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December 10, 2024 ·7:00 PM Final ·Watch the live stream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/i4r8FYabrCg?si=E0xsNRRV-QrUcT8S

City Council Chambers 215 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148

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Agenda — 69 items

  1. 1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF SERVICEMEN & WOMEN
  3. 3. ROLL CALL
  4. 4. GUESTS, CITIZEN ACHIEVEMENT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
  5. 5 City Engineer Yem Lip will appear before the City Council to give a presentation on the results of the lead line assessment work that has been completed and speak on next steps on lead line removal.
  6. 5 City Engineer Yem Lip will appear before the City Council to give a presentation on the results of the lead line assessment work that has been completed and speak on next steps on lead line removal. 483-24
  7. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT
  8. 6. CONSENT AGENDA
  9. 8 Minutes for the meeting of November 12, 2024 419-24 approved Pass
  10. 8 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the Consent Agenda Pass
  11. 9 Minutes for the meeting of November 26, 2024 444-24 approved Pass
  12. 10 Mayoral Appointment: Kathryn Doyle, 45 Webber Street, Unit 1, Malden, as member of the Disability Commission, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council, and expire March 15, 2027. 445-24 referred Pass
  13. 11 Mayoral Appointment: Elaine Shwartz, 60 Hancock Road, Malden, as member of the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission, said term to March 15, 2027. (Confirmation not required) 446-24 placed on file Pass
  14. 12 Council Reappointment: Sheila Fermano, 140 West Street, Malden, as Municipal Hearing Officer, said term to expire December 21, 2027. (Confirmation required) 447-24 confirmed Pass
  15. 13 Petition: Amusement Machines: Flaming Grill & Buffet, 52 Broadway, Malden, 3 machines (Renewal) 448-24 referred Pass
  16. 14 Petition: Amusement Machines: GLS Associates, Inc. 50 Holden Street, Malden, 5 machines (Renewal) 449-24 referred Pass
  17. 15 Petition: Amusement Machines: Italian American War Vets Post 16, 40 Oakland Street, Malden, 4 machines (Renewal) 450-24 referred Pass
  18. 16 Petition: Amusement Machines: Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1910, 562 Broadway, Malden, 2 machines (Renewal) 451-24 referred Pass
  19. 17 Petition: Class II: Andy’s Service Center, Inc. 356 Lebanon Street, Malden, 3 cars (Renewal) 452-24 referred Pass
  20. 18 Petition: Class II: Autotech II, Inc. 1236 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 5 cars (Renewal) 453-24 referred Pass
  21. 19 Petition: Class II: Friends Auto Group LLC, 225 Eastern Avenue , Malden, 17 cars (New) 454-24 referred Pass
  22. 20 Petition: Class II: G.P. Motorcycle Supply, 420 Broadway, Malden, 4 motorcycles (Renewal) 455-24 referred Pass
  23. 21 Petition: Class II: Hub Starters & Alternators, Inc. 172 Broadway, Malden, 4 cars (Renewal) 456-24 referred Pass
  24. 22 Petition: Class II: Jordan Motors, Inc. dba Malden Auto Sales, 147 Ferry Street, Malden, 24 cars (Renewal) 457-24 referred Pass
  25. 23 Petition: Class II: Quality Auto Sales, Inc. 856 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 5 cars (Renewal) 458-24 referred Pass
  26. 24 Petition: Class II: Reliance Motor Group, LLC, 28 Broadway, Malden, 38 cars (Renewal) 459-24 referred Pass
  27. 25 Petition: Class II: Richard Motorcars, Inc. 672 Broadway, Malden, 77 cars (Renewal) 460-24 referred Pass
  28. 26 Petition: Class II: River Auto Sales, Inc. 77 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 21 cars (Renewal) 461-24 referred Pass
  29. 27 Petition: Class II: Scott M. Fitzpatrick dba Wentworth Auto Sales, 730 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 15 cars (Renewal) 462-24 referred Pass
  30. 28 Petition: Extended Hours: Boda Borg Boston, 90 Pleasant Street, Malden, Hours: Occasional Saturday and Sunday events, 12AM - 9AM (Renewal) 463-24 referred Pass
  31. 29 Petition: Extended Hours: Speedway LLC Store #2504, 214 Broadway, Malden, Hours: 7 Days, 24 Hours (Renewal) 464-24 referred Pass
  32. 30 Petition: Extended Hours: Dant Chris Corp. dba Dunkin, 980 Eastern Avenue, Malden, Hours: 7 Days, 4AM - 12AM (Renewal) 465-24 referred Pass
  33. 31 Petition: Extended Hours: MRM Donuts Corp. dba Dunkin, 617 Broadway, Malden, Hours: 7 Days, 4AM - 10PM (Renewal) 466-24 referred Pass
  34. 32 Petition: Extended Hours: Supreme Food Mart, 1018 Eastern Avenue, Malden, Hours: 7 Days, 24 Hours (Renewal) 467-24 referred Pass
  35. 33 Petition: Extended Hours: L & K Pool Hall, 77 Exchange Street, Malden, Hours: 7 Days, 12PM - 12AM (Renewal) 468-24 referred Pass
  36. 34 Petition: Extended Hours: LGM Donuts dba Honey Dew Donuts, 691 Eastern Avenue, Malden, Hours: 7 Days, 5AM - 7PM (Renewal) 469-24 referred Pass
  37. 35 Petition: Fortune Teller: Angie Marks Psychic Readings, 495 Broadway, Malden (Renewal) 470-24 referred Pass
  38. 36 Petition: Fortune Teller: Chris Burgan Full Heart Tarot Readings & More, 73 Linden Avenue #1, Malden (Renewal) 471-24 referred Pass
  39. 37 Petition: Livery Company: Lux Ride, 500 Broadway Unit 4102, Malden (New) 472-24 referred Pass
  40. 38 Petition: Livery Driver: Muhammad Waleed, 500 Broadway Unit 4102, Malden (New) 473-24 referred Pass
  41. 39 Petition: Taxi Driver: John DiDomenico, 28 Spring Street, Malden (New) 474-24 referred Pass
  42. 40 Petition: Taxi Driver: Ronald C. McCray, 11 Tower Street Apt. 3, Boston, MA (New) 475-24 referred Pass
  43. 41 Petition: Taxi Driver: David McNamara, 51 Melrose Street #2A, Melrose, MA (New) 476-24 referred Pass
  44. 42 Communication: Historical Commission respectfully submits their board approved 2024 Annual Report. 477-24 received and filed Pass
  45. 7. MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
  46. 44 Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) is hereby amended as noted in the body of said paper, effective upon the successful passage of a Home Rule Petition approving corresponding amendments to the City Charter. 443-24 referred Pass
  47. 8. COMMITTEE REPORTS
  48. 46 Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Charter Review to whom was referred Paper 418 Series of 2024, having considered the same make the following report: Committee recommends the Council ask the Solicitor’s Office to draft a Home Rule Petition consistent with the memo presented with Paper 418-24 for the Council’s review and consideration. The Committee further recommends the Council to refer Paper 443-24 to the Rules and Ordinance Committee to consider setting forth proposed ordinance changes consistent with the memo presented with Paper 418-24. 482-24 received and filed Pass
  49. 47 Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Rules & Ordinance to whom was referred Papers 432 and 434 Series of 2024, having considered the same make the following report: Committee recommends both papers out favorably to the Full Council as amended. Recommended amendments to Paper 432-24 are to adjust effective date to January 1, 2025 and to add, ‘/education’ after the word ‘longevity’. Recommended amendment to Paper 434-24 is to include ‘which shall be in alignment with all applicable state laws and cannabis regulations’ after ‘City of Malden’ in Paragraph (2)(c) of Subsection D. 478-24 received and filed Pass
  50. 48 Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) be amended by adding Title 2, Chapter 28, Section 100 UNION BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO NON-UNION MEMBERS 432-24 amended Pass
  51. 48 Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Charter Review to whom was referred Paper 418 Series of 2024, having considered the same make the following report: Committee recommends the Council ask the Solicitor’s Office to draft a Home Rule Petition consistent with the memo presented with Paper 418-24 for the Council’s review and consideration. The Committee further recommends the Council to refer Paper 443-24 to the Rules and Ordinance Committee to consider setting forth proposed ordinance changes consistent with the memo presented with Paper 418-24. 482-24 received and filed Pass
  52. 49 Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 6 Chapter 08 Section 070 LICENSING OF MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS is hereby amended as follows: - Under Subsection D, striking Paragraph (2)(c) and inserting in its place the following: “applicant shall enter into a host community agreement (HCA) with the City of Malden, which shall be in alignment with all applicable state laws and cannabis regulations.” - Under Subsection D, striking Paragraph (2)(d) in its entirety - Striking Subsection E in its entirety 434-24 amended Pass
  53. 50 Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Finance to whom was referred Papers 426, 428, 429, and 430 Series of 2024, make the following report: Committee recommends these papers out favorably to the Full Council. 479-24 received and filed Pass
  54. 51 Order: That the sum of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000) is appropriated from available general fund free cash for Maplewood Park Turf Rehabilitation. 426-24 adopted Pass
  55. 51 Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) be amended by adding Title 2, Chapter 28, Section 100 UNION BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO NON-UNION MEMBERS 432-24 enrolled as amended Pass
  56. 52 Order: That the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) is appropriated from available general fund free cash for Traffic Calming Initiatives. 428-24 adopted Pass
  57. 53 Order: That the sum of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) is appropriated from available general fund free cash for road reconstruction. 429-24 adopted Pass
  58. 53 Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 6 Chapter 08 Section 070 LICENSING OF MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS is hereby amended as follows: - Under Subsection D, striking Paragraph (2)(c) and inserting in its place the following: “applicant shall enter into a host community agreement (HCA) with the City of Malden, which shall be in alignment with all applicable state laws and cannabis regulations.” - Under Subsection D, striking Paragraph (2)(d) in its entirety - Striking Subsection E in its entirety 434-24 enrolled as amended Pass
  59. 54 Order: That the sum of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) is appropriated from available general fund free cash for Parking Garage Improvements. 430-24 adopted Pass
  60. 55 Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Finance to whom was referred Paper 425 Series of 2024, having considered the same make the following report: Committee recommends this paper out favorably to the Full Council. 480-24 received and filed Pass
  61. 56 Order: That the City of Malden accept the provisions of M.G.L.c. 200A s. 9A, relative to disposition of abandoned funds by city or town; notice of period during which funds may be claimed; city treasurer authorized to hear claims; appeal; disbursement 425-24 adopted Pass
  62. 57 Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Finance to whom was referred Paper 427 Series of 2024, having considered the same make the following report: Committee recommends this paper out favorably to the Full Council. 481-24 received and filed Pass
  63. 58 Order: That the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) is appropriated from available general fund free cash for the restoration of the Salemwood School Plaza. 427-24 adopted Pass
  64. 9. TABLED PAPERS
  65. 60 Resolve: That it is the sense of the City Council that the Body would like the Community Preservation Committee to reconsider the application for historic preservation of 15 Ferry Street, the M. Ida Converse Building, (known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID 075 272 211) in a modified form so as to preserve the building through an alternative location for the building. 99-24
  66. 61 Resolved: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that car washes, which make minor changes to motor vehicles by providing cleaning services and/or accessories for motor vehicles, are most closely described by and encompassed in the definition of service stations in the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 12, Chapter 32, Section 060 (B) DEFINITIONS - ZONING 375-24
  67. 10. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
  68. 11. ADJOURNMENT adjourned Pass
  69. 64 CAROL ANN DESIDERIO, CITY CLERK