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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 6/16/2026 7:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers 215 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148
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304-26 1  Council MinutesMinutes for the meeting of May 19, 2026   Not available Not available
305-26 1  Council MinutesMinutes for the meeting of June 2, 2026   Not available Not available
306-26 1  Council MinutesMinutes for the meeting of June 9, 2026   Not available Not available
307-26 1  AppointmentMayoral Appointment: Julius Scott of 77 Salem Street, Malden High School Class of 2028, as a student member of the Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability, said term to commence September 1, 2026 and expire May 31, 2027. (Confirmation not required)   Not available Not available
308-26 1  AppointmentMayoral Appointment: Ema Xhindi of 77 Salem Street, Malden High School Class of 2027, as a student member of the Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability, said term to commence September 1, 2026 and expire May 31, 2027. (Confirmation not required)   Not available Not available
309-26 1  AppointmentMayoral Appointment: Lexi Kuhs of 244 Salem Street, Apt. 16, Malden as member of the Cultural Council, term to expire June 1, 2029 (Confirmation not required)   Not available Not available
310-26 1  AppointmentMayoral Appointment: Zoe Moss of 10 Florence Street, Apt. 104, Malden as member of the Cultural Council, term to expire June 1, 2029 (Confirmation not required)   Not available Not available
311-26 1  PetitionPetition: Extended Hours: El Mexsal, 97 Medford Street, Malden, Hours: 7 Days, 6am- 1am (New)   Not available Not available
312-26 1  PetitionPetition: Livery Company: Luxury Fleet, LLC, 9 Constance Street, Malden, 1 Vehicle (New)   Not available Not available
313-26 1  PetitionPetition: Livery Driver: Ankush Kumar, 9 Constance Street, Malden (New)   Not available Not available
314-26 1  PetitionPetition: Outdoor Parking: United Properties Inc. 25 Florence Street, Malden, 34 spaces (Renewal)   Not available Not available
315-26 1  PetitionPetition: Outdoor Parking: United Properties Inc. 29 Madison Street, Malden, 40 spaces (Renewal)   Not available Not available
316-26 1  CommunicationCommunication: The Board of Trustees of the Pine Banks Park respectfully submits their Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Report.   Not available Not available
317-26 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.16.030 CANNABIS LICENSING AND ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION is hereby amended by striking Subsection C and inserting the following: C. The Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Commission shall consist of three (3) members, as follows: 1. Police Chief 2. Building Commissioner 3. City Staff member with finance background as appointed by Mayor   Not available Not available
318-26 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.16.040 CEMETERY TRUSTEES is hereby amended by striking subsection (A) and inserting the following: A. City cemeteries shall be under the care and management of three (3) trustees, all of whom shall be chosen by the City Council for a term of five years. Commencement of the three-member board shall take effect at such time as the current five-member board is reduced by attrition.   Not available Not available
319-26 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.16.090 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BOARD is hereby amended by striking Subsection A and inserting the following: A. The Emergency Management Board shall be comprised of the Police Chief or his designee, the Fire Chief or his designee, the Director of Public Works, the Director of Public Health, and the Director of Public Facilities. Oversight of the Emergency Management Board shall be the responsibility of a Director of Emergency Management, who shall be designated by the Mayor from either the Police Chief or his designee of the Fire Chief or his designee.   Not available Not available
320-26 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 4.12.020 BUILDING PERMIT FEES Subsection C is hereby amended by striking ‘$16’ and inserting ‘$18’ in its place.   Not available Not available
321-26 1  PetitionPetition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. Plan No. 31120327 · National Grid to install 1 Sole Owned pole on Pearl Street beginning at a point approximately 145 feet south of the centerline of the intersection of Medford Street and Pearl Street, in front of 392 Pearl Street. National Grid to install new sole owned pole 354-50-1 for future riser pole. · National Grid to install 1 Joint Owned pole on Pearl Street beginning at a point approximately 145 feet south of the centerline of the intersection of Medford Street and Pearl Street, in front of 363 Pearl Street. National Grid to install new joint owned pole 354-50 for mid-span tap. · National Grid to install underground facilities on Pearl Street beginning at a point approximately 20 feet north of the centerline of the intersection of Medford Street and Pearl Street, in front of 315 Medford Street, and continuing approximately 205 feet in a south direction, ending in front of 392 Pearl Street. National Grid is petitioning to install two 5-inch ducts from existing MH 605 south approxima   Not available Not available
296-26 1  OrdinanceOrder: Be it hereby ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 4.16 SIGN CONTROL is hereby amended as follows:   Not available Not available
322-26 1  CommunicationCommunication from Planning Board regarding Council Paper 276-26 also numbered as CCP #276/2026 Amendments of §§12.12.030 &12.32 Title 12, Code of City of Malden Use Regulations, Definition and Moratorium on Permitting of Data Centers   Not available Not available
276-26 1  OrdinanceBe 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:   Not available Not available
276-26 1  OrdinanceBe 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:   Not available Not available
276-26 1  OrdinanceBe 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:   Not available Not available
323-26 1  Committee ReportCommittee Report: The Standing Committee on Finance to whom was referred Papers 275, 289, and 290, Series of 2026, having considered the same make the following report:   Not available Not available
275-26 1  OrderOrder: The Mayor will submit the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Appropriation Orders for the Water Sewer Enterprise Fund, Community Preservation Fund, and Cable Access Fund.   Not available Not available
289-26 1  OrderOrder: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $50,000 be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Trafton Park Project from Fund Balance to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) and Department of Public Works (DPW) of the City of Malden.   Not available Not available
290-26 1  OrderOrder: That the appropriation enumerated below, being in the amount of $100,000 be appropriated from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the following project: Emmanuel Baptist Church Restoration Project from Historic Preservation Reserve to the Emmanuel Baptist Church.   Not available Not available
324-26 1  Committee ReportCommittee Report: The Standing Committees on Economic Development and Rules and Ordinance serving in a joint session to whom was referred Paper 256 Series of 2026, having considered the same make the following report: Under the authority of Paper 256-26 to draft amendments to Title 12 of the Code of the City of Malden, the Committee presents the newly written Papers 325, 326, and 327 Series of 2026 the products of said task, to amend 12.28.010(E) NONCONFORMING USES, LOTS, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, 12.32.060 DEFINITIONS - ZONING, and 12.12.030 USE REGULATIONS. Committee recommends these papers out favorably to the Full Council.   Not available Not available
325-26 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 12.28.010(E) NONCONFORMING USES, LOTS, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES is hereby amended as follows:   Not available Not available
326-26 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 12.32.060 DEFINITIONS - ZONING is hereby amended by striking the definitions for Medical Center and Licensed Message Therapy Salon in their entirety and inserting the following:   Not available Not available
327-26 1  OrdinanceBe it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 12.12.030 USE REGULATIONS is hereby amended as follows:   Not available Not available
328-26 1  OrderOrder: That the City Council will vote whether to go into Executive Session with legal counsel for the City for the purpose of Exemption Three Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(3) for the purpose of discussing Barkosky v. Malden Police Department, et al to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, as such discussion in open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the City, if so declared by the chair. And if so allowed by the Body, to admit Special Assistant to the Mayor Maria Luise, and the Attorneys for the police officers, Joseph Padosky and Kenneth Anderson. (Roll Call Required)   Not available Not available
285-26 1  PetitionPetition: Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. Plan No. 31115123 - National Grid to install 1 JO pole on Floral Avenue beginning at a point approximately 0 feet northeast of the centerline of the intersection of Floral Avenue and Gordon Street and continuing approximately 20 feet in a northeast direction. National Grid is petitioning to install new pole (P4799-84) and sidewalk guy wire fixture approximately 29 feet southeast off existing pole (P4799) on Floral Avenue Malden, MA. (Hearing Required)   Not available Not available