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Rules & Ordinance Committee
The Rules & Ordinance Committee will consider four ordinance amendments: reducing the Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission to three members, cutting the Cemetery Trustees from five to three over time, redefining the Emergency Management Board's composition and oversight, and increasing building permit fees from $16 to $18. These changes are sponsored by Councillor Winslow and will likely be voted on at this meeting.
- Amend Cannabis Licensing Commission to consist of Police Chief, Building Commissioner, and a Mayor-appointed staff member with finance background (317-26)
- Reduce Cemetery Trustees from five to three members, effective by attrition (318-26)
- Restructure Emergency Management Board to include Police/Fire chiefs, DPW, Public Health, Public Facilities, with oversight by a Director of Emergency Management (319-26)
- Increase building permit fee from $16 to $18 (320-26)
License Committee
The committee will consider several petitions including extended hours for a restaurant, new pool table licenses, and livery service registrations. It also includes renewal requests for outdoor parking spaces at Eastern Avenue, Florence Street, and Madison Street.
- Renewal of 28-space open-air lot at AGM Auto Sales, Inc., 135 Eastern Avenue
- New petition for 7 pool tables at Top Pools, Inc., 77 Exchange Street
- Extended hours request for El Mexsal, 97 Medford Street (6am-1am)
- New livery company and driver petitions for Luxury Fleet, LLC and Ankush Kumar
- Renewal of outdoor parking spaces at 25 Florence Street and 29 Madison Street
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will discuss Mayor Christenson's proposed economic development package, which includes updates to sign control rules and definitions for medical centers and nonconforming uses. Staff will also present an economic and zoning analysis for Commercial Street. The committee may review a draft ordinance to amend city code titles 12 and 9, though no formal votes are expected.
- Mayor's economic development package proposal (Item 256-26)
- Commercial Street economic and zoning analysis (Item 257-26)
- Proposed amendments to MCC Section 4.16 (sign control) and Title 12 definitions
- Draft ordinance to amend City Code Titles 12 and 9 (Item 263-26)
- Review of Historical Commission and OSPCD feedback on zoning changes
City Council
The council will consider amending inclusionary zoning laws and various city ordinances regarding cannabis, cemeteries, and emergency management. They are also reviewing election procedures for 2026 and several local business licensing requests.
- Special permit amendment for 36 Charles Street
- Inclusionary Zoning ordinance amendment
- Building permit fee increase from $16 to $18
- Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission restructuring
- 2026 election early voting and polling location designations
Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee
The committee will discuss a tabled ordinance regarding short-term rental regulations. This proposal seeks to amend the City Code to include requirements for certificates of registration.
- Proposed amendment to MCC 12.12 (Use Regulations)
- New requirement for Short Term Rental Certificates of Registration
Board of Registrars of Voters
The Board of Registrars of Voters will discuss advance preparations for the upcoming State Election cycle, including election dates, polling locations, police details, and procedures for early voting and vote by mail. The Board will also meet with a designated translator to present transliterated names for first-time candidates as required by Chapter 282 of the Acts of 2022. Minutes from previous meetings in July and August 2025 will be approved.
- Approval of minutes from July 29, 2025 and August 16, 2025
- Discussion of advance preparations for the upcoming State Election cycle
- Review of polling locations and police details for early voting and vote by mail
- Presentation of transliterated names for first-time candidates with translator Anna Tse
- Compliance with Chapter 282 of the Acts of 2022 for candidate name transliterations
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will consider the Mayor's submission of FY2027 appropriation orders for the Water Sewer Enterprise Fund, Community Preservation Fund, and Cable Access Fund. They will also vote on two specific allocations from the Community Preservation Act Fund: $50,000 for the Trafton Park Project and $100,000 for the Emmanuel Baptist Church Restoration Project.
- FY2027 appropriation orders for Water Sewer Enterprise Fund, Community Preservation Fund, Cable Access Fund
- $50,000 from Community Preservation Act Fund for Trafton Park Project
- $100,000 from Community Preservation Act Fund for Emmanuel Baptist Church Restoration Project
City Council
The Malden City Council will consider multiple ordinance amendments, including changes to the Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission, Cemetery Trustees, Emergency Management Board, and a building permit fee increase from $16 to $18. They will also hold public hearings on National Grid utility pole and conduit installations on Pearl Street, and review committee reports on zoning amendments regarding data centers and nonconforming uses. Additionally, the council will vote on appropriations of $50,000 for Trafton Park and $100,000 for Emmanuel Baptist Church restoration from the Community Preservation Fund.
- Building permit fee increase from $16 to $18 (Paper 320-26)
- $50,000 appropriation for Trafton Park from Community Preservation Fund (Paper 289-26)
- $100,000 appropriation for Emmanuel Baptist Church restoration (Paper 290-26)
- Public hearing on National Grid to install poles and underground conduits on Pearl Street
- Amendments to zoning definitions and use regulations, including a moratorium on data centers (Papers 325-327, 276-26)
Library Committee
This meeting of the Malden Library Committee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will discuss a mayor's communication on a Commercial Street economic/zoning analysis and an economic development package proposal. They will also consider proposed amendments to sign control ordinances and other code changes.
- 257-26: Communication from Mayor on Commercial Street Economic/Zoning Analysis
- 256-26: Economic Development Package Proposal with attachments
- 263-26: Ordinance amendments to MCC Title 12 and 9 (sponsored by multiple councillors)
- Proposed amendments to MCC 4.16 Sign Control
Finance Committee
The committee is reviewing final amendments and motions for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Members will consider the Mayor's General Fund appropriation orders before moving to a vote.
- FY 2027 Annual Appropriation Orders for the General Fund
- Revised Budget Appropriation FY27 as of June 4, 2026
- Memo regarding CFO reporting error
City Council
The Council will review the proposed FY2027 city budget as it moves through the Finance Committee, along with committee recommendations on sign control ordinance amendments. Members will also vote on appropriating $50,000 for Trafton Park and $100,000 for Emmanuel Baptist Church restoration from Community Preservation Act funds. Additional items include a marijuana retailer license minimum, a language access plan, and several mayoral appointments.
- $50,000 CPA appropriation for Trafton Park Project (OSPCD and DPW)
- $100,000 CPA appropriation for Emmanuel Baptist Church restoration from Historic Preservation Reserve
- FY2027 General Fund budget appropriation orders referred from Finance Committee
- Ordinance amendment requiring no fewer than 5 marijuana retailer licenses in Malden
- Sign control ordinance (MCC 4.16) amendments recommended favorably by joint committee
The City Council adopted the revised FY2027 budget appropriation, rejecting an amendment to cut $1.94M from police overtime, fire overtime, and salary reserve. The budget passed 9-2, with opponents citing potential layoffs. Other actions included approving language access and state legislature audit resolves, and amending the sign control and marijuana licensing ordinances.
- Adopted FY2027 budget appropriation (9-2)
- Rejected amendment to cut police overtime, fire overtime, salary reserve (2-9)
- Approved resolution supporting language access plan (unanimous)
- Approved resolution supporting audit of MA state legislature (11-0)
- Ordinance amended to guarantee at least 5 marijuana retailer licenses (unanimous)
- Amended sign control ordinance (unanimous, committee report received)
- Trafton Park project appropriation ($50,000) referred to Finance Committee
- Emmanuel Baptist Church restoration appropriation ($100,000) referred to Finance Committee