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January 27, 2026 ·7:00 PM Final ·Watch the meeting with Teams: https://tinyurl.com/22wdkxxv

City Council Chambers 215 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148

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Agenda — 62 items

  1. 1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF SERVICE MEMBERS
  3. 3. ROLL CALL
  4. 4. GUESTS, CITIZEN ACHIEVEMENT, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
  5. 5 Representatives from Malden Reads will appear before the City Council to announce their One City, One Book reading selection for 2026.
  6. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT
  7. 6. CONSENT AGENDA
  8. 8 Minutes for the meeting of January 13, 2026 42-26 approved Pass
  9. 8 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the Consent Agenda Pass
  10. 9 Minutes for the meeting of January 20, 2026 43-26 approved Pass
  11. 10 Mayoral Appointment: Kevin Charles of 93 Hubbard Street, Malden as a constable to serve process in the City of Malden, said term effective January 21, 2026 and to expire on January 21, 2027. 44-26 placed on file Pass
  12. 11 Petition: Class II: Frank’s Auto Sales, 189 Highland Avenue, Malden, 5 cars (Renewal) 45-26 referred Pass
  13. 12 Petition: Livery Company: Bella Luxury Transportation, 19 Mt. Vernon Street, Malden, 1 vehicle (Renewal) 47-26 referred Pass
  14. 13 Petition: Livery Driver: Michael Checca, 19 Mt. Vernon Street, Malden (Renewal) 48-26 referred Pass
  15. 14 Petition: Livery Company: RubyLynn Transportation LLC, 259 Mountain Avenue, Malden, 1 vehicle (Renewal) 49-26 referred Pass
  16. 15 Petition: Livery Driver: Linda DelloIacono, 259 Mountain Avenue, Malden (Renewal) 50-26 referred Pass
  17. 16 Petition: Taxi Company: Malden Transportation Inc., 290 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 10 cabs (Renewal) 51-26 referred Pass
  18. 17 Order: That the Finance Committee meet in conjunction with the Mayor’s financial team to research the feasibility of submitting an application to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, Division of Local Services’ Financial Management Resource Bureau for a Financial Management Review of the City of Malden. The purpose of such a review shall be to evaluate municipal operations, financial practices, and organizational efficiency. Be it further ordered, that upon successful completion of the review the Finance Committee will come back to the Full Council to report on the Bureau’s findings. 52-26 referred Pass
  19. 18 Order: That the Finance Committee engage in discussions regarding the costs involved, and procedures required for, requesting the Office of the State Auditor to conduct a municipal audit on the City of Malden. The purpose of the audit shall be to identify any inefficiencies or irregularities in financial management within the city; to ensure that public funds are being used effectively and in accordance with Malden’s goals and policies; to enhance transparency and public confidence; and for the State Auditor’s Office to provide recommendations for improving financial controls and safeguarding against waste or loss while complying with relevant laws and regulations. 53-26 referred Pass
  20. 19 Order: That Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) is appropriated from available water sewer enterprise fund retained earnings to fund a legal settlement between the City of Malden and Tufts Construction Inc. 54-26 adopted Pass
  21. 20 Communication: Planning Board respectfully submits their board approved 2025 Annual Report. 55-26 received and filed Pass
  22. 20 Order: That Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) is appropriated from available water sewer enterprise fund retained earnings to fund a legal settlement between the City of Malden and Tufts Construction Inc. 54-26 rules suspended Pass
  23. 7. APPOINTMENTS & ELECTIONS
  24. 22 Council Reappointment: Lisa Cagno of 31 Quincy Street, Malden as Clerk of Committees, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council and to expire on January 31, 2028. 56-26 confirmed Pass
  25. 23 Mayoral Reappointment: Angie Liou of 35 Mount Vernon Street, Boston as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council and to expire on January 31, 2028. 57-26 confirmed Pass
  26. 24 Mayoral Reappointment: Roxanne Reddington-Wilde of 35 Baincroft Road, Malden as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council and to expire on January 31, 2028. 58-26 confirmed Pass
  27. 25 Mayoral Reappointment: Brian Slater of 195 Beech Avenue, Melrose as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council and to expire on January 31, 2028. 59-26 confirmed Pass
  28. 8. MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
  29. 27 Order: That the City Council opt the City of Malden into in-person Early Voting for the 2026 Special Municipal Election, and to designate the City Clerk’s Office, 215 Pleasant Street, Room 220 as the central early voting location during regular City Hall business hours from Monday, March 16 through Thursday, March 26. 60-26 adopted Pass
  30. 28 Order: That the City Council designate the following locations as polling places for the entirety of the 2026 election cycle. 61-26 adopted Pass
  31. 29 Order: That the City detail a minimum of one officer for each polling building, to be determined by the Chief of Police and the City Clerk, or their respective designees. 62-26 adopted Pass
  32. 30 The Council will address the Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Bruce Friedman of 8 Marvin Street on January 21, 2026, against the City Council related to the emergency meeting of January 20, 2026, which was posted under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A, 20(b). 73-26 referred Pass
  33. 31 Order: That, as a diverse and immigrant-rich community, the limited resources of the City of Malden shall be fully dedicated to address the local needs and priorities of Malden’s residents, businesses and visitors. The goal of this order is to provide for a safe, livable and welcoming community for all. No city employees, departments, appointees, processes or representatives shall assist in fulfilling the unique and separate responsibilities of the Federal government, including immigration enforcement, or cooperate with any Federal agencies or policies contrary to the stated goal of this Order. This Order shall be followed to the maximum extent permitted by law, provided that it shall not require the City to break pre-existing contracts or agreements with Federal entities. 72-26 referred Pass
  34. 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
  35. 33 Committee Report: The Standing Committee on License to whom was referred Papers 2 through 15 and 27 through 29 Series of 2026, having considered the same make the following report: Committee recommends these petitions out favorably to the Full City Council. 74-26 received and filed Pass
  36. 34 Petition: Amusement Machines: Flaming Grill & Buffet, 52 Broadway, Malden, 3 machines (Renewal) 2-26 granted Pass
  37. 35 Petition: Class II: Auto Bazaar Corp., 17 Charles Street, Malden, 12 cars (Renewal) 3-26 granted Pass
  38. 36 Petition: Class II: Quality Auto Sales Inc., 856 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 5 cars (Renewal) 4-26 granted Pass
  39. 37 Petition: Class II: Rigano’s Towing Service Inc., 1081 Fellsway, Malden, 17 cars (Renewal) 5-26 granted Pass
  40. 38 Petition: Class II: Rigano’s Towing Service Inc., 1176 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 10 cars (Renewal) 6-26 granted Pass
  41. 39 Petition: Livery Company: Malange Transportation, Inc., 27 Garland Avenue, Malden, 1 vehicle (New) 7-26 granted Pass
  42. 40 Petition: Livery Driver: Manuel Balanga, 27 Garland Avenue, Malden (New) 8-26 granted Pass
  43. 41 Petition: Livery Company: Boston Glide Transportation, 65 Lebanon Street, Malden, 1 vehicle (New) 9-26 granted Pass
  44. 42 Petition: Livery Driver: Mauricio A. Vasquez, 65 Lebanon Street, Malden (New) 10-26 granted Pass
  45. 43 Petition: Livery Company: Brandon Limo & VIP Transport Multi Services, LLC, 661 Main Street, Apt. 29, Malden, 1 vehicle (New) 11-26 granted Pass
  46. 44 Petition: Livery Driver: Pierre B. Jean Coute, 661 Main Street, Apt. 29, Malden (New) 12-26 granted Pass
  47. 45 Petition: Livery Company: HPL Group, LLC, 500 Broadway, Apt. 4139, Malden, 1 vehicle (Addition of 1 vehicle to existing license) 13-26 granted Pass
  48. 46 Petition: Livery Driver: Ali Abdirahaman Yassin, 3 Parkway Court, Apt. 10, Chelsea (New) 14-26 granted Pass
  49. 47 Petition: Taxi Driver: Anthony J. Ward, 156 Franklin Street, Malden (New) 15-26 granted Pass
  50. 48 Petition: Livery Company: Xing Zai T Service LLC, 15 Burridge Place, Malden, 1 vehicle (Renewal) 27-26 granted Pass
  51. 49 Petition: Livery Driver: Zhisheng Liang, 134 North Street, Lexington (Renewal) 28-26 granted Pass
  52. 50 Petition: Class II: Nick’s Foreign Car Center, 121 Beach Street, Malden, 4 cars (Renewal) 29-26 granted Pass
  53. 51 Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Public Property to whom was referred Papers 16 through 20 Series of 2026, having considered the same make the following report: Committee recommends these orders out favorably to the Full City Council to sell all five properties listed pending judgement. 75-26 received and filed Pass
  54. 52 Order: The Council will vote on whether to sell or retain the property known as 141 Pierce Street, Unit 14, and by City Assessor’s parcel identification number 091 773 302 14, as in accordance with tax title litigation and foreclosure action with the Massachusetts Land Court, Case Number 24 TL 000380. 16-26 adopted Pass
  55. 53 Order: The Council will vote on whether to sell or retain the property known as 19 Murray Hill Park, and by City Assessor’s parcel identification number 027 103 315, as in accordance with tax title litigation and foreclosure action with the Massachusetts Land Court, Case Number 24 TL 000371. 17-26 adopted Pass
  56. 54 Order: The Council will vote on whether to sell or retain the property known as 109 West Street, and by City Assessor’s parcel identification number 034 194 411, as in accordance with tax title litigation and foreclosure action with the Massachusetts Land Court, Case Number 22 TL 000342. 18-26 adopted Pass
  57. ` Order: The Council will vote on whether to sell or retain the property known as 157 Columbia Street, and by City Assessor’s parcel identification number 137 800 003, as in accordance with tax title litigation and foreclosure action with the Massachusetts Land Court, Case Number 22 TL 000329. 19-26 adopted Pass
  58. 56 Order: The Council will vote on whether to sell or retain the property known as 195 Beltran Street, and by City Assessor’s parcel identification number 008 063 302, as in accordance with tax title litigation and foreclosure action with the Massachusetts Land Court, Case Number 13 TL 147156. 20-26 adopted Pass
  59. 10. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
  60. 11. ADJOURNMENT adjourned Pass
  61. 59 CAROL ANN DESIDERIO, CITY CLERK
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