City of Malden - Meeting of City Council on 9/13/2022 at 7:00 PM

358-22

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:20:39 GMT

File #: 358-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Council Minutes
Title: Minutes for the meeting of June 28, 2022
Action: approved
Result: Pass

359-22

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:20:39 GMT

File #: 359-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Council Minutes
Title: Minutes of the meeting of August 9, 2022
Action: approved
Result: Pass

360-22

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:46:46 GMT

File #: 360-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Appointment
Title: Mayoral Re-appointment: George Laskey of 52 Blue Hill Avenue as a member of the Conservation Commission, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council and to expire on September 15, 2024. Confirmation required
Action: confirmed
Result: Pass

361-22

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:46:46 GMT

File #: 361-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Appointment
Title: Mayoral Re-appointment: Isaac Slavitt of 14 Gellineau Street as a member of the Conservation Commission, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council and to expire on September 15, 2024. Confirmation required
Action: confirmed
Result: Pass

362-22

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:46:42 GMT

File #: 362-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Appointment
Title: Mayoral Appointment: Paul Lee of 52 Lyle Street as a member of the License Board, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council and to expire on June 1, 2028 to fill the vacancy of Frances Lin who has stepped down from the Board. Confirmation required
Action: referred
Result: Pass

363-22

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:56:32 GMT

File #: 363-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Appointment
Title: Mayoral Appointment: Megan Melanson of 47 Blaine Street as a member of the Cultural Council, said term to expire on July 25, 2025. Megan will replace Glady Montrose who resigned from the Council. Confirmation not required
Action: placed on file
Result: Pass

364-22

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:56:32 GMT

File #: 364-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Appointment
Title: Mayoral Appointment: Mary D’Alba of 11 Fairmont Court as a member of the Cultural Council, said term to expire on July 25, 2025. Mary will replace Ose Schwab who resigned from the Council. Confirmation not required
Action: placed on file
Result: Pass

365-22

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:56:32 GMT

File #: 365-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Appointment
Title: Mayoral Re-appointment: Frank Cina of 120 Mountain Avenue as a member of the Disability Commission, said term to expire on September 23, 2025. Confirmation not required
Action: placed on file
Result: Pass

366-22

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:21:03 GMT

File #: 366-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Petition
Title: Petition: Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid, 1101 Turnpike Street; North Andover, MA, W.O. No. 30630187 Elwell Street to install 1 SO pole beginning at a point approximately 15 feet Southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Elwell Street and Loomis Street. Install a steel stub pole on the sidewalk at the intersection of Elwell Street and Loomis Street. New pole to support the pole line on Loomis Street. Hearing required
Action: tabled
Result: Pass

367-22

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:56:32 GMT

File #: 367-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Order: Be it ordained that Section 9.20.040 Standards and Regulations for Commercial Waste, of the MCC, be amended by adding new Section 9.20.040 C (1)(e), to include “No dumpster shall be placed on the public way, including for purposes of pickup by the service provider.”
Action: referred
Result: Pass

368-22

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:56:32 GMT

File #: 368-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: Order: Be it ordained that Section 11.08 (Streets and Sidewalks) of the MCC be amended by adding Section 11.08.200 to address markings on the public way.
Action: referred
Result: Pass

369-22

Tue, 02 May 2023 17:26:27 GMT

File #: 369-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Order
Title: Order: That One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) is appropriated to pay costs of reconstructing and making extraordinary repairs to the Central Business District Garage, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, and to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow said amount under G.L. c. 44, §7(1) or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.
Action: referred
Result: Pass

370-22

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:56:32 GMT

File #: 370-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Order
Title: Order: That the sum of One Hundred Twenty Eight Thousand One Hundred Sixty Four Dollars and Seventy Five Cents ($128,164.75) be and the same is hereby appropriated from the TNC Surcharge Municipal Distribution Account to cover the following expenses: Road milling and paving, utility structure adjustments, pedestrian signal upgrades, wheelchair ramp upgrades, and new crosswalk line striping with thermoplastic at the intersection of Summer Street and Clifton Street.
Action: referred
Result: Pass

371-22

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:56:32 GMT

File #: 371-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Order
Title: Order: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of Thirty-One Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Dollars, ($31,470) be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Wallace Park Wall Restoration: $31,470 from Historic Preservation Reserve
Action: referred
Result: Pass

372-22

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:06:32 GMT

File #: 372-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Order
Title: Order: That the City Council empowers the City’s Legal Department to investigate and answer the alleged Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Lissette Alvarado from the Friends of Roosevelt Park on August 12, 2022 against the Malden City Council and Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow.
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

373-22

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:06:32 GMT

File #: 373-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Order
Title: Order: That the City Charter, and applicable City Ordinances, be amended to make the City Solicitor an elected position by (a) striking paragraph one of section 14 of the Malden City Charter, and (b) adding a new section 37 titled “City Solicitor” detailing the manner of election and a 6 year term of the City Solicitor.
Action: withdrawn
Result:

374-22

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:06:32 GMT

File #: 374-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Order
Title: Order: That the City of Malden place a ballot question on the 2023 municipal ballot asking: “Should the City of Malden install an artificial turf field at Roosevelt Park by the Salemwood School?” A “yes” vote would support artificial turf; a “no” vote would reject artificial turf and support a grass field.
Action: defeated
Result: Fail

375-22

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:06:32 GMT

File #: 375-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Order
Title: Order that the City of Malden place a ballot question on the 2023 municipal ballot asking: “Should the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education revoke or not renew the charter of the Mystic Valley Regional Charter School?” A “yes” vote would support revoking or not renewing the school’s charter; a “no” vote would support the renewal the school’s charter.
Action: defeated
Result:

376-22

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:06:32 GMT

File #: 376-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolve: That the Malden City Council Objects to Orange Line Closure Process The Malden City Council strongly objects the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority's approach to closing the Orange Line for one month starting August 19, 2022. In Malden, home to two Orange Line stations, 40% of our residents do not own a car and depend on transit service. While we recognize and endorse the need to invest in the safety and performance of our transit system, the manner in which the MBTA made this decision has created great hardship for our community. Countless residents, especially those with the fewest financial resources, are struggling to get to work, make medical and court appointments, attend school, get childcare, or visit loved ones in need. Most concerning was the lack of advance information available in multiple languages, the timing of this closure at the start of the school year, and the fact that that our elected leaders, including our Mayor and state legislators, had to fight to get adequate shuttle bus and commuter rail coverage. In the future, as it makes decisions about main
Action: passed
Result: Pass

377-22

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:06:32 GMT

File #: 377-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolve: That the Malden City Council invites members of the Malden youth community to speak in front of the Council about the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month and to invite the Council to upcoming events.
Action: passed
Result: Pass

378-22

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:16:58 GMT

File #: 378-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolve: That the Malden City Council recognize and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month began as a commemorative week in 1968 to recognize the contributions of the Hispanics, Latino or Latinx community during the civil rights movement and; WHEREAS, in 1988 it was expanded to a month. Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th, a historically significant day that marks the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua and soon after, Mexico, on September 16th, Chile on September 18th and Belize on September 21st and; WHEREAS, Hispanic progress is American progress. Latinos are the growth and the economic power of the U.S. with more than 62 million people and with 1.9 trillion dollars in purchasing power and; WHEREAS, each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean and Central and South America; and; WHEREAS, Latino
Action: passed
Result: Pass

379-22

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:16:58 GMT

File #: 379-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Resolve: It is the sense of the Malden City Council that all City employees are to be treated with respect by all members of the Council, free from a hostile work environment, and are confident in the knowledge that carrying out their duties in good faith will not be met with retaliation, threats, or intimidation.
Action: passed
Result: Pass

380-22

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:20:39 GMT

File #: 380-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Committee Report
Title: Committee will report out recommendations for Council policies for public access and remote participation.
Action: received and filed
Result: Pass

118-22

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:38:00 GMT

File #: 118-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Council Item
Title: The Committee on Technology Policy will meet to discuss adopting policies for public access and remote participation for Councillors and any other business moving forward with the committee.
Action: recommended for referral
Result: Pass

138-22

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:37:47 GMT

File #: 138-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Order
Title: Order: That the Malden City Council establish “The Malden Youth Council” special subcommittee of the Community Engagement and Inclusion Committee.
Action:
Result:

253-22

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 21:26:33 GMT

File #: 253-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Petition
Title: Petition: National Grid, 1101 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA, Plan #30543076 Commercial Street - National Grid to install beginning at a point approximately 350 feet southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Commercial Street and Centre Street and continuing approximately 80 feet in a southeast direction. Install 2-4” Primary Duct approximately 80 feet southeast from existing Pole #3 on sidewalk towards 0 Commercial Street for the purpose of serving the customer with electric service.
Action:
Result:

276-22

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:16:31 GMT

File #: 276-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Appointment
Title: Mayoral Appointment: Stephanie Stone of 19 Pine Street, Malden as an associate member of the Planning Board, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council and expire March 1, 2024 to complete the unexpired term of Charles Ferguson. Confirmation required
Action:
Result:

287-22

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:57:03 GMT

File #: 287-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Order
Title: Order: That the City Council discuss the disposition of property owned by the City identified as Parcel No. 185-575-507 in the City of Malden Assessor’s Maps, also known as Louis Cohn Way/Robbins Street. Such discussion to include a description of the parcel and it’s present use and possible alternatives for future use, care, custody, and control of the property, which will be maintained at the sole expense of the lessee, and that payments include the amount of any taxes that would otherwise be due to the city as well as including whether or not to enter a License Agreement for business use of said property.
Action:
Result:

303-22

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:20:39 GMT

File #: 303-22
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Appointment
Title: Mayoral Appointment: Helena Clarke of 39 Acorn Street as a member of the License Board, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council and to expire on June 1, 2028, to fill the vacancy of Frances Lin who has stepped down from the Board. Confirmation required
Action: placed on file
Result: