Malden committees weighed zoning, permit fees, and licensing changes June 23
Malden's City Council and several committees held a packed schedule June 23, taking up items ranging from a proposed building permit fee increase to inclusionary zoning changes and cannabis commission restructuring. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, what follows reflects only what was on the agendas — not what was ultimately decided or voted on.
Building permit fees and commission restructuring
The Rules & Ordinance Committee was scheduled to consider four ordinance amendments sponsored by Councillor Winslow. One would raise the building permit fee from $16 to $18 (Item 320-26). Another would restructure the Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission to three members: the Police Chief, the Building Commissioner, and a Mayor-appointed staff member with a finance background (Item 317-26). The committee also had before it a proposal to reduce Cemetery Trustees from five to three members by attrition (Item 318-26) and a plan to redefine the Emergency Management Board's composition to include Police and Fire chiefs, DPW, Public Health, and Public Facilities, with oversight by a Director of Emergency Management (Item 319-26).
Zoning and economic development
The City Council agenda included a special permit amendment for 36 Charles Street and an Inclusionary Zoning ordinance amendment. The Economic Development Committee was set to review Mayor Christenson's proposed economic development package (Item 256-26), which includes updates to sign control rules under MCC Section 4.16 and definitions for medical centers and nonconforming uses in Title 12. Staff were also scheduled to present an economic and zoning analysis for Commercial Street (Item 257-26). A draft ordinance to amend City Code Titles 12 and 9 (Item 263-26) was on the agenda, along with feedback from the Historical Commission and OSPCD on zoning changes. The committee agenda noted no formal votes were expected.
Short-term rentals
The Community Engagement & Inclusion Committee was scheduled to discuss a tabled ordinance on short-term rental regulations. The proposal would amend MCC 12.12 (Use Regulations) to add a requirement for Short Term Rental Certificates of Registration.
Business licenses and parking renewals
The License Committee agenda included renewal of a 28-space open-air lot at AGM Auto Sales, Inc., 135 Eastern Avenue, and renewals of outdoor parking spaces at 25 Florence Street and 29 Madison Street. New petitions included a request for 7 pool tables at Top Pools, Inc., 77 Exchange Street, and extended hours for El Mexsal, 97 Medford Street, from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. The committee also had livery company and driver petitions for Luxury Fleet, LLC and Ankush Kumar.
The City Council agenda separately listed license renewals for AGM Auto Sales and United Properties Inc.
Election logistics
The City Council was scheduled to review 2026 election procedures, including early voting and polling location designations.
What we know and don't know
All five meetings listed above are marked "agenda only" — minutes have not been published. That means no vote tallies, amendments, or final outcomes are available. Readers should treat the items above as what was scheduled for discussion or potential action, not as confirmed decisions. Once minutes are published, the official records will be authoritative.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Committees discuss fee hikes, zoning, and board restructurings as minutes remain pending
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