Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 10/10/2023 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers 215 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148
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341-23 1  Council MinutesMinutes for the meeting of September 26, 2023approvedPass Action details Not available
342-23 1  Council MinutesMinutes for the meeting of October 3, 2023approvedPass Action details Not available
343-23 1  AppointmentMayoral Re-Appointment: Ronald B. Hogan, 5 Cider Mill Road, Saugus, MA as Director of the Parking Department, said term to expire on June 1, 2026 (Confirmation not required)received and filedPass Action details Not available
344-23 1  AppointmentMayoral Re-Appointment: Kevin Jarvis, 64 Jewett Street, Georgetown, MA as Veterans Service Officer/Agent, said term to expire on March 1, 2026 (Confirmation not required)received and filedPass Action details Not available
345-23 1  AppointmentMayoral Re-Appointment: Salvatore Gennetti, 37 Skyline Drive, Malden, MA as Police Commissioner, said term to commence upon his confirmation by the City Council, and to expire on March 1, 2026 (Confirmation required)confirmedPass Action details Not available
346-23 1  AppointmentMayoral Re-Appointment: Yem Lip, 28 Constitution Road, Boston, MA as City Engineer/Director of Engineering Department, said term to commence upon his confirmation by the City Council, and to expire on March 1, 2026 (Confirmation required)confirmedPass Action details Not available
347-23 1  AppointmentMayoral Re-Appointment: Anthony Rodrigues, 100 Tremont Street, Malden, MA as Director of Information Technology, said term to commence upon his confirmation by the City Council, and to expire on March 1, 2026 (Confirmation required)confirmedPass Action details Not available
348-23 1  PetitionPetition: Livery: On Point Transportation, 210 Lebanon St. Apt. B, Malden, 1 vehicle (New)referredPass Action details Not available
349-23 1  PetitionPetition: Livery: A.B. Limo Services, Inc. 51 Claremont Street, Malden, 1 vehicle (New)referredPass Action details Not available
350-23 1  OrderOrder: That the Council President will present the 2023 City Council Rule Book for review and approval of the BodyamendedFail Action details Not available
350-23 1  OrderOrder: That the Council President will present the 2023 City Council Rule Book for review and approval of the BodyamendedFail Action details Not available
350-23 1  OrderOrder: That the Council President will present the 2023 City Council Rule Book for review and approval of the BodyamendedPass Action details Not available
350-23 1  OrderOrder: That the Council President will present the 2023 City Council Rule Book for review and approval of the BodywithdrawnPass Action details Not available
350-23 1  OrderOrder: That the Council President will present the 2023 City Council Rule Book for review and approval of the BodyamendedPass Action details Not available
350-23 1  OrderOrder: That the Council President will present the 2023 City Council Rule Book for review and approval of the BodyadoptedPass Action details Not available
351-23 1  OrderOrder: That, notwithstanding legislation signed by Governor Healey extending certain COVID-19 relief measures as outlined in Section 20 of Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, to expire on March 31, 2025, the City Council will adopt the practice of remote participation in meetings of local public bodies as outlined in 940 CMR 29.10.(2)(a), with such authorization extending to subsequent meetings of all local public bodies in this municipality.withdrawnPass Action details Not available
352-23 1  OrderOrder: That the Rules and Ordinance Committee work with the Mayor’s Office, City Planner Michelle Romero, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development to develop and publish a Request for Proposals to engage an outside consultant to assist with modernizing our zoning to better accomplish the City’s goals of smart growth and the Master Plan. Be it further ordered that this combined effort focuses on responsible zoning which encourages growth that diversifies our tax base and is informed by input from city leaders on the impact to our city from residential, industrial, and commercial development.amendedPass Action details Not available
352-23 1  OrderOrder: That the Rules and Ordinance Committee work with the Mayor’s Office, City Planner Michelle Romero, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development to develop and publish a Request for Proposals to engage an outside consultant to assist with modernizing our zoning to better accomplish the City’s goals of smart growth and the Master Plan. Be it further ordered that this combined effort focuses on responsible zoning which encourages growth that diversifies our tax base and is informed by input from city leaders on the impact to our city from residential, industrial, and commercial development.adoptedPass Action details Not available
353-23 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 12.32.060 DEFINITIONS - ZONING is hereby amended by adding under Paragraph B: Retail Car Wash: An establishment operating a facility that provides motor vehicle washing, vacuuming, or cleaning service to the public using either automatic, manual, or self-service methods. A Retail Car Wash establishment does not include establishments that perform vehicle washing, vacuum, and cleaning services in association with Vehicle Sales or Rental facilities or as a courtesy by Motor Vehicle Repair Shops to vehicles being repaired. Be it further ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 6.12.010 HOURS OF OPERATION; IN GENERAL is hereby amended by adding under Paragraph A: Retail Car Wash 8:00 AM to 6:00 PMreferredPass Action details Not available
354-23 1  ResolutionResolve: That it is the sense of the City Council that they wish to invite the Malden River Works Steering Committee to appear to present updates to the Malden River Works Park project.passedPass Action details Not available
355-23 1  ResolutionResolve: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that the City of Malden work in collaboration with the Board of Health and Building Inspector to update MCC 9.04.010A relative to overgrowth of vegetation so as to protect and allow for sustainable landscaping and naturalized lawn practices, including but not limited to pollinator gardens, perennial wildflower meadows, and other non-manicured methods of cultivation, exempting such practices from the nuisance category of our municipal health code, with final discretion by the Board of Health Director.passedPass Action details Not available
356-23 1  ResolutionResolve: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council there gets written a Code of Conduct for City Council Members. This code shall be a collaborative process which shall result in an agreed upon standard of behavior to discuss issues openly at City Council meetings, demonstrate respect, consideration and civility, and serve as a model of leadership to the community.amendedPass Action details Not available
356-23 1  ResolutionResolve: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council there gets written a Code of Conduct for City Council Members. This code shall be a collaborative process which shall result in an agreed upon standard of behavior to discuss issues openly at City Council meetings, demonstrate respect, consideration and civility, and serve as a model of leadership to the community.withdrawnPass Action details Not available
357-23 1  ResolutionResolve: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that the Body moves forth with the recommended policies for public access to Council meetings from the Technology Committee. The Committee was tasked with creating a policy which was unanimously approved by the City Council, reviewed by Acting City Solicitor Alicia McNeil, as well as city employees from the IT Department and the Mayor’s Office.withdrawnPass Action details Not available
227-23 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 12, Chapter 12 be amended as follows: 12.12.030 USE REGULATIONS be amended by striking “SP” in the Drive Thru category and replacing it with “No” in the Neighborhood Business (BN) and Central Business (BC) columns. 12.12.150 DRIVE-THRU be amended by striking “Neighborhood Business (BN), Central Business (BC),” in the first paragraph.ordainedPass Action details Not available
304-23 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.20.020 Elected Officials Salary Classification Plan be hereby amended to reflect the following compensation levels to be effective January 1, 2024.ordainedPass Action details Not available
358-23 1  CommunicationCommunication: Attorney General’s determination that no violation was found in Open Meeting Law Complaint 2023-155 against the Parks and Recreation Committee.placed on filePass Action details Not available
359-23 1  Committee ReportCommittee Report: The Standing Committee on Rules & Ordinance to whom was referred Paper 323 Series of 2023, having considered the same make the following report: Committee recommends this paper out favorably to the Full Councilreceived and filedPass Action details Not available
323-23 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) is hereby amended by adding Title 2, Chapter .24, Section .025, PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES SALARY CLASSIFICATION PLAN, to reflect the following compensation levels:enrolledPass Action details Not available
323-23 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) is hereby amended by adding Title 2, Chapter .24, Section .025, PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES SALARY CLASSIFICATION PLAN, to reflect the following compensation levels:rules suspendedPass Action details Not available
323-23 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) is hereby amended by adding Title 2, Chapter .24, Section .025, PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES SALARY CLASSIFICATION PLAN, to reflect the following compensation levels:ordainedPass Action details Not available
360-23 1  Committee ReportCommittee Report: The Standing Committee on Finance to whom was referred Paper 324 Series of 2023, having considered the same make the following report: Committee recommends this paper out favorably to the Full Councilreceived and filedPass Action details Not available
324-23 1  OrderOrder: That the sum of One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00) is transferred from Salary Reserve (0010-996-5110) to Public Facilities Labor Salaries (0010-241-5120)adoptedPass 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 2  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
214-23 1  PetitionPetition: ExteNet Systems, 3030 Warrenville Road, Suite 340 Lisle, IL , Project No. 100523 - ExteNet Systems seeking grant of location to install fiber conduit beginning at a point approximately located at 244-248 Main Street running up to approximately 22 Charles Street. (Hearing Required)   Action details Not available