The committee discussed and acted upon several ordinance amendments. This included proposed zoning changes to the Use Regulations table, resulting in the split of a paper into two parts (327-26 and 327A-26), with one part referred favorably to the full council and the other tabled. The committee also reviewed and recommended favorably a proposed amendment to the assistant department head salary schedule, which includes retroactive salary adjustments following union negotiations. Future potential discussions on zoning amendments related to specific business types were also noted.
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The City Council conducted a comprehensive review of the Flock Safety program, featuring a presentation on system functionality, police data access protocols, and data retention policies, which limit search data storage to seven days. The discussion addressed inquiries regarding the vendor's data collection capabilities, potential company-wide data analysis, and the legal requirements for accessing the system.
Oct 6, 2026·Board meeting
Rules & Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee held a meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Code of the City of Malden, specifically concerning inclusionary zoning. The discussion focused on Paper 335A-26 regarding incentive provisions, with input from the Building Commissioner and City Planner regarding potential zoning conflicts and data concerns related to housing parcel development and vehicle ownership rates. The paper regarding incentive provisions was ultimately tabled.
Oct 6, 2026·Board meeting
Malden City Council Meeting Minutes
The council discussed various appointments, including student members for the Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability and members for the Community Preservation Committee. The council also addressed petitions regarding lodging house renewals and referred them to the License Committee. Several ordinances were discussed, including amendments to salary schedules and the establishment of a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund and a Reserve and Stabilization Fund. Additionally, the council passed a resolution supporting the strike of Encore Casino and Resort workers and amended a code regarding water bill inspections.
