Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/9/2023 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: 215 Pleasant Street City Council Chambers Malden, MA 02148
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189-23 1  Council MinutesMinutes for the meeting of April 25, 2023approvedPass Action details Not available
190-23 1  Council MinutesMinutes for the meeting of May 2, 2023approvedPass Action details Not available
191-23 1  AppointmentAppointment: Mayoral Appointment of Kathleen Higgins, 34 Forest Street, to the Disability Commission, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council, and to expire September 23, 2025. This appointment is to fulfill the unexpired term of Frank Cina who passed away. (Confirmation Required)referredPass Action details Not available
192-23 1  PetitionPetition: Livery: Amarjit Signh, 228 Pearl Street, Malden, 1 vehicle (New)referredPass Action details Not available
193-23 1  PetitionPetition: Outdoor Parking: Andy’s Service Center, Inc. 356 Lebanon Street, 12 spaces (Renewal)referredPass Action details Not available
194-23 1  PetitionPetition: Outdoor Parking: Malden Middlesex Motor Sales, 35 Canal Street, 10 spaces (Renewal)referredPass Action details Not available
195-23 1  PetitionPetition: Pool Tables: L&K Billiard Pool Hall, 94B Pleasant Street, 7 tables (Renewal)referredPass Action details Not available
196-23 1  PetitionPetition: Second-Hand Dealer: Great Eastern Vintage, 258 Highland Avenue (Renewal)referredPass Action details Not available
197-23 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 12.08.020 Zoning Map is hereby amended to better reflect the current uses of the surrounding neighborhood by changing the zoning district from Highway Business (“BH”) to Neighborhood Business (“BN”) for the following contiguous parcels: 1038 MAIN ST (044 855 510) 5 ISLAND HILL AVE (044 855 505A) 1100 MAIN ST (044 855 507) 1128 MAIN ST (044 855 506)recommended for referralPass Action details Not available
198-23 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 12.12.030 Use Regulations is hereby amended to prohibit any new Self-Storage Facilities by striking “SP” under both I1 and I2 and inserting “No” in their places.referredPass Action details Not available
199-23 1  OrderOrder: That the City Solicitor provide a written opinion on the validity of the Charter Review process currently being undertaken by the City Council in light of the charter commission process defined by M.G.L. c. 43b.placed on filePass Action details Not available
200-23 1  ResolutionResolve: That it is the sense of the City Council that the City of Malden explore options to restore street sweeping notifications and other notifications that help improve the quality of life for our residents.placed on filePass Action details Not available
201-23 1  ResolutionResolve: That it is the sense of the City Council that they wish to support the establishment of a Poet Laureate program in Malden, and work with the Malden Mayor’s Office and Malden Arts to move this initiative forward. It is further the sense of the City Council that this program shall encourage and highlight the art of poetry and the written word, educate and entertain people of all ages, and expand access to literature and the literary arts across the community. The Poet Laureate shall be the official City Poet and will serve as an arts ambassador, reading poetry at ceremonial events and cultural occasions, and illuminating not only their own work, but the work of other writers in reflection of our diverse community.passedPass Action details Not available
202-23 1  ResolutionResolve: That it is the sense of the City Council that they wish to invite representatives from the Malden People’s Budget to present the results from their 2023 survey during the Committee of the Whole meeting of May 16, 2023. Be it further noted that the Sponsor of this Resolve will seek a vote on a motion to suspend docket rules per Council Rule 1.03 for the purpose of achieving this presentation.passedPass Action details Not available
135-23 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.16.005 AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES is hereby amendedordainedPass Action details Not available
203-23 1  Committee ReportCommittee Report: The Standing Committee on Personnel/Appointments, to whom was referred Paper #119 Series of 2023, having considered the same make the following report that this appointment be recommended out favorably to the Full Council.received and filedPass Action details Not available
119-23 1  AppointmentMayoral Appointment: Kristen Homeyer, 51 Concord Street, #27, Malden, as a member of the Conservation Commission, said term to expire on February 7, 2025, to replace Khalil Kaba who stepped down at the completion of his term due to moving out of the City. Confirmation requiredconfirmedPass Action details Not available
204-23 1  Committee ReportCommittee Report: The Standing Committee on Finance, to whom was referred Papers # 174, 175, 176, and 177 Series of 2023, having considered the same make the following report: Committee recommends these papers out favorably to the Full Council.received and filedPass Action details Not available
174-23 1  OrderOrder: That the sum of $3,000,000 is appropriated to pay costs of street reconstruction, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto, and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7(1) of the General Laws or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.adoptedPass Action details Not available
175-23 1  OrderOrder: That the sum of $3,000,000 is appropriated from available general fund free cash to pay for costs associated with street and sidewalk reconstruction.adoptedPass Action details Not available
176-23 1  OrderOrder: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $300,000 (Three Hundred Thousand Dollars), be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Affordable Housing Trust Fund $300,000 from Community HousingadoptedPass Action details Not available
177-23 1  OrderOrder: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $160,000 (One Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars), be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Trafton Park Improvement Project Phase II Construction: $160,000 from FY23 General ReserveadoptedPass Action details Not available
205-23 1  OrderOrder: Councillors Winslow and Spadafora will introduce a Notice of Intent via a motion that the Finance Committee prepare and submit its final reports of Papers 139 and 140 Series of 2023 by May 17, 2023 for inclusion and consideration at the Council meeting on May 23, 2023 and in the event that the Finance Committee fails to do so, Councillors Winslow and Spadafora will introduce a motion at the May 23, 2023 City Council meeting to Discharge the Finance Committee from further consideration of such Papers so that the Council may consider those Papers at its meeting of May 23, 2023.tabledPass Action details Not available
138-22 1  OrderOrder: That the Malden City Council establish “The Malden Youth Council” special subcommittee of the Community Engagement and Inclusion Committee.   Action details Not available
399-22 1  PetitionPetition: Boston Gas d/b/a National Grid, 40 Sylvan Road, Waltham MA, W.O. No. 90000XX to install a new gas Regulator Station on Green Street near the intersection of Medford Street in accordance with the attached plans. Hearing required   Action details Not available
171-23 1  PetitionPetition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid of North Andover, Plan #30683608 to construct a line of underground electric conduits located at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Marlboro Street in accordance with the attached plans (Hearing Required)   Action details Not available
172-23 1  PetitionPetition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid of North Andover, Plan #30511632 to construct a line of underground electric conduits located at the intersection of Main Street and Cross Street in accordance with the attached plans (Hearing Required)   Action details Not available