
• Class III renewals: Malden Middlesex Motor Sales and Malden Broadway Auto Body

Traffic Commission

The Malden Traffic Commission is meeting to decide on several traffic safety requests, including automated speed limit signs on five streets, a 4-way stop at Sprague and Spring, a fire lane on Holm Court, and a crosswalk on Main Street. Several items were previously tabled and are being reconsidered, while new business includes a review of the Bryant and Eastern intersection. The agenda also lists items tabled indefinitely, such as resident parking and speed safety zones, pending further study or construction.

• Automated speed limit signs requested for Autumn, Kenmore, Rosemont, Wedgemere, and Fairlawn Streets entering from Main and Winter Streets
• 4-way stop intersection request at Sprague Street and Spring Street
• Fire lane designation request for Holm Court
• Crosswalk installation request across Main Street at Bell Rock Park, in front of 143 Main Street
• Traffic calming discussion for Lebanon Corridor from Sylvan Street to Melrose Line

The Malden Traffic Commission approved making the intersection of Sprague Street at Spring Street an all-way stop, as recommended by Mr. Yem Lip. They also accepted an assessment that Holm Court is hampering fire operations and needs a fire lane line drawn. Automated speed limit signs on several streets were tabled pending funding, and the Oak Grove Station safety review was tabled pending information from Kathy Hannan. The Lebanon corridor traffic calming discussion was tabled until the December 21, 2021 meeting.

• Approved all-way stop signs at Sprague Street and Spring Street (unanimous)
• Accepted assessment that Holm Court is hampering fire operations; need to assess where to draw the line (unanimous)
• Tabled automated speed limit signs for Autumn, Kenmore, Rosemont, Wedgemere, Fairlawn pending funding (unanimous)
• Tabled Oak Grove Station safety review pending information from Kathy Hannan (unanimous)
• Tabled Lebanon corridor traffic calming discussion until December 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Requested City Engineer make recommendations for vehicular/pedestrian safety at Bryant St and Eastern Ave (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Redistricting Committee

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

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

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

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

License Committee

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

Rules & Ordinance Committee

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

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

Cultural Council

The Malden Cultural Council is meeting remotely to vote on grant applications for Fiscal Year 2022. The agenda includes an overview of council duties and the grant application process, followed by questions for applicants and the final vote on grants.

• Voting on grant applications for Fiscal Year 2022
• Overview of council duties and grant application process
• Questions for applicants

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Malden Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission is meeting to handle new and outstanding discrimination complaints, discuss community outreach efforts, and receive updates on staffing. The agenda includes public comment, approval of past minutes, and updates on a logo design and a commission vacancy.

• New complaints received 10/20/21 and 10/21/21
• Outstanding written complaint from 8/16/2021
• Fair housing email inquiry from January 13
• Intake form revisions for multiple languages
• Status update on commission vacancy (City Council appointment)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for special permits regarding property use in Industrial 1 and Residence A zoning districts. The board will consider a new self-storage facility and a residential conversion.

• 950-970 Eastern Avenue: Proposal for a four-story, 81,700 SF self-storage facility
• 204-210 Highland Avenue: Proposal to convert a restaurant and two-family dwelling into a four-family dwelling
• 260 Eastern Avenue: Request to withdraw petition for a 22-space offsite parking lot

The Malden Planning Board granted a special permit for a new 81,700-square-foot, four-story self-storage building at 950-970 Eastern Avenue, with 694 units and 12 conditions, in a 7-1 vote. The board also allowed the withdrawal of a petition for an offsite parking lot at 260 Eastern Avenue (7-0) and tabled a proposal to convert 204-210 Highland Avenue into a four-family dwelling (6-1).

• Approved special permit for self-storage facility at 950-970 Eastern Ave (7-1)
• Granted withdrawal of offsite parking petition at 260 Eastern Ave (7-0)
• Tabled four-family conversion at 204-210 Highland Ave (6-1)

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The Admissions Subcommittee of the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District will meet to discuss the Admissions Policy. This is a subcommittee meeting, but all School Committee members are encouraged to attend.

• Discussion of Admissions Policy

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District School Committee will hold a regular meeting on November 10, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the school library. The agenda includes approval of minutes, personnel reports, bids, reports, and an executive session for collective bargaining, litigation, and grievances. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes
• Personnel reports
• Bids
• Executive session for collective bargaining, litigation, and grievances

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The New School Building Committee will meet to discuss the new school building project. The agenda provides no specific details on proposals, costs, or decisions; it is a general discussion meeting.

• Discussion of the New School Building project

City Council

The Malden City Council is meeting to consider a large slate of routine license renewals (amusement, auto sales, extended hours) and appointments to city boards. The council will also vote on two executive sessions to discuss litigation involving the Malden Police Department. A food security report will be presented by the Malden Community Food Assessment Team.

• Appointment of Tovah Miller to Disability Commission; reappointments to Conservation and Historical Commissions
• Renewal of amusement licenses for Dockside, Flaming Grill Buffet, and 4 other businesses
• Renewal of extended hours for 6 Dunkin Donuts locations and Walgreens
• Renewal of Class II auto dealer licenses for over 20 dealerships
• Executive sessions on Barkosky v. Malden Police Dept. and Guillaume v. Malden Police Dept.

City Council

The Malden Redistricting Committee is meeting to continue discussions on redistricting and the precinct map. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the October 12, 2021 minutes, and a business order to continue these discussions. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Order 468-21: Continue discussions on redistricting and precinct map
• Approval of minutes from October 12, 2021 meeting
• Remote participation via Zoom webinar

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority board will hold its regular meeting on November 9, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. in the library of 630 Salem Street. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, paying bills, and reviewing policies, contracts, and charitable requests. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

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

The Malden Housing Authority unanimously approved several payments and contracts, including a $351,768.35 capital fund payment to Homer Contracting and authorization for the executive director to sign close-out documents. They also approved a $675 payment to Socotec for contract administration, $271,435.84 in GIC insurance premiums, and awarded a bid to Michael Kim Associates for design work related to fire repairs at 170-176 Newland Street. All votes were unanimous with no nays.

• Approved minutes of October 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved September 2021 bills and check signing for MRVP/Section 8 ($1,342,564) and Revolving Fund ($1,840,249) (unanimous)
• Approved $351,768.35 payment to Homer Contracting from Capital funds and authorized executive director to sign close-out documentation (unanimous)
• Approved $675 payment to Socotec (formerly CBI Consulting) for contract administration on Salem Street exterior envelope repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $271,435.84 payment to GIC Insurance for employee, retiree, and survivor health coverage (unanimous)
• Awarded bid to Michael Kim Associates for design work on fire repairs at 170-176 Newland Street and authorized executive director to sign contract (unanimous)

Public Works Commission

The Malden Public Works Commission will hold a public hearing to consider appointments for curb cuts and abatements, with 18 property owners scheduled to present their cases. The commission will also discuss the process for final approval of accepting Diane's View as a public way. The meeting includes approval of the October 12th minutes and is scheduled for November 9, 2021 at 4:00 PM.

• 18 abatement appointments listed with property addresses
• Discussion on final approval process for accepting Diane's View as a public way
• Approval of minutes from October 12, 2021 meeting
• Curb cut appointments (no specific details provided)

The Public Works Commission approved 12 water and sewer bill abatements totaling $6,907.49, including nine individual requests and three incorrect billing adjustments. One abatement request was denied, and one property received no action. All votes were unanimous.

• Granted $472.94 abatement to Philomena Stocker (5-7 Main St.)
• Granted $643.80 abatement to Karima Basti (33 Newbury St.)
• Granted $211.01 abatement to Joseph Fagundo (58 Wesmur Rd.)
• Granted $204.70 abatement to Yamna Aburubieh (9 Bickford Rd.)
• Granted $358.86 abatement to Sunita Pandey (537 Broadway)
• Granted $252.72 abatement to Lab Realty Trust (11 Canal St.)
• Granted $428.80 abatement to Glouse Jourdan (11 Upham St.)
• Granted $2,316.87 abatement to Washington Green (1 Maude St.)

Redistricting Committee

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission will meet to review demolition requests for properties at 12-24 Lebanon Street, 28 Lebanon Street, 17 Columbia Street, and status updates for previously preserved buildings at 15 Ferry Street, 47 Francis Street, and 384-390 Main Street. The commission will also discuss the Wallace Memorial Park Wall Project, city memorials, and Community Preservation Committee matters.

• Demolition review for 12-24 Lebanon Street (Permit #CMID 039265-2021)
• Demolition review for 28 Lebanon Street (Permit #CMID 039281-2021)
• Demolition review for 17 Columbia Street (Permit #CMID 039297-2021)
• Status update for 15 Ferry Street (preferably preserved, demolition delayed)
• Status update for 384-390 Main Street (preferably preserved, demolition delayed)

The Commission determined that buildings at 12-24 Lebanon Street and 28 Lebanon Street are historically significant, triggering public hearings on December 1, 2021 to decide if demolition should be delayed. It also allowed alterations to proceed at 47 Francis Street, extended the demolition delay for 15 Ferry Street, and found 17 Columbia Street not significant, allowing demolition without delay.

• Determined 12-24 Lebanon Street significant (5-0), hearing set for Dec 1
• Determined 28 Lebanon Street significant (5-0), hearing set for Dec 1
• Determined 17 Columbia Street not significant, demolition may proceed (4-1)
• Allowed 47 Francis Street alterations to proceed before delay expires (5-0)
• Extended demolition delay for 15 Ferry Street to Dec 15, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Oct 21, 2021 meeting (5-0)

School Committee

The Malden School Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, receive the superintendent's report on enrollment and district updates, and discuss subcommittee reports. The agenda also includes an executive session to prepare for negotiations with two employee units.

• Approval of regular session minutes of October 4, 2021
• Superintendent's report on enrollment and district updates
• Executive session for strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with Unit C
• Executive session for strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with SEIU Local 888 Clerical Unit

Energy Efficiency Commission

The Malden Energy Efficiency Commission is meeting to approve minutes from October 18 and continue discussions on an emissions goals presentation, the Rain Barrel program, and LEAN. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of October 18, 2021 minutes
• Emissions goals presentation
• Rain Barrel program
• LEAN

The Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Commission met and discussed a new National Grid energy reduction program, a Decarbonization 2050 initiative, and a Climate Bill presentation. No formal votes were taken; the only action was a motion to have members call and discuss the National Grid program with Amanda, which was seconded and approved.

• Approved motion for Walsh, VanDeveer, Camell to call and discuss National Grid program with Amanda (moved by Walsh, seconded by VanDeveer)

Licensing Board

The Malden Licensing Board will meet via Zoom on November 3, 2021, to consider a one-day special liquor license application for the Malden Catholic Football Fundraiser at 99 Crystal Street on November 13, 2021. The agenda also includes roll call and any other business properly before the board.

• One-day special license application: Malden Catholic Football Fundraiser, 99 Crystal Street, November 13, 2021

The Malden Licensing Board approved a one-day special license for Malden Catholic's corn-hole tournament fundraiser on November 13, 2021, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The event will be held in the school cafeteria, with beer and wine served by a TIPS-certified bartender from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. The board also agreed to schedule a hearing for Exchange Street Bistro at its December 1, 2021 meeting.

• Approved one-day special license for Malden Catholic Football Fundraiser (3-0)
• Agreed to call Exchange Street Bistro in for a hearing at December 1, 2021 meeting

Licensing Board

The Malden Licensing Board will meet via Zoom on November 3, 2021, to consider a one-day special liquor license application for the Malden Catholic Football Fundraiser at 99 Crystal Street on November 13, 2021. The agenda also includes roll call and any other business properly before the board.

• One-day special liquor license application – Malden Catholic Football Fundraiser, 99 Crystal Street, November 13, 2021

The Malden Licensing Board unanimously approved a one-day special license for a Malden Catholic Football Fundraiser corn-hole tournament on November 13, 2021, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The event will be held in the high school cafeteria, with beer and wine served from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM by a TIPS-certified bartender. The board also agreed to schedule a hearing for Exchange Street Bistro at the December 1, 2021 meeting.

• Approved one-day special license for Malden Catholic Football Fundraiser (3-0)
• Scheduled Exchange Street Bistro hearing for December 1, 2021

Malden Center for Arts & Culture Steering Committee

The Malden Center for Arts & Culture Steering Committee is meeting to discuss updates on building acquisition, community engagement, stakeholder mapping, and research. The agenda includes an ice breaker, welcome, and planning for next steps.

• Building acquisition update
• Community engagement update
• Stakeholder mapping exercise
• Research update
• Calendar and next steps

School Committee

The Linden STEAM Academy School Site Council is holding a regular meeting on October 28, 2021, at 6:00 PM in the school library. The agenda includes roll call, introductions, confirming membership, assigning roles, norm setting, a principal's report, and new items. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Meeting of the School Site Council at Linden STEAM Academy
• Principal's report on agenda
• New items to be discussed

Region 3E Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Region 3E Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition is meeting to conduct a charter review and hold elections. The body will also receive updates from the DPH, HMCC, and the Planner.

• 3E Charter review and Election
• DPH update
• HMCC update
• Planner Update

School Committee

The Beebe School Site Council is meeting via Zoom to review the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and discuss upcoming events and celebrations. The agenda includes roll call, a SIP overview, and a discussion of events and celebrations.

• SIP Overview
• Events & Celebrations

School Committee

The Forestdale School Council is meeting to discuss the principal's report, the 2021-2022 budget, and the Corrective Action Plan for underperforming subgroups. The agenda includes updates on SEL, PBIS, UDL coaching, and new staffing additions. This is a regular working meeting with no public hearings or votes on specific contracts.

• Budget 2021-2022: addition of separate grade 7 and 8 teams, new science teacher (Mr. Carpenito), social studies teacher (Mrs. Rocca), adjustment counselor (Ms. Martinez)
• Special education reorganization
• Corrective Action Plan update for underperforming subgroup, including DSAC plan and data review (MCAS, iReady, IXL)
• Principal's report on Sustainable Improvement Plan, SEL, PBIS, and UDL coaching

Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries is holding a regular meeting on October 27, 2021, at the Forest Dale Cemetery Office. The agenda includes approval of minutes, correspondence, trust and superintendent reports, and general cemetery business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

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

School Committee

The Malden High School Council is meeting to review the 2020-2021 School Improvement Plan and discuss the plan for 2021-2022. They will also set the schedule for the year's meetings. The agenda is procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Review of 2020-2021 SIP
• Discussion of plan for 2021-2022 SIP
• Set schedule for 2021-2022 meetings

City Council

The License Committee is meeting to consider renewals for several Class II vehicle dealer licenses, amusement machine licenses, a poolroom-billiard license, a fortune teller license, extended hours for a Dunkin Donuts, and new Christmas tree sales permits. The agenda also includes a tabled item regarding a SNAP vehicle license for Bonzer of Cambridge.

• Class II vehicle dealer renewals: John's Service (200 Beach St, 15 vehicles), Autotech II (1236 Eastern Ave, 5), Malden Auto Brokers (225 Eastern Ave, 20), Malden Auto Sales (147 Ferry St, 25), Broadway Auto Motors (495 Broadway, 27)
• Amusement machine renewals: Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1910 (562 Broadway, 1 machine), GLS Associates (50 Holden St, 9 machines)
• Poolroom-billiard license renewal: AOH Ancient Order of Hibernians (259 Charles St, 1)
• New Christmas tree sales permit: Smart Buy Auto Group (616 Broadway); renewal for Jay's Pizza & Ice Cream (167 Centre St)
• Fortune teller renewal: Angie Marks (495 Broadway); extended hours renewal for Dunkin Donuts (980 Eastern Ave, 4 a.m.–midnight)

City Council

The Malden City Council is meeting to discuss an electric aggregation proposal and a $50,000 appropriation from the Community Preservation Act Fund for Wallace Park wall restoration. A guest will speak on school funding formulas and their impact on local services. The meeting includes standard procedural items like call to order, pledge, and roll call.

• Electric Aggregation proposal (Order 462-21) sponsored by Councillor David Camell
• $50,000 appropriation from Community Preservation Act Fund for Wallace Park Wall Restoration (Order 463-21)
• Guest Ron Hogan to speak on 'School Funding Formulas and the Impact on Local Service Delivery'
• Historic Preservation Reserve funding for Wallace Park wall project

School Committee

The Salemwood School Council is holding a virtual meeting to discuss expectations, goals, public comment, the principal's report, and positive events. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Public comment period
• Principal's report
• Discussion of expectations and goals

School Committee

The Malden Public Schools School Committee (School Council) is meeting to establish its vision, responsibilities, and meeting norms, select a co-chair, and review 2020-2021 accomplishments and next steps. The agenda is largely procedural and organizational, with no specific policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Selection of co-chair
• Review of 2020-2021 accomplishments and next steps
• Discussion of School Council vision, responsibilities, and meeting norms

City Council

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

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

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

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

License Committee

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

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

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

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

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission will hold a public meeting to review demolition requests and status updates for several properties under the Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance. The agenda includes a new demolition request for 5 Blaine Street and status updates for buildings previously determined to be Preferably Preserved. The commission will also discuss the Wallace Memorial Park Wall Project, city memorials, a National Register application for Salem Street Cemetery, and elect officers.

• 5 Blaine Street: Notice of Intent to Demolish, Permit #RES-038571-2021
• 15 Ferry Street: Status update for Preferably Preserved building, Permit #CMID-029312-2019
• One Salem Street: Status update for Preferably Preserved building, Permit #CMID-029311-2019
• 384-390 Main Street (6-22 Pleasant Street): Status update for Preferably Preserved buildings, Permit #CMID-036646-2021
• 47 Francis Street: Status update for Preferably Preserved building, Permit #CMID-035946-2020

The Commission voted 4-0 to allow demolition of the dwelling at 5 Blaine Street without delay, finding it does not meet any criteria for significance under the Demolition Delay Ordinance. It also extended the demolition delay for 15 Ferry Street to November 18, 2021, and took under advisement revised plans for 47 Francis Street. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were status updates only.

• Approved demolition permit for 5 Blaine Street without delay (4-0)
• Extended demolition delay for 15 Ferry Street to November 18, 2021 (4-0)
• Took under advisement revised plans for 47 Francis Street
• Approved minutes of September 21 and September 30, 2021 meetings (4-0)

Board of Appeal

The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on one petition: a variance request from Cheilla Santos for side-yard setback relief at 173 Pierce St. The board will also approve minutes from its August 18, 2021 meeting. The agenda contains one substantive item plus routine administrative business.

• Petition 21-012 by Cheilla Santos for a variance of MCC 12.16.010 side yard setback at 173 Pierce St (Parcel ID #090-772-212)
• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2021 meeting

The Board of Appeal denied Petition 21-012 by Cheilla and Ireno Santos for a variance from the side yard setback requirement for a deck with stairs at 173 Pierce St. The denial was unanimous (5-0). The board also approved the minutes from August 18, 2021.

• Approved minutes from August 18, 2021 (5-0)
• Denied variance petition 21-012 for 173 Pierce St (5-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Malden Community Preservation Committee is holding a remote public hearing and monthly meeting. They will present information on the Community Preservation Act, take public questions and comments, and deliberate on a supplementary funding request for the Wallace Park Wall project. They will also conduct a preliminary review of a full application for the Linden Rink.

• Public informational hearing on the Community Preservation Act (CPA) in Malden
• Project hearing and deliberation on supplementary funding for Wallace Park Wall
• Preliminary full application review for Linden Rink
• Remote meeting via Zoom; public access by internet or phone

The Malden Community Preservation Committee held a public hearing and meeting on October 20, 2021, where it voted 7-0 to recommend $50,000 in supplemental funding for the Wallace Wall restoration project to the City Council. The committee also discussed but did not vote on a $200,000 off-cycle request for a Linden Rink design plan, deferring action pending further information. Minutes from the September 2021 meeting were approved.

• Recommended $50,000 supplemental funding for Wallace Wall to City Council (7-0)
• Approved minutes from September 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Closed informational hearing (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for Wallace Wall (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 PM (7-0)

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund is meeting remotely to discuss updates on the Mayor's affordable housing programs, including the Eviction Prevention Program, Inclusionary Zoning, and the Neighborhood Hub, as well as trust fund staffing. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a finance report. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of September 15, 2021 meeting minutes
• Finance report
• Eviction Prevention Program update
• Inclusionary Zoning update
• Neighborhood Hub update

The Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund met on October 20, 2021, and unanimously approved the minutes from the September 15, 2021 meeting. Trustees received updates on the Eviction Prevention Program, inclusionary zoning, and the Neighborhood Hub program, but no new funding decisions were made. The Trust's balance is $964,195.04.

• Approved September 15, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Heard finance report: balance $964,195.04, expenses $616.67/month for salaries
• Discussed Eviction Prevention Program: providers have ~$100,000 left, funding expected to run out early next year
• Noted inclusionary zoning ordinance was ordained by City Council on September 21
• Discussed Neighborhood Hub: considering in-house rehabilitation of vacant properties, possibly using ARPA funds
• Discussed hiring a Housing Program Coordinator: $25,000/year from Trust for 3 years, formal proposal expected next meeting

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board is meeting to handle routine retirement system business, including accepting prior minutes and financial reports, processing retirements, transfers, and withdrawals, and voting on an ordinary disability application. The board will also discuss portfolio results and cyber insurance quotes.

• Vote on Brian Newnan's Ordinary Disability Application
• Retirements: Tina Vegelante (Library), Susan Gugliotti (PARA), Dale Valley (Café), Richard Gillis (Plumbing Inspector), Mary Bourgea (PARA)
• Transfers: Ashley Pierre to Waltham ($18,151), Allison Quach to Newton ($115,445), Jessica Ruggiero to State ($17,515), Nithya Mohan to Middlesex ($4,196), Heather Perkins to Natick ($16,933)
• Withdrawals: Carla Barry ($25,113), Raquel Fox ($28,840)
• Discussion: deBurlo Group 3rd quarter portfolio results, cyber insurance quotes

The Malden Retirement Board approved all payrolls, prior minutes, new members, retirements, transfers, and refunds. It also approved Brian Newnan's ordinary disability application and a 2.5% salary increase for non-union employees retroactive to July 1, 2021. The board discussed portfolio performance and deferred cyber insurance selection to the next meeting.

• Approved payrolls and expenditures for late Sept and early Oct 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted prior meeting minutes and PERAC financial reports for Sept 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted 18 new members (unanimous)
• Accepted 5 retirements (unanimous)
• Accepted 5 transfers to other boards (unanimous)
• Accepted 2 refunds to members (unanimous)
• Approved Brian Newnan's ordinary disability application (unanimous)
• Approved 2.5% salary increase for non-union employees retroactive to 7/1/21 (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Malden Board of Health is meeting to discuss COVID-19 updates, an ARPA grant for recovery coaches at Mel Wak Hospital, the outcome of a tobacco control appeal, mosquito control at Delta Terrace, a rental inspection exemption request, and a fentanyl exposure review. These are discussion and review items, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• COVID-19 updates
• ARPA Grant – Recovery Coaches at Mel Wak Hospital
• Outcome of Tobacco Control Appeal to District Court
• Review Delta Terrace – Mosquito Control
• Review Altitude Apartments Request for 3 Year Exemption from Rental Unit Inspections

The Malden Board of Health approved the September 19, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. COVID-19 updates noted a drop in the 2-week positivity rate to 1.66% and plans for pop-up vaccination sites. The board discussed an ARPA-funded recovery coach program at Melrose Wakefield Hospital, a pending tobacco control appeal, mosquito control repairs at Delta Terrace, and a fentanyl exposure incident at Econolodge. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved September 19, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Noted COVID-19 positivity rate drop to 1.66%
• Discussed pop-up vaccination sites on Salem St and Pearl St
• Discussed ARPA grant for recovery coaches at Mel-Wak Hospital
• Reviewed Delta Terrace mosquito control and tidal gate repair
• Reviewed Altitude Apartments 3-year exemption from rental inspections
• Reviewed Econolodge fentanyl exposure and cleanup

City Council

The Malden City Council will hold a public hearing on October 19, 2021, to discuss the redistricting of wards and precincts based on the 2020 Federal Census. Maps are available for public review, and residents can participate in person or virtually.

• Public hearing on redistricting of wards and precincts
• Based on 2020 Federal Census
• Maps available in City Clerk's Office, 215 Pleasant Street
• Virtual participation via Zoom webinar

City Council

The Malden City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2021 redistricting of wards and precincts, and will consider several license renewals for auto dealers, amusement machines, and other businesses. The council will also discuss proposed ordinance changes, including an obstruction amendment and a water rate discount for seniors, and hear from officials about the upcoming election and census results.

• Public hearing on 2021 redistricting of wards and precincts
• License renewals: John's Service (200 Beach St), Autotech II (1236 Eastern Ave), Malden Auto Brokers (225 Eastern Ave), Malden Auto Sales (147 Ferry St), Broadway Auto Motors (495 Broadway)
• Order to amend Section 12.28.060 (Obstructions)
• Resolve for water rate discount for seniors 65+ who own and occupy 1-3 family homes
• Planning Board recommendations on site plan review and warehouse use in BH zones

Licensing Board

The Malden Licensing Board is meeting in person to approve prior minutes and consider a change of manager and stock interest for Gary, Inc., doing business as Robinson's at 1556 Eastern Avenue. This is a routine licensing matter, with no other substantive items on the agenda.

• Application for change of manager and stock interest for Gary, Inc. d/b/a Robinson's, 1556 Eastern Avenue
• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2021 meeting

The Malden Licensing Board approved the application of Gary, Inc. d/b/a Robinson's, 1556 Eastern Avenue, for a change of manager, change of stock interest, and change of officers and directors. Suny Patel will purchase 100% of the corporation's shares and become the manager, with no changes to hours of operation. The board also approved the minutes from the September 21, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes from September 21, 2021 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved change of manager, stock interest, and officers/directors for Robinson's, 1556 Eastern Avenue (motion passed)

Licensing Board

The Malden Licensing Board is meeting in person to approve minutes from its September 21 meeting and to consider an application for a change of manager and change of stock interest for Gary, Inc., doing business as Robinson's at 1556 Eastern Avenue. The agenda also includes any other business properly before the board.

• Application for change of manager and change of stock interest for Gary, Inc. d/b/a Robinson's, 1556 Eastern Avenue
• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2021 meeting

Redevelopment Authority

The Malden Redevelopment Authority is holding a regular meeting to review minutes, hear the executive director's report, and vote on several items. The board will consider authorizing changes to the CDBG Rehab Program policies, an amendment to the Mystic Valley Development Commission project management agreement, and an amendment to the parking lease with Malden Towers Realty Co. The meeting also includes updates on the CAPER and a merger.

• Authorize changes to CDBG Rehab Program Policies and Procedures
• Authorize amendment to Mystic Valley Development Commission Agreement for Project Management
• Authorize amendment to Parking Lease Agreement with Malden Towers Realty Co.
• Report on Revised Policies and Procedures Rehabilitation Program
• Update on CAPER and Merger

The Malden Redevelopment Authority approved three resolutions: implementing updated CDBG Rehab Program Policies and Procedures, extending the Mystic Valley Development Commission consulting agreement to June 30, 2022, and extending the Malden Towers parking lease to Nov. 14, 2032. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also approved the June 22, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved CDBG Rehab Program Policies and Procedures changes (5-0)
• Approved MVDC consulting agreement extension to June 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Malden Towers parking lease extension to Nov. 14, 2032 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 22, 2021 regular meeting (5-0)

Traffic Commission

The Malden Traffic Commission is meeting to vote on several traffic safety items, including automated speed limit signs, a crosswalk signal, stop signs, and fire lane designations. The agenda also includes new business on restriping, traffic calming, and a truck exclusion list. Several items are tabled indefinitely pending construction or further study.

• Automated speed limit signs on Autumn, Kenmore, Rosemont, Wedgemere, and Fairlawn Streets (tabled from June and September)
• Solar RRFB crosswalk system at Highland Avenue and Blomerth Street (tabled from June and September)
• 4-way stop at Sprague Street and Spring Street (tabled from September)
• Fire lane designation for Holm Court (tabled from September)
• Restriping plans for 75 Broadway; discussion of truck exclusion list

The Malden Traffic Commission approved restriping plans for 75 Broadway, a stop sign with no-parking signs at Appleton and Main, a bus stop sign replacement at 7 Medford St, a no-parking sign at 5 Medford St, a fire lane on Trayes Avenue, a truck exclusion list, and a handicapped parking sign at 25 Floral Ave. All other requests were tabled to the November 16, 2021 meeting.

• Approved restriping plans for 75 Broadway (unanimous)
• Approved stop sign on Appleton at Main, amended to add 'No Parking, 20' intersection' signs on Main St (unanimous)
• Approved replacing bus stop sign at 7 Medford St (unanimous)
• Approved 'No Parking Here to Corner' sign at 5 Medford St (unanimous)
• Approved making Trayes Avenue a fire lane (unanimous)
• Approved DOT 'Truck Exclusion List' (unanimous)
• Approved handicapped parking sign at 25 Floral Ave (unanimous)
• Tabled automated speed limit signs, crosswalk RRFB, 4-way stop, fire lane, Oak Grove safety, crosswalk, traffic calming, and other items to Nov 16

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority board will hold its regular meeting on October 19, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. in the library of 630 Salem Street. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, bills, and payments, as well as reviewing policies, contracts, and charitable requests. No major 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

The Malden Housing Authority unanimously approved several payments and contracts, including a $351,768.35 capital fund payment to Homer Contracting and authorization for the Executive Director to sign project close-out documents. They also approved a $675 invoice to Socotec for exterior envelope repairs, $271,435.84 in GIC insurance payments, and awarded a bid to Michael Kim Associates for design work related to fire repairs at 170-176 Newland Street. All votes were unanimous with no nays.

• Approved minutes of October 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved September 2021 bills and check signing totaling $1,342,564 (MRVP/Section 8) and $1,840,249 (Revolving Fund) (unanimous)
• Approved $351,768.35 payment to Homer Contracting from Capital funds and authorized Executive Director to sign close-out documentation (unanimous)
• Approved $675 payment to Socotec (formerly CBI Consulting) for contract administration on 630 Salem Street exterior envelope repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $271,435.84 payment to GIC Insurance for employees, retirees, and survivors (unanimous)
• Awarded bid to Michael Kim Associates for design work for fire repairs at 170-176 Newland Street (unanimous)

City Council

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

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

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

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

Energy Efficiency Commission

The Malden Energy Efficiency Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss ongoing initiatives, including an aggregation presentation update, emissions goals, and a rain barrel program. They will also consider sustainability opportunities for municipal buildings and receive an MBTA Redesign update.

• Approval of September 20, 2021 minutes
• Aggregation presentation to financial committee update
• Emissions goals presentation update
• Rain Barrel program
• MRA Owned Properties sustainability and incentives discussion

The Malden Commission on Sustainability and Energy Efficiency received a presentation on the state's Climate Roadmap Bill, which sets a net-zero emissions goal by 2050 and includes provisions for environmental justice populations, solar incentives, and a new stretch energy code. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions made; presentation only

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School

The Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss routine business, with the main item being a 45-minute review of the FY21 audit report. The agenda also includes reports from the superintendent, assistant superintendents, and other officials, plus an executive session for legal strategy. No open comment session will be held due to the auditor's review time.

• FY21 Audit Report review (45 minutes)
• Superintendent/School Director Report
• Assistant Superintendent – Lower School Report
• Assistant Director Report – High School
• Executive Session to discuss legal strategy

Sign Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee is meeting to consider and vote on three design proposals: Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, Foodland Halal Market, and the Malden Warming Center. The committee will also continue discussions on political and A-frame sign regulations, and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Mystic Valley Regional Charter School – 28 Lebanon St.
• Foodland Halal Market – 11 Highland Ave.
• Malden Warming Center – 559 Eastern Ave.
• Continue discussion on political signs
• Continue discussion on A-frame signs

The Malden Sign Design Review Committee approved a sign application from Mystic Valley Regional Charter School at 28 Lebanon Street, with a 5-0 vote. They also approved the design for the Malden Warming Center sign at 529 Eastern Avenue, contingent on confirming size with inspectional services. The committee tabled a sign application from Foodland Halal Market at 11 Highland Avenue because no representative was present. Compliance updates included removal of several illegal signs and advisories to property owners.

• Approved Mystic Valley Regional Charter School sign application (5-0)
• Approved Malden Warming Center sign design, contingent on size confirmation (5-0)
• Tabled Foodland Halal Market sign application (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 8, August 12, and September 16 meetings (4-0, 4-0, 3-0)

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District School Committee is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda including approval of minutes, personnel reports, bids, reports, and citizens' participation. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items detailed.

• Approval of minutes
• Personnel reports
• Bids
• Collective bargaining, pending litigation, and grievances (executive session)

Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)

The Malden Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) will hold a public meeting to discuss special education matters. Superintendent Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy and Assistant Superintendent Laryssa Doherty are scheduled to attend, and the agenda includes approval of prior minutes, president's updates, and public comment.

• Attendance of Superintendent Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy and Assistant Superintendent Laryssa Doherty
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 30, 2021
• Public comment and discussion period
• Next meeting scheduled for November 18, 2021

The Malden SEPAC meeting on October 14, 2021, was largely informational. Members approved the minutes from the September 30, 2021 meeting unanimously. The superintendent and assistant superintendent discussed special education resources, curriculum, accessibility, and family engagement, but no formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes for September 30, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Disability Commission

The Malden Disability Commission is meeting to elect new officers, review and update its bylaws, and receive updates on accessibility projects, including school accessibility, grant applications, AAC boards for playgrounds, and the Wellington Circle collaboration. The agenda also includes new business items such as the Fellsmere Park Master Plan, a Community Path issue, and a report on teaching disability history. Public comment is scheduled.

• Election of new Commission officers
• Reading and discussion of Bylaws for review and updates
• Update on School Accessibility sub-committee meeting with new superintendent
• Update on AAC Boards for ELC and K-8 playgrounds
• Update on progress of Wellington Circle and other collaboration efforts

The Malden Disability Commission voted to hold officer elections at its November 18, 2021 meeting, and to advertise Kerlyne Pacombe's open seat for the remainder of her term. The commission also approved two motions to advocate at the state level for accessibility and infrastructure funding, including inviting Jeff Dougan of MOD to a collaborative meeting. Sub-committee updates were presented on school accessibility, a grant for handicap buttons at the Senior Center, and job description language changes.

• Officer elections scheduled for November 18, 2021 meeting (all in favor)
• Kerlyne Pacombe's open seat to be advertised for term ending September 22, 2022
• Approved inviting Jeff Dougan of MOD to next Collaborative meeting (all in favor)
• Approved joining other Disability Commissions to advocate at state level for accessibility (all in favor)
• Approved July 29, 2021 minutes as amended (all in favor)
• Approved August 26, 2021 minutes as amended (all in favor)

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Malden Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing outstanding cases, and discussing community outreach efforts. No new cases or inquiries are on the agenda.

• Review of written complaint from 8/16/2021
• Discussion of email inquiry dated January 13th regarding fair housing issue
• Plan for December mailing to realtors about fair housing events
• Revisions to intake form for multiple languages
• Status update on commission vacancy (City Council appointment)

The commission approved the July 2021 minutes and tabled the September 2021 minutes until the November meeting. No new complaints or cases were reported. Old business included follow-ups on a smell complaint at 500 Broadway and a water bill complaint, with no formal decisions made.

• Approved July 2021 minutes
• Tabled September 2021 minutes until November meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board and City Council Ordinance Committee will hold joint hearings on zoning amendments regarding warehouse uses and site plan reviews. The board will also consider a special permit for a multifamily conversion on Cross Street and a lot creation on Central Avenue.

• Proposed prohibition of Warehouse and Wholesale & Distribution use in Highway Business zoning district
• Proposed shift of special permit authority for warehouses from Planning Board to City Council
• Proposed establishment of Site Plan Review for non-residential uses allowed by right in all zoning districts
• Special permit request for 272-274 Cross Street to create a five-unit multifamily dwelling
• Application to create one new lot at 165 Central Avenue

The Malden Planning Board held public hearings and made recommendations to the City Council on zoning amendments. The Board recommended approval of a site plan review requirement for non-residential religious and educational uses, with revisions and legal review. The Board also recommended approval of a ban on wholesale and distribution uses in the Highway Business district, but disapproved a related warehouse ban and a change in special permit authority. Additionally, the Board approved a special permit for a five-unit multifamily dwelling at 272-274 Cross Street and endorsed a lot division at 165 Central Avenue.

• Approved ANR plan endorsement for 165 Central Avenue lot division (8-0)
• Recommended approval of site plan review for religious/educational uses with revisions (6-1)
• Recommended approval of wholesale/distribution ban in Highway Business district (7-1)
• Disapproved warehouse ban and special permit authority change in Highway Business district (3-5)
• Granted special permit for 5-unit multifamily dwelling at 272-274 Cross Street with 8 conditions (8-0)

City Council

The Malden City Council is meeting for a Committee of the Whole session. The main item is a presentation and discussion of the proposed Northeast Metropolitan Regional Technical High School building project, including a letter from the school to the council. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering call to order, pledge, roll call, and adjournment.

• Northeast Metro Tech proposed school building project presentation
• Letter from Northeast Metro to City Council regarding the project

Cultural Council

The Malden Cultural Council is meeting remotely to onboard new members, discuss new city funding, prepare for a grant voting meeting, and address officer vacancies. The agenda is largely procedural and preparatory, with no specific dollar amounts or project names listed.

• Onboarding and introductions of new members
• Discussion of new city funding
• Preparation for grant voting meeting
• Officer vacancies

Public Works Commission

The Malden Public Works Commission will review appointments for curb cuts and property abatements, discuss approval of two drain layers, and approve prior meeting minutes. The meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2021, at 4:00 PM.

• Curb cut appointments: 41 Central Avenue, 1437 Eastern Avenue
• Abatement appointments: 11 Canal Street, 46 Gordon Street, 16 Wentworth Street, 302 Ferry Street, 177-179 Harvard Street, 154-160 Highland Avenue, 30-32 Greenleaf Street, 5-7 Main Street
• Discussion: approval of drain layers Pat's Contracting Inc and R. Sasso & Sons Construction Inc
• Approval of September 14, 2021 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for November 9, 2021

The Malden Public Works Commission approved two curb cut requests and four water/sewer bill abatements totaling $2,028.86. All votes were unanimous. Three abatement hearings were rescheduled and one applicant was a no-show.

• Approved curb cut at 41 Central Avenue, 17.5 feet on Glenmere (all in favor)
• Approved curb cut at 1437 Eastern Avenue on Davis Street side (all in favor)
• Granted $782.25 abatement to Lesley Chan, 46 Gordon Street (all in favor)
• Granted $64.09 abatement to Kven Ng, 16 Wentworth Street (all in favor)
• Granted $432.78 abatement to Qiao Ban Mai, 177-179 Harvard Street (all in favor)
• Granted $749.74 abatement to El Potro Mexican Grill, 154-156 Highland Avenue (all in favor)

City Council

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will review several mayoral appointments. This includes a new associate member for the Board of Appeal and two re-appointments to the Conservation Commission.

• Appointment of Susan Chu to the Board of Appeal through March 1, 2023
• Re-appointment of Matthew Burne to the Conservation Commission through October 1, 2023
• Re-appointment of Kenny N. Mazonson to the Conservation Commission through October 1, 2023

City Council

The Malden Redistricting Committee is meeting to discuss the 2021 redistricting of wards and precincts. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and the main business item on redistricting, followed by other business and adjournment.

• Discussion of 2021 redistricting of wards and precincts (item 438-21)
• Meeting held at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Large Board Room #105
• Remote attendance available via Zoom webinar

Redistricting Committee

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

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

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

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

Personnel/Appointments Committee

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission is meeting to review and approve the minutes from September 22, 2021, receive a financial update from Benevolent Botanicals, and hear applicant communications. The agenda also includes new business and setting the next meeting date.

• Review and approval of September 22, 2021 minutes
• Benevolent Botanicals financial update
• Applicant communications
• New business

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission approved Benevolent Botanicals to advance to the next stage of the licensing process, despite a financing shortfall. The applicant reported $1.24M in subscriptions against a projected $2M need, with a convertible promissory note covering the gap. The commission also discussed applicant communications, including incomplete applications and special permit issues, and noted term limit discrepancies for two members.

• Approved September 22, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Benevolent Botanicals to next stage while fundraising continues (unanimous)
• Discussed Chris Fevry's incomplete application, deadline set for 11/1
• Discussed Center Harvest's request for a meeting after not being moved forward
• Noted DMS Trinity's need for a second public hearing due to untimely special permit filing
• Noted Standard Naturals awaiting final inspection before operation
• Noted Misty Mountain granted provisional license, pending buildout

Malden Center for Arts & Culture Steering Committee

The Malden Center for Arts & Culture Steering Committee is meeting to receive updates on research and community engagement from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and to discuss opportunities and constraints with the design team. The meeting includes breakout group discussions and next steps. This is a working session focused on planning, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Research and Engagement Update from MAPC
• Opportunities and Constraints discussion with Design Team
• Breakout group discussions
• Next steps planning

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority board is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, bills, invoices, and contract change orders, and to review policies, contracts, charitable requests, and correspondence. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific substantive items listed.

• Approval of minutes of previous meeting
• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Approval of payment of invoices, dues, requests for payments, and contract change orders
• Review of policies and contracts
• Review of charitable requests

The Malden Housing Authority unanimously approved Alpha Contracting Associates as the lowest responsible bidder for window and door replacement at Springdale for $262,000, authorizing the Executive Director to contract and submit documentation to CapHub. The board also approved HUD's updated utility allowances, paid multiple invoices including $418,783 for insurance, and elected new officers for 2021-2022. All votes were unanimous with no nays recorded.

• Approved Alpha Contracting Associates for Springdale window/door replacement at $262,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted HUD's Allowance for Tenant-Furnished Utilities effective Oct 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $3,805 payment to PHADA for annual dues (unanimous)
• Approved $3,559.40 payment to Malden Police Department for 4 invoices (unanimous)
• Approved $418,783 payment to HAI Group for insurance coverage (unanimous)
• Approved $1,520 payment to SG Risk for consulting services (unanimous)
• Approved $875 payment to Diane Cohen for consulting services (unanimous)
• Elected officers: Lawhorne Chair, Hurley Vice Chair, Matheson Secretary, Chiasson Treasurer (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Malden Conservation Commission is meeting remotely to continue a hearing on a repaving project at 243 Medford St., open a hearing on a riverfront path and parking lot reconfiguration at 326 Commercial St., and consider two Certificates of Compliance for work at River's Edge Drive. The meeting is held via Zoom due to the extended COVID-19 remote meeting provisions.

• Continued hearing on repaving project at 243 Medford St. within Riverfront Area
• Notice of Intent for riverfront path, invasive species management, and parking lot reconfiguration at 326 Commercial St.
• Certificate of Compliance for Little Creek Culvert Extension at River's Edge Drive (DEP File No. 210-0057)
• Certificate of Compliance for River's Edge Sediment Assessment and Boring Program (DEP File No. 210-0062)

The Commission approved two Certificates of Compliance for River's Edge Drive projects, issued a Negative 3 Determination with conditions for Paradigm Precision at 219 Medford St, and issued an Order of Conditions for the riverfront path at 326 Commercial Street. All votes were unanimous except the Paradigm Precision determination, which passed 4-1. The Commission also discussed ongoing flooding issues on Delta Terrace with DCR.

• Approved Certificate of Compliance for Little Creek Culvert Extension at River's Edge Drive (voice vote, passed)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for River's Edge Sediment Assessment and Boring Program (voice vote, passed)
• Issued Negative 3 Determination for Paradigm Precision at 219 Medford St with conditions (4-1, Burne nay)
• Issued Order of Conditions for riverfront path at 326 Commercial Street with 48-hour notice condition (5-0)
• Approved minutes from September 14, 2021 meeting (voice vote, passed)

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider several financial transfers, including $314,061.69 from salary reserve to police labor salaries and $75,000 for legal services, plus a $232,706.32 transfer to various accounts. The council will also vote on multiple license renewals (livery, pool table, outdoor parking, lodging house) and a new 24/7 extended hours permit for Gopuff. Several mayoral and council appointments to boards and commissions are on the agenda, along with proposed amendments to city salary schedules and a change to remove council confirmation for certain appointments.

• $314,061.69 transfer to Police Labor Salaries
• $75,000 transfer to Legal Professional Services
• $232,706.32 transfer to various accounts
• New 24/7 extended hours license for Gopuff, 338 Eastern Ave.
• Amendments to Police Patrolman, Officer, Specialist, Clerical, and Unclassified salary schedules

City Council

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

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

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

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

School Committee

The Malden School Committee is holding a regular meeting with public comment, a superintendent's report on enrollment and the school calendar, and a motion on the residency policy. The meeting also includes an executive session to prepare for labor negotiations with multiple employee units. Most items are informational or procedural, with no major votes expected on new contracts or spending.

• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2021
• Superintendent's report on partnership with Malden Reads, enrollment, and updated calendar
• Motion on Residency Policy by Mr. Weldai
• Executive session for negotiations with Units A, B, C and SEIU Local 888 Clerical Unit

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission is meeting to discuss the status of buildings at 384-390 Main Street (also known as 6-22 Pleasant Street) that were determined to be Preferably Preserved. The meeting will cover a status update on the property, including delayed building and demolition permits under the Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance. The agenda also includes roll call and any other business properly before the commission.

• Status update on 384-390 Main Street, aka 6-22 Pleasant Street (Parcel ID 052 273 301), Permit #CMID-036646-2021
• Buildings determined to be Preferably Preserved (Determination dated July 22, 2021)
• Building permit and demolition permit delayed under Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance (MCC 4.24)

The Malden Historical Commission voted to allow the demolition of the Joslin Building at 22 Pleasant Street to proceed before the 12-month delay period expires, subject to conditions including architectural elements for the new building. The Commission also approved alterations to the adjacent Dowling Building at 6 Pleasant Street, requiring restoration per original plans. Both decisions were made at the September 30, 2021 meeting.

• Approved building permit for alterations to 6 Pleasant Street/Dowling Building (4-0)
• Approved demolition permit for 22 Pleasant Street/Joslin Building (3-1)
• Decided to use simplified ornamental cornice of Black Building for new building
• Approved filing Form B Inventories with state Historical Commission (4-0)

Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)

The Malden Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is holding a public meeting to approve prior minutes, hear from Assistant Superintendent Pam McDonald of the Office of Student Services, and discuss programming for the 2021-2022 school year. Public comment is also on the agenda. The meeting is hybrid, at City Hall and via Zoom, with language interpretation available.

• Approval of minutes from May 27, 2021 meeting
• Presentation by Assistant Superintendent Pam McDonald, Office of Student Services
• Discussion of SEPAC Programming 2021-2022
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for October 14, 2021

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several ordinance amendments, including updates to the FY2022 non-union salary schedules for police, officers, specialists, clerical, and unclassified staff. They will also consider a revised Cultural Council ordinance, a proposal to require remote public participation at meetings, and a home rule petition to the Massachusetts Legislature. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• Amendments to Police Patrolman, Officers, Specialist, Clerical, and Unclassified Salary Schedules (Order 409-21)
• Amendment to Section 2.16.080 removing City Council confirmation for Cultural Council appointments (Order 360-21)
• Proposal to require remote participation by the public at all meetings (Order 313-21)
• Home rule petition to the Massachusetts Legislature (Order 283-21)
• Approval of minutes from June 8 and June 29, 2021 meetings

City Council

The Malden City Council is meeting to discuss a proposed school building project for Northeast Metropolitan Regional Technical High School (Northeast Metro), based on a letter to the City Council. The council will also take up a tabled order to create an ad-hoc committee to oversee the redistricting process in Malden. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Discussion of Northeast Metro proposed school building project (item 422-21)
• Tabled order to create ad-hoc committee of 3 or 5 councillors to oversee redistricting (item 265-21)

City Council

The Public Property Committee is holding a public hearing on Verizon's request to install telecommunications equipment and fiber optic cable on utility poles at 1038 Salem St. The committee will also review a letter from an attorney requesting reconsideration of a denial for ExteNet Systems' attachment at 71 Plainfield Ave. Minutes from the June 29 meeting are to be approved.

• Public hearing for Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon at 1038 Salem St.
• Review of letter from Hans Eysenbach, attorney for ExteNet, regarding 71 Plainfield Ave.
• Approval of minutes from June 29, 2021 meeting

City Council

The Malden Finance Committee is meeting to approve three transfer orders: $232,706.32 to various departmental salary accounts, $314,061.69 from Salary Reserve to Police Labor Salaries, and $75,000 from Workers Compensation Wages to Legal Professional Services. They will also approve minutes from June 22 and June 29, 2021.

• Transfer of $232,706.32 to salaries across 24 departments, including Assessor, City Clerk, Police Admin, and DPW Admin
• Transfer of $314,061.69 from Salary Reserve to Police Labor Salaries
• Transfer of $75,000 from Workers Compensation Wages to Legal Professional Services
• Approval of minutes from June 22 and June 29, 2021 meetings

City Council

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will consider five appointments and reappointments to city boards and positions, including the Disability Commission, Board of Appeal, Board of Assessors, and Senior Center Program coordinator. The committee will vote on whether to recommend these appointments to the full council. All items are routine personnel matters.

• Reappoint Marilyn Andrews and Maria Luise to Disability Commission until Sept. 20, 2024
• Appoint Susan Chu as associate member of Board of Appeal until March 1, 2023
• Reappoint Robert Donnelly to Board of Assessors until March 1, 2023
• Appoint Mikeneil Paul as Senior Center Program coordinator for 3-year term

City Council

The Malden City Council is holding a public hearing on a petition from Verizon to install telecommunication equipment, including small wireless facilities, on existing utility poles in the public right of way at 1038 Salem St. The hearing is scheduled for September 28, 2021, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The public can review the petition and plans at the City Clerk's Office and attend virtually via Zoom.

• Public hearing on Verizon petition for small cell installation at 1038 Salem St.
• Installation of antennae, appurtenant equipment, and aerial fiber optic cable on National Grid utility poles.
• Petition and plans available for public review at City Clerk's Office, 215 Pleasant Street.

City Council

The Malden License Committee is meeting to consider several license renewals, including a livery, a pool table, outdoor parking, and a lodging house, as well as tabled items for a SNAP vehicle license and extended hours for Gopuff. The agenda is mostly routine renewals, with no major policy decisions.

• Livery renewal: Arminder Singh, 27 Alpine St. #3, 1 car
• Pool table renewal: Mr. Suazo's Barbershop, 16 Lebanon St., 1 table
• Outdoor parking renewals: Emmanuel Baptist Church (27 spaces), Andy's Service Center (20 spaces), Three C Realty Trust (22 spaces)
• Lodging house renewal: Lawrence W. French, 98 Laurel St.
• Tabled: Bonzer SNAP vehicle license; Gopuff extended hours 24/7 at 388 Eastern Ave.

Personnel/Appointments Committee

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

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

Finance Committee

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

Public Property Committee

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

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

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

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

License Committee

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

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

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

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

Rules & Ordinance Committee

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

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

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

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

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority will hold its regular board meeting on September 23, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, bills, and payments, as well as discussions on policies, contracts, charitable requests, and correspondence. No major 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

The Malden Housing Authority unanimously approved a revised FY2022 operating budget to comply with DHCD's 4% expense increase limit, renewed a lease with Eliot Community Human Services for FY2022 at $2,523.77 monthly, and authorized payments for various invoices and donations. All votes were unanimous with no nays recorded.

• Approved FY2022 operating budget revision to comply with DHCD's 4% ANUEL limit (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 lease renewal with Eliot Community Human Services at $2,523.77/month (unanimous)
• Approved $750 payment to Blackstone Block Architects for Springdale Door and Window Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $294.80 payment to Malden Police Department for detail at 120 Mountain Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 donation to 630 Salem Street Club (unanimous)
• Approved $37,499.94 payment to YMCA for tenant memberships Oct 2020-Jun 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $15,678.00 payment to Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance for flood insurance at Linden (unanimous)
• Approved $3,500 performance bonuses for Carla Svendsen, John Moreschi, and Eric Svenson (unanimous)

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission is meeting to review and approve the August 25, 2021 minutes and receive a financial update from Benevolent Botanicals. The next meeting date is to be determined.

• Review and approval of August 25, 2021 minutes
• Benevolent Botanicals financial update

The commission reviewed Benevolent Botanicals' financial update, noting over $1M in committed capital toward a $2M goal. Members discussed requiring proof of secured funding for a special permit, with a proposal for the applicant to guarantee the shortfall. No decision was made; the applicant will return on September 29.

• Approved August 25, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred action on Benevolent Botanicals special permit pending funding guarantee
• Agreed to add New Business and applicant communication to future agendas

Licensing Board

The Malden Licensing Board is meeting in person to approve prior meeting minutes and consider an application for a change of manager at The Ethiopian Restaurant on 1 Highland Avenue. The agenda is otherwise limited to roll call and general business, with no other substantive items listed.

• Application for Change of Manager, The Ethiopian Restaurant, 1 Highland Avenue
• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2021 meeting

The Malden Licensing Board approved the application to change the manager of The Ethiopian Restaurant at 1 Highland Avenue to Abyot Asamu. The board heard testimony about Asamu's training, TIPS certification, and work schedule before voting to approve the change. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from August 12, 2021 meeting
• Approved change of manager to Abyot Asamu for The Ethiopian Restaurant

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission is meeting to review status updates on six buildings previously determined to be Preferably Preserved, all under the Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance. The commission will also discuss several park and memorial projects, a proposed neighborhood preservation district, and routine administrative items. No final votes on demolitions or new designations are listed on this agenda.

• Status updates for 15 Ferry Street, One Salem Street, 384-390 Main Street, 47 Francis Street, and 9 Gellineau Street under Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance (MCC 4.24)
• Wallace Memorial Park Wall Project status
• Maplewood Square Neighborhood Preservation District proposal by Councilor Steve Winslow (CCP 382/2021 and CCP 387/2021)
• Fellsmere Park Master Plan Project comments
• Bell Rock Park replacement of missing tablet/plaque on stone

The Malden Historical Commission voted to extend the demolition delay for 15 Ferry Street to October 21, 2021, pending a signed relocation agreement. They also authorized accepting the lowest bid for the Wallace Memorial Park Wall project and approved several other motions, including sending a letter about memorials and hiring a consultant for the Salem Street Cemetery application.

• Extended demolition delay for 15 Ferry Street to Oct 21, 2021 (4-0)
• Authorized acceptance of lowest bid for Wallace Memorial Park Wall project (4-0)
• Directed certified letter to owner of 47 Francis Street for no update (4-0)
• Approved sending letter to Mayor and City Council about memorials process (4-0)
• Authorized hiring Kathleen Broomer to complete Salem Street Cemetery National Register application (4-0)
• Requested design changes for 384-390 Main Street proposal, including window details and color options (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 19, 2021 meeting (4-0)

Traffic Commission

The Malden Traffic Commission will vote on several traffic safety measures, including stop signs, speed limit reductions, crosswalk installations, and parking restrictions. Items tabled from previous meetings will be revisited, and new requests for handicapped parking and fire lanes will be considered.

• Stop sign and left-turn arrow at Church Street and Waite Street
• Speed limit reduction to 20 MPH on Autumn, Kenmore, Rosemont, Wedgemere, and Fairlawn streets
• Crosswalk and solar RRFB at Forest Street and Mt Vernon/Pierce, and at Forest and Sylvan
• 4-way stop at Sprague and Spring streets
• Parking restrictions on Willow Street and Orient Street

The Malden Traffic Commission approved a stop sign and right-turn arrow at Church and Waite Streets, denied a speed limit reduction request, and approved several crosswalk and parking changes. Several items were tabled for further study, including automated speed limit signs and a 4-way stop at Sprague and Spring Streets.

• Approved stop sign and right-turn arrow at Church and Waite Streets (unanimous)
• Denied speed limit reduction to 20 MPH on Autumn, Kenmore, Rosemont, Wedgemere, Fairlawn (unanimous)
• Approved crosswalk and solar RRFB at Forest St and Mt Vernon/Pierce (unanimous)
• Approved crosswalk and solar RRFB at Forest St and Floral Ave (4-1, Ioven opposed)
• Denied handicapped parking signs at 524 Pleasant St #2, 46 Boston St, 41 Olive Ave (unanimous)
• Approved parking restriction on Orient St for fire apparatus access (unanimous)
• Approved removal of handicapped parking sign at 376 Ferry St (unanimous)
• Approved parking regulation changes on Willow and Lyme Streets (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden City Council is meeting to consider several appointments to city boards, renewals of business licenses, and multiple financial transfers totaling over $621,000. The council will also vote on proposed ordinance changes, including a new site plan review section and an inclusionary zoning amendment, as well as resolutions recognizing Latino Business Day and Indigenous People's Day. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation in the case of Barkosky v. Malden Police Department.

• Transfer of $232,706.32 to various departmental salary accounts
• Transfer of $314,061.69 from Salary Reserve to Police Labor Salaries
• Transfer of $75,000 from Workers Compensation Wages to Legal Professional Services
• Proposed ordinance adding Section 12.12.300 Site Plan Review
• Proposed ordinance adding Section 12.12.200 Inclusionary Zoning

City Council

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

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

Energy Efficiency Commission

The Malden Energy Efficiency Commission is meeting to approve minutes and continue work on several sustainability initiatives. They will finalize a presentation on energy aggregation for the financial committee, update emissions goals, and discuss the rain barrel program and sustainability opportunities for municipal buildings.

• Finalize aggregation presentation for financial committee
• Update on emissions goals
• Rain Barrel program discussion
• LEAN contact update
• Sustainability and incentives for MRA-owned municipal buildings

The Energy Efficiency Commission met and discussed finalizing an aggregation presentation for the finance committee on October 12, an emissions goals presentation update, and a rain barrel program. No formal votes were taken on these items. The commission also discussed lighting and signage upgrades for MRA-owned parking garages and preparations for a new councilor assignment.

• Approved minutes from June 14, 2021 meeting (moved by VanDeveer, seconded by Walsh)
• Scheduled aggregation presentation to finance committee for October 12
• Agreed Walsh will review emissions goals presentation at next meeting
• Discussed adding 'Not for cooking or drinking' tag to rain barrels; distribution targeted for summer 2022
• Discussed lighting and signage upgrades for MRA-owned parking garages
• Adjourned meeting (moved by VanDeveer, seconded by Walsh)

Sign Design Review Committee

The Malden Sign Design Review Committee will meet remotely to consider approval of 12 sign designs for businesses including KFC, Eastern Bank, and Walgreens, and to revisit old business on Starbucks and Speedway signs. The committee will also discuss political sign regulations and A-frame sign rules. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• KFC – 75 Broadway
• Eastern Bank – 140 Ferry St.
• Walgreens – 215 Beach St.
• Starbucks – 200 Exchange St. (old business)
• Discussion on political sign regulations

The committee approved sign applications for KFC, Eastern Bank, Pho Hoa Restaurant, Camaly, Maplewood Meat Market, Elmwood Grille & Market, Top Cars Motors Group, Cabinext USA, Rockland Trust, Smileland Pediatric Dentistry, Starbucks, and Speedway, with conditions such as light shut-off times and size confirmations. It denied the wall sign for Crunch Fitness and the dimensions of Walgreens/Village Medical Primary Care's wall signs because they exceeded size limits, allowing appeals to the Board of Appeal. The committee could not approve the July and August meeting minutes due to lack of quorum. Compliance updates reported removal of several unpermitted signs and issuance of tickets.

• Approved KFC freestanding sign up to 40 sq ft with condition lights off within 1 hour of close
• Approved Eastern Bank sign application
• Approved Pho Hoa Restaurant freestanding, wall, and window signs with condition to submit window dimensions
• Approved Camaly sign with condition colors must match building
• Approved Maplewood Meat Market sign pending measurements
• Approved Elmwood Grille & Market sign
• Denied Crunch Fitness wall sign (too big, only 40 sq ft allowed); applicant may appeal
• Denied Walgreens/Village Medical wall sign dimensions (too big, only 32 sq ft allowed); applicant may appeal

Mystic Valley Development Commission

The Mystic Valley Development Commission, a joint initiative of Everett, Malden, and Medford, will meet remotely to vote on approving minutes, an environmental cost reimbursement for Preotle Lane, and a new Project Management Agreement. They will also receive progress updates on the River's Edge and Malden River Works projects.

• Vote to approve Preotle Lane Environmental Cost Reimbursement
• Vote to approve new Project Management Agreement
• River's Edge progress update
• Malden River Works progress update
• Vote to accept August 4, 2021 minutes

The Mystic Valley Development Commission voted to reimburse Preotle Lane & Associates $51,076.52 for environmental expenses incurred between November 2019 and May 2021, as part of the development agreement. The Commission also approved the FY22 Project Management Agreement with the Malden Redevelopment Authority, which includes level funding of the $45,000 management fee through fiscal year 2022. Updates were provided on the Malden River Works park design and the River's Edge development, but no votes were taken on these items.

• Approved $51,076.52 reimbursement to Preotle Lane & Associates for environmental expenses (motion by Quinn, seconded by Mejia; passed 5-0, with DeMaria and Baker absent)
• Approved FY22 Project Management Agreement with the Malden Redevelopment Authority, level funding the $45,000 fee through FY2022 (motion by Quinn, seconded by Brideau; passed 5-0, with DeMaria and Baker absent)
• Approved minutes from the August 4, 2021 meeting (motion by Quinn, seconded by Brideau; passed 5-0, with DeMaria and Baker absent)

Board of Health

The Malden Board of Health will meet to discuss a City Council resolution about appointing an alternate member, receive COVID-19 updates, consider an ARPA grant for medical administrative assistance, and meet with Paul Hammersley.

• Resolution from City Council to consider an alternate member for meetings
• COVID-19 updates
• ARPA Grant for Medical Administrative Assistant
• Introduction of Paul Hammersley

The Board of Health took no formal votes. It discussed Councilor Winslow's request to consider an alternate member, but Chairman Dr. Singh said the Board lacks authority to decide its own makeup and directed staff to research which body could make such a change. The Board also received updates on COVID-19 vaccination outreach and a planned ARPA grant proposal for a Medical Administrative Assistant. A scheduled meeting with Paul Hammersley was cancelled.

• Deferred decision on alternate member; directed staff to research authority (no vote)
• Heard COVID-19 vaccination outreach update (no action)
• Heard ARPA grant proposal for Medical Administrative Assistant (no action)
• Cancelled meeting with Paul Hammersley (no action)

Community Preservation Committee

The Malden Community Preservation Committee is meeting remotely to review FY22 funding applications for several projects, including Devir Park, 0 Leonard St, Crescent Slope, Malden River Works, Wallace Park Wall supplementary funding, and Linden Rink EDF. They will also discuss the Start Secure Program, Fellsmere Park Master Plan updates, revisions to application instructions, and proposed changes to the CPA ordinance. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Review of FY22 applications for Devir Park, 0 Leonard St, Crescent Slope, Malden River Works, Wallace Park Wall supplementary funding, and Linden Rink EDF
• Review of Start Secure Program
• Project update for Fellsmere Park Master Plan
• Revisions to application instructions
• Proposed changes to CPA ordinance

The Malden Community Preservation Committee approved $50,000 in additional funding for the Wallace Park Wall project and revised its scope to include gate post repair. The committee also voted to recommend changing the ordinance to allow public meetings with public comment instead of mandatory public hearings, pending City Solicitor approval. Additionally, the committee approved an 80% Area Median Income limit for the Start Secure program, accepted a pre-application for the Linden Rink, and approved a scope change for the Fellsmere Park Master Plan.

• Approved $50,000 additional funding for Wallace Park Wall and revised scope to include gate post repair (8-0).
• Approved recommending a change to the CPA ordinance to allow public meetings with public comment instead of mandatory public hearings, pending City Solicitor approval (7-1).
• Approved increasing the Start Secure Program income limit to 80% AMI.
• Accepted the Linden Rink pre-application for an off-cycle application.
• Approved a change in the Fellsmere Park Master Plan scope, swapping the water component for a structural component within the approved budget.
• Approved allowing administrative funds to be used for services like surveys at the committee's discretion.
• Approved including e-signatures as acceptable in application materials.
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (5-0).

Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reading correspondence, and receiving trust and superintendent reports. They will also discuss the expansion of the cemetery and perpetual care expenditures, along with general cemetery business.

• Approval of Cemetery Meeting Minutes
• Trust Report
• Superintendent's Report
• Expansion of Cemetery
• Perpetual Care Expenditure

The Malden Cemetery Trustees met on September 15, 2021, and accepted the minutes from June 16, 2021, the Treasurer's report, and the Superintendent's report. The Treasurer's report showed a total account value of $6,685,669.09. The Superintendent reported on burials, maintenance issues, and a new John Deere 4x4 purchase. The board discussed potential cemetery expansion, tree replacement, and repairs to gravestones at Bellrock and Salem Street cemeteries.

• Accepted minutes of June 16, 2021 meeting (motion by Miraglia, seconded by Settemio)
• Accepted Treasurer's report as read (motion by Settemio, seconded by Miraglia)
• Accepted Superintendent's report as presented (motion by Barriss, seconded by Miraglia)

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund is meeting remotely to approve minutes, review finances, and receive updates from the Mayor's office on the Eviction Prevention Program, Inclusionary Zoning, and the Neighborhood Hub. The agenda is routine, with no votes on specific projects or contracts listed.

• Approval of August 18, 2021 meeting minutes
• Finance report review
• Update on Eviction Prevention Program
• Update on Inclusionary Zoning
• Update on Neighborhood Hub

The Malden Affordable Housing Trust approved the minutes from its August 18, 2021 meeting unanimously. Trustees received updates on the Inclusionary Zoning ordinance, which is now on the City Council docket for September 21, and on the Neighborhood Hub and Eviction Prevention programs. No new funding or contracts were approved.

• Approved meeting minutes from August 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Heard finance report: balance $964,732.32, expenses $616.67/month for salaries
• Noted Inclusionary Zoning ordinance on City Council docket for September 21, 2021
• Heard Neighborhood Hub update: 68 properties investigated, list being narrowed
• Heard Eviction Prevention Program update: federal moratorium struck down, Malden's still in place

Emergency Management Team

The Malden Emergency Management Team is meeting to review past and planned emergency activations, approve minutes, and hear updates from departments including Fire, Police, Public Health, DPW, Schools, and Communications. They will also discuss the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and potential grants, including the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) and Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant. The agenda is largely routine and procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Review of emergency management activations for previous and upcoming months
• Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team update
• Discussion of Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
• Discussion of Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant
• Member reports from Fire, Public Health, Communications, DPW, Police, and Schools

The Malden Emergency Management Team met and approved the previous minutes. No emergency activations occurred in the past month, but a planned activation for the Wounded Vet Run was reviewed. The group discussed a potential power outage of up to 8 hours at Newland Street and considered contacting a company like Brookline Ice for backup. Preparations for winter and evaluating school emergency generator needs were also discussed.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Reviewed planned activation for Wounded Vet Run
• Discussed power cutover at Newland Street with potential 8-hour outage
• Considered contacting Brookline Ice for backup during extended outage
• Discussed winter preparations for buildings
• Discussed evaluating school emergency generator needs

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board is meeting to accept prior minutes and PERAC financial reports, and to vote on new members, deceased members, and retirements. The board will also discuss bank transitions, investment results, and cybersecurity insurance coverage.

• New members: 20 listed across Fire, Library, School Dept., and other roles
• Deceased: Theresa Pinette (Police), Adrienne Petrillo (PARA), Mary Sampson (survivor of Joseph)
• Retirements: Sarah Diehl (PARA), Joanne Tufo (Café)
• Discussion: Funds recovery from TD Bank via Eastern Bank, transition to Peoples United Bank
• Update: State Street Bank & Trust and MA AG Office, cyber security insurance

The Malden Retirement Board unanimously approved payrolls and expenditures for late August and early September 2021, accepted prior meeting minutes and PERAC financial reports, accepted 18 new members, and accepted two retirements. The board also approved a list of expenses and investment purchases, including U.S. Treasury securities and stocks. No transfers or withdrawals were reported, and no disability cases are in process.

• Approved all payrolls and expenditures for the last half of August 2021 and first half of September 2021 (unanimous).
• Accepted prior board meeting minutes and PERAC Financial Reports for August 2021 (unanimous).
• Accepted 18 new members from Fire, Library, School Dept., and other departments (unanimous).
• Accepted retirements of Sarah Diehl (PARA) and Joanne Tufo (Café) (unanimous).
• Approved expenses including custodial fees, travel, investment management fees, and legal services.
• Approved investment purchases of U.S. Treasury securities and stocks (e.g., NVIDIA, Apple, ASML).
• Noted $15.1 million moved from State Street Bank to Peoples United Bank, closing the State Street account.
• Noted ongoing investigation by detective and MA AG office; no details available at this time.

Public Works Commission

The Malden Public Works Commission is meeting to approve minutes, consider curb cut appointments, hear abatement requests, and discuss the process for accepting Diane's View as a public way. They will also consider approving two drain layer contractors.

• Curb cut appointments for 12-14 Beltran Street, 306 Washington Street, 141 Beachview Avenue
• Abatement hearings for properties on Hazelwood, Taylor, Lanark, Seaview, Charles, Ivy, Bradford, and Birch Lane
• Discussion on final approval process for accepting Diane's View as a public way
• Request for approval of drain layers WW Contracting Corp and CCS & Sons Inc.

The Commission approved drainlayer applications for Patrick Sullivan (CCS and Sons, Inc.) and Andrew Leonard (WW Contracting Corp) after reference checks. It approved curb cuts for Matthew Krenpen (12-14 Beltran Street, 2 spaces on #12 side), Shu Zhong Chen (306 Washington Street, 2 feet from utility pole), and Diego Netto (141 Beachview Avenue, parking on Rivers Lane). It granted water/sewer bill abatements totaling $2,652.44 to four residents based on hearing testimony, and tabled a request to accept Diane's View as a public way pending more information.

• Approved drainlayer application for Patrick Sullivan, CCS and Sons, Inc., 343 Quincy Ave., Braintree
• Approved drainlayer application for Andrew Leonard, WW Contracting Corp, 2 Wood Street, Upton
• Approved curb cut for Matthew Krenpen, 12-14 Beltran Street, with condition of 2 spaces on #12 side
• Approved curb cut for Shu Zhong Chen, 306 Washington Street, with condition of 2 feet from utility pole
• Approved curb cut for Diego Netto, 141 Beachview Avenue, with condition that parking spots are on Rivers Lane
• Granted $673.72 abatement to Edison Smith, 42 Seaview Avenue
• Granted $1,171.37 abatement to Russell Medeiros, 34 Hazelwood Street
• Granted $118.68 abatement to Sylvia Caruso, 15 Bradford Street

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority board will hold its regular meeting on September 14, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. in the library of 630 Salem Street. The agenda covers routine items such as approving minutes, bills, invoices, and contract change orders, as well as policies, charitable requests, and correspondence. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed.

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

The Malden Housing Authority approved its FY2022 operating budget, which includes a 3% wage increase for all employees except the Executive Director, with 9 employees receiving an 8% increase. The board also approved numerous invoices, contracts, and policy revisions, including a $825,000 transfer for an Energy Performance Contract loan and write-offs of $17,889.27 in vacated tenant balances.

• Approved FY2022 operating budget and authorized submission to HUD (unanimous)
• Approved August 2021 bills and checks totaling $1,764,934.47 (unanimous)
• Approved flooring replacement bids and authorized contracts (unanimous)
• Approved WPI Construction invoices totaling $1,089,000 for AMP 1 roof replacement (unanimous)
• Approved write-off of $17,889.27 in vacated tenant balances (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $825,000 to East Boston Savings Bank for EPC loan payments (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Limited English Proficiency Plan and ACOP policy revisions (unanimous)
• Approved donation of up to $1,000 to Malden Fire Department (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Malden Conservation Commission meets remotely to hold hearings on two Requests for Determination of Applicability: a maintenance/repaving project at 243 Medford St. within the 100-foot buffer zone, and replacement of a trash boom in the Malden River by the Mystic River Watershed Association. The commission will also preliminarily discuss invasive species removal behind the DPW building at 356 Commercial St., plus routine roll call and minutes approval.

• Hearing: maintenance/repaving project at 243 Medford St., partially in 100-foot buffer zone
• Hearing: replacement of trash boom in Malden River between 32 Riverside Park and 195 Canal St. by Mystic River Watershed Association
• Preliminary discussion: invasive species removal behind DPW building (356 Commercial St.)
• Remote meeting via Zoom; public access via internet, phone, and Urban Media Arts broadcast

The Malden Conservation Commission approved a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) for the Malden River Trash Boom Replacement project, issuing a Negative 2 determination, meaning the project is not subject to wetlands protection. The commission also continued the hearing for the Paradigm Precision project at 219 Medford St. to the next meeting. Additionally, the commission discussed a letter from Friends of the Malden River about erosion at the DPW yard and received complaints about flooding on Delta Terrace, with plans to follow up with state agencies.

• Approved minutes from August 12, 2021 meeting (voice vote passed)
• Continued RDA hearing for Paradigm Precision at 219 Medford St. to next meeting (voice vote passed)
• Opened RDA hearing for Malden River Trash Boom Replacement (voice vote passed)
• Closed hearing and opened discussion to issue RDA for trash boom (voice vote passed)
• Issued RDA with Negative 2 determination for trash boom replacement (voice vote passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:50 PM (voice vote passed)

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School

The Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of prior meeting minutes, reports from the director, assistant superintendent, assistant director, business and operations director, and treasurer, plus an open comment session. Notable items include a discussion of crisis response procedures and a property survey and permits for the Lebanon and Columbia Street property.

• Approval of board meeting minutes from prior meetings
• Director/Superintendent report on crisis response procedures
• Director of Business and Operations report on Lebanon and Columbia Street property survey and permits
• Treasurer report
• Review of executive minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding special permits for warehouse and parking uses. The board will also review a subdivision plan for the property at 320 State Highway.

• Special permit for 94,000 SF new warehouse and wholesale/distribution building at 320 State Highway (735 Broadway)
• Special permit for a 22-space offsite parking lot at 260 Eastern Avenue (petitioner requested to table)
• Subdivision plan review for 735 Broadway/320 State Highway

The Malden Planning Board tabled a special permit request for a 94,000 SF warehouse at 320 State Highway/735 Broadway (6-3) to allow further talks with MassDOT on site access changes. The board also denied endorsement of a related subdivision plan (9-0) for failing to meet statutory frontage requirements. A separate offsite parking special permit at 260 Eastern Avenue was tabled (9-0) at the applicant's request.

• Tabled special permit for offsite parking at 260 Eastern Avenue (9-0)
• Tabled special permit for warehouse at 320 State Highway/735 Broadway (6-3)
• Denied endorsement of subdivision plan at 735 Broadway/320 State Highway (9-0)

School Committee

The Malden School Committee holds a regular and executive meeting, with public comment, the superintendent's report on enrollment and district updates, and subcommittee reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with the most substantive item being an executive session to prepare for negotiations with Units A, B, C and the SEIU Local 888 Clerical Unit.

• Approval of minutes from August 30 and September 8, 2021
• Public comment via Zoom Q&A
• Superintendent's report on enrollment and district updates
• Executive session for strategy sessions on negotiations with Units A, B, C and SEIU Local 888 Clerical Unit

Sign Design Review Committee

This Sign Design Review Committee meeting was cancelled. The agenda would have included updates from compliance officers, approval of minutes, and review of sign designs for 12 businesses, plus old business on two others.

• KFC – 75 Broadway
• Eastern Bank – 140 Ferry St.
• Walgreens – 215 Beach St.
• Crunch Fitness – 38 Broadway
• Starbucks – 200 Exchange St. (old business)

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District School Committee is holding a regular meeting on September 9, 2021. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of minutes, personnel reports, bids, and communications, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed. An executive session is planned for collective bargaining and litigation matters.

• Approval of minutes
• Personnel reports
• Bids
• Citizens' participation
• Executive session on collective bargaining and litigation

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The New School Building Committee of the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District will meet on September 9, 2021, at 5:30 PM in the school library. The sole stated purpose is to discuss the New School Building project. The agenda contains no specific items, proposals, or dollar amounts, only the general discussion topic.

• Discussion of New School Building project

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District School Committee is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda: approving minutes, receiving personnel reports and bids, and hearing reports and communications. The only substantive item is an executive session for collective bargaining, litigation, and grievances, which is required by law.

• Approval of minutes
• Personnel reports
• Bids
• Citizens' participation
• Executive session on collective bargaining, litigation, and grievances

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The New School Building Committee of the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District will meet to discuss the new school building. The agenda is minimal, listing only the purpose and attendees, with no specific action items or details.

• Meeting to discuss the New School Building
• Location: Library at the school, 100 Hemlock Road, Wakefield, MA
• Time: Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

This meeting of the New School Building Committee was cancelled. The agenda originally scheduled a discussion of the New School Building for September 9, 2021, but the notice is marked CANCELLED.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two special permit requests. The board is considering a residential conversion to a five-unit dwelling and the addition of a medical clinic to a business property.

• 272-274 Cross Street: Proposal to demolish a one-story building and expand a dwelling into a five-unit multifamily building
• 215 Beach Street: Proposal for a medical clinic to occupy 3,131 SF of an existing building
• Status update from the Community Preservation Committee

The Planning Board granted a special permit for a primary care medical clinic to occupy approximately 3,200 square feet of an existing building. A separate proposal to convert a property at 272-274 Cross Street into a five-unit multifamily dwelling was tabled.

• Approved special permit for medical clinic at 215 Beach Street with 15 conditions (9-0)
• Tabled public hearing and decision for multifamily conversion at 272-274 Cross Street (9-0)

School Committee

The Malden School Committee is holding a special remote meeting on September 8, 2021. The only substantive action is a vote on the Acceptable Use Policy and Chromebook Loaner Agreement. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, adjournment).

• Vote on Acceptable Use Policy and Chromebook Loaner Agreement

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Malden Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission will meet to discuss new complaints about reasonable accommodation in rental housing and water billing, as well as community outreach ideas. They will also review old business including vacancies, outstanding cases, and logo/intake form updates.

• Complaint received 8/01/2021 regarding reasonable accommodation in rental housing
• Complaint received 8/16/2021 regarding water billing in rental housing
• Discussion of State Senator Lewis events on human rights
• Status update on vacancy (City Council appointment)
• Intake form revisions for multiple languages

City Council

The Malden City Council will hold a virtual public hearing on a petition from Comcast Cable Communications requesting a grant of location to install a new underground conduit system to provide service to 120 Main Street in Malden. The petition and plans are available for public review at the City Clerk's Office.

• Public hearing on Comcast petition for underground conduit at 120 Main Street
• Comcast Cable Communications, 9 Forbes Road, Suite 9B, Woburn, MA 01801
• Virtual hearing via Zoom, 7:00 P.M., September 7, 2021

City Council

The Malden City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including appropriations from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the Patchell Park Master Plan ($40,000) and the Oak Grove Community Center Master Plan and Feasibility Study ($60,000). The council will also consider zoning amendments, including restrictions on warehouse uses in Highway Business zones and the creation of an Inclusionary Zoning ordinance, as well as a resolution to study a Maplewood Square Neighborhood Preservation District. Appointments to city boards and several license renewals are also on the agenda.

• Appropriation of $40,000 from CPA Open Space Reserve for Patchell Park Master Plan
• Appropriation of $60,000 from CPA Historic Reserve for Oak Grove Community Center Master Plan
• Public hearing on Comcast petition to install underground conduit at 120 Main Street
• Order to send alternative zoning amendments to joint hearing, including restricting warehouse uses in Highway Business zones
• Resolution to study Maplewood Square Neighborhood Preservation District and create a neighborhood council

City Council

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

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

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

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

School Committee

The Policy and Procedures Subcommittee of the Malden School Committee will meet remotely on September 2, 2021, to discuss the Acceptable Use Policy and Chromebook Loaner Agreement, as well as school handbooks. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Acceptable Use Policy and Chromebook Loaner Agreement
• Handbooks

Malden Center for Arts & Culture Steering Committee

The Malden Center for Arts & Culture Steering Committee is meeting to review a synthesis of its vision, mission, and values, plan community engagement, and get an orientation to the courthouse building. The agenda is mostly discussion and planning, with no votes or contracts listed.

• Review of Vision, Mission, Values Synthesis
• Engagement planning discussion
• Orientation to the Courthouse Building

Board of Registrars of Voters

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

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

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

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

School Committee

The Malden School Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, receive the superintendent's report, and discuss subcommittee reports. The agenda includes an executive session for non-union contract negotiations and strategy sessions for paraprofessional negotiations. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Approval of Special Session Minutes of August 9 and August 19, 2021
• Superintendent's report on Entry Plan, renaming Parent Information Center, and Acceptable Use Policy/Chromebook Loaner Agreement
• Space and Enrollment Ad-Hoc Subcommittee report by Mr. Iovino
• Executive session for non-union contract negotiations (Supervisor of Attendance)
• Executive session for strategy sessions in preparation for paraprofessional negotiations

Disability Commission

The Malden Disability Commission is meeting to review progress on the ADA Self-Evaluation Report, with sub-committee updates on policy, DPW/city facilities, and schools. They will also discuss a potential accessibility grant, an Emergency Preparedness Forum scheduled for 9/22, and collaboration efforts on Wellington Circle.

• Further discussion of strategy for reviewing ADA Self-Evaluation Report
• Sub-committee updates: Lauren Schipper (Policy), Frank Cina (DPW and City Facilities), Marilyn Andrews (Schools)
• Update on potential grant for accessibility projects
• Update on Emergency Preparedness Forum for 9/22 and sample flyer
• Update on AAC Boards for ELC and K-8 playgrounds

The Malden Disability Commission voted unanimously to appoint Amanda Belles as its official representative to the Wellington Circle collaboration working group, which meets monthly with representatives from Revere, Somerville, and Medford. The commission also tabled approval of the July 29, 2021 minutes until the next meeting, pending suggested edits. Sub-committees reported progress on reviewing the ADA Self-Evaluation, and the commission discussed potential grants, an emergency preparedness forum, and accessibility concerns at a local store.

• Appointed Amanda Belles as official representative to Wellington Circle collaboration (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of July 29, 2021 minutes until next meeting (unanimous)
• Shanti Chilkuri volunteered to represent commission on CODA Board
• Commissioners to email updates on school superintendent meeting per Open Meeting Law

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to discuss a request for a waiver regarding traffic impact study filing requirements. The board will also receive a status update from the Community Preservation Committee.

• Request for waiver of Traffic Impact Study for a medical center use at 215 Beach Street
• Proposed use of 3,131 SF for a clinic and 10,750 SF for retail sales/pharmacy at 215 Beach Street
• Cancelled public hearing for a 94,000 SF warehouse at 320 State Highway/735 Broadway due to notice error

The Malden Planning Board held a special meeting on August 25, 2021, and granted a waiver of the traffic impact study filing requirement for a proposed medical center at 215 Beach Street. The board also nominated Eric Henry as its representative to the Community Preservation Committee. A public hearing for a warehouse at 735 Broadway was postponed due to a notice error.

• Granted waiver of traffic impact study for 215 Beach St medical center (8-0)
• Nominated Eric Henry as Planning Board representative to Community Preservation Committee (8-0)
• Postponed public hearing for 735 Broadway warehouse permit due to notice error

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission will review minutes, receive updates on DMS Trinity and Benevolent Botanicals, discuss adopted ordinance changes, and set a timeline for accepting new retail license applications. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Review and approval of May 26, 2021 and June 2, 2021 minutes
• DMS Trinity status update
• Benevolent Botanicals communication
• Ordinance changes adopted
• Timeline for accepting new retail license applications

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission voted unanimously to reopen the retail license application process from September 1 to November 1, 2021. The commission also approved the minutes from May 26 and June 2, 2021. Updates were given on DMS Trinity's special permit filing and Benevolent Botanicals' financing, with follow-up actions assigned. The City Council's ordinance change prioritizing social equity and minority-owned businesses for retail licenses was noted as adopted.

• Approved minutes of May 26, 2021 (motion by Nelson Miller, seconded by Ron Hogan, unanimous).
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2021 (motion by Diana Jeong, seconded by Nelson Miller, unanimous).
• Reopened retail license application process from September 1 to November 1, 2021 (motion by Ron Hogan, seconded by Nelson Miller, unanimous).
• Decided to issue a press release announcing the reopening period and update the website.
• Decided that all applicants must provide electronic and hard copies, with CORI information redacted in the electronic copy.
• Noted the City Council's ordinance change giving preference to social equity and minority-owned businesses for retail licenses.
• Discussed DMS Trinity's special permit filing timeline; Nelson will contact Rob DiMarco.
• Discussed Benevolent Botanicals' status; Kathleen will request documents for review before scheduling a meeting.

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of prior minutes, bills, invoices, and contract change orders, plus policies, charitable requests, and correspondence.

• Approval of minutes of previous meeting
• Approval of bills and signing of checks
• Approval of payment of invoices, dues, requests for payments and contract change orders
• Policies and contracts
• Review of charitable requests

The Malden Housing Authority approved the July 2021 minutes, bills totaling $1,884,050.63, and confirmed prior email approvals for personnel policy changes, a $44,880 payment to Buckley Brothers, and several vendor invoices. It also adopted new Section 8 Payment Standards and Public Housing Flat Rents for FY2022, approved the Section 3 Plan, and authorized a $200 donation to Bread of Life. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of July 27, 2021.
• Approved July 2021 bills and check signing totaling $1,337,227.48 (MRVP/Section 8) and $546,823.15 (Revolving Fund).
• Confirmed poll approval to revise Personnel Policy and authorize sick time buyback for retired plumber Bill Simard.
• Confirmed poll approval to pay Buckley Brothers $44,880 for plumbing work at Springdale.
• Approved two CBI Consulting invoices totaling $1,227.50 for building envelope and roof projects.
• Approved MRI invoice of $20,099.65 for software license renewal.
• Approved two Diamond Relocation invoices totaling $2,631 for moving services.
• Approved Mystic Valley Elder Services invoice of $16,225.10 for resident services.

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission will meet to review status updates for six buildings determined to be Preferably Preserved, several with delayed demolition or building permits under the city's Demolition and Alteration Delay Ordinance. The agenda also includes updates on the Malden Fire Station time capsule, Wallace Memorial Park Wall project, and a request for qualifications for Form B inventories. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• 15 Ferry Street (Parcel ID 075 272 211) - status update, demolition permit delayed
• One Salem Street (Parcel ID 075 272 209) - status update
• 47 Francis Street (Parcel ID 012051109) - status update, building permit delayed
• 9 Gellineau Street (Parcel ID 073 820 017) - status update, building permit delayed
• 384-390 Main Street (Parcel ID 052 273 301) - status update, building and demolition permits delayed

The Malden Historical Commission voted 5-0 to allow the building permit for residing 9 Gellineau Street to be issued before the 12-month demolition delay expires, subject to conditions. The Commission also voted 5-0 to seek additional funding for the Wallace Memorial Park Wall project, and agreed to extend the demolition delay for 15 Ferry Street to October 1, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved early building permit for vinyl siding replacement at 9 Gellineau Street, with conditions (5-0)
• Voted to seek additional funding for Wallace Memorial Park Wall project (5-0)
• Agreed to extend demolition delay for 15 Ferry Street to October 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Decided to invite consultant Lisa Mausolf to submit a proposal for Form B inventories

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District School Committee is holding a regular meeting via Zoom. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of minutes, personnel reports, bids, and communications, with an executive session for collective bargaining, pending litigation, and grievances.

• Approval of minutes
• Personnel reports
• Bids
• Executive session for collective bargaining, pending litigation, and grievances

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The New School Building Committee will meet on August 19, 2021, at 5:30 PM in the Library to discuss the New School Building. The agenda provides no specific items beyond the general purpose of discussing the new school building.

• Meeting of the New School Building Committee
• Discussion of the New School Building project

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District School Committee will hold a regular meeting on August 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the school library. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, personnel reports, bids, reports, and communications, as well as an executive session for collective bargaining, pending litigation, and grievances. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes
• Personnel reports
• Bids
• Citizens' participation
• Executive session for collective bargaining, pending litigation, grievances

School Committee

The Malden School Committee is holding a special remote meeting to take action on an employee's request for non-resident student enrollment and to receive an update on the face coverings policy. The agenda also includes public comment and routine procedural items.

• Employee's request for non-resident student enrollment
• Face coverings policy update

Board of Appeal

The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on three variance petitions. The petitions seek relief from zoning dimensional and parking requirements for properties on Eastern Ave, Beltran St, and Pleasant St. The board will also approve minutes from its July 21, 2021 meeting.

• Petition 21-008: variance for side/rear setbacks, coverage, parking at 950-970 Eastern Ave (PSI Atlantic Malden MA, LLC)
• Petition 21-010: rear yard setback variance for deck-to-porch conversion at 27 Beltran St
• Petition 21-011: variance for lot area, setbacks, coverage, open space at 585 Pleasant St (585 Pleasant Street Associates, LLC)
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2021

The Board of Appeal approved two variance petitions. Petition 21-008 for 950-970 Eastern Ave was granted, allowing reduced parking (15 spaces instead of 82) and lot coverage of 53.8% (50% allowed). Petition 21-011 for 585 Pleasant St was granted to convert an office building to a residence, with all violations deemed pre-existing. Petition 21-010 for 27 Beltran St was withdrawn without prejudice.

• Approved parking variance for 950-970 Eastern Ave (4-1)
• Approved lot coverage variance for 950-970 Eastern Ave (4-1)
• Granted Petition 21-008 for 950-970 Eastern Ave (4-1)
• Granted Petition 21-011 for 585 Pleasant St (5-0)
• Withdrew Petition 21-010 for 27 Beltran St without prejudice (4-0)
• Approved minutes from July 21, 2021 (4-0)

Emergency Management Team

The Malden Emergency Management Team meets to review past and planned emergency activations, discuss a potential Community Risk Reduction Assessment Guide implementation, get a CERT team update, and consider grant opportunities including the Emergency Management Performance Grant and Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant. Member reports from Fire, Public Health, Communications, DPW, Police, and Schools are on the agenda.

• Review of emergency management activations for previous and upcoming months
• Chief Sullivan to discuss potential Malden implementation of Community Risk Reduction Assessment Guide
• Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team update
• Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) discussion
• Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant discussion

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission is meeting to review and approve prior meeting minutes, receive status updates on DMS Trinity and Benevolent Botanicals, discuss adopted ordinance changes, and set a timeline for accepting new retail license applications. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Review and approval of May 26, 2021 and June 2, 2021 minutes
• DMS Trinity status update
• Benevolent Botanicals communication
• Ordinance changes – adopted
• Timeline for accepting new retail license applications

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board is meeting to handle routine retirement system business: accepting prior minutes and financial reports, onboarding new members, processing a retirement, a transfer, a service purchase, and a withdrawal, and discussing financial updates including fraudulent payments and a bank transition.

• Retirement: Gary Stead, Engineering, Option C, effective 9/1/21
• Transfer: Casey Wilcox, PARA to MTRS, $9,267, 4.6 years
• Service purchase: Craig Powers, PIPS, $6,104.48, 1.25 years
• Withdrawal: Christine Mahoney, PARA, $275, 1 month
• Discussion: fraudulent payments, transition to Peoples United Bank, 6-month budget to actual, July investment results

The Malden Retirement Board unanimously approved payrolls and expenditures for late July and early August 2021, accepted prior meeting minutes and PERAC financial reports, and approved new members, retirements, transfers, and withdrawals as listed. The board also discussed updates on fraudulent payments, the transition to Peoples United Bank, and approved various expenses and investments.

• Approved all payrolls and expenditures for last half of July and first half of August 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted prior board meeting minutes and PERAC financial reports for July 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted new members including Nicholas Azera, Euvrard Deijah, Alicia McNeil, and others (unanimous)
• Accepted retirements of Gary Stead and Caroline Fazio (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of member funds for Casey Wilcox to MTRS (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal of member funds for Christine Mahoney (unanimous)
• Approved expenses including Microsoft Office 365, State St Bank custodial fee, NCPERS conference fee, and investment management fees
• Approved various security purchases and investment transactions

Board of Health

The Malden Board of Health is meeting to revisit an appeal regarding a housing code violation at 79 Summit St, including a possible extension of time to correct the issue. They will also discuss COVID-19 and Delta variant precautions. The agenda includes old and new business items.

• Revisiting appeal to Housing Code – extension of time to correct – 79 Summit St
• Discussion of COVID-19 and Delta variant precautions

The Board approved the minutes from the July 19, 2021 meeting. No one appeared for the housing appeal update at 79 Summit St. The Board discussed the current COVID-19 positivity rate of 2.99% and upcoming school vaccination clinics, but decided no additional protective measures were needed at this time.

• Approved minutes of July 19, 2021 meeting (3-0)
• No action taken on housing appeal at 79 Summit St. (no one appeared)
• Decided not to implement additional COVID-19 measures (monitor positivity rate)

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund is meeting remotely to approve minutes, review finances, and hear updates on the Mayor's affordable housing programs, including the Eviction Prevention Program, Inclusionary Zoning, and the Neighborhood Hub. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of July 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Finance report
• Eviction Prevention Program update
• Inclusionary Zoning update
• Neighborhood Hub update

The Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund met August 18, 2021, approving prior minutes and reviewing a $965,883.63 balance. Updates covered the eviction prevention program, inclusionary zoning ordinance progress, and the Neighborhood Hub vacant-property initiative. No formal votes were taken on new funding or policy decisions.

• Approved July 21, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously
• Noted Trust balance of $965,883.63 including $65.04 July interest
• Discussed eviction prevention program; local moratorium still in place, city appealing court ruling
• Reviewed inclusionary zoning ordinance; planning board recommended passage, Council vote expected September
• Neighborhood Hub: 15 vacant properties identified for affordable housing conversion, acquisition planning ongoing

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider two ordinance amendments: one to establish Neighborhood Preservation Districts, including a Maplewood Square district, and another to remove City Council confirmation requirements for certain appointments. The council will also hold executive sessions to discuss three Open Meeting Law complaints and receive a committee update on a charter school's property purchase in Maplewood Square.

• Order 359-21: Amend ordinances to add Sections 12.08.015 (Neighborhood Preservation Districts) and 12.08.016 (Maplewood Square Neighborhood Preservation District)
• Order 360-21: Amend Section 2.16.080 to delete language requiring City Council confirmation for certain appointments
• Executive sessions to act on Open Meeting Law complaints by Ryan O'Malley (July 29), Amy Friedman (August 3), and Brian DeLacey (August 2)
• Committee report on July 29 Citizen's Engagement Committee meeting about Mystic Valley Regional Charter School's property purchase in Maplewood Square

City Council

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

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

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

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

Licensing Board

The Malden Licensing Board is meeting via Zoom on August 12, 2021. The board will approve minutes from its June 22 meeting and consider a one-day special license for a wine and beer garden at the Summer Festival on August 21, 2021. The meeting is open to the public via webinar.

• One-day special license for wine and beer garden at Summer Festival on August 21, 2021
• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2021 meeting
• Meeting held via Zoom webinar, not in person

The Malden Licensing Board unanimously approved a special one-day license for the Summer Festival on August 21, 2021, allowing beer service from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm in front of the Malden Public Library on Salem Street. The board also approved the minutes from the June 22, 2021 meeting. The event will include fencing, security, and ID checks, with no wine served despite an earlier posting error.

• Approved minutes from June 22, 2021 meeting (3-0)
• Approved special one-day license for Summer Festival beer service (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Malden Conservation Commission is meeting remotely to handle routine business, including approving minutes and discussing new business. The main items are a hearing on an extension request for an Order of Conditions related to Fellsmere Pond management, and a vote on an associate membership policy. Public attendance is via Zoom only, with in-person attendance prohibited.

• Hearing on Order of Conditions extension for Fellsmere Pond (DEP File #210-73)
• Vote on associate membership policy
• Remote meeting via Zoom; in-person public attendance prohibited
• Meeting ID: 977 5560 9043, Passcode: 788253
• Public access via draft minutes or recording on cityofmalden.org

The Malden Conservation Commission voted to confirm that the Order of Conditions (OOC) for Fellsmere Pond remains valid until May 25, 2022, due to pandemic-related tolling, allowing Water & Wetland LLC to proceed with maintenance. The Commission also approved minutes from the June 1 and July 6 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; the associate membership item was stricken from the agenda.

• Approved minutes from June 1 and July 6, 2021 meetings (voice vote)
• Opened and closed hearing on OOC extension for Fellsmere Pond (voice votes)
• Confirmed OOC extension valid until May 25, 2022, and provided confirmation letter to Water & Wetland LLC (voice vote)

Sign Design Review Committee

The Malden Sign Design Review Committee will meet virtually to consider approving sign designs for four businesses, including 110 Grill & Evviva Trattoria and Starbucks at 200 Exchange St., and to discuss old business items. The committee will also review a complaint alleging an Open Meeting Law violation and hear from the Assistant City Solicitor on procedural duties.

• 110 Grill & Evviva Trattoria – 200 Exchange St.
• Starbucks – 200 Exchange St.
• Remax Trinity Real Estate – 339 Pleasant St.
• The Pooch Room – 347 Pleasant St.
• Complaint by Brian DeLacey alleging Open Meeting Law violation

The Sign Design Review Committee approved six sign applications, including a temporary banner for 110 Grill & Eviva Trattoria, and signs for Remax Trinity Real Estate, The Pooch Room, Urbanos Furniture, HKHQ Services, and Speedway. The Starbucks application was tabled because no representative was present. The committee could not approve the July minutes due to lack of quorum from that meeting.

• Approved temporary banner for 110 Grill & Eviva Trattoria at 200 Exchange St (3-0)
• Tabled Starbucks sign application at 200 Exchange St (no representative present)
• Approved Remax Trinity Real Estate sign at 339 Pleasant St (4-0)
• Approved The Pooch Room sign at 347 Pleasant St (4-0)
• Approved Urbanos Furniture sign at 477 Eastern Ave (4-0)
• Approved HKHQ Services sign at 58 Summer St with pantone color condition (4-0)
• Approved Speedway sign at 215 Broadway, excluding message toggling (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board and City Council Ordinance Committee are holding a joint public hearing to discuss two zoning amendments. These proposals involve establishing an inclusionary zoning ordinance for affordable housing and prohibiting offsite parking in the Residence A district.

• Proposed Inclusionary Zoning ordinance for affordable housing (CCP #232/2021)
• Proposed prohibition of Offsite Parking Facilities in Residence A zoning district (CCP #339/2021)
• Status update from the Community Preservation Committee

The Malden Planning Board held a joint public hearing with the City Council Ordinance Committee and voted 9-0 to recommend approval of a zoning amendment establishing an inclusionary zoning ordinance for affordable housing (CCP #232/2021). The Board also voted 9-0 to recommend disapproval of a separate amendment to prohibit offsite parking facilities in the Residence A zoning district (CCP #339/2021). Both recommendations were forwarded to the City Council, which must act by November 9, 2021.

• Recommended approval of inclusionary zoning ordinance (CCP #232/2021) (9-0)
• Recommended disapproval of offsite parking prohibition in Residence A district (CCP #339/2021) (9-0)

City Council

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities will hold a virtual public hearing and procedural conference on August 11, 2021, to receive comments on a utility company's request to defer $13.95 million in storm-related expenses for potential recovery in a future rate case. The company argues these costs are currently excluded from rate recovery. The hearing is part of D.P.U. 21-75, and written comments are due by 5:00 p.m. that day.

• Deferral request of $13.95 million for storm event costs
• Virtual public hearing via Zoom on August 11, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
• Written comments due by 5:00 p.m. on August 11, 2021
• Petitions to intervene due by 5:00 p.m. on August 3, 2021

Problem Property Unit

The Problem Properties Unit will review the progress of an Inclusionary Zoning ordinance. The body will also receive updates on properties currently in litigation and those reported to city departments but not yet resolved.

• Progress update on Inclusionary Zoning ordinance
• Review of properties in litigation with the Legal Department
• Updates on reported properties from Inspectional Services, Compliance, and Health Department
• Review of properties reported since the June meeting

School Committee

The Malden School Committee is holding a remote special meeting to approve minutes from prior sessions and to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation, including the Amaral v. Malden case, and to review executive session minutes. The meeting is conducted via remote participation due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Approval of regular session minutes of June 7, 2021
• Approval of special session minutes of July 1 and July 29, 2021
• Executive session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining or litigation (Amaral v. Malden)
• Approval of executive session minutes from June 7, July 1, and July 29, 2021
• Review of executive session minutes from January 27 through July 29, 2021

Malden Center for Arts & Culture Steering Committee

The Malden Center for Arts & Culture Steering Committee is meeting to introduce the design team (BSA and MAPC) and begin brainstorming the vision and values for the project. The agenda includes discussing building condition analysis, program engagement, and next steps like a tour debrief and engagement opportunities.

• Introduction of BSA design team to analyze building conditions and feasibility of altering space
• MAPC engagement to envision the program and develop case studies of comparable spaces
• Brainstorm vision and values for the arts and culture center
• Next steps: full debrief of tour by architects, iterate on vision and values, discuss engagement opportunities

Mystic Valley Development Commission

The Mystic Valley Development Commission is meeting remotely to conduct routine business, including approving minutes, electing officers, and voting on the FY22 budget and blended tax rate. They will also hold a public hearing on a definitive subdivision plan for Parcels 4-3 and 4-4, and vote on distributing FY21 surplus funds and a new project management agreement.

• Public hearing on Definitive Subdivision Plan for Parcel 4-3 and Parcel 4-4
• Vote to distribute FY21 Surplus
• Vote to accept FY22 Blended Tax Rate
• Vote to approve FY22 Budget
• Vote to approve new Project Management Agreement

The Mystic Valley Development Commission approved the Definitive Subdivision Plan for Parcels 4-3 and 4-4, elected officers for FY22, and approved the FY22 budget. It also voted to distribute FY21 surplus payments of $1,515,707.20 to Medford and $180,863.88 to Malden, and accepted the FY22 blended tax rate. Discussion of a new project management agreement was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved Definitive Subdivision Plan for Parcels 4-3 and 4-4 (6-0)
• Elected Mayor Christenson as Secretary/Treasurer for FY22 (6-0)
• Elected Mayor Lungo-Koehn as Chair for FY22 (6-0)
• Elected Mayor DeMaria as Vice Chair for FY22 (6-0)
• Approved FY21 surplus distribution: Medford $1,515,707.20, Malden $180,863.88 (6-0)
• Accepted FY22 Blended Tax Rate (6-0)
• Approved FY22 Budget (6-0)
• Tabled new Project Management Agreement until next meeting (6-0)

Disability Commission

The Malden Disability Commission is meeting to approve past minutes and continue work on accessibility initiatives. Key items include further discussion of the ADA Self-Evaluation Report strategy, a potential grant for accessibility projects, and updates on an Emergency Preparedness Forum and playground AAC boards.

• Further discussion of strategy for reviewing ADA Self-Evaluation Report, including forming sub-committees
• Update on potential grant for accessibility projects
• Update on Emergency Preparedness Forum scheduled for 9/22
• Update on AAC Boards for K-8 playgrounds
• Update from Commissioner Amanda Belles on Wellington Circle collaboration efforts

The Malden Disability Commission voted to adopt three sub-committees (Policy, Public Works/Facilities, and School) to address Priority A and B recommendations from the ADA Self-Evaluation Report. Chairs were appointed for each sub-committee, and they were tasked with prioritizing 2-3 projects and identifying relevant City departments. The Commission also approved minutes from three prior meetings and scheduled its next meeting for August 26, 2021.

• Adopted 3 sub-committees: Policy, Public Works/Facilities, and School (all in favor)
• Appointed Lauren as Policy sub-committee chair, Marilyn as School sub-committee chair, and Nichole to work with Frank on Public Works/Facilities
• Approved minutes from May 13, June 30, and July 15, 2021 meetings (all in favor)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 26, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. (all in favor)

School Committee

The Malden School Committee is holding a special meeting to consider a transportation contract with NRT and to enter executive session for collective bargaining and litigation strategy. The meeting is being conducted remotely due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• NRT Transportation Contract
• Executive session for collective bargaining and litigation strategy
• Review of executive session minutes from 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2020

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority board is holding its regular meeting on July 27, 2021, at 8:30 A.M. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of minutes, bills, invoices, and contract change orders, plus policies, charitable requests, and correspondence. No major policy 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, requests for payments, and contract change orders
• Review of policies and contracts
• Review of charitable requests

The Malden Housing Authority unanimously approved a five-year contract for Executive Director Stephen G. Finn, starting September 30, 2021, with an annual salary of $159,463. The board also approved a change to its regular meeting time, a temporary hire, a lease renewal, and several payments. All votes were unanimous with three commissioners present.

• Approved 5-year Executive Director contract for Stephen G. Finn at $159,463/year (3-0)
• Changed regular meeting time to 8:30 AM on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays (3-0)
• Confirmed temporary rehire of Barbara McGlinchy at $30.96/hour for 4 weeks (3-0)
• Approved 1-year lease renewal with Eliot at $3,669.75/month for 14 Clement Street (3-0)
• Approved $1,125 payment to Diane Cohen for consulting services (3-0)
• Approved $112.88 payment to Baystate Interpreters for translation services (3-0)
• Approved $3,218.83 payment to Malden Police Department for details (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 13, 2021 as amended (3-0)

City Council

The Citizens Engagement Committee is holding a public hearing to hear community input on the recent announcement that Mystic Valley Regional Charter School purchased property in Maplewood Square. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and the hearing as the main business item, followed by other business and adjournment.

• Public hearing on Mystic Valley Regional Charter School's property purchase in Maplewood Square
• Remote attendance via Zoom webinar (ID 967 8718 7699, passcode 359094)
• Meeting at Salemwood School, 529 Salem Street, 1st Floor Cafeteria, 5:30 PM

City Council

The Citizens Engagement Committee is holding a public hearing to hear community input on the recent announcement that Mystic Valley Regional Charter School purchased property in Maplewood Square. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and the hearing as the main business item.

• Public hearing on Mystic Valley Regional Charter School's property purchase in Maplewood Square
• Remote attendance via Zoom webinar with passcode 359094
• Meeting at Salemwood School, 529 Salem Street, 1st Floor Cafeteria