Malden public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Board of Trustees of Cemeteries is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reading correspondence, and receiving trust and superintendent reports. The board will also discuss a request for proposals (RFP) for cemetery investments and other general cemetery matters.

• Approval of cemetery meeting minutes
• Discussion on RFP for cemetery investments
• Trust report and superintendent's report
• Correspondence to be read and discussed
• General cemetery business

Emergency Management Team

The Malden Emergency Management Team is meeting for a routine monthly session. The agenda is largely procedural, covering roll call, minutes approval, and reviews of past and planned emergency activations, along with updates from various departments and a grant discussion.

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

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board is meeting to accept prior minutes and financial reports, and to address new members, retirements, and transfers. The board will also discuss the Senate-approved 5% COLA increase for retirees and a follow-up audit by PERAC.

• New members: Trista Wooden (PARA), Sara Yepes (PARA), Dylan Holmes (Library)
• Retirements: Kevin Killion (Police, Opt B), Charles Medeiros (School Custodian, Opt C), Eileen Norton (PARA, Opt C)
• Transfer: Alyssa Moschella from PARA to Danvers ($2,441, 0.75 years)
• Discussion: Senate approves retiree COLA increase to 5% for FY23
• Discussion: PERAC follow-up audit and Joshua Eisnor sentencing

The Board approved payrolls, expenditures, and the admission of five new members. It also authorized member retirements, a withdrawal of $18,457, and a transfer to another board. Discussion regarding a 5% retiree COLA increase was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved payrolls and expenditures for late Nov and early Dec 2022 (Unanimous)
• Accepted prior meeting minutes and PERAC financial reports (Unanimous)
• Accepted five new members (Unanimous)
• Approved member retirements for Kevin Killion, Charles Medeiros, and Eileen Norton (Unanimous)
• Approved member withdrawal for Diane Lucey of $18,457 (Unanimous)
• Approved member transfer for Alyssa Moschella to Danvers (Unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on 5% retiree COLA increase
• Approved expenses including $63,630 for The deBurlo Group management fees

Board of Health

The Malden Board of Health is meeting to approve the minutes from a previous session and to welcome a new board member. The agenda contains only these two procedural items, with no substantive policy or public health matters listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Welcome new board member

School Committee

The Beebe School Site Council will meet virtually on December 21, 2022, to discuss several school-related topics. Items include the back playground, mental health support (interim and permanent), menstrual product access, and potential changes to the report card format. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Back Playground discussion
• Mental Health Support (interim and permanent)
• Menstrual Product Access
• Potential Changes to Report Card Format

The council reviewed requests for playground fence repairs and the status of mental health staffing. Menstrual products have been ordered for restrooms and the nurses' office. A meeting regarding report card format changes was scheduled.

• Submitted playground fence and hole repair requests for FY24 budget consideration
• Ordered menstrual products for inclusive restrooms, locker rooms, and nurses' office
• Scheduled interview for mental health support candidate
• Scheduled meeting to discuss report card format changes

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hold its monthly meeting, primarily to review project status updates and consider amendments to grant agreements or memoranda of understanding for three projects: Malden River Works, Oak Grove Community Building, and Spot Pond Brook Greenway Phase II. The agenda also includes approval of the November 2022 meeting minutes and other business.

• Proposed amendments to grant agreements/MOUs for Malden River Works, Oak Grove Community Building, and Spot Pond Brook Greenway Phase II
• Project status updates
• Approval of November 2022 meeting minutes

Board of Appeal

The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on December 21, 2022, to consider a variance petition for a multifamily dwelling at 204 Main Street. The petition, tabled from November 16, seeks relief from the city's Table of Intensity Regulations regarding building coverage and density. The board will also approve minutes from its November 16 meeting.

• Petition 22-010 by Scott Fitzpatrick for 204 Main Street LLC
• Variance for coverage and density (SF/DU) at 204 Main Street
• Property ID: 064-309-925
• Approval of minutes from November 16, 2022

The Board of Appeal approved the minutes from November 16, 2022. A variance petition for 204 Main Street was tabled until the January 18, 2023 meeting to allow the petitioner to submit new plans.

• Approved November 16, 2022 minutes (All in favor)
• Tabled Petition 22-010 for 204 Main Street until January 18, 2023 (All in favor)

Finance Committee

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

License Committee

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

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

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

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

Rules & Ordinance Committee

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

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

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

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

City Council

The Malden City Council Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes and consider two appropriation orders. One order would transfer $22,500 from free cash to the Board of Health for Recovery Coaches, and another would transfer $1.2 million from water-sewer enterprise retained earnings to Water Sewer Capital. The agenda also includes approval of previously tabled minutes.

• Order 512-22: $22,500 from free cash to Board of Health Recovery Coaches (account 0010-510-5103)
• Order 513-22: $1,200,000 from water-sewer retained earnings to Water Sewer Capital (account 6010-450-5860)
• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2022, and tabled minutes from April 19 and June 14, 2022

City Council

The Malden City Council Finance Committee will consider two appropriation orders: transferring $22,500 from free cash to the Board of Health for Recovery Coaches, and transferring $1.2 million from water-sewer enterprise retained earnings to Water Sewer Capital. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings. This is a regular business meeting with no public hearings scheduled.

• Order 512-22: $22,500 from general fund free cash to Board of Health Recovery Coaches (account 0010-510-5103)
• Order 513-22: $1,200,000 from water sewer enterprise retained earnings to Water Sewer Capital (account 6010-450-5860)
• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2022, April 19, 2022, and June 14, 2022

Traffic Commission

The Malden Traffic Commission will meet to decide on several traffic items, including installing 'No Trucking' signs on Medford Street and discussing a change to winter parking rules on Dutton Street. The agenda also includes new requests for handicapped parking spaces and several items that have been tabled from previous meetings, such as traffic safety studies and parking changes.

• No Trucking signs on Medford Street between Main St and Green St
• Winter parking rule change for Dutton St between Glen Rock Cir/Beltran St
• Handicapped parking requests at 40 Auburn St, 126 Daniels St, 9 Milton St, 1370 Eastern Av
• Extend No Parking restriction on Devir Street near Highland Avenue by 25 feet
• Vehicle length limit or advisory signs at Granite St at Olive Av and Elwell St at Beachview Av

The Commission denied three requests for handicapped parking spaces because the applicants had driveways. Several other requests regarding trucking signs, winter parking, and handicapped parking were tabled for further information or study.

• Approved minutes of November 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Denied handicapped parking request for 126 Daniels St (unanimous)
• Denied handicapped parking request for 9 Milton St (unanimous)
• Denied handicapped parking request for 1370 Eastern Av (unanimous)
• Tabled handicapped parking request for 40 Auburn St until Jan 17, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled 'No Trucking' signs on Medford Street pending study (unanimous)
• Tabled winter parking rule change for Dutton St until Jan 17, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled traffic calming request for Central Avenue (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Malden Redevelopment Authority is holding a remote regular meeting on December 20, 2022. The board will vote on authorizing the Executive Director to execute Amendment No. 3 to the appraisal services agreement with Foster Appraisal & Consulting, and will nominate and elect officers for 2023. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a report on the NCDA Fall 2022 Conference.

• Authorize Executive Director to execute Amendment No. 3 to appraisal services agreement with Foster Appraisal & Consulting
• Nominate board members for office effective at the Annual Meeting of 2023
• Instruct Michael Williams to cast one ballot for election of officers
• Approve minutes of May 17, 2022 and June 28, 2022 meetings
• Report on NCDA Fall 2022 Conference

The Authority approved a contract extension for appraisal services and nominated a new slate of officers effective January 17, 2023. The board also reviewed updates regarding federal housing budget expectations and professional service proposals.

• Approved minutes of May 17, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 28, 2022 emergency meeting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-26 to extend professional services agreement with Foster Appraisal & Consulting Co., Inc. through June 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-27 nominating Michael Williams (Chair), Sharon B. Santillo (Vice Chair), Robert K. Foley (Treasurer), Robert D. Rotondi (Assistant Treasurer), and Albert N. Spadafora (Assistant Secretary) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-28 instructing Michael Williams to cast one ballot for the nominated officers (5-0)

City Council

The Malden License Committee is meeting to consider a series of license petitions, mostly renewals for parking lots, auto dealers, and a Dunkin' extended hours request. The agenda also includes tabled items from previous meetings, including a gas station renewal and two auto dealer licenses. The committee will vote on these items after approving the prior meeting's minutes.

• Open Air Parking Lot License renewal for Robert McNulty, 28 Cedar Street, 14 spaces
• Extended Hours License for MRM Donuts Corp. (Dunkin'), 617 Broadway, 4 AM–10 PM daily
• Class II License renewals for multiple auto dealers, including Top Cars Motor Group (35 cars) and Sica's Automotive (2 cars)
• Tabled: Self-Service Gas Station renewal for Gibbs Oil, 728 Main Street, 30,000 gallons
• Tabled: New Class II License for One Dealer Solutions and Wholesalers, 93 Maplewood Street, 15 cars

City Council

The Malden City Council's Rules & Ordinance Committee, meeting jointly with the Finance Committee, will consider two items: a $63,044.33 transfer from the Salary Reserve to unspecified accounts, and an ordinance to amend the City Code by adding a new Department Head Salary Schedule (Section 2.24.015) while removing certain positions from existing sections. The meeting is scheduled for December 20, 2022, at Malden City Hall.

• Order 514-22: Transfer $63,044.33 from Salary Reserve (account 0010-996-5110) to other accounts
• Ordinance 515-22: Add Title 2, Chapter 24, Section .015 (Department Head Salary Schedule)
• Strike positions from MCC 2.20.030(B)-(D) including Superintendent of Cemeteries, Director of Engineering, City Clerk, and others
• Strike positions from MCC 2.20.040(C)-(D) including Senior Center Coordinator and Recreation Coordinator

City Council

The Malden City Council will vote on appointing a City Solicitor to fill an unexpired term, approve the 2023 meeting schedule, and elect a Council President. They will also consider several finance transfers, including $1.2 million for water-sewer capital and $22,500 for Board of Health recovery coaches, plus a new department head salary ordinance. Several license renewals and a gas regulator station petition are on the agenda.

• Interview and vote for City Solicitor to fill unexpired term (Paper #416-22)
• Transfer $1,200,000 from water sewer enterprise fund to Water Sewer Capital (Paper #513-22)
• Transfer $22,500 from free cash to Board of Health Recovery Coaches (Paper #512-22)
• Approve 2023 Schedule of Council Meetings (Paper #525-22)
• Amend Code to add Department Head Salary Schedule (Paper #515-22)

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission will meet to review status updates on demolition permits for several buildings determined to be Preferably Preserved, including properties on Ferry, Main, Lebanon, and Canal Streets. They will also hear a project update on the Malden Courthouse and discuss inventories, a Local Historic District Study Committee, and the Community Preservation Committee.

• 15 Ferry Street (Parcel ID 075 272 211) - status update, demolition permit withdrawn May 31, 2022
• 384-390 Main Street / 6-22 Pleasant Street (Parcel ID 052 273 301) - status update
• 12-24 Lebanon Street (Parcel ID 134 654 421) - status update, demolition permit delayed
• 28 Lebanon Street (Parcel ID 134 654 420L) - status update, demolition permit delayed
• 11 Canal Street (Parcel ID 053 235 507) - Notice of Intent to Demolish, filing pending

The Historical Commission determined that the building at 11 Canal Street is not significant, allowing demolition to proceed without delay. The Commission also requested that the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School withdraw its demolition permit application for 28 Lebanon Street.

• Approved demolition of 11 Canal Street building after determining it is not significant (4-0)
• Requested Mystic Valley Regional Charter School withdraw demolition permit application for 28 Lebanon Street (4-0)
• Voted to send a letter to Mystic Valley Regional Charter School to revisit recommended options for 28 Lebanon Street (4-0)
• Approved introducing consultant Kathleen Broomer to Malden Public Library for hospital research (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 14, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Voted to review Malden Hospital Notice of Intent to Demolish for completeness (4-0)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

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

• Interviewing candidates for the City Solicitor position

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Malden Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission is holding a virtual special meeting to handle routine business, including approving past minutes, discussing a complaint about an unreturned security deposit, and setting goals for the next year. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Approval of minutes from May, June, July, September, and October 2022
• Discussion of email complaint about security deposit not being returned
• Setting goals for the Commission for the next 12 months
• Update on community outreach brochure and placement
• Status update on commission vacancies

School Committee

The Linden STEAM Academy School Site Council is meeting to discuss curriculum, receive the principal's report, and review the breakfast/lunch menu. The agenda also includes new items and roll call, indicating a routine business meeting.

• Curriculum presentation
• Principal's report
• Breakfast/lunch menu review
• New items

City Council

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will meet to review and interview candidates for the position of City Solicitor, filling the unexpired term left by Kathryn Fallon's resignation. The committee may hold the interviews in executive session if the chair determines an open meeting would hinder recruitment. The committee will not reconvene in open session afterward.

• Order 416-22: Review and interview candidates for City Solicitor to fill unexpired term
• Executive session under M.G.L. c 30A, section 21(a)(8) for applicant interviews
• Meeting at Malden City Hall, Room #113, 5:30 PM

Planning Board

The Malden Planning Board is meeting on December 14, 2022. The only scheduled public hearing, for a special permit to remove ledge and alter grade on Highland Avenue, has been tabled by the petitioner and will not be held. The board will instead discuss a lot line adjustment plan for properties on Fellsway East and receive status updates.

• Public hearing for special permit #RES 047277-2022 (ledge removal, Highland Avenue) tabled, rescheduled
• Lot line adjustment plan review for 463-465 and 447-449 Fellsway East (Permits INT 050862-2022, INT 050855-2022)
• Community Preservation Committee status update
• Next meeting scheduled for January 11, 2023

The Planning Board approved the endorsement of a lot line adjustment plan for two properties on Fellsway East. A separate public hearing regarding ledge removal on Highland Avenue was tabled.

• Approved endorsement of lot line adjustment plan for 463-465 and 447-449 Fellsway East (9-0)
• Tabled public hearing for ledge removal and grade alteration at Highland Avenue (9-0)
• Waived Rules and Procedures regarding advance notice for tabling the Highland Avenue hearing (9-0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

Conservation Commission

The Malden Conservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including roll call and approving minutes. There are no public hearings scheduled. The main items are next steps for a new Malden Wetlands Ordinance, a possible conservation land acquisition on Woodland St, and a vice chair nomination/election.

• No new or continued public hearings
• New Malden Wetlands Ordinance: next steps and delegation of research/drafting
• Possible Woodland St CPC conservation land acquisition
• Vice Chair nominations/election

The Commission approved the minutes from October 6, 2022, and appointed K. Zmijewski as vice chair. A sub-committee consisting of M. Burne and K. Zmijewski was created to formulate regulations for the newly passed City of Malden Wetlands Ordinance.

• Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed K. Zmijewski as vice chair (voice vote passed)
• Created wetlands ordinance regulations sub-committee consisting of M. Burne and K. Zmijewski (voice vote passed)

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider several appropriations, including $1.2 million from water-sewer retained earnings for capital projects and $22,500 for recovery coaches, plus two zoning ordinance amendments (department head salaries and inclusionary zoning fractional units). The agenda also includes numerous license renewals and a public hearing on a National Grid gas regulator station.

• $1,200,000 transfer to Water Sewer Capital from enterprise retained earnings
• $22,500 appropriation for Board of Health Recovery Coaches
• Ordinance to amend department head salary schedule (MCC 2.24.015)
• Inclusionary zoning fractional unit amendment (MCC 12.12.300(G)(3))
• Public hearing: National Grid gas regulator station on Green Street near Medford Street

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will hear from Recreation Director Joe Levine about updating Stadium and Athletic Commission rules for permitting fields, parks, stadiums, and other recreational facilities. The committee will also consider several tabled ordinances, including remote participation requirements for public meetings, a Food Policy Council, and amendments to city codes on poles/wires and recreation programs.

• Discussion on updating Stadium and Athletic Commission rules for field and park permitting
• Order 313-21: Require remote public participation for all public meetings (amending Section 2.16)
• Order 238-22: Establish a Food Policy Council
• Order 382-22: Amend Section 11.24.010 on placement of poles, wires, and telecommunications equipment
• Order 429-22: Amend MCC 2.12.170 on Recreation Programs/Recreation Coordinator

Public Works Commission

The Malden Public Works Commission will meet to approve November minutes, discuss 228 East Border Road, 64 Summer Street, and water meters with the City Engineer, and hold a lengthy series of appointments for abatements (likely water/sewer bill adjustments) at over 30 properties. One appointment, 33 Bayrd St., is cancelled. The meeting is scheduled from 4:00 to 6:30 pm with specific times for each property.

• Discussion of 228 East Border Road and 64 Summer Street with City Engineer Yem Lip
• Discussion of water meters
• Abatement appointments for 30+ properties, including 17 Howard St., 4 Ingleside Ave, 40 Spring St., 111-113 Boylston St., 33 Harris St., 17 Florence St., 210 East Border Road, 427-429 Medford St., 77-79 Ashland St., 32 Grace St., 320 Eastern Ave, 10 Ferguson Road, 8 Northern Road, 72 Leonard St., 31-33 Waite St., 790 Salem St., 88 Mt. Vernon St., 10 Summer Ave, 82-84 Newhall St., 72-74 Columbia St., 15 Bowdoin St., 41 No. Milton St., 5-7 Beacon St., 285 Clifton St., 53 Perkins Ave, 100-106 Highland Ave, 58 Meridian St., 175 Main St., 76-78 West St., 59-61 Waite St.
• 33 Bayrd St. abatement appointment cancelled

The Commission approved a Drain Layers license for Raffaele Construction Co. and granted numerous water and sewer bill adjustments to residents, primarily due to toilet or irrigation leaks. One abatement request for 8 Northern Road was denied. The Commission also discussed the implementation of Neptune 360 software for billing and leak detection.

• Approved Drain Layers license for Gerardo Raffaele of Raffaele Construction Co. (All in Favor)
• Granted $10,070.07 abatement to Jefferson Apartments Group (All in favor)
• Granted $2,633.43 sewer charge adjustment to 285 Clifton Street (All in favor)
• Granted $1,119.03 adjustment to 320 Eastern Avenue (All in favor)
• Granted $935.66 adjustment to 88 Mount Vernon Street (All in favor)
• Granted $929.43 adjustment to 31-33 Waite Street (All in favor)
• Granted $907.25 adjustment to 77-79 Ashland Street (All in favor)
• Denied abatement for 8 Northern Road (All in favor)

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, charitable requests, and correspondence. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items detailed.

• 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 Board approved a $82,936 annual contract for IT support services and a three-year fixed pricing agreement for natural gas supply. Members also authorized several payments for architectural design, consulting, and resident services, and adopted revisions to the ACOP and Section 8 Administrative Plan.

• Approved $82,936 annual IT Support Services contract with IUVO Technologies (3-0)
• Approved three-year fixed pricing for natural gas supply with Direct Energy from 2024-2026 (3-0)
• Approved $7,480 fee for MK Architecture LLC to study gas pipeline violations (3-0)
• Approved $126,060 payment to MK Architecture LLC for AMP 1 design work (3-0)
• Approved revisions to Public Housing ACOP and Section 8 Administrative Plan (3-0)
• Approved $4,166.67 payment to YMCA for resident family membership services (3-0)
• Approved $1,350 purchase of 10 water meters from TI Sales (3-0)
• Approved $200 donations each to Malden YWCA and Bread of Life (3-0)

Licensing Board

The Malden Licensing Board is meeting in person to consider a change of manager and officers for Sun Kong Restaurant, an outdoor patio alteration for Mystic Station, and approval of 2023 liquor license renewals for dozens of establishments across the city.

• Change of manager and officers for D.N. Brother, Inc. d/b/a Sun Kong Restaurant, 275 Eastern Avenue
• Alteration of premises for outdoor patio space at Blue Lily LLC d/b/a Mystic Station, 139 Pleasant Street
• Approval of 2023 liquor license renewals for over 60 licenses, including restaurants, bars, clubs, and package stores

The Board approved a new restaurant license for Zuru Zuru Ramen & Donburi and three alcoholic beverage license transfers. One application for a package store was postponed, and another was held pending corrected documentation.

• Approved minutes from October 17, 2023 meeting (All in favor)
• Postponed hearing for LLAWM-Malden, Inc (Wine and Market) to January 16, 2024 (All in favor)
• Approved license transfer to Windhorse Realty Inc for 375 Salem Street (All in favor)
• Approved on-premises S12 Restaurant Wine and Malt Beverages license for USA Ramen, Inc (Zuru Zuru Ramen & Donburi) (All in favor)
• Approved license transfer and pledge of inventory for Vishwaraja Corp (Jay’s Fine Wine & Spirits) (All in favor)
• Held application for VHN Corporation (Malden Center Fine Wines) pending corrected corporate division page (All in favor)

Energy Efficiency Commission

The Malden Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Commission will meet virtually on December 12, 2022, at 6 pm. They will approve October minutes and discuss the Climate Action Plan process, a submitted Malden Community Electricity application, and planning for spring 2023. Continuing business includes tree planting and EESC reporting and communications.

• Approve October 3, 2022 minutes
• Discuss Climate Action Plan process
• Discuss Malden Community Electricity application submitted
• Plan for spring 2023
• Continuing business: tree planting, EESC reporting and communications

The commission approved the minutes from the October 3, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the climate action plan process and the status of the electrical aggregation consultant selection.

• Approved meeting minutes from 10-03-2022

Disability Commission

The Malden Disability Commission is meeting to discuss updates on accessibility initiatives, including the ADA Self-Evaluation, Early Learning Center Playground Project, and the GRIT Freedom Chair survey. They will also address filling a vacant seat and a memorial for Frank Cina, and hear from a guest speaker about the Northeast Metro Tech Forest.

• ADA Self-Evaluation Sub-committee reports and updates
• Early Learning Center Playground Project update
• Discussion on GRIT 'Freedom Chair' accessibility survey
• Discussion of memorial for Frank Cina and filling his seat
• Guest speaker: Eleanor Axelrod on Northeast Metro Tech Forest

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District School Committee will hold a regular meeting on December 8, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the school library. The agenda includes approval of minutes, personnel reports, bids, reports and communications, citizens' participation, unfinished business, late communications, and an executive session for collective bargaining and litigation grievances. No specific items or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• 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 will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings, receive updates from compliance officers, and consider approving sign designs for seven local businesses. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major policy decisions.

• Atlantic Seafood Restaurant – 290 Main St.
• Liberty Salon Studios – 180 Broadway
• Tax Brothers Accounting & Preparation – 1032 Eastern Ave.
• Revive Medical Aesthetics & Wellness – 888 Eastern Ave.
• Apex Computers – 605 Rear Broadway

The committee approved sign applications for seven local businesses, most of which require lights to be turned off within one hour of closing. The committee was unable to approve minutes from previous meetings due to a lack of members present.

• Approved Atlantic Seafood Restaurant sign at 290 Main St with resizing and lighting conditions (3-0)
• Approved Liberty Salon Studios sign at 180 Broadway with lighting condition (3-0)
• Approved Tax Brothers Accounting & Preparation sign at 1032 Eastern Ave with lighting condition (3-0)
• Approved Revive Medical Aesthetics & Wellness sign at 888 Eastern Ave (3-0)
• Approved Apex Computers sign at 605 Rear Broadway with lighting condition (3-0)
• Approved Dunkin Donuts sign at 333 Eastern Ave with lighting condition (3-0)
• Approved Billy’s sign at 333 Eastern Ave with lighting condition (3-0)
• Unable to approve Oct 13 and Nov 10, 2022 minutes due to lack of members

School Committee

The Ferryway School Council is meeting to discuss its vision, responsibilities, and meeting norms, and to review the School Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes upcoming events and new business. This is a routine planning meeting with no specific votes or financial items listed.

• Review of School Council vision, responsibilities, and meeting norms
• Discussion of School Improvement Plan
• Upcoming events and new business

The School Council reviewed the School Improvement Plan focusing on ELA, Math, and attendance. Members discussed a 'want list' for additional staff and a 'wish list' for equipment and specialists. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

City Council

This is a procedural meeting of the Malden City Council with only routine items on the agenda: call to order, pledge, roll call, personal privilege, and adjournment. No decisions or discussions of substance are scheduled.

City Council

The Malden License Committee will consider renewals for amusement machine licenses, extended hours licenses, and Class II auto dealer licenses, along with a self-service gas station renewal. The meeting includes votes on these business license renewals and a new auto dealer license application.

• Renewal of amusement machine licenses for Flaming Grill & Buffett (3 machines), Pearl Street Station (2), and Malden Veterans of Irish Ancestry (4)
• Renewal of 24-hour extended hours licenses for Supreme Food Mart, Walgreens, and Speedway
• Renewal of Class II auto dealer licenses for 10 dealerships, including Prestige Motors (67 cars) and Greenleaf Auto Sales (50 cars)
• New Class II license for One Dealer Solutions and Wholesalers (15 cars)
• Renewal of self-service gas station license for Gibbs Oil Company (30,000 gallons)

License Committee

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

• No substantive items listed

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

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

School Committee

The Malden School Committee is holding a regular and executive meeting on December 5, 2022. The regular session includes approval of minutes, public comment, a superintendent's report, subcommittee reports, and a motion regarding school council members. The executive session will discuss non-union salary raises for assistant superintendents, business manager, principals, and other staff.

• Approval of regular session minutes from November 14, 2022
• Superintendent's report on district updates and highlights
• Motion on School Council Members by Mr. Weldai
• Executive session: non-union salary raises for assistant superintendents, business manager, principals, and other listed staff
• Approval of executive session minutes from November 14, 2022

The School Committee approved salary raises for non-union employees and the membership of School Councils for seven schools. The board also approved the minutes from the November 14, 2022, meeting.

• Approved non-union employees' salary raises (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved School Councils membership for seven schools (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved November 14, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission is meeting to review state licensure for two cannabis businesses, discuss updates on approved applicants, and consider proposed ordinance changes and license limits. The agenda includes routine items like roll call and minutes approval, along with updates on ordinance status and new business.

• Review of Standard Naturals licensure from state
• Review of Misty Mountain Shop licensure from state
• Update on applicants approved by CLEC
• Update on proposed ordinance changes
• Review of ordinance and license limits

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission unanimously approved the business license for Misty Mountain Shop. The commission also reviewed the status of other applicants and pending ordinance changes before the City Council.

• Approved August 23, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted Misty Mountain Shop license to open for business (unanimous)

School Committee

The Beebe School Site Council is meeting virtually to discuss several school-related topics, including mental health support and next steps for school counselors, access to interpreters for restorative practices, menstrual product access, potential changes to the report card format, and use of the plaza. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Mental Health Support, School Counselors Next Steps
• Access to Interpreters for Restorative Practices
• Menstrual Product Access
• Potential Changes to Report Card Format
• Use of Plaza

The council discussed the lack of licensed applicants for school counselor positions and the need for interim coverage. Members reviewed updates on interpreter access for restorative practices and menstrual product availability. A draft for a new report card format was developed for presentation to the school committee in January.

• Removed prior approval requirement for restorative practice interpreters
• Proposed posting school counselor positions on social media
• Drafted new report card format for January school committee presentation

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider adopting a 30% residential exemption for the FY2023 tax rate, which would shift more of the tax burden onto commercial properties. The council will also vote on adopting the Hazard Mitigation Plan, endorsing a municipal electricity aggregation program, and approving numerous license renewals for amusement machines, extended hours, and auto sales.

• Order to adopt 30% residential exemption and minimum residential factor for FY2023 tax rate
• Order to adopt Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 Update
• Order to endorse Malden Community Electricity Plan for municipal aggregation
• Resolve for update on Centre Street/Route 60 signalization and lane striping project
• Petitions for renewal of amusement machine, extended hours, and Class II auto dealer licenses

City Council

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

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

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

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

City Council

The Future of Maplewood Square Committee will review the fall survey status, including data analysis of 630 Salem surveys, and discuss securing support from MetroBridge/Boston University and MassDevelopment. They will also plan the Maplewood Fest tentatively set for May 20, 2023, and address committee membership needs for Ward 5 representation.

• Fall survey status update and close-out date
• Data analysis of 630 Salem surveys
• MetroBridge/Boston University and MassDevelopment support
• Maplewood Fest tentative date May 20, 2023
• Committee membership need for Ward 5 representation

Future of Maplewood Square Committee

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

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

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

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

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority board will hold its regular meeting on November 22, 2022, at 8:30 AM in the library of 630 Salem Street, with a Zoom option. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, bills, invoices, and contract change orders, as well as reviewing policies, contracts, charitable requests, and correspondence. No specific substantive actions or proposals are 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 charitable requests
• Open discussion

The Board approved the 2022 fiscal year-end financial statements, certifications, and lead paint compliance reports for submission to DHCD. Several vendor payments for elevator modernization, window replacement, and police details were authorized. The Board also accepted a HUD energy savings award exceeding $60,000.

• Approved Section 8 HAP, MRVP, and Revolving Fund registers totaling $1,823,488.30 (4-0)
• Authorized submission of FY2022 financial statements and certifications to DHCD (4-0)
• Approved $74,064.37 payment to United Elevator for 89 Pearl Street project (4-0)
• Approved $75,625.00 payment to MK Architecture for AMP 1 design (4-0)
• Approved $4,050.00 annual contract with FM Generator, Inc. (3-0)
• Accepted HUD Rate Reduction Incentive award of over $60,000.00 (3-0)
• Approved $3,569.72 for Malden Police Department detail coverage (3-0)
• Authorized $150.00 donation to Malden Neighborhood Basketball League, Inc. (3-0)

Board of Health

The Malden Board of Health will review minutes from its October meeting and discuss several public health topics, including coyote sightings and an informational mailing, an update on the rodent control program, and a proposed tobacco/nicotine delivery system regulation. The board will also discuss area clinics' effect on local vaccination rates and the hiring of Caroline Gwokyalya as the new Health & Human Services Clerk.

• Review minutes from October 19, 2022 meeting
• Discuss coyote sightings and informational mailing
• Update on Rodent Control Program
• Discuss Tobacco / Nicotine Delivery System Regulation
• Discuss hiring of Caroline Gwokyalya as new Health & Human Services Clerk

The Board approved the minutes from the October 19, 2022 meeting. A discussion on Tobacco / Nicotine Delivery System Regulation was tabled until the next meeting. The Board received reports on rodent control and local vaccination rates.

• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Tabled Tobacco / Nicotine Delivery System Regulation

City Council

The Malden City Council is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting on November 21, 2022. 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.

• Meeting is a Committee of the Whole session
• No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings on the agenda

City Council

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will consider a mayoral appointment to the License Board and interview two candidates for a vacant Board of Health Commission seat. The committee may vote on recommendations for the health board vacancy.

• Mayoral appointment of Paul Lee of 52 Lyle Street to License Board, term to expire June 1, 2028, filling vacancy left by Frances Lin
• Interviews with John Colangeli and Jack Fusco for Board of Health Commission vacancy
• Possible committee vote on recommendation for Board of Health appointment

City Council

The Malden City Council's Rules & Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially advance several ordinance amendments and orders. Key items include changing the hours for a park to match Trafton Park, amending the recreation coordinator code, requiring remote participation in public meetings, establishing a Food Policy Council, and updating rules on utility poles. The committee will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Amend MCC 7.20.010 to align park hours with Trafton Park unless Stadium and Athletic Commission sets different hours
• Amend MCC 2.12.170 Recreation Programs/Recreation Coordinator
• Order to require remote public participation in all public meetings (new section 2.16.001)
• Order to establish a Food Policy Council
• Amend MCC 11.24.010 on placement of poles, wires, and telecommunications equipment

City Council

The License Committee will vote on renewing amusement machine licenses, Class II auto dealer licenses, extended hours licenses for donut shops, and a self-service gas station license. It will also consider a new Class II license for One Dealer Solutions and Wholesalers. The agenda is routine license renewals with no major policy changes.

• Renewal of 25 amusement machines for Town Line Luxury Lanes, 665 Broadway
• Renewal of Class II license for Richard's Motorcars, 672 Broadway, 80 cars
• Renewal of 24-hour extended hours license for Dunkin', 57 Eastern Avenue
• Renewal of self-service gas station license for Gibbs Oil, 728 Main Street, 30,000 gallons
• New Class II license for One Dealer Solutions and Wholesalers, 93 Maplewood Street, 15 cars

License Committee

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

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

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

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

Rules & Ordinance Committee

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

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

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

Cultural Council

The Malden Cultural Council will meet to vote on grant applications for Fiscal Year 2022. The meeting includes an introduction, land acknowledgement, and an overview of grant criteria before the voting. The public can attend remotely via Zoom.

• Voting on Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 2022
• Overview of grant criteria/guidelines
• Land acknowledgement
• Hybrid meeting: in-person and remote via Zoom

City Council

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will review and interview candidates for two vacant city positions: City Solicitor (to fill the unexpired term after Kathryn Fallon's resignation) and City Clerk (to fill the unexpired term after Greg Lucey's pending retirement). The committee may meet in executive session to consider applicants, and will not reconvene in open session afterward. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call, minutes, and adjournment.

• Order 416-22: Review and interview candidates for City Solicitor (unexpired term after resignation of Kathryn Fallon)
• Order 417-22: Review and interview candidates for City Clerk (unexpired term after pending retirement of Greg Lucey)
• Possible executive session under M.G.L. c 30A, section 21(a)(8) to consider applicants

School Committee

The Malden Early Learning Center School Council is meeting virtually to review the School Improvement Plan, discuss questions and suggestions, and outline upcoming events and next steps. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the plan review.

• Review of School Improvement Plan
• Discussion of questions and suggestions
• Upcoming events and next steps

Personnel/Appointments Committee

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

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

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is holding its monthly meeting and a public hearing to discuss proposed projects at Patchell Park and Trafton Park. The agenda includes approval of the October 2022 meeting minutes and other business. No specific project details or funding amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Public hearing on Patchell Park project
• Public hearing on Trafton Park project
• Approval of October 2022 meeting minutes

The committee held a public hearing regarding a $100,000 funding request for the Trafton Park Phase II Construction project. The committee will deliberate on the request over the next two months. A separate application for Patchell Park was rescinded.

• Approved June and July 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to keep December 2022 monthly meeting on the calendar (unanimous)
• Closed the Public Informational Hearing (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on $100,000 Trafton Park funding request for further deliberation
• Noted rescission of Patchell Park application

Board of Appeal

The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on November 16, 2022, to consider two variance petitions. One petition, tabled from October, seeks a variance for a property at 385 Medford Street; the other requests a variance for a property at 204 Main Street. The board will also approve minutes from its October 19 meeting.

• Petition 22-007: variance for area and rear setback at 385 Medford Street (Parcel ID 040-180-001)
• Petition 22-010: variance for building coverage and density at 204 Main Street (Parcel ID 064-309-925)
• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2022

The Board approved a variance for a lot size deficiency at 385 Medford Street. A separate petition for a multi-family development at 204 Main Street was partially approved regarding density but ultimately tabled for a redesign.

• Approved minutes from October 19, 2022 (All in favor)
• Granted variance for lot size at 385 Medford Street with condition of two curb cuts (All in favor)
• Approved density variance for 11 additional units at 204 Main Street (4-1)
• Denied motion to oppose lot coverage at 204 Main Street (2-3)
• Tabled Petition 22-010 (204 Main Street) until 12-21-22 for building redesign (All in favor)

Cemetery Trustees

The Malden Board of Trustees of Cemeteries is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reading correspondence, and receiving trust and superintendent reports. The board will also discuss the restoration and maintenance of the cemetery house, along with general cemetery business.

• Discussion on restoration/maintenance of cemetery house
• Approval of Cemetery Meeting Minutes
• Trust Report
• Superintendent's Report
• Correspondence read and to be discussed

The Board accepted the October Trust Report and the Superintendent's report. Trustees discussed necessary repairs to the cemetery house and the development of a Master Plan for new burial lots.

• Approved minutes of November 16, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted October Trust Report showing $14,700.06 for Perpetual Care and $5.36 for Specific Perpetual Care (unanimous)
• Accepted Superintendent's Report including 15 burials for October (unanimous)
• Agreed that cemetery house windows need immediate repair

Emergency Management Team

The Malden Emergency Management Team is meeting to review past and planned emergency activations, approve minutes, and hear updates from various departments. The agenda includes reports from Fire, Police, Public Health, and other members, as well as updates on the CERT team and the Emergency Management Performance Grant. This is a routine monthly meeting with no major decisions listed.

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

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund is holding a remote meeting to approve minutes, review the finance report, and receive updates on the Mayor's Affordable Housing Program, including the Office of Housing Stability, development projects, and the Neighborhood Hub. The agenda also includes a policy discussion. No specific votes or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from October 19, 2022
• Finance report review
• Community Preservation Committee (CPC) application update
• Mayor's Office of Housing Stability update
• Development projects and Neighborhood Hub updates

The Trust approved the minutes from its October 19, 2022, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of administrative updates regarding housing projects, financial reports, and policy discussions.

• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board will accept prior meeting minutes and financial reports, and discuss a Senate-approved 5% COLA increase for retirees in FY23. The agenda also includes processing new members, deceased members' benefits, and retirements, with no transfers or withdrawals.

• New members: David Bombino, Ingrid Leclerc, Ethan Piers, Rina Singh (PARA), Andrea Wakefield (School)
• Deceased members: Barbara Brooks (Cafe, 10/19/22), Mary T. Brown (PARA, 10/23/22), Richard Bencic (Survivor, 10/26/22), Claire Reardon (Schools, 10/28/22)
• Retirements: Nancy Martin (School Admin, 11/1/22), Leonard Halloran (Fire Fighter, 11/12/22)
• Discussion: Senate approves retiree COLA increase to 5% for FY23
• Review of Stone Consultants actuarial reports (valuation date Jan 1, 2022)

The Board unanimously approved payrolls and expenditures for late October and early November 2022. It accepted five new members and approved the retirements of Nancy Martin and Leonard Halloran. Discussions regarding a retiree COLA increase and a PERAC follow-up audit were tabled until December.

• Approved payrolls and expenditures for late Oct and early Nov 2022 (Unanimous)
• Accepted prior meeting minutes and PERAC financial reports (Unanimous)
• Accepted five new members: Devin Bombino, Ingrid Leclerc, Ethan Piers, Rina Singh, and Andrea Wakefield (Unanimous)
• Approved retirements for Nancy Martin and Leonard Halloran (Unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on retiree COLA increase to 5% for FY23
• Tabled discussion on PERAC follow-up audit

Traffic Commission

The Malden Traffic Commission will meet to decide on several new traffic items, including a temporary parking restriction on High Street and new parking lanes and crosswalks on Ferry Street. They will also consider rescinding a crosswalk approval on Main Street and extending a no-parking zone on Devir Street. Several items tabled from previous meetings will be discussed, including traffic calming on Central Avenue and safety improvements on Highland Avenue.

• 90-day parking restriction on High Street near Newhall Street
• New parking lanes and crosswalks on Ferry Street at Upham and Magnolia Streets (MassDot-funded)
• Relocate crosswalk on Main Street from north to south of Fairlawn Street
• Extend no-parking zone on Devir Street near Highland Avenue by 25 feet
• Vehicle length limits or advisory signs at Granite St/Olive Av and Elwell St/Beachview Av

The Commission approved new parking lanes and crosswalks on Ferry Street and a 60-day temporary parking restriction on High Street. It also approved relocating a crosswalk on Main Street south of Fairlawn Street. A request for handicapped parking at 22 Baldwin Street was denied.

• Denied handicapped parking request for 22 Baldwin Street (unanimous)
• Approved 60-day temporary parking restriction on High Street westerly side (unanimous)
• Approved new parking lanes, high visibility crosswalks, and pedestrian signs on Ferry Street (unanimous)
• Approved relocating Main Street crosswalk to south of Fairlawn Street with rapid flashing beacons (unanimous)
• Tabled 'No Parking' extension on Devir Street for input from Ron Hogan (unanimous)
• Tabled semi-truck notification signs at Granite St/Olive Av and Elwell St/Beachview Av until Dec 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled Central Avenue speeding and visibility requests until Dec 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled Highland Avenue safety and noise requests until Dec 20, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a proposal to shift marijuana special permit authority from the City Council to the Planning Board, a resolution condemning antisemitism, and authorization for a $2.2 million renovation of Kierstead Park. The agenda also includes numerous license renewals for amusement machines, auto sales, and extended hours, as well as ordinance amendments on commercial waste dumpsters and public way markings.

• Resolution to authorize $2.2M Kierstead Park playground improvements at 635 Eastern Avenue
• Ordinance amendment to ban dumpsters on public ways for commercial waste pickup
• Ordinance amendment to regulate markings on streets and sidewalks (Dig Safe)
• Proposed ordinance to add a Wetlands Protection chapter to city code
• Renewals for amusement machine licenses (Moose Lodge, Italian American War Vets, Town Line Luxury Lanes, GLS Associates)

City Council

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

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

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

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

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission will meet to review status updates on demolition permits for five properties deemed Preferably Preserved, including 15 Ferry Street, 384-390 Main Street, 12-24 Lebanon Street, 28 Lebanon Street, and 11 Canal Street. They will also receive updates on the Fellsmere Park Master Plan, Wallace Memorial Park Wall Project, Malden Courthouse arts center, and other preservation matters.

• Status update for 15 Ferry Street (Parcel ID 075 272 211), demolition permit withdrawn May 31, 2022
• Status update for 384-390 Main Street (Parcel ID 052 273 301), demolition permit delayed
• Status update for 12-24 Lebanon Street (Parcel ID 134 654 421), demolition permit delayed
• Status update for 28 Lebanon Street (Parcel ID 134 654 420L), demolition permit delayed
• Review of Notice of Intent to Demolish for 11 Canal Street (Parcel ID 053 235 507)

The Commission approved moving forward with an inventory of the Malden Hospital site and requested interior photographs of the Malden Courthouse before renovations. The board also directed staff to investigate funding for the Salem Street Cemetery National Register application.

• Approved inventory of Malden Hospital site (3-0)
• Requested interior photographs of Malden Courthouse at 89 Summer Street (3-0)
• Directed staff to inquire about Community Preservation Act funds for Salem Street Cemetery application (3-0)
• Approved minutes of October 18, 2022 meeting (3-0)

School Committee

The Malden School Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, receive the superintendent's report, and consider several motions. Key actions include proposed memoranda of agreement with SEIU Local 888 for cafeteria employees and custodians, a superintendent evaluation, and a review of the Welcome Center transfer policy. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss negotiations with the SEIU clerical unit and non-union salary raises for various administrators.

• Memorandum of Agreement for MPS Cafeteria Employees, SEIU Local 888
• Memorandum of Agreement for MPS Custodians, SEIU Local 888
• Superintendent Evaluation
• Welcome Center Transfer Policy Review
• Executive session: strategy for SEIU Local 888 Clerical Unit negotiations and non-union salary raises for assistant superintendents, principals, and other staff

The School Committee unanimously approved Memorandums of Agreement for cafeteria employees and custodians under International Union, Local 888. The committee also referred a proposed change to the Welcome Center transfer policy to a subcommittee for further review.

• Approved Memorandum of Agreement for MPS Cafeteria Employees International Union, Local 888 (Unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement for MPS Custodians International Union, Local 888 (Unanimous)
• Referred Welcome Center transfer policy emergency request language to Policy and Procedures Subcommittee (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 12, October 3, October 17, and October 21, 2022 (Unanimous)

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board of Registrar of Voters will process specific ballot categories at the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber. This includes drop-box ballots from Election Day and mail-in ballots received by November 12.

• Counting of ballots deposited in drop-boxes between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Election Day
• Counting of ballots postmarked on or before November 8 and received by November 12 at 5:00 p.m.

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The District School Committee is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda including approval of minutes, personnel reports, bids, reports, and communications. The meeting will also enter executive session for collective bargaining and litigation/grievances. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

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

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee is meeting to approve minutes from October 13, receive updates from compliance officers, and consider approving sign designs for five local businesses. The committee will also discuss old business and hold an open discussion.

• Approval of October 13, 2022 minutes
• Updates from compliance officers
• Sign design review: More Than Coffee, 7 Pleasant St.
• Sign design review: High Expectations, 67 Summer St.
• Sign design review: Mandi's Hair Salon, 242 Highland Ave., Malden Warming Center, 529 Eastern Ave., and Everest Momo Pizza, 199 Ferry St.

The committee approved sign applications for five local businesses with specific conditions regarding lighting and renderings. Compliance updates were provided regarding the removal of unauthorized signs from sidewalks and traffic islands.

• Approved More Than Coffee sign at 7 Pleasant Street with lighting and rendering conditions (3-0)
• Approved High Expectations sign at 67 Summer Street with rendering condition (3-0)
• Approved Mandi’s Hair Salon signs at 242 Highland Avenue with freestanding sign rendering condition (3-0)
• Approved Malden Warming Center banner sign at 529 Eastern Avenue for one year (3-0)
• Approved three signs for Everest Momo Pizza at 199 Ferry Street with lighting conditions (3-0)
• October 13, 2022 minutes not approved due to lack of members

Planning Board

The Malden Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing with the City Council Ordinance Committee to consider two zoning amendments (CCP 286/2022 and 315/2022) that would change regulations for marijuana establishments, including the special permit granting authority and zoning relief requirements for dimensional, parking, and buffer zone violations. The amendments were previously tabled and are being reconsidered. The meeting also includes a public meeting portion with status updates from the Community Preservation Committee.

• CCP 286/2022: Change special permit granting authority for marijuana establishments
• CCP 315/2022: Clarify zoning relief for new buildings' dimensional, parking, and buffer violations
• CCP 315/2022: Clarify zoning relief for existing buildings' dimensional and parking violations
• CCP 315/2022: Change zoning relief for existing buildings' buffer zone noncompliance
• Status update from Community Preservation Committee

The Planning Board voted to recommend that the City Council transfer special permit granting authority for marijuana establishments from the City Council to the Planning Board. The Board also issued recommendations on zoning relief for marijuana establishments regarding dimensional controls, parking, and buffer zones.

• Recommended approval to shift marijuana establishment permit authority to Planning Board (5-4)
• Recommended approval of CCP 315/2022 Section 12.12.190.A regarding new building zoning relief (9-0)
• Recommended approval of CCP 315/2022 Section 12.12.190.B regarding existing building dimensional controls and parking (9-0)
• Recommended disapproval of CCP 315/2022 Section 12.12.190.B regarding buffer zones (9-0)

School Committee

The Forestdale School Council will meet to approve minutes, hear the principal's report, elect a co-chairperson, and discuss recruitment and school needs for 2022-23. They will also review updates on the Sustainable Improvement Plan and a new template for the School/District Improvement Plan, and set the calendar for the next year.

• Election of a co-chairperson
• New member recruitment
• Update on Sustainable Improvement Plan
• School Improvement/District Improvement Plan New Template
• Setting the calendar for the year

School Committee

The Linden STEAM Academy School Site Council will meet via Zoom to discuss the School Improvement Plan, hear the principal's report, and address new items. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment.

• School Improvement Plan discussion
• Principal's report
• New items

The council approved the previous meeting's minutes and reviewed the School Improvement Plan and student data. Members discussed potential additions to extracurriculars, including music and foreign language options. The principal reported on upcoming school events and safety incidents involving knives and letter openers.

• Approved October 2022 minutes

Malden Housing Authority

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

The Board approved a contract amendment with DHCD to increase funding for the Forestdale 667-3 ModPhase Capital Construction Project. Other actions included approving several vendor payments for elevator work, insurance, and police details. The Board also authorized funding for a holiday party and a tenant outreach program.

• Approved DHCD contract amendment increasing Forestdale project funding by $9,103,077.00 (4-0)
• Approved $61,910.81 change order for MJS Construction, Inc. Linden basement project (4-0)
• Approved $28,975.00 payment to United Elevator for 89 Pearl Street project (4-0)
• Approved $549,751.15 in health insurance payments to MA GIC (4-0)
• Approved $4,025.19 for Malden Police Department detail coverage (4-0)
• Approved $2,000.00 contribution to MHA Dress Code and Outreach Program (4-0)
• Approved $4,000.00 maximum budget for MHA Holiday Party (4-0)
• Voted to revise CFP to include Rockland ramp, Rockland roof, and Springdale fire alarm projects (4-0)

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board of Registrar of Voters is opening and depositing early voting ballots in the Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber at 215 Pleasant St. on November 4-6, 2022, starting at 9:00 AM each day or until processing is complete. No results will be determined or announced until after polls close on November 8th, when advance-processed ballots will be added to Election Day results and posted as unofficial results on cityofmalden.org.

• Early voting ballot processing sessions on Nov 4, 5, and 6 at 9:00 AM
• Location: Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, 215 Pleasant St.
• Results withheld until after polls close on November 8th
• Unofficial results to be posted at cityofmalden.org

Disability Commission

The Malden Disability Commission is meeting to discuss updates on accessibility initiatives, including an ADA self-evaluation, a playground project, and a survey on the GRIT Freedom Chair. They will also consider a memorial for Frank Cina and receive an update on a new behavioral health facility at the Malden Hospital site. The meeting includes a guest speaker and public comment.

• Update on ADA Self-Evaluation Sub-committee reports
• Early Learning Center Playground Project update
• Discussion of GRIT 'Freedom Chair' accessibility survey
• Discussion of a memorial for Frank Cina in the City
• Update on new Behavioral Health Inpatient facility at Malden Hospital site

The Commission decided to maintain current funding arrangements for accessibility projects rather than using handicap parking fees. A motion to table the decision on AudioEye website accessibility software was passed pending a more accessible demo for visually impaired users. The Commission also moved to invite Councilor Linehan to a future meeting regarding a new Behavioral Health Inpatient facility.

• Approved minutes of 10/13/2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Assigned Disability Etiquette document to Policy subcommittee for sectioning and highlighting (Unanimous)
• Tabled AudioEye software approval pending an accessible demo for visually impaired users (Unanimous)
• Approved motion for Amanda Belles to send thank you letters to legislators
• Approved invitation to Councilor Linehan for a future update on the Behavioral Health Inpatient facility (Unanimous)

City Council

The Malden City Council is meeting to consider several ordinance amendments, including changes to zoning regulations and a new rule prohibiting dumpsters on public ways. The council will also discuss a petition from National Grid to install a gas regulator station on Green Street, which requires a public hearing.

• Amendment to MCC 2.12.170 Recreation Programs/Recreation Coordinator
• Multiple zoning amendments to MCC 12.12.190 and 12.12.010 (sponsored by Linehan and Crowe)
• Ordinance to add Section 9.20.040 C(1)(e): No dumpster shall be placed on the public way
• Petition from Boston Gas d/b/a National Grid to install a gas regulator station on Green Street near Medford Street
• Tabled paper: Discussion of disposition of city-owned parcel at Louis Cohn Way/Robbins Street

City Council

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will meet to review and interview candidates for the City Solicitor position, filling the unexpired term left by Kathryn Fallon's resignation. The committee will hold an executive session for the interviews and will not reconvene in open session afterward.

• Order 416-22: Review and interview candidates for City Solicitor to fill unexpired term
• Executive session under M.G.L. c 30A, section 21(a)(8) for applicant review
• No open session after executive session

City Council

The Malden City Council's Rules & Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially advance several ordinance amendments. Items include creating a Food Policy Council, updating traffic commission charter language, requiring remote public participation at meetings, and changing rules for utility poles and park hours. The committee will also revisit a previously tabled order to amend city code section 12.12.190.E.

• Order 316-22: Amend MCC 12.12.190.E (tabled from earlier meeting)
• Order 238-22: Establish a Food Policy Council
• Order 313-21: Require remote public participation at all public meetings
• Order 382-22: Amend rules for placement of poles, wires, and telecom equipment on public ways
• Order 403-22: Change hours at an unspecified park to match Trafton Park unless Stadium and Athletic Commission sets different hours

School Committee

The Beebe School Site Council is meeting virtually to discuss mental health support and school counselors with the superintendent. The agenda includes introductions and a discussion on these topics.

• Discussion with superintendent on mental health support
• Discussion on school counselors

The council met to address a letter regarding the lack of K-4 mental health support at Beebe. The Superintendent detailed existing multi-tier supports and a new social-emotional curriculum for January. No formal votes or policy changes were recorded.

Public Works Commission

The Malden Public Works Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss a drainlayers application from D'Allessandro Corporation, and schedule abatements for numerous properties. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business.

• Drainlayers application for D'Allessandro Corporation, 254 Pleasant St., West Bridgewater MA
• Scheduled abatements for 284 Highland Ave, 17 Florence St., 23 Rockwell St. Condo, 18 Barker Rd., 8 Alpine St., 64 Hawthorne St., 10-12 Wolcott St., 427-429 Medford St., 32 Grace St., A Ingleside Ave., 99 Boylston St., 77-79 Ashland St., 320 Eastern Ave., 338 Harris St., 15 Bowdoin St., 64 Summer St., 33 Bayrd St.

The Commission granted five water and sewer bill adjustments and approved one drain layers license. Several abatement requests were granted based on hearing testimony despite no evidence of defective meters.

• Approved drain layers license for Jon D’Alessandro Corp. (All in Favor)
• Approved $4,114.52 adjustment for 284 Highland Avenue (All in Favor)
• Approved $4,372.86 abatement for 23 Rockwell Street (All in Favor)
• Approved $1,124.06 adjustment for 8 Alpine St. (All in Favor)
• Approved $627.02 adjustment for 99 Boylston St. (All in Favor)
• Approved $35,154.33 adjustment for 61-63 Gale St. (All in Favor)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Personnel/Appointments Committee

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

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

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board of Registrars of Voters is meeting to discuss a complaint filed by Patrick Sherman of 36 Central Avenue alleging that certain named persons may be illegally or incorrectly registered to vote in Malden. The complaint was filed under Massachusetts law (M.G.L. chapter 51, sections 48-49). No vote or decision is listed on the agenda; the item is listed as new business for discussion.

• Discussion of complaint filed Oct. 25, 2022 by Patrick Sherman of 36 Central Avenue
• Complaint alleges certain persons may be illegally or incorrectly registered to vote
• Review under M.G.L. chapter 51, sections 48-49

The Board reviewed a complaint filed by Patrick Sherman alleging that 2,378 persons may be illegally or incorrectly registered to vote. Following a review of the evidence and legal guidance, the Board voted to dismiss the complaint due to insufficient grounds.

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

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board of Registrar of Voters is meeting to begin testing voting equipment in preparation for the November 8th General Election. Testing starts at 9:00 AM and continues until finished.

• Testing of voting machines and ballots for the November 8th General Election
• Testing begins at 9:00 AM

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Board of Registrar of Voters is meeting to test voting equipment in preparation for the November 8th General Election. Testing begins at about 9:00 AM and continues until finished. This is a routine procedural step to ensure machines and ballots work correctly.

• Testing of voting machines and ballots
• Preparation for November 8th General Election
• Testing begins at 9:00 AM

Board of Registrars of Voters

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

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

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

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

School Committee

The Malden School Committee's School Council is meeting to review the previous School Improvement Plan (SIP) from 2020-2022 and to discuss the template and focus areas for the upcoming 2022-2023 SIP. The agenda includes introductions and planning next steps for the new plan.

• Review of SIP from 2020-2022
• Discussion of template and focus areas for 2022-2023 SIP
• Planning next steps for SIP development

The School Council met via Zoom to review the 2022 School Improvement Plan and student performance data, including MCAS scores and graduation rates. The council also reviewed framed work for the 2022-2023 school year. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

School Committee

The Linden STEAM Academy School Site Council is holding a regular meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes roll call, introductions, training, a principal's report, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Meeting held via Zoom on October 27, 2022 at 6:00 PM
• Principal's report by Rafael A. Garcia

The council held its first meeting to review the purpose and operation of the body. The school budget was identified as an immediate focus. Rachael Running was appointed as the new Co-chair.

• Appointed Rachael Running as Co-chair

School Committee

The Malden Early Learning Center School Council is meeting to discuss school business, including bylaws, enrollment and staffing updates, a CPPI grant and the Amplify Literacy curriculum, and upcoming activities and events. The agenda is largely procedural, with time for notes and discussion on each item.

• Discussion of CPPI Grant and Amplify Literacy Curriculum
• School enrollment and staffing update, including open positions
• Review of School Council bylaws
• Upcoming events: PTO Playdate (Oct 15), Dental Hygienist visit (Oct 28), Mindfulness Fundraiser (Oct 24-Nov 30), Winter Coat Drive (Nov 1-TBD)

School Committee

The Beebe School Site Council is meeting virtually to discuss the revised School Improvement Plan, mental health support and school counselor next steps, access to interpreters for restorative practices, report card revamping, competency-based practices, lockdown drill messaging, and menstrual product access. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Revised School Improvement Plan
• Mental Health Support and School Counselors Next Steps
• Access to Interpreters for Restorative Practices
• Report Card Revamping
• Menstrual Product Access

The council reviewed changes to the School Improvement Plan (SIP) to replace the SEL Goal with chronic absenteeism. Members discussed revamping report cards to align with curriculum standards and implementing competency-based practices. No formal votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Revised SIP to replace SEL Goal with chronic absenteeism
• Proposed report card revamp to align with curriculum standards
• Proposed translation of report cards
• Shared grading guidelines with staff regarding competency-based practices

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, bills, and payments, and discuss policies, contracts, charitable requests, and correspondence. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action 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 charitable requests

The Malden Housing Authority approved a significant fund transfer for loan obligations and updated Section 8 payment standards. The board also approved several service contracts, project invoices, and a revised staff holiday schedule.

• Authorized transfer of up to $900,000 from Eastern Bank to Rockland Trust for FY2023 EPC loan payments (4-0)
• Approved Section 8 payment standards for Brockton MA HUD Metro FMR area effective Dec 1, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved contracts for private investigative services with Elite Detective Services ($70/hr) and Ross Investigations ($72.50/hr) (4-0)
• Approved $6,900 design fee for Rockland ADA ramp improvement (4-0)
• Approved 2022 holiday schedule and designated the Friday after Thanksgiving as a permanent holiday (4-0)
• Approved $12,768.20 in YMCA invoices for after-school programming at Linden and Newland (4-0)
• Approved $12,552 for flood insurance invoices from Philadelphia Insurance Companies (4-0)
• Approved revision to Procurement Policy regarding DHCD CapHub system (4-0)

School Committee

The School Council will discuss its vision, responsibilities, and meeting norms. The body will also select a Co-Chair and review accomplishments from the 2021-2022 school year.

• Selection of Co-Chair
• Review of 2021-2022 Accomplishments & Next Steps

The School Council met to review its vision, responsibilities, and meeting norms. The council elected a co-chair and reviewed school demographics and faculty information. Future steps include addressing the School Improvement Plan and MCAS data.

• Elected Michelle Cunningham (parent) as Co-chair

Cemetery Trustees

The Malden Cemetery Trustees are meeting to approve minutes, review correspondence, hear trust and superintendent reports, and discuss the former superintendent's moving expenses. The agenda is mostly routine business with one specific discussion item.

• Discussion on former superintendent moving expenses
• Approval of Cemetery Meeting Minutes
• Trust Report
• Superintendent's Report
• General Cemetery Business

The Board voted to deny payment for a former Superintendent's moving expenses to Maine, citing legality issues regarding Perpetual Care funds. The Board also accepted the September Trust and Superintendent reports.

• Denied payment for former Superintendent's moving expenses (4-0, Settemio present)
• Approved September Trust Report showing $23,428.67 in income (unanimous)
• Approved September Superintendent's Report recording 15 burials (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the September 28, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

School Committee

The Salemwood School Site Council is holding a virtual meeting on Tuesday, October 25 at 6:30 pm. The agenda includes a welcome, discussion of roles and meeting dates, the principal's report, a fundraiser item, and positives/events. The next meeting is scheduled for December 20, 2022.

• Virtual meeting via Zoom (https://zoom.us/j/95603876103)
• Principal's report by Van Huynh
• Fundraiser discussion
• Next meeting: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 6:30 pm

The council met to discuss the School Improvement Plan, district goals for ELA/Math, and chronic absenteeism. The Principal reported on current staffing vacancies and the implementation of the Catapult tutoring program and Saturday School. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Licensing Board

The Malden Licensing Board will hold an in-person meeting to decide whether to modify, suspend, or revoke the liquor license for Lyons Liquors at 188 Ferry Street. The board will also consider a request from El Mexsal at 97 Medford Street to modify its hours of operation. The agenda includes routine items like roll call and approval of prior minutes.

• Possible modification, suspension, or revocation of Lyons Liquors' Section 15 liquor license
• Request to modify hours of operation for El Mexsal, 97 Medford Street
• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2022 meeting

The Board issued a conditional two-week suspension to Lyons Liquors for operating past 11 p.m. It also approved a request to extend the operating hours for El Mexsal.

• Approved minutes of September 20, 2022
• Suspended Lyons Liquors license for two weeks on hold for one year (2-0)
• Extended El Mexsal hours to 10am–11pm Sun-Thu and 10am–Midnight Fri-Sat (2-0)

City Council

The Malden City Council is meeting to consider a resolution approving amendments to a Home Rule Petition for bilingual ballots (Bill H.4793), and to hold executive sessions for litigation strategy in two lawsuits. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive public business.

• Resolution 423-22 to approve amendments to Home Rule Petition for bilingual ballots (Bill H.4793)
• Executive session on Jack Owens et al v. City of Malden litigation strategy
• Executive session on Benevolent Botanicals v. City of Malden litigation strategy

School Committee

The Forestdale School Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, hearing the principal's report, and electing a co-chairperson. The council will also discuss new member recruitment, school needs for 2022-23, and updates on the Sustainable Improvement Plan. New business includes reviewing a new template for school and district improvement plans and setting the calendar for the next year's meetings.

• Election of a co-chairperson
• New member recruitment
• Update on Sustainable Improvement Plan
• School Improvement/District Improvement Plan New Template
• Setting the calendar for the year

City Council

The Malden License Committee is meeting to consider renewals and new applications for various business licenses, including a lodging house, multiple auto dealerships, and a self-service gas station. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting. All items are petitions for license renewals or new licenses, with no other substantive business on the agenda.

• Lodging House License renewal for Mitoan, LLC at 52 Maple Street (8 units)
• Canvassing application for Richmond Siu on behalf of Trinity Solar, Inc.
• Class II license renewals for Auto Bazaar (17 Charles St, 21 cars), Auto Tech II (1236 Eastern Ave, 5 cars), Jordan Motors (147 Ferry St, 25 cars), Hub Starters & Alternators (172 Broadway, 4 cars), Rio Auto Group (77 Broadway, 48 cars)
• New Class II license for One Dealer Solutions and Wholesalers (93 Maplewood St, 15 cars)
• Self-Service Gas Station renewal for Gibbs Oil Company at 728 Main St (30,000 gallons)

City Council

The Malden City Council's Rules & Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposal to establish a Food Policy Council, a charter update related to traffic, and an ordinance to require remote public participation at meetings. The agenda includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and these business items.

• Order 238-22 to establish a Food Policy Council, sponsored by Peg Crowe
• Order 283-21 to submit a charter update to the Massachusetts Legislature, sponsored by Stephen Winslow
• Order 313-21 to amend ordinances to require remote participation by the public at all public meetings, sponsored by Ryan O'Malley, Deborah DeMaria, and Amanda Linehan

City Council

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will discuss how to fill the City Solicitor position left vacant by Kathryn Fallon's resignation. They will establish a hiring process and may vote to enter executive session to screen applicants and schedule interviews.

• Order 416-22: Review and interview candidates for City Solicitor to fill unexpired term
• Vote on entering executive session under M.G.L. c 30A, section 21(a)(8) for applicant screening

License Committee

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

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

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

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

Rules & Ordinance Committee

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Personnel/Appointments Committee

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

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

Future of Maplewood Square Committee

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

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

City Council

The City of Malden and Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O'Malley invite the public to the fourth community engagement meeting for the Spot Pond Brook Greenway. The meeting will share and collect feedback on the 25% design engineering plans developed from previous engagement. It will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 6PM in person at City Hall or via Zoom.

• Public meeting on 25% design engineering plans for Spot Pond Brook Greenway
• In-person at City Hall Council Chambers or via Zoom
• ADA accommodations available by contacting Maria Luise
• Translation/interpretation services available by request by 10/20/2022

City Council

The Future of Maplewood Square Committee is meeting to discuss the status of its fall community survey, including close-out and data analysis, and to update on support from MetroBridge/Boston University and MassDevelopment. The committee will also consider a tentative date for Maplewood Fest (May 20, 2023), ARPA business priorities, a community event, and a membership nomination. This is a working meeting with no final votes on major items.

• Fall survey status update and data analysis
• MetroBridge/Boston University and MassDevelopment support status
• Maplewood Fest tentative date May 20, 2023
• ARPA Business Committee priorities for Maplewood Square
• Nomination of Bonita McAllister for committee membership

School Committee

The Malden School Committee is holding a special remote meeting, with the main action being a series of executive sessions. These closed-door sessions are to prepare for contract negotiations with several employee unions and to discuss two Open Meeting Law complaints. The meeting is otherwise limited to calling the session to order and adjourning.

• Executive session to prepare for negotiations with Units A, B and C
• Executive session to prepare for negotiations with SEIU custodians
• Executive session to prepare for negotiations with SEIU cafeteria
• Discussion of Open Meeting Law complaint filed by OpenCommonwealth.org on September 14, 2022
• Discussion of Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Amy Friedman on October 10, 2022

The Malden School Committee voted to accept and adopt three Memoranda of Agreement for Units A, B, and C. Unit A passed 8-0 with one abstention, Unit B passed unanimously, and Unit C passed 8-0 with one abstention. The meeting also included an executive session and adjournment.

• Approved Unit A Memorandum of Agreement (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Unit B Memorandum of Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Unit C Memorandum of Agreement (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund is holding a remote meeting on October 19, 2022, to approve minutes, review a finance report, and receive updates on administration and the Mayor's Affordable Housing Program. The agenda includes a discussion of the Community Preservation Act (CPC) application and general policy discussion. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of meeting minutes from September 21, 2022
• Finance report
• CPC application update
• Mayor's Office of Housing Stability update
• Development projects and Neighborhood Hub updates

The Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund met on October 19, 2022, and approved the minutes from the September 21, 2022 meeting. The Trust received a finance report showing a current balance of $958,973.02 and heard updates on the Mayor's Office of Housing Stability, development projects at 213 Main Street and 54 Eastern Avenue, and the Neighborhood Hub Program. No formal decisions were made on new funding or policies; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved meeting minutes from September 21, 2022, unanimously.
• Heard finance report: current balance $958,973.02, interest earned $789.07 in August.
• Discussed CPC application for $300,000 in CPA funds for housing allocation pilot.
• Received update on Mayor's Office of Housing Stability, now fully staffed by November.
• Noted delays on 213 Main Street project due to slope and ADA compliance; community meeting planned for late November.
• Reported 54 Eastern Avenue closing calls ongoing; construction to start soon after.
• Neighborhood Hub Program received $2,000,000 seed funding from ARPA for vacant property acquisition.
• Discussed draft guidelines and policies for Trust; review planned for next meeting.

Emergency Management Team

The Malden Emergency Management Team is meeting to approve minutes, review past and upcoming emergency activations, and hear updates from various departments. The agenda includes a Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team update and discussion of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG). This is a routine monthly meeting with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

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

The Malden Emergency Management Team discussed a proposed mass notification system using large-format speakers, with options for permanent or mobile units, and considered using a local radio station for backup broadcasts. The team approved the minutes from August 2022 and noted that the new Civic Ready mass notification system costs will be covered by the Emergency Management Performance Grant. Members reported on the success of Public Safety Day, free smoke detector installations for seniors, and the start of the CodeRED to Civic Ready conversion project. No formal votes were taken on the speaker system or other proposals.

• Approved minutes of August 2022.
• Discussed a proposed mass notification system using large-format speakers (no decision made).
• Noted that costs for the new Civic Ready mass notification system will come from the Emergency Management Performance Grant.
• Reported the start of the CodeRED to Civic Ready conversion project.
• Reported the success of Public Safety Day and free smoke detector installations for seniors.
• Discussed a new statewide campaign about COVID vaccines.
• Reported placing someone at the Econo Lodge for emergency housing.
• Discussed evaluating a Shot Spotter system for schools (no decision made).

Board of Health

The Malden Board of Health will review minutes and discuss distributing fentanyl test strips to homeless individuals and others in need, as well as amendments to nicotine delivery system regulations. Updates will be provided on the solid waste ordinance, the closure of the Breakfast Club at 269 Main Street, the rodent control program, personnel changes, the status of a third board member, and flu and COVID clinics.

• Discussion of fentanyl strip distribution by Addiction Recovery Resource Specialist Paul Hammersley
• Amendments to Nicotine Delivery System and Nicotine Regulations
• Update on Solid Waste Ordinance
• Closure of the Breakfast Club, 269 Main Street
• Update on rodent control program

The Board of Health approved amendments to the Solid Waste Ordinance and Dumpster Regulations, including new requirements for dumpster enclosures, pest control records, signage, and fines. The amendments take effect November 15, 2022. The board also tabled discussion on nicotine regulations until the next meeting.

• Approved amendments to Solid Waste Ordinance and Dumpster Regulations (unanimous)
• Tabled amendments to Nicotine Delivery System and Nicotine Regulations until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

School Committee

The Malden School Committee's Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining with the Malden Education Association for Units A, B, and C. The meeting is open to the public for attendance, but the agenda indicates only procedural items and bargaining discussions.

• Bargaining discussions with Malden Education Association for Units A, B, and C

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is meeting to review several full applications for fiscal year 2023. The agenda includes reviewing applications related to Patchell Park, Kierstead Park, Trafton Park, the Early Learning Center Playground, and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

• Review of 01_Patchell Park application
• Review of 02_Affordable Housing Trust Fund application
• Review of 05_Kierstead Park application
• Review of 06_Early Learning Center Playground application
• Review of 04_Trafton Park application

The Malden Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously to advance five FY23 funding applications to public hearings: Patchell Park (100% design), Affordable Housing Trust Fund (pilot program), Trafton Park (Phase II construction), Kierstead Park (Phase I construction), and Early Learning Center Playground. The committee discussed incomplete applications and decided to move forward with conditions, including proof of site control for Patchell Park and 25% design plans for others. No final funding decisions were made; hearings are scheduled for November through January.

• Approved moving Patchell Park 100% design to a public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved moving Affordable Housing Trust Fund pilot program to a public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved moving Trafton Park Phase II construction to a November hearing (unanimous)
• Approved moving Kierstead Park Phase I construction to a January 18 hearing (unanimous)
• Approved moving Early Learning Center Playground to a January hearing (unanimous)
• Approved June and July meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Appeal

The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on October 19, 2022, to reconvene a previously continued hearing on Petition 22-007, which seeks a variance from the city's Table of Intensity Regulations for a property at 385 Medford Street. The board will also approve minutes from its September 21, 2022 meeting and address any old or new business.

• Reconvene public hearing on Petition 22-007 for a variance at 385 Medford Street (Parcel ID 040-180-001)
• Variance sought from Title 12, Chapter 12, Section 12.16.010 Table of Intensity Regulations (Area, Setback/Rear)
• Petition filed by Patrick P. McDonald, Esq. on behalf of S A & M Enterprises, LLC
• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2022 meeting

The Board of Appeal voted 4-0 (with one abstention) to table Petition 22-007 for a zoning variance at 385 Medford Street, allowing the applicant to submit revised plans that eliminate the need for a rear setback. The petitioner waived the 75-day decision deadline. The matter will be revisited at the November 16 meeting.

• Approved minutes of September 21, 2022 (5-0)
• Tabled Petition 22-007 for variance at 385 Medford Street (4-0, one abstention)

City Council

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

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

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

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

Rules & Ordinance Committee

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

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

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

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

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss three tabled items: adopting the 2021 Council Rule Book, submitting a charter update to the Massachusetts Legislature, and an ordinance requiring remote public participation at all public meetings. These are discussion items, not final votes.

• Order 254-20: Adopt Rules of the Council Rule Book 2021
• Order 283-21: Submit charter update to Massachusetts Legislature
• Order 313-21: Amend ordinances to require remote public participation at meetings

Traffic Commission

The Malden Traffic Commission will meet to consider several new parking restrictions and safety requests, including no parking boxes on Salem Street, a parking restriction at 128 Rockland Ave, and no parking signs on Goodwin Ave. They will also revisit tabled items such as semi-truck advisories on Granite St and Elwell St, traffic calming on Central Avenue, and safety improvements on Highland Avenue. The agenda includes many items tabled indefinitely from previous years, indicating ongoing or unresolved issues.

• No Parking Boxes at Salem St & Church St and Salem St & Spruce St
• Parking restriction at 128 Rockland Ave to prevent driveway blocking
• No Parking signs on Goodwin Ave near Crestview Dr
• Extend No Parking on Devir St near Highland Ave by 25 feet
• Three 15-minute parking spaces on Pleasant St, 30 ft west of Florence St

The Malden Traffic Commission approved a handicapped parking sign at 49 Bowman Street, approved 15-minute parking spaces on Pleasant Street, and denied a no-parking request on Goodwin Ave. Several other requests were tabled for further study, including no-parking boxes on Salem Street and traffic issues on Central Avenue and Highland Avenue.

• Approved handicapped parking sign at 49 Bowman Street (unanimous)
• Approved 15-minute parking spaces on Pleasant Street (unanimous)
• Denied no-parking signs on Goodwin Ave at Crestview Dr (unanimous)
• Approved parking restriction at 128 Rockland Ave (3-1)
• Tabled no-parking boxes on Salem Street until complete list submitted (unanimous)
• Tabled no-parking extension on Devir Street for further review (unanimous)
• Tabled vehicle length limit on Granite St and Elwell St for engineering study (unanimous)
• Tabled Central Avenue traffic issues for engineering study (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider an order to formally schedule the November 8 state election and direct committees to interview candidates for City Solicitor and City Clerk. The agenda also includes public hearings on utility petitions from National Grid and Comcast for work on Eastern Avenue, and several license renewals for used car dealers.

• Order to warn all wards for Nov. 8 state election, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Order to interview candidates for City Solicitor (unexpired term) and City Clerk (pending retirement)
• Public hearings: National Grid duct installation near 54 Eastern Ave; Comcast broadband conduit for 50, 54, 57 Eastern Ave
• Class II license renewals: Auto Bazaar (21 cars), Auto Tech II (5), Jordan Motors (25), Hub Starters (4), Rio Auto Group (48); new license for One Dealer Solutions (15)
• Committee report recommending amended ordinance on markings on public ways (Section 11.08.200)

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission will hold a public meeting to review status updates on demolition and alteration delay cases for several properties, discuss the Wallace Memorial Park Wall project with CPA supplemental funding, and receive updates on the Malden Courthouse arts center and a National Register application for Salem Street Cemetery. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural, with no final votes scheduled on the agenda.

• Status updates for preferably preserved buildings at 15 Ferry Street, 384-390 Main Street, 12-24 Lebanon Street, 28 Lebanon Street, 729 Salem Street, and 11 Canal Street
• Wallace Memorial Park Wall Project - CPA Supplemental Funding discussion
• Malden Courthouse (89 Summer Street) Malden Center for Arts & Culture project update
• Salem Street Cemetery National Register Application
• Community Preservation Committee update

The Malden Historical Commission voted 4-0 to request that the owner of 11 Canal Street comply with the Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance and file a Notice of Intent to Demolish, after the Building Commissioner confirmed the demolition was not an emergency. The Commission also took under advisement consultant estimates for a National Register nomination for Salem Street Cemetery ($9,500) and an inventory of the Malden Hospital site ($1,000). Minutes from September 14, 2022 were approved 4-0.

• Requested owner of 11 Canal Street to comply with Demolition Delay Ordinance and file Notice of Intent to Demolish (4-0)
• Approved minutes of September 14, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Took under advisement $9,500 estimate for Salem Street Cemetery National Register nomination
• Took under advisement $1,000 estimate for Malden Hospital site inventory

School Committee

The Malden School Committee's Negotiations Subcommittee is holding an emergency meeting to enter executive session for negotiations with Units A, B, and C. The meeting will not return to open session, and the public is welcome to attend in person.

• Executive session for negotiations with Units A, B, and C
• Meeting held at Malden City Hall, Room #105, 215 Pleasant Street
• No return to open session after executive session

School Committee

The Malden School Committee is holding an emergency remote meeting with a single action item: an executive session to discuss strategy for upcoming negotiations with Units A, B, and C. The committee will convene, enter the closed session, and then adjourn. No public votes or decisions are scheduled on the open agenda.

• Executive session for strategy discussions on negotiations with Units A, B, and C
• Remote meeting via Zoom with public access options
• Meeting conducted under Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, suspending certain Open Meeting Law provisions

The Malden School Committee met in emergency virtual session on October 17, 2022. The committee voted unanimously to enter executive session at 6:08 p.m. and reconvened at 6:51 p.m., then voted unanimously to adjourn at 6:53 p.m. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Voted unanimously to enter executive session (9-0)
• Voted unanimously to adjourn (9-0)

School Committee

The Malden School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee is holding an emergency meeting to conduct bargaining discussions with the Malden Education Association regarding Units A, B, and C. The meeting is open to the public and will take place in person.

• Emergency meeting of the Negotiations Subcommittee
• Bargaining discussions with the Malden Education Association for Units A, B, and C
• Meeting at Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber Room 106, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden

School Committee

The Malden School Committee's Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting remotely on October 13, 2022. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Amy Friedman and to review executive session minutes from July 27, 2022. The committee will not return to open session after the executive session.

• Executive session to discuss Open Meeting Law complaint filed September 6, 2022 by Amy Friedman
• Review and approval of executive session minutes from July 27, 2022
• Meeting held via remote participation per Governor Baker's order

Disability Commission

The Malden Disability Commission is meeting to discuss updates on ADA self-evaluation, playground accessibility projects, and a vote on purchasing a GRIT Freedom Chair for varied terrains. They will also hear from guest speakers on diversity and athletics, and consider using handicap parking fees for programming.

• Vote on GRIT Freedom Chair for accessibility on various terrains
• Update on Forestdale School playground surface accessibility request
• Early Learning Center Playground Project update
• Discussion on using handicap parking fees for programming
• October Disability Employment Awareness Month recognition

The commission voted to expand the purpose of its subcommittees to include new projects. It also authorized a community survey to gauge interest in the city purchasing GRIT 'Freedom Chairs' for accessibility.

• Approved minutes of 09/15/2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled presentation on Disability Etiquette until November (unanimous)
• Approved motion for Nichole Mossalam and Ralph Long to conduct community interest survey for GRIT 'Freedom Chairs' (unanimous)
• Approved motion to expand purpose of subcommittees for new projects (unanimous)

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

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

• Annual review and approval of the Admissions Policy

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 meeting also includes 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 on collective bargaining, pending litigation, grievances

Sign Design Review Committee

The Malden Sign Design Review Committee will consider approving sign designs for seven local businesses, including restaurants, a coffee shop, a nail bar, and a cannabis dispensary. The committee will also hear updates from compliance officers and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Bam Bam Chicken — 245 Pleasant St.
• Floramo's Restaurant — 229 Centre St.
• More Than Coffee — 7 Pleasant St.
• Beauty and Brows — 94 Main St.
• Eastern Cannabis — 7 Linehurst St.

The committee approved sign applications for Bam Bam Chicken, Floramo’s Restaurant, Beauty and Brows, Eastern Cannabis, and Blue Ocean Nails Bar. Applications for More than coffee and Dom’s Sausage were tabled. The committee also reviewed compliance updates regarding prohibited signage and lights at various city locations.

• Approved Bam Bam Chicken sign application with size and lighting conditions (4-0)
• Approved Floramo’s Restaurant sign application (4-0)
• Approved Beauty and Brows sign application (4-0)
• Approved Eastern Cannabis sign application (4-0)
• Approved Blue Ocean Nails Bar A-frame sign for one year (4-0)
• Tabled More than coffee sign application (4-0)
• Tabled Dom’s Sausage sign application pending ISD notification (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from July 14, August 11, and September 8, 2022

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Malden Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission is meeting virtually to approve minutes from previous months, set goals for the coming year, and discuss community outreach and commission vacancies. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from May, June, July, and September 2022
• Discussion of goals for the Commission for the next 12 months
• Update on community outreach brochure
• Status update on commission vacancies

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board will meet to accept prior meeting minutes and financial reports, approve new members, and discuss the third-quarter portfolio review and employees on ARPA federal grants. The agenda includes several member transfers and one retirement, with no deaths or withdrawals reported.

• New members: Isadora DeAlpino, Jatime Scalesse, Jenna Sullivan (PARA), Julio Perez (school attendance officer), Devin Killoren (police cadet), Marita Coombs (library head)
• Retirement: Paul McLeod, Police, effective 9/17/22, Option C
• Transfers: Julie Gavin to Winchester ($7,365, 2.25 yrs), Emily Calos to Woburn ($1,534, 0.75 yrs), Kathryn Fallon to Framingham ($157,987, 26.16 yrs), Adam Maher to Essex Regional ($74,020, 9.33 yrs), Jennifer Browning to Lowell ($39,465, 7.00 yrs), Colleen Leo to Everett ($115,519, 28.75 yrs)
• Discussion: deBurlo Group 3rd quarter portfolio review; list of employees on ARPA federal grants
• Correspondence: September 2022 PERAC financials; PERAC memo on 4th quarter training courses

The Malden Retirement Board approved payrolls and expenditures for late September and early October 2022, accepted prior meeting minutes and PERAC financial reports, and approved new members, retirements, and transfers to other boards. The board also received a portfolio review from the deBurlo Group, which reported a 4.11% decline in the portfolio's value for the third quarter of 2022.

• Approved all payrolls and expenditures for the last half of September 2022 and first half of October 2022 (unanimous).
• Accepted prior Board meeting minutes and PERAC financial reports (unanimous).
• Accepted new members: Isadora DeAlpino, Jaime Scalesse, Jenna Sullivan, Julio Perez, Devin Killoren, Marita Coombs, Fadova Masrour, Amira Saif, and Mona Kamal (unanimous).
• Approved member retirements: Rosemary Rufo, William T. Green, Eleanor Long, and Paul McLeod (unanimous).
• Approved transfers to other boards for Julie Gavin, Emily Calos, Kathryn Fallon, Adam Maher, Jennifer Browning, and Colleen Leo (unanimous).
• Approved expenses and investments including cyber security monitoring, management fees, custodial fees, postage, legal services, and multiple security purchases (motion carried).

Planning Board

The Malden Planning Board and City Council Ordinance Committee will hold a joint public hearing on two proposed zoning amendments (CCP 286/2022 and 315/2022) that would change regulations for marijuana establishments. The amendments would alter the special permit granting authority and clarify zoning relief requirements for dimensional, parking, and buffer zone violations in new and existing buildings. The board will also receive a status update from the Community Preservation Committee.

• Public hearing on CCP 286/2022 to change special permit granting authority for marijuana establishments
• Public hearing on CCP 315/2022 to clarify zoning relief for dimensional and parking violations in new buildings
• Public hearing on CCP 315/2022 to clarify zoning relief for dimensional and parking violations in existing buildings
• Public hearing on CCP 315/2022 to change zoning relief for buffer zone noncompliance in existing buildings
• Status update from Community Preservation Committee

The Malden Planning Board held a joint public hearing with the City Council Ordinance Committee on a zoning amendment but tabled it to November 9, 2022, without any discussion or public testimony. The board also received a status update on the Community Preservation Committee. No substantive decisions were approved or denied.

• Tabled joint public hearing on zoning amendments (CCP 286/2022 and 315/2022) to November 9, 2022 (8-0)

City Council

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

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

Rules & Ordinance Committee

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

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

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

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

School Committee

The Malden School Committee's Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining with the Malden Education Association for Units A, B, and C. The meeting is open to the public for attendance, but the agenda indicates the discussions themselves are bargaining sessions.

• Bargaining discussions with Malden Education Association for Units A, B, C
• Meeting held at Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber, 215 Pleasant Street

City Council

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

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider amendments to city ordinances, including pole and wire placement, street markings, and remote participation requirements. They will also review tabled items on council rules and a traffic commission charter update. The meeting is primarily for discussion and recommendation, not final adoption.

• Amendment to Section 11.24.010 on placement of poles, wires, and telecommunications equipment
• Amendment to add Section 11.08.200 on markings on public ways (DigSafe marking removal)
• Proposed ordinance to require remote participation for all public meetings (Section 2.16.001)
• Tabled order to adopt the 2021 Council Rule Book
• Tabled order on traffic commission charter update

Public Works Commission

The Malden Public Works Commission is meeting to approve minutes, consider a curb cut at 3 Lily St., discuss a drain layers license for J. Marchese & Sons, and hold a series of abatement appointments for numerous properties. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items.

• Curb cut approval at 3 Lily St.
• Drain layers license for J. Marchese & Sons, 69 Norman St, Everett, MA
• Abatement appointments for 20+ properties including 661 Eastern Ave, 40 Spring St., 210 East Border Rd., and others

The Public Works Commission approved a 15-foot curb cut for 3 Lilly Street and a drain layers license for J Marchese & Sons. They also granted 13 water/sewer bill abatements totaling over $10,000 for leaks and other issues, and tabled three abatement requests for future hearings.

• Approved 15-ft curb cut at 3 Lilly Street (unanimous)
• Granted drain layers license to J Marchese & Sons (unanimous)
• Tabled abatement for Parisian Beauty Supply, 661 Eastern Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted $843.35 sewer abatement to Paul Trager, 51 Maple Street (unanimous)
• Granted $186.98 abatement to Louisa Lopera, 40 Monroe Street (unanimous)
• Granted $575.33 abatement to Arthur Poulos, 228 East Border Road (unanimous)
• Granted $2,179.57 abatement to Reta Tedla, 70 Bellvale Street (unanimous)
• Granted $2,172.11 abatement to Louise Wangoe, 44 Greenwood Street (unanimous)

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority will hold its regular board meeting on October 11, 2022, at 8:30 AM. The agenda includes election of officers for the new fiscal year, approval of minutes, bills, invoices, and contract change orders, as well as discussion of policies, contracts, charitable requests, and correspondence.

• Election of officers for fiscal year 2022-2023
• 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 a $12,359,000 contract with Deiulis Brothers Construction for the Forestdale 667-3 ModPhase project. The board also elected officers for 2021-2022, approved the FY2023 budget with the executive director's salary set at $172,558, and authorized numerous contracts and payments including a $28,400 design fee for the Springdale alarm system upgrade and a $5,600 change order for the Suffolk Manor fire alarm project.

• Elected William P. Hurley as Chairperson, John P. Matheson as Vice Chairperson, Joan M. Chiasson as Secretary, Mark A. Lawhorne as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved $1,390,296.36 in Section 8 and MA Rental Voucher payments and $925,530.56 in Revolving Fund payments for September 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $28,400 design fee with Shekar & Associates for Springdale Alarm System upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved $5,600 change order from American Service Company for Suffolk Manor Fire Alarm upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 Budget with executive director salary of $172,558 (Resolution 2022-07, unanimous)
• Approved $12,359,000 contract with Deiulis Brothers Construction for Forestdale 667-3 ModPhase project (unanimous)
• Approved $99,275.47 payment to United Elevator for 89 Pearl Street elevator modernization (unanimous)
• Approved $550,000 task order to Michael Kim Associates for AMP 1 Window and Siding Replacement (unanimous)

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority is holding its regular board meeting on October 11, 2022, at 8:30 AM. The agenda includes routine items such as electing officers for the new fiscal year, approving previous meeting minutes, approving bills and payments, and discussing policies, contracts, charitable requests, and correspondence. No specific projects, dollar amounts, or public hearings are listed.

• Election of officers for fiscal year 2022-2023
• 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

Conservation Commission

The Malden Conservation Commission is meeting remotely to handle routine business, including approving minutes and discussing a certificate of compliance for a culverting project on the Malden River. They will also discuss a PARC grant for Kierstead Park improvements and vote on authorizing the Conservation Clerk to sign documents under the Wetlands Protection Act.

• Request for Certificate of Compliance, DEP File #210-12, for culverting of the Malden River
• Discussion of PARC grant for Kierstead Park improvements, signatures needed
• Vote to authorize Conservation Clerk Ryan Roseen to sign Wetlands Protection Act documents

The Commission voted unanimously to issue a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File #210-12, closing out a 1977 Order of Conditions for culverting the Malden River. They also agreed to sign paperwork to accept a state grant for improvements to Kierstead Park, and authorized Clerk Ryan Roseen to sign documents on behalf of the Commission.

• Approved minutes from August 29, 2022 (unanimous).
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for DEP File #210-12 (Malden River culverting) (5-0).
• Agreed to sign grant paperwork for Kierstead Park improvements on behalf of the City.
• Authorized Clerk Ryan Roseen to sign documents on behalf of the Commission (5-0).
• Discussed draft Wetlands Ordinance and DEP comments (no action taken).
• Adjourned at 8:00 PM (5-0).

City Council

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

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

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

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

City Council

The Malden City Council will hold public hearings on three utility petitions (National Grid gas regulator station, pole locations, and Crown Castle conduit), consider a $1 million bond for Central Business District Garage repairs, and vote on several appropriations including street improvements and park restoration. The council will also designate City Hall as the early voting location for the State Election and consider an ordinance change to Trafton Park hours.

• $1,000,000 bond for Central Business District Garage reconstruction
• $128,164.75 for Summer Street and Clifton Street intersection improvements
• $31,470 from Community Preservation Act for Wallace Park Wall Restoration
• Public hearings on National Grid gas regulator station on Green Street, pole locations on Forest Street, and Crown Castle conduit on Salem and Park Streets
• Designate City Hall as central early voting location for State Election

Energy Efficiency Commission

The Malden Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Commission will meet to discuss the Climate Action Plan process with a city planner and receive an update on the selection of an electrical aggregation consultant. If time permits, they will also cover tree planting and commission reporting. The meeting is held via Zoom.

• Discussion of Climate Action Plan process with Emily Granoff from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development
• Update on electrical aggregation consultant selection
• Tree planting (time permitting)
• EESC reporting and communications (time permitting)

The meeting was primarily a discussion session with no formal votes or decisions. The commission approved the previous meeting's minutes with a minor change. Topics included the climate action plan process, updates on electrical aggregation consultant selection, and tree planting coordination.

• Approved August 22, 2022 meeting minutes with removal of future meeting date (moved by VanDeveer, second by Smith)

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 motions regarding a sabbatical leave and the appointment of a Supervisor of Attendance. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss strategy for upcoming negotiations with employee units.

• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2022
• Superintendent's report includes introduction of Supervisor of Attendance
• Motion for sabbatical leave for Ms. Spadafora
• Motion for Supervisor of Attendance for Ms. Spadafora
• Executive session for negotiations with Units A, B, C and SEIU Local 888

The Malden School Committee voted 6-2 to grant no sabbatical leaves of absence for the 2022-2023 school year due to financial constraints. The committee also appointed Julio Perez as Supervisor of Attendance (7-1). Minutes from September 12 were tabled. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 0 sabbatical leaves of absence for 2022-2023 (6-2)
• Appointed Julio Perez as Supervisor of Attendance (7-1)
• Tabled approval of September 12, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Malden Community Preservation Committee is meeting to approve June and July minutes and review full applications for FY23 funding, including projects for Patchell Park, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Kierstead Park, the Early Learning Center Playground, and Trafton Park. The meeting is held virtually with public access options.

• Review of FY23 full applications for Patchell Park, Kierstead Park, Trafton Park, Early Learning Center Playground, and Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Approval of June and July meeting minutes

Emergency Management Team

The Malden Emergency Management Team is meeting to approve minutes, review past and upcoming emergency activations, and discuss new business including updates on the CERT team and two grants (EMPG and MVP). Member reports from various departments will also be given.

• Review of emergency management activations for previous month
• Review of planned emergency management activations for upcoming month
• Community Emergency Response (CERT) Team update
• Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) discussion
• Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant discussion

The Malden Emergency Management Team approved a change to call the Red Cross directly during fires to speed up their arrival, rather than waiting for a full team activation. Other items discussed included upcoming flu clinics, COVID test kit availability, and ongoing emergency housing at Econolodge. Several reports were deferred because the responsible member was absent.

• Approved calling Red Cross directly during fires to get them there quicker
• Deferred approval of previous meeting minutes (Ron absent)
• Discussed updating evacuation and lockdown plans for schools (ongoing)
• Noted Public Health has about 2,000 COVID test kits available
• Noted DPW has a public safety audit consultant upcoming
• Discussed possibly changing meeting day from Wednesday to Thursday (ongoing)

Cemetery Trustees

The Malden Cemetery Trustees will meet to approve minutes, hear public communications, review July and August financial reports, and conduct interviews with finalists for the Superintendent position. The board will then vote on hiring the new Superintendent, followed by an executive session to discuss personnel issues.

• Interview finalists for Superintendent Position
• Vote on hiring new Superintendent of City of Malden Cemeteries
• Review July and August financial reports
• Executive Session for personnel issues
• Approval of Cemetery Meeting Minutes

The Malden Cemetery Board of Trustees voted unanimously to hire Christopher Rosa as the new Superintendent of Cemeteries, replacing retiring James Cahill. The board also accepted the June, July, and August trust reports and superintendent's report. Rosa, the current Malden Tree Warden, was selected from five candidates after interviews.

• Hired Christopher Rosa as Superintendent of Cemeteries (5-0)
• Accepted trust income reports for June ($23,386.60), July ($14,172.15), and August ($6,711.78)
• Accepted superintendent's report for June, July, and August burials
• Approved minutes of June 22, 2022 meeting

School Committee

The Beebe School Site Council is meeting virtually to discuss social-emotional updates, mental health support and school counselors, parent and community engagement opportunities, and next steps for PTO-School Site Council collaboration. The meeting is a discussion-focused session with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Social-Emotional Update
• Mental Health Support and School Counselors
• Parent and Community Engagement Opportunities
• PTO-School Site Council Collaboration Next Steps

The Beebe School Site Council met on September 28, 2022, to discuss social-emotional learning updates, mental health support, and parent engagement. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the council discussed advocating for in-district translators and the restoration of a K-4 guidance counselor position cut due to budget constraints.

• Discussed advocating for in-district translators to support Language Learners and peer mediation
• Discussed advocating for restoration of the K-4 guidance counselor position cut due to budget constraints
• Noted that a letter sent to central office about the counselor position has received no response
• Principal agreed to send a volunteer survey via Peek of the Week, Principal's Page, Class Dojo, and Facebook
• Principal agreed to include notice about reduced paper communication in Peek of the Week
• SSC members will follow up with PTO on translation and paper survey status

Waterfront Access Committee

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

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

Intercultural Competency and Awareness Committee

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Board of Registrars of Voters

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

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

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

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

Rules & Ordinance Committee

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

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

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

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

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Malden Board of Registrars of Voters will review September primary results and the use of new precinct locations from redistricting ahead of the general election. The board will also vote on dates, times, and places for early voting for the November election, and approve minutes from the August 9 meeting.

• Vote on early voting dates, time, and place for November Election
• Review of September Primary and new precinct locations from redistricting
• Approval of August 9, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board of Registrars of Voters approved the dates, times, and locations for early voting in the November election, exceeding state requirements by offering 100% of business hours during the first week. They also reviewed the September primary, noting issues with precinct locations at Beebe and Ferryway, and discussed signage improvements and a potential double-voting incident. The minutes from August 9, 2022, were approved unanimously.

• Approved early voting schedule for November election (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Placed review of September primary and new precinct locations on file (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden Intercultural Competency and Awareness Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from February 1, 2022, and discuss language access planning and community outreach for English-isolated residents. The agenda also includes open discussion on future meeting topics and other business.

• Approval of minutes from February 1, 2022 (item 392-22)
• Discussion of Language Access Planning and Community Outreach for English-Isolated Residents

City Council

The Malden Waterfront Access Committee is meeting to receive an update on the Malden River Works project and to review the status of the Conservation Committee By-laws. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and other business before adjournment.

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

City Council

The Malden City Council is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting with a single substantive item: a motion to modify the October 4, 2022 meeting in observance of Yom Kippur. The motion would replace the full council meeting with committee meetings from 5:30 to 6:15 PM, and reschedule the full meeting to October 5 at 7:00 PM. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, pledge, roll call, adjournment).

• Motion 393-22: Reschedule Oct 4 council meeting to Oct 5 at 7:00 PM for Yom Kippur
• Committee meetings on Oct 4 from 5:30 to 6:15 PM

City Council

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will discuss proposed amendments to city ordinances, including a ban on dumpsters stored on public ways and new rules for markings on streets and sidewalks. They will also review tabled items on remote participation and council rules.

• Amendment to Section 9.20.040 to prohibit dumpster storage on public ways
• Amendment to Section 11.08 to address markings on public ways
• Tabled order to adopt Council Rule Book 2021
• Tabled order on charter update for Traffic Commission
• Tabled order requiring remote participation for all public meetings

Mystic Valley Development Commission

The Mystic Valley Development Commission is meeting to vote on a project management agreement for FY23 and maintenance for the Malden River trash trap. The body will also discuss projects related to the Infrastructure Trust Fund.

• Vote to approve Preotle Lane Environmental Cost Reimbursement
• Vote to approve FY23 Project Management Agreement
• Vote to approve Malden River Trash Trap Maintenance
• Discussion on Infrastructure Trust Fund projects

The Mystic Valley Development Commission approved a $5,655.45 environmental cost reimbursement for Preotle Lane and a $10,000 per year for four years maintenance agreement for the Malden River Trash Trap. The commission also discussed potential use of the $2.1M Infrastructure Trust Fund for road repairs on Commercial Street/River's Edge Drive, but no decision was made.

• Approved $5,655.45 environmental cost reimbursement for Preotle Lane (6-0)
• Approved up to $10,000 per year for four years for Malden River Trash Trap maintenance (6-0)
• Approved FY23 Project Management Agreement with MRA/OSPCD at $45,000/year (6-0)
• Approved minutes from June 13, 2022 meeting (6-0)

Racial Equity Commission

The Malden Racial Equity Commission is meeting to formalize its mission statement, take public comment, and schedule its next meeting. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Formalize a mission statement for the Racial Equity Commission
• Public comment period
• Scheduling of next meeting and adjournment

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund is holding a remote meeting to approve minutes, review the finance report, and receive updates on funding applications, the Community Preservation Act (CPC) application, and the Mayor's Affordable Housing Program, including the Office of Housing Stability, development projects, and the Neighborhood Hub. The agenda is largely administrative with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from August 17, 2022
• Finance report review
• Funding application update
• Community Preservation Act (CPC) application update
• Mayor's Affordable Housing Program updates: Office of Housing Stability, development projects, Neighborhood Hub

The Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund adopted the Affordable Housing Development funding application on a roll call vote, with one trustee absent. The Trust also received updates on finances, a CPC funding request, and development projects including 213 Main Street and 54 Eastern Avenue. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Affordable Housing Development funding application (7-0, 1 absent)
• Approved meeting minutes from August 17, 2022 (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is meeting to review full applications for Fiscal Year 2023 funding. The agenda also includes approval of June and July meeting minutes and other business. This is a regular monthly meeting, with no specific project details listed in the agenda.

• Review of Full Applications for FY23
• Approval of June and July Meeting Minutes

School Committee

The Malden School Committee's Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining with the Malden Education Association for Units A, B, and C. The meeting is open to the public in person, but the bargaining discussions themselves are not detailed in the agenda.

• Bargaining discussions with Malden Education Association for Units A, B, and C

Board of Appeal

The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on September 21, 2022, to consider three variance petitions. The board will also approve minutes from its July 20, 2022 meeting. The petitions seek variances related to setback and side-yard requirements, and sign size and number in an industrial district.

• Petition 22-007: variance for rear setback at 385 Medford Street (Parcel ID #040-180-001)
• Petition 22-008: variance for side setback at 270 Bainbridge Street (Parcel ID #092-710-006)
• Petition 22-009: variance for sign size and number in Industrial I district at 950-970 Eastern Ave. (Parcel ID #126-485-501)
• Approval of minutes from July 20, 2022

The Board of Appeal approved two variance petitions: one for a rear deck at 270 Bainbridge Street and another for oversized signs at 950-970 Eastern Ave. A motion to deny a third petition for a variance at 385 Medford Street failed, meaning the petition remains pending or was effectively granted by default.

• Approved variance for rear deck at 270 Bainbridge Street (5-0)
• Approved variance for three signs at 950-970 Eastern Ave (5-0)
• Motion to deny variance for 385 Medford Street failed (2-3)

Finance Committee

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority board will hold its regular meeting on September 20, 2022, at 8:30 AM in the library of 630 Salem Street, with a Zoom option. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of minutes, bills, invoices, contract change orders, policies, charitable requests, correspondence, and open discussion. 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 charitable requests
• Open discussion

The Malden Housing Authority unanimously approved its FY2023 operating budget, a $480,844 insurance package including cyber liability, a $44,162 change order for deck repairs, and various invoices and program expenses. The board also adopted revisions to the personnel policy covering pre-employment screening and leave advances, and authorized a youth-build partnership with Just-a-Start.

• Approved FY2023 operating budget (4-0)
• Approved $480,844 HAIG insurance coverage including cyber liability (4-0)
• Approved $44,162 change order for 120 Mountain Ave deck repair design (4-0)
• Approved $2,117.50 invoice for Language Access Plan services (4-0)
• Approved $7,488.83 in YMCA after-school program invoices (4-0)
• Authorized MOU with Just-a-Start for youth-build maintenance program (4-0)
• Approved $619.26 Malden Police Department invoice for details (4-0)
• Adopted revisions to personnel policy on pre-employment screening and leave advances (4-0)

City Council

The Malden City Council will hold its regular meeting, including a public comment period and several agenda items. Key actions include a proposed ordinance amendment regarding the placement of poles, wires, and telecommunications equipment, and a resolution to establish a Malden Youth Council ad hoc committee. The council will also discuss a complaint about an alleged Open Meeting Law violation and consider a petition for a new utility pole on Elwell Street.

• Ordinance 382-22: amend Section 11.24.010 on placement of poles, wires, and telecom equipment
• Order 383-22: authorize legal investigation of Open Meeting Law complaint by Brian DeLacey
• Resolution 138-22: establish Malden Youth Council ad hoc committee
• Petition 366-22: National Grid to install a pole at Elwell and Loomis Streets
• Mayoral appointment of Stephanie Stone to Planning Board

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board is meeting to approve prior minutes and financial reports, and to vote on several retirement-related actions, including a military service purchase, transfers, and withdrawals. The board will also discuss federal grant employees in the retirement system and a board letter regarding regulations and ARPA funds. No disability updates are reported.

• Military purchase: Robert O'Brien (Police) $3,872 for 1.58 years
• Transfer: Brian Chappell from PARA to MTRS $2,155 for 0.67 years
• Withdrawals: Lea Malila $7,116 (4.25 yrs), Kara Follo $5,127 (1.55 yrs)
• Retirement: James Cahill, Cemetery Superintendent, effective 9/9/22
• New members list includes 17 individuals across departments

The Malden Retirement Board met on September 20, 2022, and unanimously approved payrolls and expenditures for late August and early September 2022, prior meeting minutes, and PERAC financial reports. The board accepted 16 new members, approved retirements for James Cahill and two deceased members' survivors, and approved member withdrawals totaling $12,243. They also discussed federal grant employees and ARPA funding requirements, and approved travel expenses for the MACRS conference.

• Approved payrolls and expenditures for late August and early September 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted prior meeting minutes and PERAC financial reports (unanimous)
• Accepted 16 new members (unanimous)
• Approved retirements: James Cahill (Cemetery Superintendent) and survivors of Frances Ciavarro and Marilyn MacAskill (unanimous)
• Approved military service purchase for Robert O'Brien (Police) for $3,872 (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawals: Lea Malila ($7,116) and Kara Follo ($5,127) (unanimous)
• Approved travel and educational expenses for MACRS Fall Conference (unanimous)
• Approved expenses and investments including Microsoft Office renewal, management fees, and stock purchases (unanimous)

City Council

The Finance Committee will vote on three appropriations: a $1,000,000 bond for reconstructing the Central Business District Garage, a $128,164.75 allocation from the TNC Surcharge fund for street improvements at Summer and Clifton Streets, and a $31,470 Community Preservation Act grant for Wallace Park wall restoration. The committee will also approve several sets of meeting minutes.

• $1,000,000 bond for Central Business District Garage reconstruction
• $128,164.75 for road milling, paving, and pedestrian upgrades at Summer and Clifton Streets
• $31,470 for Wallace Park Wall Restoration from Historic Preservation Reserve
• Approval of minutes from June 14, April 19, May 31, and June 7 meetings

Licensing Board

The Malden Licensing Board will meet in person to approve minutes from June and consider one application: Malden Dockside Inc. seeks to change the DBA (doing business as) name of its establishment at 229 Centre Street from House of Smoke to Floramo's. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approve minutes from June 14, 2022 meeting
• Application by Malden Dockside Inc. to change DBA from House of Smoke to Floramo's at 229 Centre Street

The Malden Licensing Board approved a change in doing-business-as (DBA) for Dockside to Floramo's, with no change in ownership. The board also discussed a potential Section 15 license violation for staying open after 11:00 pm, pending further investigation.

• Approved minutes from June 14, 2022 meeting (2-0)
• Approved DBA change from Dockside to Floramo's (2-0)

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority board will hold its regular meeting on September 20, 2022, at 8:30 AM in the library of 630 Salem Street. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, bills, invoices, and contract change orders, 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
• Open discussion

Traffic Commission

The Malden Traffic Commission will hold its monthly meeting on September 20, 2022, to consider a range of traffic-related requests, including new parking restrictions, crosswalks, and speed measures. The agenda includes several new business items, such as a request to implement 'No Right on Red' during school days at Broadway and Salem Street, and a crosswalk at Waite and Maplewood Streets. Many items previously tabled, such as resident parking and speed safety zones, will also be discussed.

• No Right on Red during school days at Broadway and Salem Street
• Crosswalk installation at Waite St and Maplewood St
• No Parking on non-residential end of Green Street to assist trucks exiting Hoff's Bakery
• Electronic speed indicator signs on Olive, Beachview, and Elwell streets
• Removal of handicapped parking signs at 45 Starbird, 179 Emerald, and 49 Bowman streets

The Malden Traffic Commission approved several traffic safety measures, including a year-round 'No Turn on Red' at all four approaches of Broadway and Salem Street, a new crosswalk at Waite and Maplewood Streets, and a stop sign on Goodwin Avenue at Floral Avenue. Multiple requests for handicapped parking were denied or approved, and several items were tabled for further engineering study.

• Approved 'No Turn on Red' signs at all four intersections of Broadway and Salem Street, year-round (unanimous)
• Approved crosswalk installation at Waite Street and Maplewood Street (unanimous)
• Approved 'No Parking' sign on non-residential end of Green Street (unanimous)
• Approved electronic speed indicator signs on Olive/Beachview/Elwell streets (unanimous)
• Approved stop sign on Goodwin Avenue at Floral Avenue (unanimous)
• Denied handicapped parking at 57 Wolcott Street and 137 Daniels Street (unanimous each)
• Approved handicapped parking at 64 Gale Street (unanimous)
• Tabled semi-truck advisory signs at Granite/Rockingham and Elwell/Broadway until October 18, 2022 (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission will meet to review a demolition request for an accessory garage at 19 Sprague Street and receive status updates on several buildings previously determined to be Preferably Preserved. The commission will also discuss the Wallace Memorial Park Wall Project, the Fellsmere Park Master Plan, and a National Register application for Salem Street Cemetery.

• 19 Sprague Street: Notice of Intent to Demolish accessory garage
• Status updates for Preferably Preserved buildings at 368 Pleasant St, 15 Ferry St, 384-390 Main St, 12-24 Lebanon St, 28 Lebanon St
• Wallace Memorial Park Wall Project: CPA Supplemental Funding Application
• Fellsmere Park Master Plan: draft plan discussion
• Salem Street Cemetery National Register Application

The Malden Historical Commission approved revised wording for a historical plaque at 368 Pleasant Street (3-0) and determined that an accessory garage at 19 Sprague Street is not historically significant, allowing its demolition without delay. The commission also received updates on several properties under demolition delay ordinances, including 15 Ferry Street, 384-390 Main Street, and 12-24/28 Lebanon Street, but took no further action on those. Other business included reviewing the Wallace Memorial Park wall restoration funding, Fellsmere Park Master Plan comments, and Salem Street Cemetery National Register application.

• Approved revised wording for historical plaque at 368 Pleasant Street (3-0)
• Determined accessory garage at 19 Sprague Street not significant; demolition may proceed without delay (3-0)
• Approved sending comments on Fellsmere Park Master Plan to City Office of Strategic Planning (3-0)
• Approved minutes of August 18, 2022 meeting (3-0)

Disability Commission

The Malden Disability Commission is meeting to discuss accessibility improvements, including an update on making the Forestdale School playground surface more accessible and an accessibility update at the intersection of Pleasant and Dartmouth Streets. The commission will also hear reports from its ADA Self-Evaluation Sub-committee and discuss disability etiquette training.

• Update on Forestdale School playground surface accessibility request
• Accessibility update at intersection of Pleasant and Dartmouth Streets
• Discussion of GRIT 'Freedom Chair' for varied terrain access
• MOD Disability Summit on October 27, 2022
• ADA Self-Evaluation Sub-committee reports

Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission

The Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission is holding a virtual meeting to conduct routine business, including approving minutes from May, June, and July 2022. They will discuss new business such as press releases, follow-up on National Night Out, a recent email inquiry, and set goals for the next 12 months. Old business includes updating the community outreach brochure and filling commission vacancies.

• Approval of minutes for May, June, and July 2022
• Follow-up on National Night Out
• New email inquiry from 9/7/22
• Setting goals for the next 12 months
• Update on community outreach brochure and commission vacancies

Planning Board

The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a special permit request to convert a restaurant and single-family dwelling at 204-210 Highland Avenue into a four-family residential building. The board will also receive status updates on the Broadway Corridor Land Use & Zoning Study and the Community Preservation Committee.

• Public hearing on special permit for 204-210 Highland Avenue (Parcel ID# 038 188 803) to convert use to four-family dwelling
• Status update on Broadway Corridor Land Use & Zoning Study
• Status update on Community Preservation Committee

The Malden Planning Board granted a special permit to convert a former restaurant and single-family home at 204-210 Highland Avenue into a four-family condominium dwelling. The vote was 7-2, with conditions including a maximum of four two-bedroom units, landscaping, and stormwater management. No opposition was recorded at the public hearing.

• Granted special permit for conversion to four-family dwelling at 204-210 Highland Avenue (7-2)
• Imposed 11 conditions including max four units, two bedrooms each, no basement living space, and landscaping at 100 Emerald Street

City Council

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

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

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

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

Committee On Technology Policy

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

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

Parks Restoration and Maintenance Committee

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

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

Public Works Commission

The Malden Public Works Commission is meeting to approve minutes, consider curb cut applications at three addresses, discuss a special dedication for Linden Park with the Mayor's special assistant, and hear a long list of abatement requests. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• Curb cut approvals for 297 Summer St., 67 Avon St., 3 Hudson St.
• Discussion of special dedication for Linden Park
• Abatement hearings for 20+ properties, including 47 Seaview Ave., 116 Daniels St., 152 Belmont St., 198 Broadway, and 53 Perkins Ave.

The Public Works Commission approved four curb-cut applications, a baseball-diamond dedication, and 18 water/sewer bill abatements totaling over $25,000. One abatement request was tabled until November. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved curb cut at 67 Avon Street (unanimous)
• Approved curb cut at 297 Summer Street (unanimous)
• Approved curb cut at 3 Hudson Road (unanimous)
• Approved curb cut at 63-65 Fairmont Street (unanimous)
• Approved dedication of 'A' Baseball Diamond at Hunting Field in memory of Steve Butland (unanimous)
• Granted 18 water/sewer bill abatements totaling $25,000+ (unanimous)
• Tabled abatement request for 23 Rockwell Street until November meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Parks Restoration and Maintenance Committee is meeting to discuss fact-finding policies, future recommendations, and other business moving forward. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Discussion of fact-finding policies and future recommendations (item 357-22)

City Council

The Committee on Technology Policy will meet to discuss adopting policies for public access and remote participation for Councillors, along with any other committee business. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Discussion of policies for public access and remote participation for Councillors (item 118-22)
• Approval of minutes from April 12, 2022 (354-22)
• Approval of minutes from May 10, 2022 (355-22)
• Approval of minutes from August 9, 2022 (356-22)

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider several orders and resolutions, including a $1 million appropriation for Central Business District Garage repairs, a $128,164.75 appropriation for street improvements at Summer and Clifton Streets, and two proposed ballot questions for the 2023 municipal ballot—one on installing artificial turf at Roosevelt Park and one on revoking the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School's charter. The council will also vote on appointments to boards and commissions, an ordinance banning dumpsters on public ways, and a resolve objecting to the MBTA's Orange Line closure process.

• Order 369-22: $1,000,000 bond for Central Business District Garage reconstruction
• Order 370-22: $128,164.75 from TNC Surcharge for Summer/Clifton street improvements
• Order 374-22: Ballot question on artificial turf at Roosevelt Park
• Order 375-22: Ballot question on Mystic Valley Regional Charter School charter revocation
• Order 367-22: Ordinance amendment to ban dumpsters on public ways

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority board will hold its regular meeting on September 13, 2022, at 8:30 AM in the library of 630 Salem Street. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, bills, invoices, and contract change orders, as well as reviewing policies, contracts, and charitable requests. 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, and contract change orders
• Review of policies and contracts
• Review of charitable requests

The Malden Housing Authority approved new Section 8 payment standards and public housing flat rents for FY2023, adopted a Language Access Plan, and awarded multiple contracts including a $248,420 bid for basement water infiltration prevention. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY2023 Section 8 payment standards at 100% of HUD Fair Market Rents and public housing flat rents at 85% (unanimous)
• Approved $248,420 contract with MJS Construction for Linden basement water infiltration prevention (unanimous)
• Approved $104,871.45 payment to United Elevator for 89 Pearl Street elevator modernization (unanimous)
• Approved $1,600 donation to Malden Fire and Police Departments for Public Safety Day (unanimous)
• Approved $5,203 payment to Philadelphia Insurance for Officers and Directors policy renewal (unanimous)
• Approved bid award to Stoneham Ford for vehicle maintenance at $159/hour (unanimous)
• Approved bid award to Baystate Interpreters ($65/hr) and Homeland Language Services ($75/hr) for translation services (unanimous)
• Approved and adopted MHA's Language Access Plan (unanimous)

School Committee

The Malden School Committee is holding a regular meeting with public comment, a superintendent's report, and subcommittee reports. The main action items are a motion on superintendent evaluation and a series of executive session items, including discussion of an Open Meeting Law complaint and strategy sessions for union negotiations. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Superintendent evaluation motion by Mr. McCarthy
• Executive session to discuss Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Amy Friedman
• Strategy sessions for negotiations with Units A, B, C and SEIU Local 888
• Non-union salary review for Welcome Center Manager and Executive Assistant
• Approval of minutes from June 6, 2022 regular session

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee is meeting to consider approval of seven sign designs for local businesses, including Garcia Auto Repair, Eye Wireless, Tip Top Nails, Indian Bazar Grocery Store, Dope Shave Pro, Scoot Scoot New England, and Pro Car Sound & Security. The committee will also receive updates from compliance officers and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Garcia Auto Repair sign design – 26 Hunting St.
• Eye Wireless sign design – 428-436 Main St.
• Tip Top Nails sign design – 428-436 Main St.
• Indian Bazar Grocery Store sign design – 428-436 Main St.
• Dope Shave Pro sign design – 266 Highland Ave.

The committee approved sign applications for Garcia Auto Repair, Eye Wireless, Tip Top Nails, Indian Bazaar Grocery Store, Dope Shave Pro, Scoot Scoot New England, and Pro Car Sound & Security. Three approvals were conditional: Tip Top Nails and Indian Bazaar must reduce signs to 32 sq ft or smaller and resubmit renderings; Dope Shave Pro must pay outstanding tickets and paint a white bar below its sign black. The committee also noted that a previously unapproved sign at 266 Highland Ave. (Dope Shave Pro) was taken down after tickets were issued and no response received.

• Approved sign application for Garcia Auto Repair at 26 Hunting St. (3-0)
• Approved sign application for Eye Wireless at 428-436 Main St. (3-0)
• Approved sign application for Tip Top Nails at 428-436 Main St. with conditions: reduce to ≤32 sq ft, resubmit rendering (3-0)
• Approved sign application for Indian Bazaar Grocery Store at 428-436 Main St. with conditions: reduce to ≤32 sq ft, resubmit rendering (3-0)
• Approved sign application for Dope Shave Pro at 266 Highland Ave. with conditions: pay outstanding tickets, paint white bar below sign black (3-0)
• Approved sign application for Scoot Scoot New England at 495 Broadway (3-0)
• Approved sign application for Pro Car Sound & Security at 267 Broadway with conditions: send new rendering of freestanding sign, remove logo from awning, send revised railing sign sketch (3-0)
• Approved minutes from June 9, 2022; July 14 and August 11, 2022 minutes not approved due to lack of quorum

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District

The Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District School Committee will hold a regular meeting on September 8, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Wakefield library. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, personnel reports, bids, reports, and citizens' participation, as well as an executive session for collective bargaining and litigation/grievances. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

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

Tree Hearings

The City of Malden will hold a public hearing on September 7, 2022, to decide whether 36 public shade trees should be removed or remain, as proposed by the Tree Warden. The trees are located at Devir Park, along Malden Street, and at other addresses for ADA sidewalk compliance. Written objections must be submitted to the Tree Warden before or at the hearing.

• 36 public shade trees proposed for removal or retention
• Trees at Devir Park, including Austrian pines, Norway maples, and a linden
• Trees along Malden Street, including hawthorn, Austrian pine, and Norway maple
• ADA sidewalk compliance trees at 170 Columbia, 43 Granville, 174 West St, and Murray Hill Park
• Public hearing at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 105, at 6:00 PM

Tree Hearings

The City of Malden is holding a public hearing to decide whether 11 public shade trees should be removed or remain, as determined by the Tree Warden. The trees are located on Davis, Lombard, Willow, and Lyme streets. Written objections to removal must be submitted to the Tree Warden before or at the hearing.

• 11 public shade trees considered for removal
• Trees include Norway maples and honey locusts on Davis, Lombard, Willow, and Lyme streets
• Hearing at 6:00 P.M. on September 1, 2022, at Malden City Hall Conference Room 108
• Written objections due to Tree Warden prior to or at hearing

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School

The Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Board of Trustees will meet on August 29, 2022, at 4 Laurel Street. The agenda consists entirely of executive session items: real property matters, legal issues, litigation strategy, and personnel. The board will not reconvene publicly, and there will be no public comment.

• Executive session for real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
• Executive session for legal matters and litigation strategy
• Executive session for personnel matters
• No public comment and no reconvening after executive session

Future of Maplewood Square Committee

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

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

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

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

City Council

The Future of Maplewood Square Committee is meeting to discuss neighborhood visioning, including a fall survey and support from MetroBridge/Boston University and MassDevelopment. They will also debrief the Maplewood Festival, consider a September event, and review committee membership. The agenda is mostly planning and discussion items, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Fall survey for neighborhood visioning
• Status of support from MetroBridge/Boston University and MassDevelopment
• Maplewood Festival debrief and possible 2023 date
• Potential September event
• Committee membership review

Conservation Commission

The Malden Conservation Commission is meeting remotely to continue its review of a proposed drainage improvement project at 108 Hadley Street, which is intended to address backyard ponding. The project is located in Bordering Land Subject to Flooding and Riverfront Area, and the commission will also handle routine items like roll call and approval of minutes.

• Continued Abbreviated Notice of Intent for drainage improvements at 108 Hadley Street (DEP File #210-0103)
• Work in Bordering Land Subject to Flooding and Riverfront Area
• Remote meeting via Zoom due to extended COVID-19 measures

The Commission unanimously approved an Order of Conditions for drainage improvements at 108 Hadley Street to address backyard ponding, with four special conditions including 48-hour work notice, owner maintenance liability, recorded operation plan, and post-work inspection materials. The meeting also approved prior minutes and adjourned after a brief session.

• Approved minutes from August 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Order of Conditions for DEP File #210-103 for drainage improvements at 108 Hadley Street (6-0)
• Added special conditions: 48-hour work notice, owner maintenance liability, recorded operation plan, and post-work inspection materials

Racial Equity Commission

The Racial Equity Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on grants. The commission also intends to formalize a mission statement and introduce new members.

• Formalization of a mission statement
• Introduction of Bwann Gwann and Cassandra Davis
• Discussion of the Mystic Valley Discrimination Act
• Discussion of the RFP process
• Updates on grants

The Racial Equity Commission reviewed a draft RFP for a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) firm to conduct an Equity Assessment Audit, with funding available from the Language Access budget. Members discussed finalizing the mission statement and agreed to submit drafts before the next meeting. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting focused on updates and planning.

• Reviewed draft RFP for DEI firm for Equity Assessment Audit
• Discussed mission statement revisions; members to submit drafts
• Noted MPS will conduct its own assessment; commission to focus on other areas
• Discussed posting a statement about the Mystic Valley incident involving a student's hijab

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission is meeting to discuss financial clarifications for two cannabis license applicants, Center Harvest Corporation and Faded LLC d/b/a Dris, and to discuss candidates. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and new business.

• Financial clarification for CLEC applicant Center Harvest Corporation
• Financial clarification for CLEC applicant Faded LLC d/b/a Dris
• Discussion of candidates
• Approval of August 9, 2022 minutes

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission voted unanimously to move Faded LLC (Dris) forward for a retail license, noting its social equity certification and delivery experience. The commission also heard financial presentations from two applicants and discussed pending ordinance changes that could eliminate buffer-zone variance requirements.

• Advanced Faded LLC (Dris) for retail cannabis license (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 9, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed but took no vote on ordinance amendments for special permit authority and buffer-zone variance removal

Energy Efficiency Commission

The Malden Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Commission is meeting to discuss municipal energy aggregation, including reviewing a draft RFP, and internal city coordination on sustainability. They will also continue business on tree planting, climate action planting, and commission reporting and communications. The agenda includes approval of the July 18, 2022 minutes.

• Review draft RFP for municipal energy aggregation
• Discuss internal city coordination around sustainability
• Continue tree planting efforts
• Continue climate action planting
• Review EESC reporting and communications

The Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Commission approved the July 18 meeting minutes and discussed a draft RFP for municipal energy aggregation, including broker responsibilities and translation of materials. The city is pursuing an EEA grant transfer for climate action and has begun internal coordination. Malden was added to the Gateway Cities tree canopy program, with 2,400 trees to be planted over three years, 80% on private property south of Salem Street.

• Approved July 18, 2022 meeting minutes (motion by VanDeveer, second by Pidgeon)
• Discussed municipal energy aggregation RFP draft; edits to be submitted to Carey
• City seeking EEA grant transfer for climate action; Emily Granoff to work with MAPC
• Gateway Cities tree canopy program added Malden; 2,400 trees over 3 years, 80% on private property south of Salem Street

Northeast Metro Tech Building Committee

The Northeast Metro Tech Building Committee is meeting to discuss updates on invoices, schedule, design development, and early planning for a construction project. The main action is a vote to authorize submitting the Design Development Package to the Massachusetts School Building Authority.

• Vote to approve 04/14/2022 meeting minutes
• Invoice-Reimbursement Update (PMA)
• Schedule Update (PMA)
• Design Development MSBA Packet Update (DRA)
• Vote to authorize submission of Design Development Package to MSBA

Historical Commission

The Malden Historical Commission will meet to review status updates on six buildings determined to be Preferably Preserved under the Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance, including properties on Pleasant, Ferry, Main, Lebanon, and Eastern streets. The commission will also discuss a supplemental CPA funding application for the Wallace Memorial Park Wall Project, an update on the Malden Courthouse arts center project, the Fellsmere Park Master Plan draft, and a National Register application for Salem Street Cemetery.

• Status updates for 6 Preferably Preserved buildings under Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance (368 Pleasant St, 15 Ferry St, 384-390 Main St, 12-24 Lebanon St, 28 Lebanon St, 54 Eastern Ave)
• Wallace Memorial Park Wall Project — CPA Supplemental Funding Application
• Malden Courthouse, 89 Summer St — Malden Center for Arts & Culture project update
• Fellsmere Park Master Plan — draft plan discussion
• Salem Street Cemetery National Register Application

The Malden Historical Commission voted 4-0 to find that all requirements of its 2019 determination for 368 Pleasant Street have been met, clearing the way for the Building Commissioner to issue a certificate of occupancy. The Commission also reviewed status updates on several other properties and discussed the Wallace Memorial Park wall restoration project, which received a $31,470 Community Preservation Committee funding recommendation. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were status updates or discussions.

• Approved compliance determination for 368 Pleasant Street (4-0), allowing certificate of occupancy
• Approved minutes of June 9, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2022 meeting (4-0)

School Committee

The Superintendent Evaluation Ad-Hoc Subcommittee of the Malden School Committee is meeting remotely to discuss the superintendent's evaluation. The agenda includes a single item: a presentation on the superintendent's evaluation. This is a procedural meeting focused on the evaluation process.

• Superintendent's Evaluation Presentation

The Superintendent Evaluation Ad-Hoc Subcommittee met on August 18, 2022, and unanimously approved the superintendent's evaluation as presented. The meeting was procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved superintendent evaluation (3-0)

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund is holding a remote meeting on August 17, 2022, to discuss routine business including approving prior meeting minutes, a finance report, and updates from the housing program coordinator and funding applications. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from June 15, 2022
• Finance report
• Administration updates on housing program coordinator and funding applications
• Mayor's affordable housing program updates on housing stability and development projects

The Malden Affordable Housing Trust Fund met on August 17, 2022, and approved the June 15, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously. The finance report showed a current balance of $959,626.45, with updates on interest rates and expenses. The board discussed a funding application for affordable housing projects and a proposal to manage the Community Preservation Committee's housing allocation. No substantive decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved June 15, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously

Parks and Recreation Committee

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

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

Retirement Board

The Malden Retirement Board is meeting to accept prior minutes and financial reports, and to handle administrative items including new members, deceased members, retirements, and military service credit purchases. The board will also discuss federal grant employees in the retirement system and review actuarial and audit reports.

• Military service purchases: Robert Wadland (Police, $10,400, 4 years), Joseph Keefe (Police, $11,564, 4 years), Steven Edwards (Fire, $14,451.50, 3.5 years)
• Deceased members: Donald Cameron (Fire), Anne Lenehan (School), Mary Smith (Registrar), Joseph Perrone (School Custodian)
• Retirements: Alison Reardon (School Adm.), Cheryl Fusco (MHA), Janice Donovan (School), Constance Robinson (School)
• New members: Tyler West (MHA), Emmanuel Flaris (City Redevelopment)
• Discussion: federal grant employees in Malden Retirement System

The Malden Retirement Board approved payrolls and expenditures for July and August 2022, accepted prior meeting minutes and financial reports, and approved new members, retirements, and transfers. The board also discussed a legal opinion on federal grant employees and voted to request further clarification from counsel. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine administrative approvals.

• Approved payrolls and expenditures for last half of July and first half of August 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted prior board meeting minutes, PERAC financial reports, and treasurer bank reconciliations (unanimous)
• Approved new members Tyler West, Emmanuel Flaris, Hao Tseng, and Michelle Settemio (unanimous)
• Approved retirements of Alison Reardon, Cheryl Fusco, and Janice Donovan (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Brian Chappell to MTRS ($2,155, 0.67 years) (unanimous)
• Approved expenses including Stone Consulting actuarial services ($37,500), M&T Bank custodial fees ($3,991.01), Micro Support Group cyber monitoring ($405), and Roselli, Clark & Associates audit ($11,000) (unanimous)
• Approved multiple U.S. Treasury and stock investments (unanimous)
• Voted to request further clarification from counsel Michael Sacco on federal grant employee legal opinion at September meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden City Council's Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss two Open Meeting Law complaints, one filed by Brian DeLacey and one by Councillor Craig Spadafora. They will also meet with invited guests to discuss the future of parks and recreation in Malden. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes from a prior meeting.

• Discussion of Open Meeting Law Complaint by Brian DeLacey (filed July 21, 2022)
• Discussion of Open Meeting Law Complaint by Councillor Craig Spadafora (filed July 28, 2022)
• Meeting with invited guests Bob Knox, Joe Levine, and Councillor Chris Simonelli on parks and recreation future
• Approval of minutes from July 28, 2022 meeting

Planning Board

The Malden Planning Board and City Council Ordinance Committee will hold a joint public hearing on six proposed zoning amendments (CCP 286, 315-319/2022) that would change regulations for marijuana establishments and other special-permit uses. The amendments address special permit granting authority, buffer zone and parking relief requirements, and conditions for security plans and building permits. One hearing (CCP 315/2022) is contingent on City Council action on a pending reconsideration.

• CCP 286/2022: Change special permit granting authority for marijuana establishments
• CCP 315/2022: Clarify relief for noncompliance with buffer zones, dimensional controls, parking (hearing contingent on Council action)
• CCP 316/2022: Delete principal use requirement for marijuana establishments
• CCP 317/2022: Amend required condition re: security plans
• CCP 318/2022: Amend required condition re: building and occupancy permits

The Malden Planning Board held a joint public hearing with the City Council Ordinance Committee on four proposed zoning amendments related to marijuana establishments and special permit uses. The Board recommended disapproval of CCP 316/2022, which would have deleted the principal use requirement for marijuana establishments, voting 6-3, and attached a list of prohibited co-located uses. The Board recommended approval of the other three amendments (CCP 317/2022, 318/2022, and 319/2022), each by a 9-0 vote. A fifth item, CCP 286/2022, was tabled without a hearing due to a sponsor's family illness.

• Tabled public hearing on CCP 286/2022 (marijuana special permit authority) (9-0)
• Recommended disapproval of CCP 316/2022 (delete principal use requirement) (6-3)
• Recommended approval of CCP 317/2022 (security plan requirements) (9-0)
• Recommended approval of CCP 318/2022 (building/occupancy permit requirements) (9-0)
• Recommended approval of CCP 319/2022 (special permit use clarifications) (9-0)

City Council

The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to discuss two Open Meeting Law complaints, one filed by Brian DeLacey and one by Councillor Craig Spadafora. They will also meet with invited guests to discuss the future of parks and recreation in Malden. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and other business.

• Discussion of Open Meeting Law complaint by Brian DeLacey (filed July 21, 2022)
• Discussion of Open Meeting Law complaint by Councillor Craig Spadafora (filed July 28, 2022)
• Meeting with Bob Knox, Joe Levine, and Councillor Chris Simonelli on future of parks and recreation
• Approval of minutes from July 28, 2022 meeting

Sign Design Review Committee

The Sign Design Review Committee is meeting to consider approval of seven sign designs for local businesses, receive updates from compliance officers, and approve minutes from prior meetings. The agenda also includes old business on portable signs and open discussion. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on sign design approvals.

• T-Mobile sign design at 159 Centre St.
• Riley Food Co sign design at 100 Charles St.
• Manhoo Hair Studio sign design at 888 Eastern Ave.
• Dope Shave Pro sign design at 266 Highland Ave.
• M&T Bank sign design at 51 Commercial St.

The committee approved sign applications for T-Mobile, Riley Food Company, Manhoo Hair Studio, and M&T Bank, all with 3-0 votes. The application for Dope Shave Pro was not reviewed due to no representative present. The committee also reported several compliance updates, including removal of prohibited signs at multiple locations.

• Approved T-Mobile sign at 159 Centre Street (3-0)
• Approved Riley Food Company sign at 100 Charles Street (3-0)
• Approved Manhoo Hair Studio sign at 888 Eastern Ave (3-0)
• Approved M&T Bank sign at 51 Commercial Street with conditions (3-0)
• Approved Mr. Fish & Noodle House sign at 475 Ferry Street with conditions (3-0)
• Could not review Dope Shave Pro application due to no representative present
• Could not approve June 9 and July 14 minutes due to lack of members

School Committee

The Malden School Committee's Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss negotiations with employee units A, B, and C. The entire meeting will be held in executive session, and the committee will not return to open session. The public is welcome to attend in person, but the session is closed.

• Executive session for negotiations with Units A, B, and C
• Meeting held at Herbert L. Jackson Council Chamber Room 106, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden
• No return to open session after executive session

School Committee

The Beebe School Site Council is meeting virtually to discuss a new fundraising strategy, use of funds, and parent engagement opportunities. The agenda is short and contains only discussion items, with no votes or decisions listed.

• New strategy for fundraising
• Use of funds
• Parent engagement opportunities

The meeting was procedural and discussion-based, with no formal votes or decisions recorded. Topics included a new fundraising strategy, equitable use of funds for field trips, and parent engagement opportunities.

City Council

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

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

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

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

Committee On Technology Policy

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

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

Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission

The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission will interview Center Harvest Corporation, one of three applicants for a cannabis license, and then deliberate on all three applicants: Soothing Elements LLC, Faded LLC d/b/a Dris, and Center Harvest Corporation. The meeting also includes approval of the June 27, 2022 minutes and new business.

• Presentation and interview of CLEC applicant Center Harvest Corporation
• Deliberation of applicants: Soothing Elements LLC, Faded LLC d/b/a Dris, Center Harvest Corporation
• Approval of June 27, 2022 minutes

The Malden Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission voted to request that Center Harvest Corporation and Faded LLC (d/b/a Dris) return on August 23 to clarify their financial viability, while not moving Soothing Elements forward. The commission also approved the June 27, 2022 minutes. No final license was awarded at this meeting.

• Motion to have Center Harvest and DRIS clarify financial viability passed (vote not recorded)
• Approved June 27, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Soothing Elements not moved forward (discussion, no formal vote)

City Council

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

• Address the OML Violation filed July 21, 2022
• Prepare final policy recommendation to the City Council

Board of Registrar of Voters

The Malden Board of Registrars of Voters is meeting to handle routine business and prepare for the 2022 State Primary Election. They will introduce a new elections administrator, receive updates on polling locations and poll workers, review new election equipment, and vote on early voting hours and location.

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

The Board of Registrars of Voters approved early voting dates, times, and location for the 2022 State Primary Election. The meeting also introduced a new Elections Administrator and discussed election preparations, including poll worker training and new voting equipment.

• Approved early voting hours and location at City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 31, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Malden City Council will vote on orders to formally warn the Sept. 6 state primary, designate polling places for all 27 precincts, set City Hall as the early voting site, and detail police officers to polling buildings. The council will also reconsider a prior vote on amending city code sections 12.12.190.A and B, and discuss a petition for a National Grid electric duct installation on Commercial Street.

• Order 341-22: Warn state primary for Sept. 6, 2022, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., for governor, attorney general, and other offices
• Order 342-22: Designate polling places for all 27 precincts, including Ferryway School, Beebe School, and Linden School
• Order 343-22: Designate Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, as central early voting location
• Order 344-22: Detail at least one police officer per polling building
• Order 315-22: Amend MCC 12.12.190.A and B (reconsideration of referral)

Conservation Commission

The Malden Conservation Commission is meeting remotely to review an Abbreviated Notice of Intent for drainage improvements at 108 Hadley Street, which is in a flood-prone area. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call and approving minutes.

• Abbreviated Notice of Intent for drainage improvements at 108 Hadley Street
• Work in Bordering Land Subject to Flooding (BLSF) and Riverfront Area
• Remote meeting via Zoom with public access

The Malden Conservation Commission approved minutes from three prior meetings and opened a hearing for an Abbreviated Notice of Intent for drainage improvements at 108 Hadley Street. The hearing was continued to the next meeting because the applicant had not yet received a DEP file number, which is required for an order of conditions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from May 3, June 7, and July 12, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
• Opened hearing for drainage improvements at 108 Hadley Street (unanimous)
• Continued hearing to next meeting pending DEP file number (unanimous)

Malden Housing Authority

The Malden Housing Authority board will hold its regular meeting on August 9, 2022, at 8:30 AM in the library of 630 Salem Street. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, paying bills, signing checks, reviewing invoices and contract change orders, discussing policies and contracts, reviewing charitable requests, and handling correspondence. There is also an open discussion period. No specific substantive decisions or proposals 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 charitable requests
• Open discussion

The Malden Housing Authority approved a $54,500 contract with Russo Barr for the 89 Pearl Street Roof Replacement project, confirmed via email poll. The board also approved numerous payments and contracts, including $1.36M in Section 8 vouchers, a $16,200 elevator generator study, and $18,928 for unit inspections. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of June 14, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved bills and check signing for June and July 2022 totaling over $5.5M (unanimous)
• Confirmed poll approval to contract with Russo Barr for $54,500 roof replacement at 89 Pearl Street (unanimous)
• Confirmed poll approval to issue task order to United Elevator for $16,200 generator study (unanimous)
• Approved $39,662.50 payment to United Elevator for 89 Pearl Street rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved $35,843.53 requisition to Alpha Contracting for Springdale door and window replacement (unanimous)
• Approved eight U.S. Inspection Group invoices totaling $18,928 for 2022 UPCS inspections (unanimous)
• Awarded FY2023 utility allowance chart bid to Northeast Utility Consultants for $950 (unanimous)

Board of Registrars of Voters

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

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

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

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

Emergency Management Team