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February 27, 2024 ·7:00 PM Final ·Watch the live stream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/CMwCR-nZpIg?si=RRWzGGGf-sM-SXdr

City Council Chambers 215 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148

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Agenda — 82 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 William 'Bill' Bowdridge, owner of Big Daddy Doggie Day Care, Inc. of 10 Maplewood Street, will be presented with a citation from the Council honoring his actions to save the Mastiff, now known as Big Momma, after she was left abandoned at Trafton Park.
  6. 6 Representatives from Friends of the Malden Public Library will appear before the Council to present their annual calendar of events and to update the City on projects the organization is working on to support the Library in realizing it's mission to serve the community.
  7. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT
  8. 7 Friends of the Malden Public Library presentation to the City Council, February 27, 2024 129-24
  9. 6. CONSENT AGENDA
  10. 9 Minutes for the meeting of January 30, 2024 70-24 approved Pass
  11. 9 Public Comment Sign-in Sheet February 27, 2024 168-24
  12. 10 Minutes for the meeting of February 6, 2024 71-24 approved Pass
  13. 11 Mayoral Reappointment: Michelle Romero, 34 Greystone Road, Malden, as City Planner, hired June 24, 2002, and initially appointed February 13, 2018, said term to expire on February 13, 2027, and to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 72-24 confirmed Pass
  14. 11 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the Consent Agenda Pass
  15. 12 Mayoral Reappointment: Catherine Price, 30 Tufts Street, Malden, as member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, having served since January 31, 2020, said term to expire January 31, 2026, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 73-24 confirmed Pass
  16. 13 Mayoral Reappointment: Roxanne Reddington-Wilde, 35 Baincroft Road, Malden, as member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, having served since January 31, 2020, said term to expire January 31, 2026, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 74-24 confirmed Pass
  17. 14 Mayoral Reappointment: Brian Slater, 195 Beech Avenue, Melrose, MA, as member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, having served since January 31, 2020, said term to expire January 31, 2026, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 75-24 confirmed Pass
  18. 15 Mayoral Reappointment: Angie Liou, 35 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA, as member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, having served since January 31, 2020, said term to expire January 31, 2026, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 76-24 confirmed Pass
  19. 16 Mayoral Reappointment: Anthony Chiccuarelli, 22 Wesmur Road, Malden, as Human Resources Director, hired November 16, 2015, said term to expire on March 1, 2027, and to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 105-24 confirmed Pass
  20. 17 Mayoral Reappointment: Chukwuka Ezewuzie, 122 Belmont Street, Malden, as member of the Disability Commission, having served since March 15, 2021, said term to expire March 15, 2027, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 106-24 confirmed Pass
  21. 18 Mayoral Reappointment: Emery L. Haskell, 129 Wallace Street, Malden, as Fire Commissioner, having served since June 6, 2016, said term to expire March 1, 2027, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 107-24 confirmed Pass
  22. 19 Mayoral Reappointment: Patrick Hayes, 105 Wyoming Avenue, Malden, as a member of the Planning Board, having served since August 7, 2012, said term to expire March 1, 2029, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 108-24 rules suspended Pass
  23. 20 Mayoral Reappointment: Erica Lotz, 57 Newman Road, Malden, as a member of the Public Works Commission, having served since March 1, 2012, said term to expire March 1, 2027, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 109-24 confirmed Pass
  24. 21 Mayoral Reappointment: Tovah Miller, 46 Converse Avenue, Malden, as a member of the Disability Commission, having served since October 26, 2021, said term to expire March 15, 2027, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 110-24 confirmed Pass
  25. 22 Mayoral Reappointment: Adam Sherwin, 31 Greenwood Street, Malden, as the legal member of the Zoning Board of Appeal, having served since May 23, 2018, said term to expire March 1, 2027, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 111-24 confirmed Pass
  26. 23 Mayoral Reappointment: Stephanie Stone, 19 Pine Street, Malden, as an associate member of the Planning Board, having served since May 23, 2022, said term to expire March 1, 2029, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 112-24 confirmed Pass
  27. 24 Mayoral Reappointment: Kathleen Young, 70 Essex Street, Malden, as a member of the Registrars of Voters Board, having served since February 7, 2017, said term to expire March 31, 2027, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 113-24 confirmed Pass
  28. 25 Council Reappointment: Nathaniel Cramer, 33 Pine Street, Stoneham, MA as Assessor, hired August 31, 2020, term to expire March 1, 2027 and to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 114-24 confirmed Pass
  29. 26 Council Reappointment: Carol Ann Desiderio, 440 Lebanon Street, Malden, MA as City Clerk, hired January 5, 2023, term to expire February 28, 2027 and to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 115-24 confirmed Pass
  30. 27 Council Reappointment: Daniel Grover, 22A Wigglesworth Street, Malden, MA as Treasurer/Collector, hired March 3, 2021, term to expire December 31, 2026 and to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 116-24 confirmed Pass
  31. 28 Council Reappointment: Charles Ranaghan, 140 Oakland Street, Malden, MA as CFO/Controller, hired January 18, 2010, term to expire December 31, 2026 and to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 117-24 confirmed Pass
  32. 29 Council Reappointment: William Settemio, 4 Wellington Street, Malden, MA as member of the Cemetery Board of Trustees, hired October 6, 2009, term to expire March 1, 2029 and to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 118-24 confirmed Pass
  33. 30 Mayoral Appointment: Andrew Scarano, 21 Magnolia Street, Malden, as member of the Public Works Commission, to fill the unexpired term of Bill Coleman, said term to expire March 1, 2025 and to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 77-24 confirmed Pass
  34. 31 Petition: Taxi Driver: Ryan Bragg, 27 Slayton Way, Roxbury, MA (Renewal) 78-24 referred Pass
  35. 32 Petition: Taxi Driver: Louis Ciulla, 235 Revere Street #503, Revere, MA (Renewal) 79-24 referred Pass
  36. 33 Petition: Taxi Driver: John Danca, 34 Highland Court, Malden, MA (Renewal) 80-24 referred Pass
  37. 34 Petition: Taxi Driver: Albert E. Frost, III, 679 Broadway #2L, Chelsea, MA (New) 81-24 referred Pass
  38. 35 Petition: Taxi Driver: Christopher Jackson, 24 Surfside Road, Lynn, MA (Renewal) 82-24 referred Pass
  39. 36 Petition: Taxi Driver: Stephen A. Lauber, 4 Blake Court, Everett, MA (New) 83-24 referred Pass
  40. 37 Petition: Taxi Driver: Dominque Long, 198 Tremont Street #119, Boston, MA (Renewal) 84-24 referred Pass
  41. 38 Petition: Taxi Driver: James Phelan, 5 Island Hill Avenue #212, Malden, MA (New) 85-24 referred Pass
  42. 39 Petition: Taxi Driver: Donald F. Porter, 17 Silverleaf Way, Peabody, MA (Renewal) 86-24 referred Pass
  43. 40 Petition: Taxi Driver: Michael Rapaglia, 9 Richardson Street, Malden, MA (Renewal) 87-24 referred Pass
  44. 41 Petition: Taxi Driver: William L. Sweet, 117 Medford Street, Malden (Renewal) 88-24 referred Pass
  45. 42 Petition: Taxi Driver: Valentin Tchaly, 30 Washington Street, Brighton, MA (Renewal) 89-24 referred Pass
  46. 43 Petition: Taxi Driver: Carlos F. Vargas, 290 Mishawum Road #2039, Woburn, MA (Renewal) 90-24 referred Pass
  47. 44 Petition: Livery: MGR Transportation LLC, 228 Pearl Street, Malden, 1 vehicle (Renewal) 91-24 referred Pass
  48. 45 Petition: Livery Driver: Amarjit Singh, 228 Pearl Street, Malden (Renewal) 92-24 referred Pass
  49. 46 Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.24.030 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS, TRAFFIC, WATER, SEWER AND CEMETERY SALARY SCHEDULE be hereby amended to reflect the following compensation levels to be effective July 1, 2023. 93-24 referred Pass
  50. 47 Order: That the sum of One Hundred and Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($145,000.00) is transferred from Salary Reserve to DPW Salaries. 94-24 referred Pass
  51. 48 Order: That the City Clerk notify and warn the inhabitants of the City of Malden who are qualified to vote in the Presidential Primary to vote at their respective wards and precincts on Tuesday, the Fifth day of March, 2024 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM for the purpose of casting their votes in the Primary for the candidates of political parties for said offices. 95-24 adopted Pass
  52. 49 Communication: Per the requirements of MCC 2.04.030 the Malden Housing Authority respectfully submits their board approved FY2024 Annual Report. 119-24 received and filed Pass
  53. 7. MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS
  54. 51 Order: That the City submit to the Massachusetts Legislature for passage the following Home Rule Petition AN ACT REGARDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR POLICE OFFICERS FOR THE CITY OF MALDEN 120-24 adopted Pass
  55. 51 APPOINTMENTS AND ELECTIONS
  56. 52 Order: Whereas, 15 Ferry Street, the M. Ida Converse Building, is one of the last existing buildings created through the philanthropy of the Converse Family; and Whereas, the Historic Commission will be holding a public hearing on the proposed demolition of said building at their meeting of Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM; Now, Therefore, Be It Ordered that the City Council negotiate with the owner of 15 Ferry Street to acquire the building and land located at 15 Ferry Street (known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID 075 272 211) for historic preservation through gift, purchase, land swap, or other transfer. 98-24 referred Pass
  57. 53 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 tabled Pass
  58. 53 Mayoral Reappointment: Patrick Hayes, 105 Wyoming Avenue, Malden, as a member of the Planning Board, having served since August 7, 2012, said term to expire March 1, 2029, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 108-24 confirmed Pass
  59. 54 Order: That the City Council investigate utilizing a portion of the Ferry Street Parking Lot (known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID 075 272 205) to relocate and preserve 15 Ferry Street, the M. Ida Converse Building, (known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID 075 272 211). 100-24 referred Pass
  60. 8. COMMUNICATIONS
  61. 56 Communication: Malden Historical Commission re: 15 Ferry Street - M. Ida Converse Building/Malden Industrial Aid Association Building 121-24 received and filed Pass
  62. 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
  63. 58 Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Rules & Ordinance to whom was referred Paper 460 Series of 2023 and Papers 10, 46, 47 Series of 2024, having considered the same make the following report: Committee recommends Paper 10-24, to update non-union salary schedules, out favorably to the Full Council by unanimous vote. Committee further recommends Papers 460-23, 46-24, and 47-24 out favorably to the Full Council, as amended in committee. 101-24 received and filed Pass
  64. 59 Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 6.16.040 REGULATION OF SALE OF FLOWERS, FLOWERING PLANTS AND CHRISTMAS TREES is hereby amended by striking “AND CHRISTMAS TREES” from the title. Be it further amended by striking Section C in its entirety and renaming Section D “Section C”. enrolled as amended Pass
  65. 60 Be it hereby ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) be amended by updating Title 2, Chapter 20, Sections 030, 040, 050, and 060 as is related to non-union employee compensation, by adding a 3% cost of living adjustment effective 07/01/2023 to the Officer, Specialist, Clerical, and Unclassified salary schedules. 10-24 enrolled Pass
  66. 61 Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 2, Chapter 16, Section 100 B. HUMAN RIGHTS AND FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION be hereby amended to address the composition of said Commission by the following: 46-24 enrolled as amended Pass
  67. 62 Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 3, Chapter 08, Section 050 CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY FOR DAMAGES TO BE DISPOSED OF BY THE CITY SOLICITOR be hereby amended by the following: 47-24 enrolled as amended Pass
  68. 63 Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Personnel/Appointments to whom was referred Paper #51 Series of 2024, having considered the same make the following report: Committee recommends this appointment out favorably to the Full Council. 102-24 received and filed Pass
  69. 64 Mayoral Reappointment: John P. King, 67 Upham Street, Malden, as member of the Board of Appeal, having served since April 4, 2000, said term to expire May 1, 2026, to commence upon confirmation by the City Council. 51-24 confirmed Pass
  70. 65 The Standing Committee on License, to whom was referred Papers 21, 22, 43, 44, 45 of Series of 2024, having considered the same make the following report: Committee recommends these petitions out favorably to the Full Council, with the notation that Papers 43 and 44 are granted with conditions. 122-24 received and filed Pass
  71. 66 Petition: Livery Company: JML Luxury, 500 Broadway Apt. 5150, Malden, 1 vehicle (New) 21-24 granted Pass
  72. 67 Petition: Livery Driver: Joel M. Lopez, 500 Broadway Apt. 5150, Malden, MA (New) 22-24 granted Pass
  73. 67 Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 2, Chapter 16, Section 100 B. HUMAN RIGHTS AND FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION be hereby amended to address the composition of said Commission by the following: 46-24 rules suspended Pass
  74. 68 Petition: Class II: Uni Auto Center, Inc. 369 Salem Street, Malden, 20 cars (Renewal) 43-24 granted with conditions Pass
  75. 68 Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 2, Chapter 16, Section 100 B. HUMAN RIGHTS AND FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION be hereby amended to address the composition of said Commission by the following: 46-24 ordained Pass
  76. 69 Petition: Class II: Nick’s Foreign Car Center LLC, 121 Beach Street, Malden, 15 cars (Renewal) 44-24 granted with conditions Pass
  77. 70 Petition: Taxi Cab: Malden Transportation, Inc. 290 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 9 cabs (Renewal) 45-24 granted Pass
  78. 70 Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 3, Chapter 08, Section 050 CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY FOR DAMAGES TO BE DISPOSED OF BY THE CITY SOLICITOR be hereby amended by the following: 47-24 rules suspended Pass
  79. 10. PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
  80. 71 Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) Title 3, Chapter 08, Section 050 CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY FOR DAMAGES TO BE DISPOSED OF BY THE CITY SOLICITOR be hereby amended by the following: 47-24 ordained Pass
  81. 11. ADJOURNMENT adjourned Pass
  82. 73 CAROL ANN DESIDERIO, CITY CLERK