Concejo Municipal – 19 may 2026

martes, 19 de mayo de 2026

Dónde: No aparece en el Centro de Agendas de la ciudad
Hora: No indicada

Qué se decidió

El concejo municipal escuchó una presentación de un estudiante sobre PFAS y seguridad del agua. Luego trató asuntos de rutina, como nombramientos, solicitudes de licencia y remisiones. Confirmó a Paul Myers como director de Obras Públicas. Registró oficialmente una ordenanza sobre licencias para vendedores de marihuana y aprobó muchas renovaciones de licencias y solicitudes. Remitió una queja de la Ley de Reuniones Abiertas (Open Meeting Law) al Departamento Legal. Aprobó una solicitud de National Grid para instalaciones subterráneas de servicios públicos, con condiciones.

Decisiones registradas

Se recibió y archivó la decisión de volver a nombrar a Kevin Alkins, 10 Hillside Road, Tewksbury, como inspector de animales.
Se recibió y archivó la decisión de volver a nombrar a Jayden Ddhir, 90 Oliver Street, Malden, al Police Community Advisory Council.
Se recibió y archivó la decisión de volver a nombrar a Kevin Graham, 216 Belmont Street, Malden, al Police Community Advisory Council.
Se remitió al License Committee la solicitud de estacionamiento al aire libre de AGM Auto Sales, Inc., 135 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 28 espacios.
Se remitió al License Committee la solicitud de mesas de billar de Top Pools, Inc., 77 Exchange Street, Malden, 7 mesas.
Se remitió al Finance Committee la orden de asignaciones anuales del año fiscal 2027 para el Water Sewer Enterprise Fund, el Community Preservation Fund y el Cable Access Fund.
Se remitió a una sesión conjunta del Planning Board con Rules & Ordinance la ordenanza que enmienda las secciones 12 y 32 del Título 12 del MCC sobre centros de datos.
Por votación de 8-0, se remitió al Departamento Legal la queja de Bruce Friedman sobre la Ley de Reuniones Abiertas (Open Meeting Law), con O'Malley, concejal, votando 'presente'.
Se registró oficialmente la ordenanza que enmienda MCC 6.08.070 C(2) sobre licencias para establecimientos de marihuana, por unanimidad.
Se aprobó la solicitud de estacionamiento al aire libre de T.J. Automotive, Corp., 315 Pleasant Street, Malden, 20 espacios.
Se aprobó la solicitud de mesas de billar de Club 24, Inc., 787 Salem Street, Malden, 2 mesas.
Se aprobó la solicitud de mesas de billar de Italian American War Veterans, Post 16, 40 Oakland Street, Malden, 1 mesa.
Se aprobó la solicitud de casa de empeño de Art Carl Jewelers y A.C. Loan, 56 Pleasant Street, Malden.
Se aprobó la solicitud de comerciante de artículos usados de Art Carl Jewelers y A.C. Loan, 56 Pleasant Street, Malden.
Se aprobó la solicitud de gasolinera de autoservicio de Speedway #2504, 214 Broadway, Malden.
Se aprobó la solicitud de boliche de Town Line Ten Pin Corp., 665 Broadway, Malden, 48 pistas.
Se aprobó la solicitud de máquinas expendedoras exteriores de Water Stores Inc., 159 Highland Avenue, Malden.
Se aprobó la solicitud de empresa de servicio de transporte con chofer de Lion Black Car Services, LLC, 54 Cleveland Street, Malden, 1 vehículo.
Se aprobó la solicitud de chofer de servicio de transporte de Jeffery Jacques, 54 Cleveland Street, Malden.
Se aprobó la solicitud de casa de huéspedes de BREC LHP LLC, 155 Clifton Street, Malden.
Se aprobó la solicitud de estacionamiento al aire libre de Rigano's, Inc., 1176 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 15 espacios.
Se aprobó la solicitud de mesas de billar de Malden Veterans of Irish Ancestry, Inc., 177 West Street, Malden, 2 mesas.
Se aprobó la solicitud de mesas de billar de Town Line Ten Pin Corp., 665 Broadway, Malden, 15 mesas.
Se aprobó la solicitud de comerciante de artículos usados de AM Design Jewelry, 664 Salem Street, Malden.
Se aprobó la solicitud de gasolinera de autoservicio de Wash Depot I, Inc., 333 Eastern Avenue, Malden.
Se aprobó la solicitud de licencia Clase II de Malden Auto Center LLC, 189 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 35 vehículos.
Se confirmó el nombramiento de Paul Myers, de 433 Fulton Street, Medford, como director de Obras Públicas, 9-0.
Se aprobó la solicitud de National Grid (Plan No. 31239416) para instalar instalaciones subterráneas en Main Street, con condiciones, por unanimidad.

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City of Malden

Malden City Hall · 215 Pleasant Street · Malden, MA 02148

Meeting Minutes - Final · City Council

Council President Amanda Linehan · Councillor at Large Karen Colon Hayes · Councillor Paul Condon · Councillor Peg Crowe · Councillor at Large Michelle Luong · Councillor at Large Carey McDonald · Councillor Ryan O'Malley · Councillor Jadeane Sica · Councillor Chris Simonelli · Councillor Ari Taylor · Councillor Stephen Winslow

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM · City Council Chambers · 215 Pleasant Street · Malden, MA 02148 · Watch the meeting with Teams: https://tinyurl.com/46ppxcv6

1. CALL TO ORDER

Council President Linehan called the meeting to order at 7:22 PM. This evening's meeting began late secondary to the Finance Committee running behind scheduled while interviewing department heads on their projected FY'27 budgets.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF SERVICE MEMBERS

3. ROLL CALL

Also in attendance was Prasanna Rajasekaran and Lisa Cagno.

Present - Councillors: 9 - Paul Condon, Peg Crowe, Amanda Linehan, Carey McDonald, Ryan O'Malley, Chris

Simonelli, Ari Taylor, Stephen Winslow and Michelle Luong

Absent - Councillors: 2 - Karen Colon Hayes and Jadeane Sica

4. GUESTS, CITIZEN ACHIEVEMENT, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Student representatives from Malden High School’s After School Development Program, in conjunction with Clean Water Action, will appear before the Council to present their project on water safety.

Youth Action Collaborative in conjunction with Clean Water Action gave an extensive presentation on PFAS in common household objects, climate change, disposal of hard to recycle products, and dangerous lead levels in local water supply. More information on this project may be found at https://cleanwater.org/ma-youth-action-collaborative.

5. PUBLIC COMMENT

There was nobody in attendance who signed up for Public Comment.

6. CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Councillor Luong, seconded by Councillor Winslow to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by unanimous vote.

268-26

Minutes for the meeting of May 5, 2026

The Council Minutes were approved.

269-26

Minutes for the meeting of May 12, 2026

Councillor Winslow asked to take Paper 269-26 off the consent agenda for the purpose of making an amendment to the meeting minutes from May 12 to include the following language:

Councillor Winslow noted that City Charter changes that went into effect in January 2026 removed the Traffic Commission from the Charter and the companion ordinances passed by the Council at the time it approved the Home Rule petition established a Transportation Commission to replace the role of the Traffic Commission. Ultimately, the Transportation Commission will be the body that enacts such a substantial change to our parking rules.

A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Council Minutes be amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Council Minutes be approved as amended. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

270-26

Mayoral Reappointment: Kevin Alkins, 10 Hillside Road, Tewksbury, as the

Inspector of Animals, said term to expire April 30, 2026
(Confirmation not required)

Sponsors: Peg Crowe

Attachments: Mayor's Reappointment Letter - Kevin Alkins

The Appointment was placed on file.

271-26

Mayoral Reappointment: Jayden Ddhir, 90 Oliver Street, Malden, as a member of the Police Community Advisory Council, said term to expire May 30, 2029. (Confirmation not required)

Sponsors: Peg Crowe

Attachments: Mayor's Reappointment Letter - Jayden Ddhir

The Appointment was placed on file.

272-26

Mayoral Reappointment: Kevin Graham, 216 Belmont Street, Malden, as a member of the Police Community Advisory Council, said term to expire May 30, 2029. (Confirmation not required)

Sponsors: Peg Crowe

Attachments: Mayor's Reappointment Letter - Kevin Graham

The Appointment was placed on file.

273-26

Petition: Open-Air Parking Lot: AGM Auto Sales, Inc., 135 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 28 spaces (Renewal)

The Petition was referred to the License Committee.

274-26

Petition: Pool Tables: Top Pools, Inc., 77 Exchange Street, Malden, 7 tables (New)

The Petition was referred to the License Committee.

7. MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS

275-26

Order: The Mayor will submit the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Appropriation Orders for the Water Sewer Enterprise Fund, Community Preservation Fund, and Cable Access Fund.

Sponsors: Carey McDonald

Attachments: FY2027 Appropriation Orders for Water and Sewer, Cable Access, and Community Preservation

A motion was made by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Order be referred to the Finance Committee. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

276-26

Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that Sections 12 and 32 of Title 12 of the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) are hereby amended as outlined in the body of this paper regarding Data Centers:

Sponsors: Ari Taylor

Attachments: CCP 276-26 Planning Board Report June 10 2026

A motion was made by Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Ordinance be referred to a joint session of the Planning Board with Rules & Ordinance. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

277-26

The City Council will address the Open Meeting Law complaint submitted on May 13, 2026 by Bruce Friedman of 8 Marvin Street, Malden against the Council related to the Executive Session held on May 12, 2026.

Sponsors: Amanda Linehan

Attachments: Friedman OML 05.13.26 Response Final with exhibits

A motion was made by Councillor Simonelli, seconded by Councillor Luong, that the Council Item be referred to the Legal Department. The motion carried by an 8-0 vote. Councillor O'Malley voted present.

8. COMMITTEE REPORTS

278-26

Committee Report: The Standing Committee on Rules & Ordinance to whom was referred Paper 197 Series of 2026 having considered the same make the following report: Committee recommends this paper out favorably to the Full Council.

A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

197-26

Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 6.08.070 C(2) LICENSING OF MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS is hereby amended by inserting ‘, provided that no fewer than five marijuana retailer licenses shall be made available.’ after ‘Mass. Gen. Laws ch 138 § 15’.

Sponsors: Karen Colon Hayes

A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

279-26

Committee Report: The Standing Committee on License to whom was referred

Papers 218 through 223 and 242 through 251 Series of 2026 having considered the same make the following report: Committee recommends these petitions out favorably to the Full Council.

Committee further recommends Paper 84 Series of 2026, originally granted as a conditional 90-day license, be extended until December 31, 2026.

A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

218-26

Petition: Open-Air Parking Lot: T.J. Automotive, Corp., 315 Pleasant Street, Malden, 20 spaces (Renewal)