Malden public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider placing two separate tax increase questions on the March 31, 2026 ballot to stabilize the budget and support city services. The body will also vote on amending offsite parking and used car dealer ordinances, and authorize the purchase of 6.79 acres of the former Malden Hospital property for $1,155,000.

• Vote to place $5.4M tax increase question on March 31, 2026 ballot
• Vote to place $8.2M tax increase question on March 31, 2026 ballot
• Amend offsite parking facility fee structure to $200 base fee
• Authorize purchase of 6.79 acres of former Malden Hospital property for $1,155,000
• Amend used car dealer ordinance to require criminal record release authorization

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will consider renewing Class II used car dealer licenses for four businesses on Broadway: Hub Starters & Alternators (4 cars), Maxima Auto Sales Corp. (35 cars), Maxima Auto Sales II (66 cars), and Smart Buy USA, Inc. (22 cars). The committee will also take up a tabled petition for a new livery company (LuxyLane Black Car LLC) and a new livery driver (Jacqueson Voltaire), both at 64 Oliver Street. Approval of prior meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Renewal of Class II license for Hub Starters & Alternators, 172 Broadway (4 cars)
• Renewal of Class II license for Maxima Auto Sales Corp., 105-109 Broadway (35 cars)
• Renewal of Class II license for Maxima Auto Sales II, 77 Broadway (66 cars)
• Renewal of Class II license for Smart Buy USA, Inc., 495 Broadway (22 cars)
• New livery company petition (LuxyLane Black Car LLC, 64 Oliver St, 1 vehicle) and new livery driver petition (Jacqueson Voltaire, same address)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will vote on confirming Mayor's appointment of Denise Balboni-Cowie to the License Board for a term expiring June 5, 2026. The committee will also receive an update on the status of a prior appointment to the Voke School Committee. Approval of the November 25, 2025 meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Mayoral appointment: Denise Balboni-Cowie, 81 Newland Street, to License Board, term through June 5, 2026
• Update on Paper 432-25: appointment of Jeffrey Donahue to Voke School Committee
• Approval of minutes from November 25, 2025 meeting

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on several financial items, including a $36 million debt exclusion ballot question for the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School to be placed on the February 10, 2026 special municipal election. Other business includes authorizing a $1.5 million federal loan for the Malden River Works Project phase two, appropriating $50,000 from cable access retained earnings for studio upgrades, and amending the city's waste code. The committee will also consider entering executive session to address a pending Open Meeting Law complaint.

• Order 434-25: Ballot question for $36,000,000 debt exclusion for Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School construction (fiscal years 2027–2052)
• Order 364-25: Authorizing $1,500,000 federal loan (HUD Section 108) for Malden River Works Project phase two
• Order 467-25: $50,000 appropriation from Cable Access retained earnings to upgrade playback system at Urban Media Arts studio
• Order 433-25: Ordinance amendment to Code of the City of Malden 9.20.050 (Provisions Applicable to All Waste) by striking and replacing Subsections A, B, and C
• Order 487-25: Vote to enter Executive Session to address Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Brian DeLacey of 1 Earl Street

City Council

The City Council will vote on two ordinances: raising offsite parking fees from $100 to a $200 base plus $20 per space over nine, and requiring a signed criminal record release for used car dealers. Tabled items include a proposed short-term rental ordinance and a resolve on historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street. A $50,000 cable access upgrade and a mayoral appointment are on the consent agenda.

• Vote on ordinance raising offsite parking fees to $200 base plus $20 per space over nine
• Vote on ordinance requiring signed criminal record release for used car dealers
• Order to sell or retain 33 Tufts Street property from tax title litigation (referred to committee)
• Proposed short-term rental ordinance (tabled from previous meeting)
• Appointment of Denise Balboni-Cowie to License Board

The Council unanimously approved the consent agenda and filed the Rules & Ordinance Committee report. It amended and enrolled the Offsite Parking Lot Ordinance, changing fee structures, and also amended and enrolled the Used Car Dealer Ordinance, with one councilor abstaining. A resolution urging reconsideration of the historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street was tabled. No vote was recorded on the $50,000 appropriation for Urban Media Arts or the mayoral appointment to the License Board.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Filed Committee Report on Papers 377-25 and 407-25 (unanimous)
• Amended and enrolled Offsite Parking Lot Ordinance (unanimous)
• Amended and enrolled Used Car Dealer Ordinance (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Tabled resolution on historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street
• Referred $50,000 appropriation for Urban Media Arts upgrade to Finance Committee
• Referred mayoral appointment of Denise Balboni‑Cowie to License Board to Personnel/Appointments Committee
• Referred vote on sale/retention of 33 Tufts Street property to Public Property Committee

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee is considering Order 363-25 to hold a special municipal election on March 31, 2026, asking voters whether to approve a $5.4 million increase in real estate and personal property taxes. The revenue would stabilize the budget and support city services including schools, public safety, and public works. The committee also plans to approve minutes from two prior meetings.

• Order 363-25: special election on March 31, 2026, for a $5.4 million property tax override ballot question
• Ballot question would allow an additional $5,400,000 in taxes for FY2027 to stabilize the budget
• Sponsors: Councillors Amanda Linehan and Stephen Winslow
• Attachments include FY2026 General Fund Summary, budget savings steps, and quarterly reports

The committee approved the minutes from the November 25 and December 2 meetings by unanimous vote. It then voted to recommend placing a ballot question for an additional $8.2 million in real estate and personal property taxes on the March 31, 2026 special municipal election. The recommendation passed with a 5‑yes, 0‑no vote.

• Approved November 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended $8.2M ballot tax question for March 31, 2026 special election (5‑yes, 0‑no)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Malden Rules & Ordinance Committee will discuss several amendments, including a proposal to reduce minimum off-street parking requirements to 0.5 spaces per bedroom for most residential uses, which could impact new housing development. They will also consider increasing offsite parking facility fees from $100 per vehicle to $200 with a tiered structure, and amending the used car dealer ordinance to require criminal record access. Other items include requiring year-round rodent control measures for multi-unit rental properties and a home rule petition to regulate parking on private ways.

• Reduce minimum parking spaces to 0.5 per bedroom for single-family, two-family, three/four-family, town/row houses, and cohousing (ordinance 288-24).
• Increase offsite parking facility fee: $200 per vehicle, with $100 base fee for first nine spaces and $20 per additional space (ordinance 377-25).
• Amend used car dealer ordinance to require a signed release for city access to applicant's criminal record (ordinance 407-25).
• Require year-round rodent control measures near trash storage for non-owner-occupied properties with 3+ units (ordinance 388-24).
• Discuss home rule petition to allow the city to regulate parking on private ways (order 343-25).

The committee approved four sets of prior meeting minutes by unanimous 4‑0 votes. It amended the Offsite Parking Facilities ordinance to establish a new fee schedule and recommended the amendment to the City Council, both passing 4‑0. It also recommended the Used Car Dealer ordinance amendment to the City Council, passing 3‑0 with one abstention, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Amended Offsite Parking Facilities ordinance fee schedule (4‑0)
• Recommended Offsite Parking amendment to City Council (4‑0)
• Recommended Used Car Dealer ordinance amendment to City Council (3‑0, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider Order 363-25, which proposes a special municipal election on March 31, 2026, for a ballot question asking voters to approve an additional $5,400,000 in property taxes to stabilize the budget and support city services for fiscal year 2027. The committee may vote to recommend the order to the full City Council.

• Order 363-25: call for a March 31, 2026 special municipal election on a $5.4M property tax override
• Ballot question would allow an additional $5,400,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for FY2027
• Funds would support public schools, public safety, public library, public works, and general government
• Sponsors: Councillors Amanda Linehan and Stephen Winslow
• Attachments include budget summaries, economic development presentation, and quarterly reports

The Finance Committee adopted a motion directing the Mayor and the Legal Department to return with exact ballot language for a proposed three‑tier tax‑override of $5.4 M, $7 M, and $9 M. The committee also approved a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 p.m. with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved motion to request mayor and legal department to draft exact ballot language for three‑tier tax‑override (passed 6‑0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (passed 6‑0)

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider a resolution to impose an immediate hiring freeze on all city positions, vote on amendments to the rental registry and lead pipe regulations, and discuss a proposed Short Term Rental ordinance. The body will also confirm two mayoral appointments and address an Open Meeting Law complaint.

• Hiring freeze resolution proposed by Councillor Sica
• Amendment to rental registry code (MCC 9.16)
• Amendment to lead pipe regulation code (MCC 9.24.010)
• Proposed Short Term Rental ordinance (MCC 12.12)
• Confirmation of Building Commissioner Nelson L. Miller

The City Council approved the Consent Agenda and confirmed two mayoral appointments. It adopted a discretionary hiring freeze resolution after amending its language. The Council also passed amendments to four sections of the City Code, including tax‑title property, rental registry, lead‑pipe regulation, and the department‑head salary schedule. All actions were approved by roll‑call vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (11‑0)
• Confirmed Building Commissioner Nelson L. Miller appointment (11‑0)
• Confirmed Olivia Hemond to Conservation Commission (11‑0)
• Passed hiring freeze resolution as amended (11‑0)
• Amended Tax Title Property procedure (Ordinance 275‑25) (11‑0)
• Amended Rental Registry requirements (Ordinance 276‑25) (11‑0)
• Amended Lead Pipe regulation (Ordinance 277‑25) (11‑0)
• Amended Department Head Salary Schedule (Ordinance 361‑25) (8‑3)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will consider the mayoral appointment of Olivia Hemond to the Conservation Commission for a term ending September 15, 2027. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from November 18, 2025.

• Mayoral appointment of Olivia Hemond, 769 Main Street, Apt. 1, to the Conservation Commission, term to expire September 15, 2027.

The Personnel/Appointments Committee approved the November 18 minutes by unanimous vote. It then voted unanimously to recommend Olivia Hemond’s appointment to the Conservation Commission to the City Council. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Olivia Hemond appointment to Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss an order to hold a special municipal election on February 10, 2026, for a $5.4 million property tax override to stabilize the city budget and support ongoing services. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from October 21 and October 28, 2025. Attachments include budget summaries, revenue reports, and quarterly financial updates.

• Order 363-25: Special municipal election on Feb 10, 2026, for a $5,400,000 tax override ballot question
• Approval of minutes from October 21 and October 28, 2025
• Mayor's memo and public comment from September 30, 2025
• FY2026 General Fund Summary and FY2025 actuals, grants, and opioid settlement funds
• Quarterly P&E reports for 2025 (Q1-Q3) and approved requests tracking

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the October 21 and October 28, 2025 meetings by unanimous vote. A motion to change the date of the Special Municipal Election to March 31, 2025 was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, and passed 6‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:59 PM by unanimous consent.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Changed Special Municipal Election date to March 31, 2025 (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will first approve the minutes from the November 18 meeting. It will then consider a series of petitions to renew existing permits for amusement machines, Class II auto dealer licenses, and extended business hours. New petitions include extended hours for an Ethiopian restaurant and a new livery service. All items are presented for committee action.

• Renewal of 2 amusement machines for Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1910, 562 Broadway
• Renewal of 37 cars for Prestige Motors of Malden, Inc., 600 Broadway
• New extended hours request for Ethiopian Restaurant, 1B Highland Avenue (Tue‑Wed 11 AM‑1 AM, Thu‑Sun 7 AM‑1 AM)
• New livery company LuxyLane Black Car LLC, 1 vehicle, 64 Oliver Street
• New extended 24‑hour operation for The Brewster Company dba McDonald’s, 114 Broadway

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18 meeting. It conditionally approved the renewal licenses for Prestige Motors pending a follow‑up inspection. All other renewal petitions were recommended favorably, while the livery petitions for LuxyLane Black Car and Jacqueson Voltaire were tabled. AGM Auto Sales was recommended a three‑month conditional license.

• Approved minutes from Nov 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable renewal for Loyal Order of Moose amusement machines (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Prestige Motors licenses (papers 414‑415) pending follow‑up (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable renewals for multiple Class II auto dealers (unanimous)
• Recommended favorable extended‑hours renewals for several businesses (unanimous)
• Tabled livery petitions 430‑431 for LuxyLane Black Car and Jacqueson Voltaire (unanimous)
• Recommended conditional three‑month license for AGM Auto Sales (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 PM (unanimous)

Budget

The Malden City Council is holding a public forum to discuss a proposal to place a Proposition 2½ tax override question on the 2026 ballot to address the city's budget deficit. Information will be presented, followed by a Q&A session for residents. The forum will be streamed live by Urban Media Arts.

• Public forum on a Proposition 2½ tax override proposal for the 2026 ballot to address the city's budget deficit

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider a $36 million debt exclusion for the Northeast Metropolitan Vocational Technical School and four other tax questions for water/sewer, Roosevelt Park, an art center, and a new eastside fire station. The body will also vote on renewing 23 existing business licenses and amending city codes regarding waste and rental units.

• Vote on $36M debt exclusion for Northeast Metro Tech School
• Vote on $10M debt exclusion for lead pipe removal and water/sewer
• Vote on $10M debt exclusion for Roosevelt Park restoration
• Vote on $10M debt exclusion for art center at old Malden District Courthouse
• Vote on $25M debt exclusion for eastside fire station construction

The City Council approved the Consent Agenda unanimously. The appointment of Jeffrey Donahue to the Northeast Metro Tech School Committee was referred to the Personnel/Appointments Committee by a 6‑5 vote. A waste‑fee ordinance amendment (paper 433‑25) was sent to a joint Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committee session with an 11‑0 vote. The $36 million debt‑exclusion ballot question for the vocational school (paper 434‑25) was referred to the Finance Committee by an 8‑3 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (11‑0)
• Referred Jeffrey Donahue appointment to Personnel/Appointments Committee (6‑5)
• Referred waste‑fee ordinance amendment (433‑25) to Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committees (11‑0)
• Referred vocational‑school $36 M debt‑exclusion ballot question (434‑25) to Finance Committee (8‑3)
• Referred multiple amusement‑machine renewal petitions (papers 409‑25 to 428‑25) to License Committee

License Committee

The License Committee will consider renewal petitions for amusement machines, auto dealers, and extended business hours. The body will also review new applications for livery companies and drivers. Additionally, the committee will discuss an amendment to the Used Car Dealer Ordinance regarding criminal record access.

• Renewal of extended hours for Boda Borg Boston LLC (90 Pleasant Street), L&K Billiards, Inc. (77 Exchange Street), Dunkin’ Donuts (617 Broadway), and Walgreens (185 Centre Street)
• Renewal of Class II licenses for Joe Ciampa Auto Body, Inc. and Jordan Motors Inc.
• New livery company and driver applications for HPL Group LLC and YHS Transportation LLC
• Proposed amendment to MCC 6.08.100 Subsection A 2(b) regarding criminal record releases for used car dealers
• Renewal of amusement machine license for GLS Associates, Inc. (50 Holden Street)

The License Committee approved its October 21 minutes by unanimous vote. All listed petitions—including amusement machines, Class II auto body, extended‑hours venues, and new livery licenses—were unanimously recommended favorably to the City Council. The proposed amendment to the Used Car Dealer ordinance was unanimously referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee for further action.

• Approved October 21 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Amusement Machines petition (GLS Associates) to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended Class II auto body petition (Joe Ciampa Auto Body) to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended extended‑hours petition (Boda Borg Boston) to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended new livery company petition (HPL Group LLC) to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended new livery driver petition (Hommey Pierre Louis) to City Council (unanimous)
• Referred Used Car Dealer ordinance amendment to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee is meeting to consider a mayoral appointment of Kevin Molis to the License Board for a term expiring June 1, 2028. The committee will also vote on approving minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting.

• Mayoral appointment: Kevin Molis, 135 Russell Street, Malden, to the License Board, term through June 1, 2028
• Approval of minutes from October 28, 2025

The Personnel/Appointments Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 PM also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded.

• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:20 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting a residential exemption and setting a minimum residential factor for the FY2026 tax rate, as presented by Assessor Nathaniel Cramer. The council will also consider consent agenda items including mayoral appointments to boards and various license renewals. Other business includes ordinance amendments on weights and measures fees, tax title property sales, and department head salaries. Tabled items include a short-term rental ordinance and historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street.

• Public hearing on adopting a residential exemption and setting a minimum residential factor for FY2026 tax rate (Paper 398-25)
• Consent agenda: mayoral appointments to License Board (Kevin Molis) and Cultural Council (Crystal Beauchemin, James Genzale, Edward Rocha); multiple license renewals and petitions
• Ordinance amendment to update weights and measures fees table (MCC 6.12.060)
• Ordinance amendment to procedure for selling tax title property (MCC 1.04.070) and update department head salary schedule (MCC 2.24.015)
• Tabled papers: short-term rental ordinance (Paper 278-25) and historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street (Paper 99-24)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will discuss two proposed ordinance amendments: one updating the Department Head Salary Schedule for FY2026-2029, effective July 1, 2025, and another revising the procedure for selling tax title property. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting.

• Ordinance 361-25: Amend MCC 2.24.015 Department Head Salary Schedule with FY2026-2029 chart effective July 1, 2025
• Ordinance 275-25: Amend MCC 1.04.070 Procedure for Selling Tax Title Property
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2025 meeting (Paper 378-25)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss Order 363-25, which proposes holding a special municipal election on February 10, 2026, for a ballot question asking voters to approve a $5,400,000 property tax increase for fiscal year 2027 to stabilize the budget and fund city services including schools, public safety, library, public works, and general government. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from the October 7 and October 14, 2025 meetings.

• Order 363-25: ballot question for a $5,400,000 real estate and personal property tax increase beginning FY2027
• Special municipal election scheduled for February 10, 2026
• Attachments include Mayor's Memo, public comment record, budget summary, and economic development presentation
• Public comment on the proposal was received on September 30, 2025

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the October 7 and October 14, 2025 meetings by unanimous vote. It adopted an order to hold a special municipal election on March 31, 2026 that will include a ballot question to allow an additional $5,400,000 in real estate and personal property taxes to stabilize the 2026‑27 budget. The committee also voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 PM.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted order for March 31, 2026 special election with $5.4 M tax‑increase ballot question
• Adjourned meeting at 7:07 PM (unanimous)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will consider confirming Mayor's appointment of David Camell to the Board of Registrars of Voters, filling the unexpired term of Jessica Sherman through March 31, 2028. The committee will also approve minutes from its June 17, 2025 meeting.

• Mayoral appointment of David Camell, 35 Williams Street, to the Board of Registrars of Voters (term expiring March 31, 2028) requiring council confirmation

The Personnel/Appointments Committee approved the minutes from June 17, 2025 by unanimous vote. After hearing David Camell’s introduction and discussion of the Board of Registrars’ duties, the committee voted unanimously to recommend his mayoral appointment to the Board of Registrars of Voters to the City Council. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended David Camell appointment to Board of Registrars (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

License Committee

The License Committee will consider amending the city code to increase offsite parking facility application fees from a flat $100 per vehicle to a new structure: a $200 annual base fee, $100 for each of the first nine spaces, and $20 per additional space. The committee will also hear petitions for a 24-hour license for Burger King at 61 Broadway, a new Class II auto sales license for Sega Auto Sales at 455 Ferry Street, and renewals for several lodging houses and used car dealers.

• Ordinance amendment to raise offsite parking facility fees: new $200 annual base fee plus $100 per space for first nine and $20 per additional space
• Petition for extended hours: Burger King #922 at 61 Broadway, 24 hours, 7 days a week (New)
• Petition for new Class II license: Sega Auto Sales & Service at 455 Ferry Street, 7 cars (New)
• Renewal petitions for three lodging houses: Metro North Housing Corp. at 22 Charles Street (11 rooms), Cedar House LLC at 116-118 Cedar Street (14 rooms), and Metro North Housing Corp. at 115 Washington Street (14 rooms)
• Renewal petitions for Class II licenses: AGM Auto Sales (160 Eastern Ave, 21 cars), Andy's Service Center (356 Lebanon St, 3 cars), Autotech II (1236 Eastern Ave, 5 cars), and Sega Auto Sales (451 Ferry St, 10 cars)

The committee approved the meeting minutes and recommended several licensing petitions to the City Council, including new hours for Burger King and renewals for multiple lodging houses and auto‑sales businesses. The petition for AGM Auto Sales was tabled pending further review. The ordinance to change the off‑site parking fee schedule was amended and sent to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.

• Approved September 9 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Burger King 24‑hour petition favorably (unanimous)
• Recommended Sega Auto Sales Class II petition favorably (unanimous)
• Recommended Metro North Housing renewal petitions favorably (unanimous)
• Tabled AGM Auto Sales Class II petition (unanimous)
• Amended off‑site parking fee ordinance (unanimous)
• Sent amended ordinance to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss an order calling for a special municipal election on February 10, 2026, with a ballot question asking voters to approve an additional $5,400,000 in property taxes for fiscal year 2027 to stabilize the budget and support city services including schools, public safety, library, and public works.

• Order 363-25: Special Municipal Election on Feb 10, 2026, with ballot question for $5.4M tax override
• Proposed tax increase would apply to real estate and personal property taxes beginning FY2027 (July 1, 2026)
• Mayor's memo and public comment records from September 2025 included as attachments

The committee reviewed a proposal (Paper 363-25) to hold a special municipal election on March 31, 2026, which would ask voters to approve an additional $5.4 million in real‑estate and personal‑property taxes. Members also heard presentations on new‑growth property values, economic‑development strategies, and potential zoning changes. No formal vote on the tax proposal or zoning actions was recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 pm by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:49 pm (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hear a presentation on increasing the residential property tax exemption from 30% to 35%. It will vote on amending the code to add a short‑term rental registration requirement and to modify the weights‑and‑measures fee schedule. The body will also consider a mayoral appointment to the Board of Registrars of Voters and may enter executive session to discuss possible litigation strategy under MGL 30A‑21(a)(3).

• Presentation by City Assessor Nathaniel Cramer on raising the residential exemption from 30% to 35%
• Amendment to MCC 12.12 to add a certificate of registration for short‑term rentals (item 278-25)
• Amendment to MCC 6.12.060 (2) to change the weights‑and‑measures fee schedule (item 294-25)
• Confirmation of mayoral appointment of David Camell to the Board of Registrars of Voters (item 369-25)
• Order to possibly go into executive session to discuss litigation strategy under MGL 30A‑21(a)(3) (item 374-25)

The council adopted the short‑term rental ordinance, adding a certificate of registration to the city code, after taking it from the table (unanimous vote). It approved an order to enter executive session to discuss exemption litigation (10‑1 vote). The consent agenda was approved and the meeting minutes were amended and approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned (10‑1 vote).

• Adopted short‑term rental ordinance, adding certificate of registration (unanimous)
• Approved order to enter executive session on exemption litigation (10‑1)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Amended meeting minutes as requested (unanimous)
• Approved amended minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (10‑1)

Finance Committee

The committee reviewed Order 363‑25 proposing a special municipal election on Feb 10 2026 to ask voters about a $5,400,000 real‑estate and personal‑property tax increase. Members also heard presentations on pension funding extensions, health‑insurance savings, and debt reductions, and discussed Chapter 70 funding gaps. No motions on the election or budget measures were adopted; the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:03 PM (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will discuss two items: a home rule petition to regulate parking on private ways, and an ordinance amendment to reduce off-street parking minimums for most residential uses to 0.5 spaces per bedroom. The parking amendment would replace current minimums in the code. The committee may vote to advance these proposals.

• Order 343-25: Home rule petition for regulation of parking on private ways, sponsored by Councillor Winslow
• Ordinance 288-24: Amend MCC Table of Off-street Parking and Loading Regulations to set minimum parking at 0.5 per bedroom for single-family, two-family, three- and four-family, town/row house, and cohousing dwellings
• Current ordinance 12.20.010 and related section 12.12.090 are referenced as targets for amendment

The Rules & Ordinance Committee reviewed Paper 343‑25, which would have the City Council develop a home‑rule petition to regulate parking on private ways. After discussion, a motion to table the order was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Crowe, and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Tabled Order 343‑25 home‑rule petition (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will hear a report on the citywide launch of the Do Not Knock Registry and will consider two ordinances to amend the Department Head Salary Schedule and the Procedure for Selling Tax Title Property.

• Police Sergeant Jeffrey Drees to report on Do Not Knock Registry
• Ordinance to amend Department Head Salary Schedule (MCC 2.24.015)
• Ordinance to amend Procedure for Selling Tax Title Property (MCC 1.04.070)

The committee approved the September 30 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. Both the ordinance to amend the Department Head Salary Schedule and the ordinance to amend the Procedure for Selling Tax Title Property were tabled by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 PM.

• Approved September 30 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Department Head Salary Schedule ordinance (5-0)
• Tabled Procedure for Selling Tax Title Property ordinance (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The committee unanimously approved the August 28, 2025 Finance Committee minutes. Members discussed a proposed $5.4 million tax override, budget challenges, and requested several reports on grants, opioid settlement funds, tax relief, furlough options, economic development, ARPA usage, and cannabis dispensary revenue. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM by unanimous vote.

• Approved August 28, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:20 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider an order to hold a special municipal election on February 10, 2026, with a ballot question to assess an additional $5,400,000 in real estate and personal property taxes. The council will also discuss borrowing $1,500,000 from HUD for the second phase of the Malden River Works Project, a public hearing on a National Grid pole installation on Waite Street, and amendments to the Department Head Salary Schedule. Additional items include petitions for lodging house renewals and a Class II auto sales petition.

• Order to hold a special municipal election Feb 10 2026 with $5,400,000 tax increase ballot question
• Order to borrow $1,500,000 from HUD for Phase 2 of the Malden River Works Project
• Public hearing on National Grid petition to install a pole on Waite Street
• Amendment to Department Head Salary Schedule effective July 1 2025 (FY2026‑2029)
• Petitions for lodging house renewals at 22 Charles St, 116‑118 Cedar St, 115 Washington St, and Class II auto sales at 455 Ferry St

The council approved its consent agenda. It unanimously granted National Grid’s petition to install a single‑purpose pole on Waite Street with conditions. The body ordered a special municipal election on Feb 10 2026 to vote on a $5.4 M tax override and referred the order to the Finance Committee. It also referred a $1.5 M HUD loan for the Malden River Works Phase 2 to Finance, adopted an executive‑session order (9‑1 vote), and tabled a resolution on the 15 Ferry Street historic‑preservation application.

• Consent agenda approved (11-0)
• National Grid pole petition granted (unanimous)
• Special municipal election order for $5.4 M tax override referred to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• HUD $1.5 M loan order for River Works Phase 2 referred to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Executive session order adopted (9-1, 1 excused)
• Department head salary schedule amendment referred to Rules & Ordinance Committee
• Resolution to have CPC reconsider 15 Ferry Street historic preservation tabled
• Short‑term rental ordinance amendment attached (no vote)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will review two draft amendments to the City of Malden Code. One amendment revises MCC 9.16 concerning rental unit inspections and proposes a rental registry. The other amendment revises MCC 9.24.010 to update regulations on lead pipes in residential housing. The committee will also approve minutes from the September 9 meeting.

• Draft amendment to MCC 9.16 Rental Units; Inspection Required – proposes a rental registry
• Draft amendment to MCC 9.24.010 Regulation of Lead Pipes in Residential Housing

The Rules & Ordinance Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 9 meeting. It adopted amendments to the rental‑registry ordinance, excluding owner‑occupied homes, and recommended the revised ordinance to the City Council pending departmental review. The committee also approved language changes to the lead‑pipe regulation and added a provision for free water‑lead testing, then recommended that ordinance to the City Council. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Sep 9 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted rental‑registry amendment excluding owner‑occupied properties (unanimous)
• Recommended rental‑registry amendment to City Council pending review (unanimous)
• Adopted lead‑pipe regulation amendment replacing "Board of Health" with state/federal references (unanimous)
• Added provision for free lead‑water test upon request (unanimous)
• Recommended lead‑pipe amendment to City Council pending review (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider authorizing a permit for the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School to use Trafton Park or directing the city solicitor to prevent unpermitted use. The council also plans to amend city codes regarding short-term rentals and traffic supervisor salaries.

• Authorize permit for Mystic Valley Regional Charter School to use Trafton Park
• Amend Code of Malden to add short-term rental registration requirements
• Amend Code of Malden to update traffic supervisor salary schedule
• Transfer $60,000 from Salary Reserve to Traffic Salaries
• Public hearing on petition for extended hours at Burger King #922

The Council amended the traffic supervisors salary schedule (Ordinance 340-25) and enrolled it. It also adopted an order transferring $60,000 from the Salary Reserve to traffic salaries (Order 341-25). Several other items were referred or tabled, including a Burger King extended‑hours petition and a permit order for Mystic Valley Regional Charter School. All motions cited were carried unanimously or by a 9‑0 vote.

• Petition 349-25 (Burger King 24‑hour hours) referred to License Committee (unanimous)
• Order 350-25 (permit for Mystic Valley Regional Charter School use of Trafton Park) referred to Public Property Committee (unanimous)
• Committee Report 351-25 received and filed (unanimous)
• Ordinance 294-25 (amend MCC 6.12.060) tabled until Sep 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Ordinance 340-25 (amend MCC 2.24.070 Traffic Supervisors Salary Schedule) enrolled (unanimous)
• Council Rules suspended for purpose of ordaining (9‑0)
• Ordinance 340-25 ordained (9‑0)
• Order 341-25 ($60,000 transferred to Traffic Salaries) adopted (9‑0)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee, meeting jointly with the Finance Committee, will consider several items including amendments to the weights and measures fee schedule and traffic supervisors salary schedule, a $60,000 transfer to traffic salaries, and a home rule petition for parking regulations on private ways. They will also revisit tabled papers on a rental unit inspection ordinance and a lead pipe regulation amendment.

• 294-25: Amendment to MCC 6.12.060 (Sale of Goods by Weight, Measure, or Volume) updating fee table
• 340-25: Amendment to MCC 2.24.070 (Traffic Supervisors Salary Schedule) effective July 1, 2025
• 341-25: Transfer of $60,000 from Salary Reserve to Traffic Salaries
• 343-25: Order to develop a home rule petition for regulating parking on private ways
• 276-25 (tabled): Amendment to MCC 9.16 requiring inspection of rental units

The Rules & Ordinance Committee unanimously recommended amending the city’s weights‑and‑measures fees and updating the traffic supervisors salary schedule. It also approved moving $60,000 from the Salary Reserve to fund traffic salaries. Several draft ordinances were taken off the table and then re‑tabled, and a home‑rule petition was not considered.

• Recommend amendment to Weights and Measures fees (unanimous)
• Recommend amendment to Traffic Supervisors salary schedule (unanimous)
• Transfer $60,000 from Salary Reserve to Traffic Salaries (unanimous)
• Take rental registry ordinance off the table (unanimous)
• Table rental registry ordinance (unanimous)
• Take lead pipe ordinance off the table (unanimous)
• Table lead pipe ordinance (unanimous)
• Home rule petition not taken up (no vote)

License Committee

The License Committee will meet to receive a memo from the City Solicitor regarding a possible change to the fee structure for open air parking lots and to draft an ordinance amending MCC 6.08.060 on offsite parking facilities. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from June 24, 2025.

• Review of memo from City Solicitor Alicia McNeil on open air parking lot fee structure
• Draft ordinance to amend MCC 6.08.060 Offsite Parking Facilities
• Approval of minutes from June 24, 2025 meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It accepted the proposed fee structure for open‑air parking lots, also by unanimous vote. Chair Sica will work with Building Commissioner Nelson Miller to draft ordinance language to implement the change.

• Approved June 24, 2025 Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted new open‑air parking lot fee structure (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider a revised layout for Hospital Road and Savin Street that involves takings of public right‑of‑way and requires engineering and DPW Commission review. The Council will also amend the traffic supervisors’ salary schedule and move $60,000 from the Salary Reserve to the Traffic Salaries fund. Several mayoral reappointments to the Historical, Disability, and Police Community Advisory Commissions will be confirmed, and a short‑term rental ordinance amendment will be adopted.

• Review and approve the proposed Hospital Road and Savin Street widening and relocation plan (requires takings, Case #23-10).
• Amend MCC 2.24.070 Traffic Supervisors Salary Schedule effective July 1 2025.
• Transfer $60,000 from Salary Reserve (0010-996-5110) to Traffic Salaries (0010-293-5120).
• Confirm mayoral reappointments for Historical Commission (Inna Babitskaya) and Disability Commission (Kathleen Higgins, Ralph Long) and Police Community Advisory Council (Chloe Cheung, Brittany Torelli).
• Amend MCC 12.12 Use Regulations to add a certificate of registration requirement for short‑term rentals.

The council approved its consent agenda unanimously and confirmed several mayoral reappointments to the Historical, Disability, and Police Community Advisory Commissions. It adopted a home‑rule petition, unanimously, to increase the maximum age for retired police officers serving as special officers from 65 to 70 years. The council also adopted an amended order for the Hospital Road and Savin Street reconfiguration by a 10‑1 voice vote and approved other items such as the Traffic Supervisors salary schedule amendment and a Do‑Not‑Knock ordinance.

• Approved Consent Agenda (11 yeas, 0 nays)
• Confirmed Inna Babitskaya reappointment to Historical Commission (no vote required)
• Confirmed Kathleen Higgins reappointment to Disability Commission (no vote required)
• Confirmed Ralph Long III reappointment to Disability Commission (no vote required)
• Confirmed Chloe Cheung reappointment to Police Community Advisory Council (no vote required)
• Confirmed Brittany Torelli reappointment to Police Community Advisory Council (no vote required)
• Adopted home‑rule petition to raise age limit for retired police special officers – unanimous vote
• Adopted amended Hospital Road and Savin Street reconfiguration order – 10‑1 voice vote (amendment carried unanimously)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet with city staff to discuss the short- and long-term financial implications of the ongoing Republic Services strike, including effects on overall resources and the status of the current collection and disposal contract.

• Discussion of short- and long-term financial implications of the Republic Services strike
• Review of effects on overall city resources
• Update on status of current collection and disposal contract with Republic Services

The Finance Committee reviewed the financial impact of the Republic Services strike on city waste services. The city decided to pause curbside recycling because it could not consistently deploy the needed trucks. Residents are asked to use drop‑off locations for recycling, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:08 PM.

• Paused curbside recycling (city decision)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion carried 6-0)

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for August 27, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda includes a proposal to develop a Request for Proposal for the city's trash collection and disposal contract and a proposed amendment to the Short Term Rental ordinance.

• Meeting cancelled
• Proposed RFP for trash collection and disposal contract
• Proposed amendment to Short Term Rental ordinance (MCC 12.12)
• Resolve to reconsider 15 Ferry Street preservation application
• Public comment on 15 Ferry Street preservation

The City Council meeting on August 27, 2025 was cancelled. The minutes record that the council adopted a resolve urging the Community Preservation Committee to reconsider the historic preservation application for 15 Ferry Street. The council also amended the city code to add a short‑term rental registration requirement. No vote tallies were provided for these actions.

• Adopted resolve urging CPC to reconsider 15 Ferry Street historic preservation (no vote tally provided)
• Amended code to add short‑term rental registration requirement (no vote tally provided)
• Approved staff meeting with Finance Committee to discuss Republic Services strike impacts (no vote tally provided)

Board of Registrars of Voters

The Board of Registrars of Voters will meet on August 16, 2025. The agenda includes one item: the board will consider an objection filed by Jeffrey Allen Donahue to the nomination of Dawn Macklin for the Ward 4 School Committee. No other business is listed.

• Consider objection by Jeffrey Allen Donahue to Dawn Macklin's nomination for Ward 4 School Committee

The Board affirmed that Jeffrey Donahue is a registered Ward 4 voter, that his objection was timely and detailed, and approved redaction of an email chain (4‑1). It confirmed Dawn Macklin's residency at 480 Main St, Apt 429, Ward 4, and then voted 4‑1 to dismiss the case allowing her to stay on the ballot. All motions were decided by roll‑call vote.

• Affirmed Jeffrey Donahue is a registered Ward 4 voter (5‑0)
• Found objection filed within required time (5‑0)
• Found objection contains sufficient detail (5‑0)
• Approved redaction of email chain except authorization paragraph (4‑1)
• Confirmed Dawn Macklin resides in Ward 4, Malden (5‑0)
• Confirmed Dawn Macklin's address is 480 Main St, Apt 429 (5‑0)
• Dismissed case allowing Dawn Macklin to remain on the ballot (4‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee

The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee will discuss reorganizing the application procedure for the Malden Youth Council for the 2025‑2026 year. The committee will also review a schedule for public meetings on the draft short‑term rental proposal. Additionally, the committee will consider an amendment to the City Code adding a Certificate of Registration requirement for short‑term rentals, sponsored by Chair Karen Colon Hayes.

• Reorganize application procedure for Malden Youth Council 2025‑2026
• Schedule public meetings on Short Term Rental draft proposal
• Proposed amendment to City Code §12.12 adding §12.32.030.E Certificate of Registration for Short Term Rentals (sponsored by Karen Colon Hayes)

City Council

The City Council will decide whether to change health insurance benefits under M.G.L. c. 32B. The body will also consider a short-term rental ordinance and the preservation of a building at 15 Ferry Street.

• Order 320-25: Vote on changing health insurance benefits under M.G.L. c. 32B, Sec. 21 through 23
• Item 278-25: Proposed ordinance adding certificate of registration for short term rentals to MCC 12.12
• Resolve 99-24: Reconsideration of historic preservation application for 15 Ferry Street (M. Ida Converse Building)
• Appointments to the Ad Hoc Library and Code of Conduct Committees

The City Council adopted an order to start the process of changing health insurance benefits by negotiating to join the State Group Insurance Commission, passing the motion 8-1. The council also established ad hoc Library and Code of Conduct committees with designated chairs and members. Minutes for the June 10, 17, and 24 meetings were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted order to begin negotiations to join State Group Insurance Commission (8-1)
• Approved minutes for June 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved amended minutes for June 17, 2025 adding "million" after $1.2 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for June 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Established Ad Hoc Library Committee – Chair Winslow, Vice Chair Taylor, members Linehan and Condon
• Established Ad Hoc Code of Conduct Committee – Chair McDonald, Vice Chair Colon Hayes, members Crowe and Sica
• Received Finance Committee report on health plan negotiation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider an order (320-25) to vote on whether to engage in the process to change health insurance benefits under state law (M.G.L. c. 32B, Sec. 21-23). The meeting also includes approval of June 10, 2025 minutes and other business. This item could lead to adjustments in municipal employee health coverage.

• Order 320-25: Vote on whether to begin process to change health insurance benefits under M.G.L. c. 32B, Sec. 21-23
• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2025 (item 325-25)

The committee approved the June 10, 2025 minutes. It voted to recommend favorably to the City Council the order to begin discussions on joining the Group Insurance Commission under MGL 32B sections 21‑23. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended favorably to City Council to engage in GIC health insurance process (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Registrars of Voters

The Board of Registrars will hear a presentation from bilingual elections coordinator Anna Tse on transliterated names of first‑time candidates. The discussion is to ensure compliance with Chapter 282 of the Acts of 2022. No other actions are listed.

• Presentation of transliterated candidate names by Anna Tse
• Compliance check with Chapter 282 of the Acts of 2022

The Board approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It then approved seven transliterated names for first‑time candidates, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved May 27, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved seven candidate name transliterations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on whether to engage in the process to change health insurance benefits under state law. The council will hold a public hearing on a National Grid petition to install a pole on Eastern Avenue. Committee reports include recommendations on license renewals and a proposed 'Do Not Knock Registry' amendment. Tabled items include a short-term rental ordinance and a historic preservation resolution for 15 Ferry Street.

• Vote to initiate health insurance benefit change process under M.G.L. c. 32B
• Public hearing on National Grid new pole at 1130 Eastern Avenue
• Committee reports: McDonald's 24-hour hours, taxi/livery renewals, Do Not Knock Registry amendment
• Tabled: Short-term rental ordinance amendment (MCC 12.12)
• Tabled: Historic preservation resolution for 15 Ferry Street (M. Ida Converse Building)

The council granted National Grid’s petition to install a new pole on Eastern Avenue, adding conditions that the engineer be notified when Dig Safe is alerted and that streets and sidewalks be restored to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works (8‑1 voice vote). The council also referred the health‑insurance benefits review to the Finance Committee, approved the amendment to the canvasser and solicitor permit ordinance, and filed several business petitions, including a 24‑hour McDonald’s and various taxi and livery licenses. All motions passed unanimously except the pole vote, where one councilor dissented.

• Poet Laureate appointment placed on file (unanimous)
• National Grid pole petition on Eastern Ave granted with conditions (8‑1 voice vote)
• Health‑insurance benefits process order referred to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Council President’s communication received and filed (unanimous)
• Standing Committee on License reports received and filed (unanimous)
• Business petitions (McDonald’s 24‑hour, taxi driver renewal, pawnbroker, livery company, livery driver, taxi driver) granted (unanimous)
• Ordinance amending canvasser and solicitor permit requirement approved and enrolled (unanimous)
• National Grid pole petition at Eastern Ave & Lisbon St taken off table and granted with conditions (unanimous)

License Committee

The License Committee will meet to consider several new and renewal petitions for business and driver licenses. The body will review requests for extended hours, pawnbroker licensing, and livery and taxi operations.

• Petition 270-25: Extended hours (24 hours, 7 days) for McDonald’s at 114 Broadway
• Petition 293-25: New pawnbroker license for AM Design Jewelry at 664 Salem Street
• Petition 300-25: New livery company license for Bravo Mike LLC at 43 Upham Street
• Petition 301-25: New livery driver license for Balmore Miranda Quezada
• Petition 317-25: New taxi driver license for Sophia Pepper

The committee approved the May 27 minutes and unanimously recommended several license petitions to the City Council, including a 24‑hour drive‑thru for McDonald’s. All petitions were approved except the Bravo Mike LLC livery company, which passed with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended 24/7 McDonald’s drive‑thru license (unanimous)
• Recommended taxi driver Louis Ojukwu license (unanimous)
• Recommended pawnbroker license for AM Design Jewelry (unanimous)
• Recommended livery company Bravo Mike LLC license (3-0)
• Recommended livery driver Balmore Miranda Quezada license (unanimous)
• Recommended taxi driver Sophia Pepper license (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will discuss several proposed amendments to the City Code. These include changes to residential parking requirements, waste management, and rental unit inspections.

• 288-24: Proposed parking minimum of 0.5 spaces per bedroom for various dwelling types
• 388-24: Proposed requirement for rodent control at non-owner-occupied properties with 3+ units
• 215-25: Proposed addition of a 'Do Not Knock Registry' for canvassers and solicitors
• 276-25: Proposed amendments to rental unit inspection requirements (MCC 9.16)
• 277-25: Proposed amendments to lead pipe regulations in residential housing (MCC 9.24.010)

The Rules & Ordinance Committee unanimously took the No‑Knock Ordinance (paper 215-25) off the table, approved amendments to the ordinance, and recommended the amended ordinance favorably to the City Council. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Ordinance 215-25 taken from the table (unanimous vote)
• Ordinance 215-25 amended (unanimous vote)
• Ordinance 215-25 recommended favorably to City Council (unanimous vote)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous vote)

City Council

The Malden City Council will vote on whether to remove Council President Ryan O'Malley and elect a new president for the remainder of 2025. Other actions include votes on selling or retaining two tax-title properties (21 Hanover Street and 78 Cleveland Street), a proposed short-term rental ordinance, and establishing a Solid Waste Enterprise fund. The council will also consider the Fiscal Year 2026 budget appropriation and several zoning amendments.

• Vote on removing Council President O'Malley and electing a successor (items 312-315)
• Votes to sell or retain 21 Hanover Street and 78 Cleveland Street (items 303-304)
• Proposed ordinance to require registration for short-term rentals (items 307 and 278 tabled)
• Order to establish a Solid Waste Enterprise fund by Fiscal Year 2027 (item 305)
• Fiscal Year 2026 appropriation orders for General Fund and enterprise funds (item 236)

The Council approved its consent agenda and recused a member from two property votes. It authorized the Treasurer to sell 21 Hanover Street and 78 Cleveland Street if approved by the Massachusetts Land Court. It referred the library relationship order to the Public Property Committee and the short‑term rental ordinance to the Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee. The Council also adopted a resolution honoring the Dalai Lama.

• Consent agenda approved (10-0 roll call)
• Councillor Colon Hayes recused from 21 Hanover Street vote (11-0 roll call)
• Treasurer authorized to sell 21 Hanover Street pending land court approval (10-0 roll call, Colon Hayes recused)
• Councillor Colon Hayes recused from 78 Cleveland Street vote (11-0 roll call)
• Treasurer authorized to sell 78 Cleveland Street pending land court approval (10-0 roll call, Colon Hayes recused)
• Order on library relationship referred to Public Property Committee (11-0 roll call)
• Short‑term rental ordinance referred to Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee (11-0 roll call)
• Resolution honoring His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama passed (11-0 roll call)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will vote on the mayor's reappointment of Robert Foley to the Malden Redevelopment Authority Board for a term expiring May 1, 2030. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and procedural items.

• Mayoral reappointment of Robert Foley, 95 Bell Rock Street, to the Malden Redevelopment Authority Board, term through 2030

The Personnel/Appointments Committee approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It unanimously recommended Mayor Robert Foley's reappointment to the Malden Redevelopment Authority Board to the City Council. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Recommended Robert Foley's reappointment to Redevelopment Authority Board (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:44 PM (unanimous vote)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider two code amendments: one adding a mandatory inspection requirement for rental units, and another updating lead‑pipe regulations for residential housing. Additional items include a proposal to change off‑street parking ratios, a waste‑management rodent control rule, and an order to explore new revenue options for city finances.

• Amend MCC 9.16 to require inspections for rental units (Draft Rental Registry)
• Amend MCC 9.24.010 to update regulation of lead pipes in residential housing
• Amend parking regulations (MCC 12.20.010) to set minimum spaces at 0.5 per bedroom
• Add rodent‑control requirement for non‑owner‑occupied properties with 3+ units (MCC 9‑20‑030)
• Order to explore revenue options for long‑term city financial sustainability

The committee approved the June 10 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. Both the Rental Units Inspection amendment and the Lead Pipe regulation amendment were unanimously tabled. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 10 minutes (5‑0)
• Tabled Rental Units Inspection amendment (unanimous)
• Tabled Lead Pipe regulation amendment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee

The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee will discuss several items tasked by the City Council. Topics include noise impacts from industrial uses and proposed standards for public engagement on traffic and parking projects.

• Discussion on Order 54-24 regarding a public workshop on excessive noise and industrial noise regulation
• Discussion on Ordinance 298-24 to establish public engagement standards for projects impacting traffic flow or business parking
• Discussion on Order 28-25 to add a 'Land Acknowledgement' to the City Council Rule Book
• Discussion on Resolve 80-25 regarding the sale of surplus property for affordable home ownership
• Discussion on the organization of the Malden Youth Council

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and potentially vote on the Proposed F/Y26 Budget. This includes appropriation orders for the General Fund, Water Sewer Enterprise Fund, Community Preservation Fund, and Cable Access Fund.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Appropriation Orders
• General Fund budget
• Water Sewer Enterprise Fund budget
• Community Preservation Fund budget
• Cable Access Fund budget

The committee approved the June 3, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. It then voted to recommend the FY26 budget to the City Council, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM by unanimous consent.

• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended FY26 budget to City Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss a consent agenda including a petition to renew a taxi driver license, a new pawnbroker license, and an ordinance to amend fees for sale of goods by weight or volume. The meeting also features a presentation on the city's first racial equity audit by the DEI coordinator.

• Ordinance (294-25) to amend MCC 6.12.060(2) weights and measures fee schedule
• Petition (292-25) to renew taxi driver license for Louis Ojukwu, 12 Williams Street, Chelsea
• Petition (293-25) for new pawnbroker license for AM Design Jewelry, 664 Salem Street
• Presentation of findings from the city's first racial equity audit by DEI Coordinator Kashawna Harling

The Council approved the Consent Agenda by unanimous vote. Two petitions – one for taxi driver Louis Ojukwu and one for pawnbroker AM Design Jewelry – were referred to the License Committee. An amendment to the City Code (MCC 6.12.060 (2)) was referred to a joint session of the Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committees. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Petition for taxi driver Louis Ojukwu referred to License Committee
• Petition for pawnbroker AM Design Jewelry referred to License Committee
• Ordinance amendment to MCC 6.12.060 (2) referred to Rules & Ordinance and Finance Committees
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will meet to discuss an amendment to the city code regarding residential waste. The proposed change would require specific rodent control measures for certain properties.

• Proposed amendment to MCC Title 9, Chapter 20, Section 030 requiring non-owner-occupied properties with 3+ units to install year-round rodent control near trash storage

The committee approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The proposed amendment (Paper 388-24) to require year‑round rodent control measures at non‑owner‑occupied properties with three or more units was tabled by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Paper 388-24 rodent‑control amendment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee

The committee and the Malden Youth Council will discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Christina Murphy of 191 Emerald Street against the Youth Council. The Youth Council will vote to ask the city legal department to respond. The committee will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Open Meeting Law complaint by Christina Murphy, 191 Emerald Street, against the Malden Youth Council
• Malden Youth Council vote to ask legal department to respond to the complaint
• Approval of April 1, 2025 CEIC joint minutes (item 295-25)
• Approval of Malden Youth Council draft minutes: Dec 11, Dec 18, 2024; Jan 1, Jan 8, Jan 15, Jan 29; Mar 19, Apr 18, Apr 23, 2025

City Council

The Malden City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, including appropriation orders for the General Fund, Water Sewer Enterprise Fund, Community Preservation Fund, and Cable Access Fund. The council will also consider amendments to the city code regarding rental unit inspections, lead pipe regulation, and a new short-term rental ordinance. Additionally, several orders relate to litigation involving Council President Ryan O'Malley and the Malden Public Library trustees.

• Public hearing and vote on FY2026 budget appropriations
• Amendment to rental unit inspection code (MCC 9.16)
• Amendment to lead pipe regulation code (MCC 9.24.010)
• Proposed short-term rental ordinance via voter petition
• Orders restricting Council President's use of city resources in library lawsuit

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. A petition from National Grid to install underground conduits was tabled after a unanimous vote. Council members voted 10‑0 (1 recused) to authorize the sale of the 26 Central Avenue property. Several ordinance amendments, including a rental registry and lead‑pipe regulation, were referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee, and a motion allowing short‑term‑rental petitioners to address the body passed 11‑0.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled National Grid conduit petition (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of 26 Central Ave (10‑0, 1 recused)
• Referred rental registry ordinance to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous)
• Referred lead‑pipe ordinance amendment to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous)
• Referred short‑term‑rental ordinance to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous)
• Allowed short‑term‑rental petitioners to address council (11‑0 unanimous)
• Referred FY2026 budget public hearing (no vote required)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and potentially advance the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Appropriation Orders for the General Fund, Water Sewer Enterprise Fund, Community Preservation Fund, and Cable Access Fund. They will also meet with school officials, including Superintendent Dr. Timothy Sippel and Finance Director Toni Mertz, to discuss the FY26 School Budget. Minutes from May 27, 2025 are also up for approval.

• Order 236-25: FY26 appropriation orders for General Fund, Water Sewer Enterprise Fund, Community Preservation Fund, and Cable Access Fund
• Meeting with Malden Public Schools officials to discuss the FY26 School Budget
• Approval of minutes from May 27, 2025

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. It adopted an order directing the mayor to submit the Fiscal Year 2026 annual appropriation orders for the General Fund, Water Sewer Enterprise Fund, Community Preservation Fund, and Cable Access Fund. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:36 PM.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted order for mayor to submit FY26 appropriation orders for General Fund, Water Sewer Enterprise Fund, Community Preservation Fund, and Cable Access Fund
• Adjourned meeting at 6:36 PM (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is discussing several proposed changes to the city code and council rules. Key items include an ordinance that would reduce minimum off-street parking requirements for most residential uses to half a space per bedroom, a measure requiring all public bodies to allow remote participation, and rule amendments adding a land acknowledgement and restricting negative motions. A separate ordinance would create a Do Not Knock registry for solicitors. The parking ordinance is tabled from a prior meeting.

• Ordinance 288-24: reduces minimum parking for single-family, two-family, and multi-family dwellings to 0.5 per bedroom
• Ordinance 249-25: requires all boards and commissions to provide remote public participation at meetings
• Order 28-25: adds a Land Acknowledgement to the City Council meeting order of business
• Order 29-25: requires speakers to state their name and street before addressing the council
• Ordinance 215-25: creates a Do Not Knock registry for canvassers and solicitors

The Rules & Ordinance Committee adopted an amendment adding a remote participation provision to the city code. A motion to adopt a land acknowledgment item was tabled unanimously. The committee approved and unanimously recommended amendments to non‑members’ right‑to‑floor language. Additional amendments renaming the motions section, updating parking minimums, and changing permit requirements for canvassers were also adopted.

• Adopted remote participation amendment to city code (249-25)
• Motion to adopt land acknowledgment order (28-25) tabled, unanimous vote
• Approved amendment to non‑members’ right‑to‑floor language (29-25), unanimous vote
• Recommended the 29-25 amendment to City Council, unanimous vote
• Adopted amendment renaming ‘PHRASING OF MOTIONS’ and adding subsection 34.01 (30-25)
• Adopted parking minimums amendment to Code (288-24)
• Adopted amendment to permit required for canvassers and solicitors (215-25)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Waterfront Access Committee

The Waterfront Access Committee will hear from a watershed scientist regarding new stormwater regulations and funding tools. The group will also review past action items and discuss new ones.

• Approval of minutes from April 1, 2025
• Presentation on new stormwater ordinance and regulations
• Discussion of new MS4 permit requirements
• Review of stakeholder interview results
• Discussion on funding tools for stormwater work

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet with the Administrative Financial Team to discuss the F/Y 2026 Budget. The meeting includes the submission of appropriation orders for several city funds.

• F/Y 2026 Budget discussion with Administrative Financial Team
• Order 236-25: Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Appropriation Orders for General Fund, Water Sewer Enterprise Fund, Community Preservation Fund, and Cable Access Fund

The committee approved the May 13, 2025 Finance Committee minutes by a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:34 PM, also unanimously. Members discussed the FY 2026 budget and upcoming public hearing, but no further actions were voted on.

• Approved May 13, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:34 PM (unanimous)

License Committee

The License Committee will vote on several license renewals and new applications, including auto body, livery, pool table, and gas station licenses. The committee will also continue its discussion from previous meetings on potential amendments to the off-street parking facilities ordinance (MCC 6.08.060) to draft an ordinance paper.

• Renewal of Class III license for Malden Broadway Auto Body, Inc. at 590 Broadway
• New livery company and driver license for Joey Pierre-Louis at 4 Stone Lane
• Renewal of livery company Pabla Transport LLC at 26 Blaine Street
• Renewal of pool table license for Biao Ge Pool Hall (7 tables) at 77 Exchange Street
• Continued discussion on potential amendments to MCC 6.08.060 off-street parking facilities ordinance

The committee approved an amendment to the open‑air parking lot license fee schedule, raising the base fee for the first nine spaces to $100 and the per‑additional‑space fee to $20. The amendment and the final fee schedule were both adopted by unanimous vote. The committee also unanimously recommended all listed license petitions—including Class III, livery, pool table, and self‑service gas station licenses—to the City Council. Additionally, the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 6, 2025 License Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended all listed license petitions favorably to City Council (unanimous)
• Amended open‑air parking lot license fee schedule: base fee $100 for first nine spaces, $20 per additional space (unanimous)
• Approved the amended fee schedule (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will discuss a timeline for reviewing outstanding papers and consider two proposed ordinances. One amendment would reduce minimum off-street parking requirements to 0.5 spaces per bedroom for most dwelling types. A second amendment would add a 'Do Not Knock Registry' to the city's canvasser and solicitor permit rules.

• Amendment to parking regulations (12.20.010) reducing minimum spaces to 0.5 per bedroom for single-family, two-family, three/four-family, townhouse, and cohousing dwellings (sponsor: O'Malley)
• Amendment to add a 'Do Not Knock Registry' to the canvasser/solicitor permit requirement (6.20.010.B) (sponsor: Winslow)
• Discussion of a timeline to review outstanding papers currently in committee

The committee approved the May 27 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It set the schedule for June R&O meetings, including papers on the Council Rule Book, residential trash/rodent control, and a proposed Do Not Knock Registry. The Do Not Knock Registry paper was taken off the table and then re‑tabled, leaving it pending further consideration. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 27 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled June 3 meeting to consider Papers 28, 29, 30, 249 (Council Rule Book)
• Scheduled June 10 meeting to consider Paper 388 (residential trash/rodent control)
• Scheduled June 17 meeting to consider Paper 215 (proposed Do Not Knock Registry)
• June 24 Ordinance meeting cancelled (no meeting scheduled)
• Motion to take Do Not Knock Registry paper from the table carried unanimously
• Motion to table Do Not Knock Registry paper carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn meeting carried unanimously

Board of Registrars of Voters

The Board of Registrars of Voters will discuss advance preparations for the upcoming municipal election cycle, including the election calendar, polling locations, police details, and procedures for early voting and vote by mail. They will also meet with Bilingual Elections Coordinator Anna Tse for a presentation of transliterated names for first-time candidates Jeffrey Allen Donahue, Kevin M. Larson, William E. Muise, and Peter T. Piazza under Chapter 282 of the Acts of 2022. The meeting will begin with roll call and approval of minutes from July 9, 2024 and September 3, 2024.

• Discussion of election calendar, polling locations, police details, early voting, and vote-by-mail procedures
• Presentation of transliterated candidate names by Bilingual Elections Coordinator Anna Tse
• List of first-time candidates: Jeffrey Allen Donahue, Kevin M. Larson, William E. Muise, Peter T. Piazza
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2024 (261-25) and September 3, 2024 (262-25)

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 9, 2024 and September 3, 2024 meetings. It reviewed and confirmed the 2025 municipal election calendar, polling places and the early‑voting plan. The board approved the transliterated names for the four candidates—Jeffrey Allen Donahue, Kevin M. Larson, William E. Muise, and Peter T. Piazza. A motion directing Clerk Desiderio to submit the board’s recommendations to the City Council was also passed unanimously.

• Approved July 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 3, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved transliterations for four candidates (unanimous)
• Directed Clerk Desiderio to submit recommendations to City Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on whether to sell or retain two properties (42 Crescent Ave and 40-42 Wentworth St) involved in tax-title litigation. They will also consider an ordinance to require remote public participation for all boards and commissions, and amendments to MBTA Communities zoning to remove a development cap. Other items include a police salary schedule update with a $200,000 transfer, and appointments to the Planning Board.

• Vote on selling or retaining 42 Crescent Ave (tax-title case 24 TL 000383)
• Vote on selling or retaining 40-42 Wentworth St (tax-title case 22 TL 000343)
• Ordinance requiring remote participation by the public at all board meetings
• Amendments to MBTA Communities zoning to eliminate the development cap in subdistrict MCMOD-MD 1
• Police superior officer salary schedule update and $200,000 transfer from Salary Reserve

The Malden City Council adopted an amended finance oversight order and referred a remote‑participation ordinance to the Rules & Ordinance Committee. It approved the sale of 42 Crescent Avenue and 40‑42 Wentworth Street, each with a 30‑day hold for owner redemption. The council also enacted zoning amendments for the MBTA overlay and floodplain districts.

• Approved Consent Agenda (10‑0 vote)
• Adopted amended Order 248‑25 on finance oversight (unanimous vote)
• Referred Remote Participation Ordinance 249‑25 to Rules & Ordinance Committee (unanimous vote)
• Approved sale of 42 Crescent Avenue with 30‑day hold (9‑0 vote, 1 recused)
• Approved sale of 40‑42 Wentworth Street with 30‑day hold (9‑0 vote, 1 recused)
• Amended MBTA Communities zoning overlay (voice vote 8 yea, 1 nay)
• Amended floodplain zoning definitions (unanimous vote)
• Enrolled Site‑Plan Review ordinance for educational, religious, child‑care facilities (unanimous vote)

Malden Youth Council

The Malden Youth Council will hold a debriefing on its inaugural Summit held April 23, 2025. They will also discuss the application process for the 2025-2026 term. The meeting includes approval of minutes from several past meetings.

• Debriefing on inaugural Summit (April 23, 2025)
• Discussion of 2025-2026 Youth Council application process
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2024 through March 19, 2025

The council passed a motion, made by Councillor Colon Hayes and seconded by Sophie Tran, to take guest Nayan Sapers out of order. The motion carried unanimously. A second motion by Sophie Tran, seconded by Giuliannah Dormevil, adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m., also passing unanimously. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Motion to take guest Nayan Sapers out of order passed unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. passed unanimously

City Council

The Malden City Council is meeting to consider an order requiring the Mayor to submit appropriation orders for Fiscal Year 2026. This request covers the General Fund, Water Sewer Enterprise Fund, Community Preservation Fund, and Cable Access Fund.

• Order 236-25: Request for FY2026 Annual Appropriation Orders for General, Water Sewer, Community Preservation, and Cable Access funds

The City Council adopted a motion to refer the Mayor’s FY 2026 Annual Appropriation Orders for the General Fund, Water Sewer Enterprise Fund, Community Preservation Fund, and Cable Access Fund to the Finance Committee. The motion passed with nine yeas and no nays. A separate motion to adjourn the meeting also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Referred FY 2026 Annual Appropriation Orders to Finance Committee (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the process and timeline for the 2026 budget appropriation order. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and other administrative business. No specific financial figures or decisions are on the agenda.

• Review of process and schedule for 2026 budget appropriation order
• Approval of minutes from April 15, 2025

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. Members discussed the 2026 budget process and set a public hearing and committee vote for June 10, with a final budget vote planned for June 17. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 6:35 PM.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Scheduled public hearing and committee vote for June 10 (decision)
• Planned final budget vote for June 17 (decision)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:35 PM (unanimous vote)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will consider the mayor's appointments of Michele Ferguson (43 Boston Street) and Maria Schroeder (113 Savin Street) as associate members of the Planning Board. Ferguson's term would expire March 1, 2027; Schroeder's would expire March 1, 2030. The committee will also approve the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting.

• Mayoral appointment of Michele Ferguson as associate member of the Planning Board, term to March 1, 2027
• Mayoral appointment of Maria Schroeder as associate member of the Planning Board, term to March 1, 2030
• Approval of minutes from April 29, 2025 meeting

The Personnel/Appointments Committee approved the minutes from April 29, 2025. It voted to recommend Michele Ferguson and Maria Schroeder as associate members of the Planning Board to the City Council. Both recommendations passed by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned after the recommendations were made.

• Approved minutes of April 29, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended Michele Ferguson appointment to Planning Board favorably to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended Maria Schroeder appointment to Planning Board favorably to City Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:50 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:03 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The council will review and confirm mayoral appointments to the Planning Board, Board of Appeal, Conservation Commission, Health and Human Services Director, and Community Preservation Committee. It will also consider a petition for National Grid to install a utility pole on Eastern Avenue that requires a hearing. A resolution will be tabled urging the Community Preservation Committee to revisit the historic preservation application for 15 Ferry Street. Numerous licensing and business‑hour petitions are listed for discussion.

• Mayoral appointment of Michele Ferguson, 43 Boston Street, as associate member of the Planning Board (term expires March 1 2027)
• Mayoral appointment of Maria Schroeder, 113 Savin Street, as associate member of the Planning Board (term expires March 1 2030)
• Petition for National Grid to install one JO pole on Eastern Ave near Lisbon St (hearing required)
• Resolution urging reconsideration of historic preservation for 15 Ferry Street (M. Ida Converse Building)
• Council appointment of Jamie Kendall, 78 Linwood Street, as Ward 2 resident member of the Community Preservation Committee (term expires March 15 2026)

The council approved the consent agenda by unanimous vote. It confirmed the appointment of Laura Vlasuk as Health and Human Services Director with an 11‑0 vote. It also confirmed several other appointments and granted numerous renewal petitions, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Confirmed Laura Vlasuk appointment as Health and Human Services Director (11-0)
• Confirmed Cayla Paulding appointment to the Conservation Commission (11-0)
• Confirmed Alex Yu appointment as associate member of the Board of Appeal (11-0)
• Confirmed Jamie Kendall appointment to the Community Preservation Committee (11-0)
• Granted petition for extended hours at 780 Main Street laundromat (unanimous)
• Granted petition for Bowling Alley renewal at 665 Broadway (unanimous)
• Granted petitions for extended hours at Dunkin locations (200 Commercial St, 57 Eastern Ave, 424 Main St) (unanimous)

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will vote on numerous license renewals including bowling alleys, pool tables, extended hours for multiple Dunkin locations, lodging houses, pawnbrokers, and gas stations. A new petition seeks extended hours (5 AM - 11 PM) for Main St Laundromat at 780 Main Street. The committee will also continue discussion from March 11 on potential amendments to the offsite parking facilities ordinance (MCC 6.08.060) and consider drafting an ordinance paper.

• New petition for extended hours at Main St Laundromat, 780 Main Street (5 AM - 11 PM, 7 days)
• Renewal of bowling alley license for Town Line Ten Pin, 665 Broadway (48 lanes) and 15 pool tables
• Renewal of extended hours for Dunkin at 57 Eastern Avenue (24 hours, 7 days)
• Renewal of lodging house license for Sir Carlton LLC, 33 Maple Street (44 rooms)
• Discussion on potential amendments to offsite parking facilities ordinance (MCC 6.08.060)

The committee approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It recommended favorably to the City Council a total of 22 license petitions covering extended hours, bowling alley, pool tables, lodging houses, pawnbrokers, second‑hand dealers, self‑service gas stations, and a taxi driver, all passing unanimously. The discussion on off‑site parking fee structures was tabled for two weeks to gather more information.

• Approved minutes for April 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended favorably to City Council: 22 license petitions including extended hours, bowling alley, pool tables, lodging houses, pawnbrokers, second‑hand dealers, self‑service gas stations, and taxi driver (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on off‑site parking fee structures for two weeks (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee, meeting jointly with the Rules & Ordinance Committee, is considering two police-related fiscal items: an ordinance to adopt an updated police superior officer salary schedule retroactive to July 1, 2023, and a $200,000 transfer from Salary Reserve to Police Salaries. The committee will also approve minutes from January 21, 2025.

• Ordinance 216-25 amending MCC 2.24.050 to add an updated police superior officer salary schedule effective July 1, 2023
• Order 217-25 transferring $200,000 from Salary Reserve (0010-996-5110) to Police Salaries (0010-210-5120)
• Approval of minutes from January 21, 2025

The committee approved the minutes from the Jan. 21, 2025 meeting with a 6‑yes vote. It adopted Ordinance 216‑25, amending the Police Superior Officers Salary Schedule with a chart effective July 1, 2023. It also recommended and unanimously approved Order 217‑25 to transfer $200,000 from the Salary Reserve to Police Salaries.

• Approved Jan. 21, 2025 minutes (6 yeas)
• Adopted Ordinance 216‑25 to amend police salary schedule (effective July 1, 2023)
• Recommended Order 217‑25 to transfer $200,000 to Police Salaries (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:34 PM (unanimous)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider two ordinance amendments. One would create a 'Do Not Knock Registry' for canvassers and solicitors. The other would reduce off-street parking minimums to 0.5 spaces per bedroom for most dwelling types, including single-family, two-family, townhouses, and cohousing.

• Amending MCC 6.20.010 to add a Do Not Knock Registry subsection for canvassers and solicitors.
• Reducing minimum parking spaces to 0.5 per bedroom for single-family, two-family, three/four-family, town/row houses, and cohousing.
• Public hearing on parking minimum reduction (item 288-24).
• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2025 meeting (item 224-25).

The committee approved the February 25, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. After discussion, the proposed amendment to add a Do Not Knock registry to the canvassing ordinance was tabled, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Do Not Knock registry amendment to canvassing ordinance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Malden City Council holds a public hearing on a Home Rule Petition to repeal and re-encode sections of the City Charter into ordinances, affecting Parks, Public Works, Police/Fire, and Transportation commissions. The council also considers borrowing $17 million for lead water service line replacement and $3.5 million for water main reconstruction, an ordinance creating a 'Do Not Knock' registry, and updated police superior officer salaries.

• Public hearing on Home Rule Petition to repeal sections 16, 20, 21, 23A, 23C, 23D, 23F, 23G, and 32 of the City Charter and incorporate into ordinances
• Borrowing $17,000,000 for lead water service line replacement design and installation
• Borrowing $3,507,500 for water main reconstruction, plus $1,500,000 from water sewer retained earnings
• Ordinance to add 'Do Not Knock Registry' to MCC 6.20.010 for canvassers and solicitors
• Ordinance to amend police superior officer salary schedule effective July 1, 2023

The Council approved Ordinance 443-24, amending the City Code to implement changes pending a Home Rule Petition to repeal sections of the charter. The amendment passed with a unanimous 11‑0 vote. The Council also confirmed the appointment of Emmanuel Marsh to the Malden Housing Authority Board and adopted several committee reports and a $200,000 transfer order, all with unanimous support.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 443-24 amending the City Code (11‑0)
• Approved transfer of $200,000 from Salary Reserve to Police Salaries (referenced, no vote recorded)
• Confirmed appointment of Emmanuel Marsh to the Housing Authority Board (11‑0)
• Received and filed Committee Report on Charter Review (11‑0)
• Adopted amended Order related to Charter Review Committee recommendation (11‑0)
• Referred Mayor's reappointment of Robert Foley to Personnel/Appointments Committee
• Referred multiple licensing petitions (e.g., Bowling Alley, Donuts, Pawnbroker) to License Committee

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will discuss and potentially advance a home rule petition to remove multiple charter sections and enact new ordinances. Key proposals include replacing the Public Works and Stadium Commissions with a Parks and Recreation Commission, restructuring Public Works and Engineering authorities, updating Police and Fire Department language, and replacing the Traffic Commission with a Transportation Commission. The committee will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Order 219-25: Submits to the Massachusetts Legislature a home rule petition to strike certain charter provisions (sponsored by Councillor Winslow)
• Communication 418-24: Mayor and Council request review of charter changes affecting Public Works, Stadium, Police, Fire, and Traffic Commissions
• Proposal to establish a Parks and Recreation Commission by ordinance
• Proposal to establish a Transportation Commission by ordinance
• Approval of minutes from November 26, 2024 and December 3, 2024

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will vote on approving the minutes from April 15, consider two mayoral appointments (Cayla Paulding to the Conservation Commission and Alex Yu as an associate member of the Board of Appeal), and interview Jamie Kendall for an open position on the Community Preservation Committee.

• Approval of minutes from April 15, 2025
• Mayoral appointment: Cayla Paulding, 16 Bryer Road, to Conservation Commission, term expiring February 2, 2028
• Mayoral appointment: Alex Yu, 33 Fellsway East, Apt. 2, as associate member of Board of Appeal, term expiring March 1, 2028
• Interview with Jamie Kendall for a Community Preservation Committee vacancy

The Personnel/Appointments Committee approved the minutes from April 15, 2025. It then recommended favorably to the City Council the mayoral appointments of Cayla Paulding to the Conservation Commission, Alex Yu to the Board of Appeal, and Jamie Kendall to the Community Preservation Committee. All three recommendations passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Cayla Paulding to Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Recommended Alex Yu to Board of Appeal (unanimous)
• Recommended Jamie Kendall to Community Preservation Committee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Malden Youth Council

The Malden Youth Council will hold its inaugural summit, providing updates on contributions to date, application information, and a Q&A session. The meeting includes roll call, minutes approval, and other routine business.

• Inaugural Youth Council summit with updates, application info, and Q&A

Malden Youth Council

This meeting is procedural, focused on practicing in the Council Chambers for the upcoming Malden Youth Council Summit. No votes, ordinances, or financial items are scheduled.

• Practice on the dias for the Malden Youth Council Summit

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will decide on several borrowing orders, including a $17 million bond for replacing lead water service lines citywide. Also up for a vote are $3.5 million and $1.5 million for water main reconstruction. The committee will also consider filing a Consolidated Plan for federal housing grants (CDBG) for Fiscal Year 2026. Minutes from previous meetings are scheduled for approval.

• $17,000,000 bond for designing and replacing lead water service lines citywide
• $3,507,500 bond for designing, reconstructing, and constructing water mains
• $1,500,000 from water sewer retained earnings for water mains and associated roadwork
• Order to file a Consolidated Plan with HUD for FY2026 CDBG and housing grants
• Approval of minutes from March 11 and April 8, 2025

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 11 and April 8 meetings. It recommended favorably three funding orders: $17 million for lead service line design and replacement, $3.5 million for water‑main projects, and $1.5 million from retained earnings for additional water‑main work. The committee also recommended the City’s Consolidated Plan and CDBG budget sections to the City Council.

• Approved minutes of March 11, 2025 (182-25) (6‑0)
• Approved minutes of April 8, 2025 (183-25) (6‑0)
• Recommended $17M lead water line replacement order (168-25) (6‑0)
• Recommended $3.5M water‑main design and construction order (169-25) (6‑0)
• Recommended $1.5M water‑main retained‑earnings order (170-25) (6‑0)
• Recommended CDBG budget sections 1,3,4,5 (174-25) (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a Finance Committee recommendation to increase the local room occupancy excise tax from 4% to 6%. Two zoning amendments are up for a vote: one updating use regulations for day care, non-profit educational, and religious facilities, and another clarifying open-space requirements and paving of residential yard areas. New ordinances for a Veterans' Service Coordinator and health inspection updates are also on the agenda. Tabled items include a $14,500 Community Preservation Act appropriation for St. Paul's Parish and a National Grid pole installation petition on Eastern Avenue.

• Finance Committee recommends increasing room occupancy excise tax from 4% to 6% (Paper 152-25)
• Zoning amendment to update Use Regulations for day care, non-profit educational, and religious facilities (185-25)
• Zoning amendment to clarify usable open space and paving of yard areas for residential properties (186-25)
• $14,500 appropriation from Community Preservation Act Fund for St. Paul's Parish envelope assessment (74-25)
• National Grid petition to install one joint pole on Eastern Ave near Lisbon St (78-25)

At its April 15 meeting, the Malden City Council adopted multiple ordinances, increased the local room‑occupancy excise tax from 4% to 6%, and approved a $14,500 historic‑preservation appropriation with a religious‑use restriction. It also referred proposed updates to use regulations and open‑space requirements to a joint public hearing. A resolution asking the Community Preservation Committee to revisit the 15 Ferry Street project was tabled.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Referred amendment to Use Regulations for day‑care, non‑profit and religious facilities to joint public hearing (unanimous)
• Referred amendment to Open Space and yard‑paving requirements to joint public hearing (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 157-25 creating Veterans’ Service Coordinator (11‑0)
• Amended and enacted Ordinance 158-25 on health inspections to take effect immediately (11‑0)
• Increased room‑occupancy excise rate from 4% to 6% (Order 152-25) (11‑0)
• Approved $14,500 CPA appropriation for St. Paul’s Parish Envelope project, adding restriction on religious‑use items (11‑0)
• Tabled resolution requesting Community Preservation Committee reconsider 15 Ferry Street historic preservation (no vote recorded)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will meet to review a mayoral appointment. The body is considering the appointment of Emmanuel Marsh to the Malden Housing Authority Board.

• Mayoral appointment of Emmanuel Marsh to the Malden Housing Authority Board for a term expiring March 19, 2030

The Personnel/Appointments Committee approved the April 1 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also unanimously recommended the mayor’s appointment of Emmanuel Marsh to the Malden Housing Authority Board, pending City Council confirmation. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 1 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Emmanuel Marsh appointment to Housing Authority Board (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider referring a $17 million borrowing for lead water service line replacement and two water main projects to the Finance Committee. Also up for discussion is a zoning amendment to eliminate the development cap in the MBTA Communities Multifamily Overlay district. Several mayoral appointments to boards and commissions are on the consent agenda.

• $17,000,000 borrowing for designing and replacing lead water service lines citywide, referred to Finance Committee
• $3,507,500 borrowing for water main reconstruction, referred to Finance Committee
• $1,500,000 appropriation from water sewer retained earnings for water main and roadwork, referred to Finance Committee
• Zoning amendment to eliminate development cap in MBTA Communities Multifamily Overlay subdistrict MCMOD-MD 1
• Mayoral appointments to Conservation Commission, Board of Appeal, Planning Board, Disability Commission, and Climate Action Commission

The Council approved the consent agenda unanimously and confirmed several mayoral appointments. It adopted three water‑related appropriations, including $17 million for lead service line replacement, $3.5075 million for water‑main reconstruction, and $1.5 million from retained earnings for water‑main work. Zoning and floodplain ordinance changes were each referred to a joint public hearing, and the City adopted an order to designate an 11,868‑sq‑ft parcel on Crescent Lane as permanent public open space.

• Approved consent agenda (8‑0)
• Confirmed mayoral appointments of Cayla Paulding, Alex Yu, and Jessica Sherman (unanimous)
• Adopted $17,000,000 appropriation for lead service line replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted $3,507,500 appropriation for water‑main design and construction (unanimous)
• Adopted $1,500,000 appropriation from retained earnings for water‑main work (unanimous)
• Referred zoning amendment to joint public hearing (unanimous)
• Referred floodplain ordinance amendment to joint public hearing (unanimous)
• Adopted order to designate Crescent Lane parcel as public open space (unanimous)

License Committee

The License Committee will meet with Gilson Queiroga of Sega Automobile Sales to continue discussions about a potential Class II license at 455 Ferry Street. The committee will also consider a renewal petition for a Class II license at 451 Ferry Street for 10 cars. Additionally, the committee will vote on approving minutes from previous meetings.

• Further discussions with Gilson Queiroga regarding Class II license conditions for 455 Ferry Street
• Petition 44-25: Renewal of Class II license for Sega Auto Sales & Service at 451 Ferry Street (10 cars)
• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2025 License Committee meeting (162-25)
• Tabled papers: Minutes from March 4, 2025 meeting (123-25) held for additional review

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting (162-25) and, after first removing them from the table, also approved the March 4, 2025 minutes (123-25). No decision was made on the Sega Automobile Class II license; the committee will await further proposals. The meeting was adjourned at 6:07 PM.

• Approved 162-25 minutes for March 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Removed 123-25 minutes for March 4, 2025 from table (unanimous)
• Approved 123-25 minutes for March 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will vote on an order to increase the local room occupancy excise tax from 4% to 6%. They will also meet with the City Assessor to discuss adopting the HERO Act, which would increase local flexibility for veterans' property tax exemptions and allow doubling exemptions linked to inflation. The committee will also approve minutes from four prior meetings.

• Order 152-25 to amend room occupancy excise from 4% to 6% under M.G.L. c. 64G s. 3A
• Discussion with City Assessor on feasibility of accepting HERO Act for veterans' property tax exemptions
• Approval of minutes from February 18, March 4, March 18, and March 25, 2025

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from February 18, March 4, March 18 and March 25, 2025 by unanimous vote. It voted to recommend favorably to the City Council an amendment that raises the local room occupancy excise tax from 4% to 6%. The committee also approved drafting an order to increase veterans' property‑tax exemptions by 25%, with staff assigned to finalize the details.

• Approved Feb 18 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Mar 4 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Mar 18 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Mar 25 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Recommended amendment to raise room occupancy excise tax to 6% (5‑0)
• Approved drafting order for 25% increase in veterans' exemptions (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:49 PM (5‑0)

Waterfront Access Committee

The Waterfront Access Committee will hear from a watershed scientist about a proposed new ordinance and regulations, results of stakeholder interviews, and expected requirements under the new MS4 permit. The committee will also review progress on action items from its August 2024 meeting and identify new action items.

• Discussion of new ordinance and regulations for stormwater management
• Presentation of results from internal stakeholder interviews
• Expected new requirements under the new MS4 permit
• Review of tools other municipalities use to fund stormwater work
• Review and update of action items from August 2024 meeting

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will consider nine mayoral appointments: seven to the Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability and three to the Planning Board (two upgrades from associate to full member and one reappointment). The committee will also approve minutes from the March 25 meeting.

• Appointment of Amanda Treat, Diego Maldonado, Lipin Ji, Rachel Surette, Ricky Ma, Robert Fitzpatrick, Ron Cochran to the Climate Action and Sustainability Commission, terms expiring March 2027
• Appointment of Vikas Verma and Stephanie Stone as full members of the Planning Board (promoted from associate), terms expiring 2030 and 2026 respectively
• Reappointment of Kenneth Antonucci to the Planning Board, term expiring 2030
• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2025 meeting

The committee approved the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It then recommended seven individuals to serve on the Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability and three individuals to serve on the Planning Board, each recommendation receiving a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 PM.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended seven Climate Action and Sustainability Commission appointments (unanimous)
• Recommended three Planning Board appointments (unanimous)

Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee

The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee meets jointly with the Malden Youth Council to continue planning the Youth Summit. The meeting also includes approval of several sets of minutes from prior committee and youth council meetings. No other business or proposals are on the agenda.

• Joint meeting with Malden Youth Council to plan Youth Summit
• Approval of CEIC minutes from February 11, 2025
• Approval of tabled minutes from April 9, June 12, June 18, October 16, and December 11, 2024
• Malden Youth Council public meetings held on multiple dates in January and March 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider amending the local room occupancy excise tax from 4% to 6%, and will also discuss off-street parking code changes, a resolution recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility, and a proposed ordinance to exempt rain barrels from nuisance classification. Committee reports include recommendations for new ordinances on a Veterans' Service Commissioner and reorganization of Health and Inspectional Services departments.

• Proposed increase in room occupancy excise tax from 4% to 6% (152-25)
• Amendments to off-street parking regulations (153-25)
• Resolution supporting International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31 (154-25)
• Ordinance exempting rain barrels from nuisance classification (122-25)
• Committee report recommending new Veterans' Service Commissioner ordinance and departmental reorganization (156-25, 157-25, 158-25)

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will consider the mayor's nomination of Lisa Picardi, residing at 18 Phillips Street, to serve on the Disability Commission. The term would begin upon City Council confirmation and run until September 20, 2026. The committee will also approve the minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting.

• Mayoral appointment of Lisa Picardi to the Disability Commission (term expires 9/20/2026)

The committee approved the February 11, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. It voted to recommend Lisa Picardi’s appointment to the Disability Commission, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 PM with a unanimous vote.

• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Lisa Picardi appointment to Disability Commission (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:42 PM (unanimous)

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee, meeting jointly with Rules & Ordinance, will discuss a Home Rule petition to modify the city charter. The proposed changes would remove language for Public Works/Stadium Commissions, Police, Fire, and Traffic Commission, and establish new ordinances for a Parks and Recreation Commission, redefined Public Works, and a Transportation Commission. Also up for discussion is Ordinance 157-25 to add a Veterans' Service Commissioner to the city code.

• Communication 418-24: Draft Home Rule petition to repeal charter sections 16, 20, 21, 23A, C, D and enact ordinances for Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Police, Fire, and Transportation Commissions
• Ordinance 157-25: Adding MCC 2.12.200 Veterans' Service Commissioner to the city code
• Home Rule Petition Amendment Draft 1.2025 - Repeal of sections 16, 20, 21, 23A, C, D
• Public comment session on charter and ordinance changes (items 418-24 and 443-24)
• Tabled papers including prior communication from Mayor and Council President requesting review

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet with City Assessor Nate Cramer to discuss the feasibility of accepting the HERO Act provisions, which would increase local flexibility for veterans' property tax exemptions, allow doubling exemptions, and link abatements to inflation. The committee will also consider appropriating $14,500 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the St. Paul's Parish Envelope Assessment Project.

• Discussion of HERO Act (M.G.L. c. 178 s. 23) for veterans property tax exemptions with City Assessor
• Appropriation of $14,500 from CPA Fund for St. Paul's Parish Envelope Assessment Project (Historic Preservation Reserve)

The committee approved a $14,500 appropriation from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the St. Paul’s Parish Envelope Assessment project. An amendment was adopted requiring that the grant not be used to repair or restore any items whose sole purpose is religious. The amended paper was recommended favorably to the Full Council.

• Approved $14,500 CPA Fund appropriation for St. Paul's Parish assessment (6-0)
• Amended grant to prohibit use for religious restoration (6-0)
• Recommended amended paper to Full Council (6-0)

Malden Youth Council

The Malden Youth Council will meet to finalize components of an upcoming summit, including invitations and committee participation. They will also discuss marketing logistics, social media, and future Malden events. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and other business.

• Finalizing summit components
• Discussing invitations and committee participation
• Planning marketing logistics and social media
• Coordinating future Malden events

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review several sets of meeting minutes. The body is also considering an appropriation for a parish envelope assessment project.

• Proposed $14,500 appropriation from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the St. Paul’s Parish Envelope Assessment Project

Charter Review Committee

The committee will review a proposal from the Mayor's Office and Council President to draft a Home Rule petition that would amend the City Charter. The changes would remove existing language for the Public Works, Stadium, Police, Fire, and Traffic Commissions and create new Parks & Recreation, Public Works, and Transportation commissions with revised authorities. The committee will also discuss a reorganization of the Health and Human Services and Inspectional Services departments.

• Draft Home Rule petition to repeal charter sections 16, 20, 21, 23A, C, D
• Proposal to create a Parks and Recreation Commission by ordinance
• Proposal to establish new Public Works and Transportation commissions
• Discussion of reorganization of Health and Human Services and Inspectional Services departments

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider a petition from Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid to install 2‑4" underground conduits at the intersection of Charles Street and Commercial Street. The council will also review mayoral appointments to the Disability Commission and the Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability, and discuss an order for the Finance Committee to explore the HERO Act for veteran property tax exemptions. Additional items include ordinance amendments for rain barrel use and retail car wash hours.

• Petition: National Grid plan to install underground conduits at Charles St & Commercial St (hearing required)
• Mayoral appointments to the Disability Commission and Climate Action and Sustainability Commission
• Order: Finance Committee to study HERO Act provisions for veteran property tax exemptions
• Ordinance amendment allowing rain barrels exempt from nuisance code (MCC 9.04.010)
• Ordinance amendment setting retail car wash hours to 8:00 AM‑6:00 PM

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hear CFO Charles Ranaghan present recent years' financial data and discuss long‑term financial trends for Malden. The committee will also consider approval of the minutes from the December 10, 2024, December 3, 2024, and October 29, 2024 meetings.

• Presentation of recent years' financial data by CFO Charles Ranaghan
• Discussion of long‑term financial trends for the city
• Approval of 84-25 Minutes of December 10, 2024
• Approval of 120-25 Minutes of December 3, 2024
• Approval of 438-24 Minutes of October 29, 2024

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee, meeting jointly with Rules & Ordinance, will discuss a proposal to draft a Home Rule petition to modify the City Charter and enact corresponding ordinance amendments. Changes would remove charter language governing the Public Works, Stadium, Police, Fire, and Traffic Commissions, and establish new ordinances for a Parks and Recreation Commission, a Transportation Commission, and updated authorities for Public Works and Police/Fire Departments.

• Proposal to remove charter language on Public Works and Stadium Commissions and create a Parks and Recreation Commission by ordinance
• Proposal to remove charter language on Police and Fire Departments and enact ordinances defining their authorities
• Proposal to remove charter language on the Traffic Commission and establish a Transportation Commission by ordinance
• Item 443-24: Ordinance to amend City Code contingent on passage of Home Rule petition
• Home Rule Petition Amendment Draft 1.2025 would repeal Charter sections 16, 20, 21, 23A, C, D

License Committee

The License Committee will vote on several license petitions including a used car dealer, a livery company, a second-hand dealer, and multiple taxi driver renewals. The committee will also continue discussion from a prior meeting on amending the city's offsite parking facilities ordinance (MCC 6.08.060).

• Smart Buy USA dba Smart Buy Auto Group, Inc. – Class II dealer license (change of address/renewal) at 495 Broadway, Malden (22 cars)
• MGR Transportation, LLC – livery company renewal at 228 Pearl Street, Malden
• Clei Jewelers, LLC – new second-hand dealer license at 94 Main Street, Malden
• 10 taxi driver license renewals (multiple addresses)
• Continued discussion on potential amendments to MCC 6.08.060 Offsite Parking Facilities

Finance Committee

The Malden Finance Committee will approve minutes from December 2024 and meet with the CFO to discuss recent financial data and long-term trends.

• Approval of 120-25 minutes from December 3, 2024
• Approval of 84-25 minutes from December 10, 2024
• Approval of 438-24 minutes from October 29, 2024
• Presentation of recent years' financial data by CFO Charles Ranaghan
• Discussion of long-term financial trends

City Council

The Malden City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting, with the primary action being a vote to enter executive session to discuss strategy in the pending lawsuit Benevolent Botanicals and 926 Eastern Avenue v. The City of Malden. The closed session is permitted under state law for litigation discussions that could harm the city's position if held publicly. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Executive session order to discuss litigation strategy in Benevolent Botanicals and 926 Eastern Avenue v. City of Malden (Roll Call Required)

Charter Review Committee

The committee will review a proposal from the Mayor's Office and Council President to draft a Home Rule petition that would amend the City Charter. The draft seeks to repeal charter sections 16, 20, 21, 23A, C, and D and to create new ordinances establishing a Parks and Recreation Commission, a Public Works Commission and Departments, new authorities for the Police and Fire Departments, and a Transportation Commission. The agenda also includes approval of the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting.

• Review Home Rule Petition Amendment Draft 1.2025 to repeal charter sections 16, 20, 21, 23A, C, D
• Propose ordinance establishing a Parks and Recreation Commission
• Propose ordinance establishing a Public Works Commission and related departments
• Propose ordinance defining authorities for Police and Fire Departments
• Propose ordinance establishing a Transportation Commission

License Committee

The Committee is continuing a discussion from February 25 regarding MCC 6.08.060 OFFSITE PARKING FACILITIES. The goal of the discussion is to consider potential amendments to draft an ordinance paper.

• Review of MCC 6.08.060 OFFSITE PARKING FACILITIES

Arts & Culture Committee

The Arts and Culture Committee will hold a focus group with the OpenSpace and Recreation + Art Committee (OSRP+ART) during this meeting. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Focus group with OSRP+ART (OpenSpace and Recreation + Art Committee)

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee, in a joint meeting with Rules & Ordinance, will discuss a proposal to draft a Home Rule petition to modify the City Charter. The changes would remove language on Public Works, Stadium, Police, Fire, and Traffic Commissions, and establish new Parks & Recreation, Transportation, and updated Public Works commissions by ordinance. The committee will review a draft amendment and an ordinance to implement these changes.

• Communication 418-24 from Mayor and Council President requesting charter review
• Proposal to remove Charter sections 16, 20, 21, 23A, C, D
• Draft Home Rule Petition Amendment Draft 1.2025
• Ordinance 443-24 to amend Malden City Code
• Joint meeting with Rules & Ordinance Committee

City Council

The City Council will consider a $1,450,000 re‑appropriation to fund the revitalization of Devir Park ($450,000) and River Works Park ($1,000,000). The Council will also vote on several mayoral appointments to the Planning Board, Public Works Commission, Zoning Board of Appeal, and Disability Commission. Ordinance amendments will be adopted, including a site‑plan review requirement for educational, religious, and child‑care facilities and an expansion of the lead‑pipe regulation to include accessory dwelling units. Additional appropriations from the Community Preservation Act will fund projects such as Devir Park Phase II ($319,596), Pearl Street Station envelope ($8,000), and Forest Dale Cemetery wall restoration ($475,000).

• Re‑appropriation of $1,450,000 (Order 68‑25) to fund Devir Park ($450,000) and River Works Park ($1,000,000) revitalization.
• Mayoral appointments confirmed for Planning Board (Vikas Verma, 85 Harvard St.; Stephanie Stone, 19 Pine St.; Kenneth Antonucci, 14 Spruce St.), Public Works Commission (Andrew Scarano, 21 Magnolia St.), Zoning Board of Appeal (Kathryn Pakenham Bilgen, 63 Upham St.) and Disability Commission (Amanda Belles, 4 Stone Lane Apt. 5235).
• Ordinance 356‑24 adds a site‑plan review requirement for educational, religious, and child‑care facility uses (Title 12, Chapter .12, Section 500).
• Ordinance 47‑25 expands the residential lead‑pipe regulation to include “addition of an accessory dwelling unit.”
• CPA fund appropriations: $319,596 for Devir Park Phase II, $8,000 each for Pearl Street and Oliver Street Station envelope assessments, $349,166.52 for Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and $475,000 for Forest Dale Cemetery wall restoration (Orders 69‑25, 70‑25, 71‑25, 72‑25, 73‑25).

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider two ordinances that would amend the municipal code to reduce minimum off-street parking requirements for several dwelling types to 0.5 spaces per bedroom. The committee will also take up tabled orders on exploring revenue options for city finances and updating the standing water ordinance to exempt rain barrels. Minutes from three prior meetings are scheduled for approval.

• Ordinance 287-24: Amends off-street parking lot regulations in MCC 12.12.090 and 12.20.010.
• Ordinance 288-24: Reduces minimum parking spaces for single-family, two-family, three- and four-family, town/row house, and cohousing dwellings to 0.5 per bedroom.
• Order 178-24: Exploring options to increase revenue for long-term city financial sustainability.
• Order 179-24: Updates MCC 09.04.010A on standing water to allow rain barrels, exempt from nuisance health code at Health Director's discretion.

License Committee

The License Committee will continue a discussion from February 4 on issues with Class II licenses for two abutting parcels used by one business entity, and review potential amendments to the offsite parking ordinance (MCC 6.08.060) for a future ordinance paper. No final decisions are expected; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Continue discussion on Class II licenses for two abutting parcels under one business entity
• Review MCC 6.08.060 (Offsite Parking Facilities) for possible amendments
• Discuss procedures to accommodate business requests for abutting parcels

Arts & Culture Committee

The Malden Arts & Culture Committee will approve the previous meeting minutes and then discuss goals for the committee moving forward. The meeting also includes standard roll call, other business, and adjournment. No specific actions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider re-appropriating $1.45 million to fund the revitalization of Devir Park and River Works Park. The body will also vote on several Community Preservation Act fund appropriations for local preservation and housing projects.

• Re-appropriate $1,450,000 for Devir Park and River Works revitalization
• Appropriate $319,596 for Devir Park Revitalization Phase II
• Appropriate $349,166.52 for Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Appropriate $475,000 for Forest Dale Cemetery Wall Restoration
• Appropriate $40,000 for Housing Subsidy for Older Adults Project

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will discuss a proposal to reorganize the Health and Human Services and Inspectional Services Departments. The meeting also includes tabled items regarding city revenue sustainability and municipal health code updates.

• Proposal 85-25: Reorganization of Health and Human Services and Inspectional Services Departments
• Order 178-24: Options for increasing revenue for city finance sustainability
• Order 179-24: Updating MCC 09.04.010A to exempt rain barrels from the nuisance category
• Ordinance 287-24: Amendments to off-site and general off-street parking requirements
• Ordinance 288-24: Changing minimum parking spaces for various dwelling types to 0.5 per bedroom

Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee

The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee will meet with newly assigned members Councillor McDonald and Councillor Spadafora for an update on past year's work and plans for 2025. The committee will discuss the Land Acknowledgement read at City Council meetings with the Malden Youth Council. The MYC will continue discussion on a youth summit and a social media presence. Several sets of minutes from 2024 are pending approval.

• Update on CEIC and Malden Youth Council 2025 plans with new committee members
• Discussion of Land Acknowledgement at City Council meetings with MYC
• MYC continues discussion on a youth summit
• MYC continues discussion on a social media presence
• Approval of minutes from April, June, October, and December 2024

City Council

The Malden City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving $1.45 million in re-appropriated funds for Devir Park and River Works, along with $825,596 in new Community Preservation Act appropriations for various projects. The body will also hold public hearings on a marijuana retailer's special permit and a National Grid pole installation.

• Re-appropriate $1.45M for Devir Park and River Works revitalization
• Approve $319,596 for Devir Park Revitalization Phase II
• Approve $8,000 for Pearl Street Station Envelope Assessment
• Approve $349,166.52 for Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Public hearing on marijuana retailer permit for 36 Charles Street

Personnel/Appointments Committee

The Personnel/Appointments Committee will consider three mayoral appointments for city commissions. The committee is reviewing candidates for the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission and the Disability Commission.

• Appointment of Madelein McCormick to the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission
• Appointment of Kathryn Doyle to the Disability Commission
• Appointment of Cindy Cohen to the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will review several proposed amendments to the Malden City Code. Discussions include changes to off-street parking regulations and the operating hours for retail car washes.

• Item 288-24: Proposed parking minimum of 0.5 spaces per bedroom for various dwelling types
• Item 287-24: Proposed amendments to off-street parking lot regulations
• Item 402-24: Proposed retail car wash hours of operation from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Item 179-24: Proposal to exempt rain barrels from the municipal health code nuisance category
• Item 178-24: Order to explore options for increasing revenue for city finances

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Malden Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider three proposed ordinance amendments: one adding site plan review for educational, religious, and child care facilities (356-24), another amending Title 12 generally (389-24), and a third limiting retail car wash hours to 8 AM - 6 PM (402-24). The committee will also approve minutes from January 28.

• Ordinance 356-24: Add site plan review for educational, religious, and child care facility uses to MCC Title 12
• Ordinance 389-24: General amendment to MCC Title 12, sponsored by six councillors
• Ordinance 402-24: Limit retail car wash hours to 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM under MCC 6.12.010
• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2025 meeting

License Committee

The License Committee will vote on renewals of Class II licenses for MacMillen Automotive and Rigano's Towing, and discuss outstanding issues regarding licenses for businesses on two abutting parcels. A tabled new petition for Beach Street Gas and Service is also on the agenda.

• Renewal: MacMillen Automotive, 388 Eastern Avenue, 15 cars
• Renewal: Rigano's Towing Service, Inc., 1081 Fellsway, 17 cars
• Renewal: Rigano's Towing Service, Inc., 1152 Eastern Avenue, 10 cars
• Discussion of policies for Class II licenses on two abutting parcels for one business entity
• Tabled new petition: Beach Street Gas and Service, 200 Beach Street, 15 cars

City Council

The City Council will discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint regarding a meeting start time. The body will also vote on entering executive sessions to discuss legal strategies for two specific lawsuits.

• Executive session regarding Benevolent Botanicals and 926 Eastern Avenue v. The City of Malden
• Executive session regarding Zeraschi v. The City of Malden
• Open Meeting Law complaint submitted January 29, 2024 by Craig Spadafora

City Council

The purpose of this meeting is solely to accommodate a potential reconsideration of Paper 13-25. If no Councillor moves for reconsideration, the meeting will be cancelled.

• Reconsideration of Paper 13-25: Amendments to Title 12 ZONING regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the establishment of a Site Plan Review Committee for Accessory Dwelling Units (SPRC ADU)

City Council

The Malden City Council is meeting to address enrolled papers regarding the city's zoning code. The primary focus is an ordinance to establish requirements and regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

• Proposed amendment to MCC Title 12 ZONING to establish Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations
• Proposed establishment of a Site Plan Review Committee for Accessory Dwelling Units (SPRC ADU)

Malden Youth Council

The Malden Youth Council will meet to discuss a new date for an upcoming Summit and establish a monthly meeting schedule. The council will also continue discussions regarding running for officer positions.

• Proposed Summit date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
• Proposed meeting schedule: one in-person meeting and one Zoom meeting per month
• Discussion on running for officer positions

City Council

The City Council will review a proposed ordinance to establish requirements and regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The body will also consider updates to the library salary schedule and various business license renewals.

• Proposed zoning amendments to establish regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (13-25)
• Proposed update to the Library Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2024 (32-25)
• Proposed $50,000 transfer from Salary Reserve to Library Salaries (33-25)
• Renewal petitions for amusement machines, auto sales, and livery services (Items 4-25, 20-27, 37-44)
• Discussion on the historic preservation and potential relocation of 15 Ferry Street (99-24)

License Committee

The Malden License Committee will hold a public hearing on several license petitions. Most are renewals for amusement machines, auto sales, livery, and taxi services. One new petition seeks a Class II auto sales license for Beach Street Gas and Service at 200 Beach Street with 15 cars.

• New Class II auto sales license for Beach Street Gas and Service at 200 Beach Street (15 cars)
• Renewal of amusement machine license for Town Line Ten Pin Corp at 665 Broadway (25 machines)
• Renewal of extended hours for Planet Fitness at 795 Eastern Avenue (24-hour operation)
• Renewal of livery company licenses including Bella Luxury Transportation at 19 Mount Vernon Street (1 vehicle)
• Renewal of taxi company for Malden Transportation Inc. at 290 Eastern Avenue (10 cabs)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee is discussing two ordinances: one to amend lead pipe regulations in residential housing to include accessory dwelling units, and another to establish requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) including a new Site Plan Review Committee. The committee will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Ordinance 47-25: amends lead pipe regulations (MCC Title 9 Chapter 24) to add 'of, addition of an accessory dwelling unit to, or' after 'sale'
• Ordinance 13-25: amends zoning code (MCC Title 12) to define and regulate Accessory Dwelling Units, creating a Site Plan Review Committee for ADUs (SPRC ADU)
• Attachments include ADU Memo from Mayor, final draft, overview, edits by Chair Winslow, and public comment

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee, jointly with the Rules & Ordinance Committee, will review a proposal to draft a Home Rule Petition and related ordinance amendments to restructure several city commissions and departments. The changes would remove charter language for the Public Works and Stadium Commissions, Police and Fire Departments, and the Traffic Commission, replacing them with ordinances establishing a Parks and Recreation Commission, a Transportation Commission, and updated authorities for Public Works and public safety departments. The committee will decide whether to proceed with drafting the petition and ordinances.

• Review of communication 418-24 to draft a Home Rule Petition modifying charter language for Public Works, Stadium, Police, Fire, and Traffic commissions/departments
• Proposal to create a Parks and Recreation Commission by ordinance
• Proposal to establish a Transportation Commission by ordinance
• Ordinance 443-24 amending the City Code, contingent on Home Rule Petition passage
• Direct removal of charter language for Public Works Commission and Public Works/Engineering Departments

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee, in a joint meeting with Rules & Ordinance, is considering two items related to library salaries: an ordinance to update the Library Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2024, and a $50,000 transfer from Salary Reserve to Library Salaries.

• Ordinance 32-25 amends MCC 2.24.020 Library Salary Schedule with an updated chart effective July 1, 2024
• Order 33-25 transfers $50,000 from Salary Reserve (0010-996-5110) to Library Salaries (0010-610-5110)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will discuss a tabled ordinance (13-25) that would amend Malden's zoning code to create requirements and regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The proposal includes new definitions, a Site Plan Review Committee for ADUs, and amendments to multiple chapters. The item is sponsored by Councillor Linehan.

• Ordinance 13-25: Amend Title 12 ZONING to establish ADU requirements, definitions, and Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC ADU) by modifying Chapters 12.030, 16.010, 20.010, 32.060 and adding new subsections

Malden Youth Council

The Malden Youth Council will review job descriptions for Chair, Co-Chair, Historian, and Social Media positions. They will also discuss the upcoming Youth Summit and Youth Tour.

• Review job descriptions for Chair, Co-Chair, Historian, and Social Media positions
• Discuss upcoming Youth Summit
• Discuss upcoming Youth Tour

License Committee

The License Committee will vote on renewals for multiple Class II auto dealer licenses, a 24-hour extended hours petition for a laundry, and livery company/driver renewals. A tabled petition for extended hours at a food mart is also on the agenda.

• Petition 490-24: AGM Auto Sales renewal (160 Eastern Ave, 21 cars)
• Petition 10-25: Williams Services LLC dba Laundry+ extended hours to 24/7 (705 Eastern Ave)
• Petition 467-24 (tabled): Supreme Food Mart extended hours renewal (1018 Eastern Ave, 24/7)
• Petition 5-25: Auto Bazaar Corp renewal (17 Charles St, 12 cars)
• Petition 11-25: Livery company Xing Zai T Service LLC renewal (15 Burridge Pl, 1 vehicle)

City Council

The City Council will consider amendments to the 2023 City Council Rule Book and an ordinance amending Title 12 of the City Code regarding zoning. The body will also review several license renewals for auto dealers, livery services, and extended business hours.

• Enrolled Ordinance 376-24: Admin and Misc Zoning Ordinance Revisions
• Petition 21-25: Extended hours renewal for Planet Fitness at 795 Eastern Avenue
• Petition 10-25: Change of hours for Williams Services LLC (Laundry +) at 705 Eastern Avenue
• Orders 28-25, 29-25, and 30-25: Proposed amendments to the 2023 City Council Rule Book
• Resolve 99-24: Reconsideration of historic preservation for 15 Ferry Street (M. Ida Converse Building)

Rules & Ordinance Committee

The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider Ordinance 13-25 to amend the City of Malden Code Title 12 (Zoning) to establish requirements and regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), including definitions and creation of a Site Plan Review Committee for ADUs. The meeting includes approval of minutes from December 2024 meetings. Public comment is attached.

• Ordinance 13-25 to amend MCC Title 12 for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Creation of Site Plan Review Committee for ADUs (SPRC ADU)
• Amendments to Chapters 12.030, 16.010, 20.010, 32.060 and new subsections 12.28.010(K), 32.030(D), 32.030(E)
• Sponsored by Councillor Amanda Linehan
• Public comment attachment included

Malden Youth Council

The Malden Youth Council is meeting to take a tour of City Hall and visit various departments. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of a roll call, approval of minutes, and the tour.

• Tour of City Hall and various departments

City Council

The City Council will hear an update from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development on state law changes regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), then consider an ordinance to amend the city zoning code to establish ADU requirements and a Site Plan Review Committee. Other business includes mayoral appointments, license renewals, and a tabled resolution urging the Community Preservation Committee to reconsider historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street.

• Ordinance to amend Malden zoning code for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), adding definitions and establishing Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC ADU)
• Update from OSPCD on state ADU law and local application
• Mayoral appointment of Cindy Cohen to Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission (term through 2027)
• License petitions: renewal of amusement machines at Town Line Ten Pin Corp., and Class II auto dealer renewals including Broadway Auto Sales and Prestige Motors
• Tabled paper requesting Community Preservation Committee to reconsider historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street (M. Ida Converse Building) with alternative location