January 22, 2018

Motion presented by Councillor Keefe, Councillor Patch, Councillor Morabito: That the Mayor provide an update to the City Council on the work progress at Griswold Field. Additionally that the Mayor put out to bid the construction of the restrooms and concession stand for the fields at Griswold Park.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted. The minutes record the result as “Ordered As Amended”.

Motion presented by Councillor Patch: That the Mayor request the City Engineer and CDM Smith to remedy a sump pump and drainage problem on Orvis Road. There is no drainage or catch basins on Orvis Road. Water from sump pumps of several residences flood the street causing water pooling during the summer and icing during the winter.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.

Motion presented by Councillor Morabito, Council Vice-President McKenna, Council President Giannino: That the City Council go on record as supporting a toll discount for Revere Residents. Also, that the City Clerk, on behalf of the City Council, send a letter of support to the State Senate's Joint Committee on Transportation supporting the following legislation: H.1910 – An Act relative to tolls on the Tobin/Mystic River Bridge and Sumner Tunnel, H.1911 – An Act relative to the tolls at the Sumner Tunnel, H.1912 – An Act relative to tolls on the Tobin/Mystic River Bridge, and H.1914 – An Act exempting certain elderly.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.

Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky, Councillor Powers, Councillor Guinasso: That the Mayor request DCR, MassDOT, and our State Delegation to set up a meeting to discuss traffic on Revere Beach Boulevard, and traffic signalization at North Shore Road and Revere Street.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.

Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request the City Engineer and a member of the Election Commission to discuss the reassignment of property addresses.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.

Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request Patriot Properties and the Board of Assessors to appear before the City Council to discuss the revaluations in the City.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted. The minutes record the result as “Ordered As Amended”.

Motion presented by Council Vice-President McKenna: That the Mayor request the Police Department to utilize a portable digital message sign in Donnelly Square on Winthrop Avenue when Winthrop Parkway is closed. Cars cutting through Beachmont to Winthrop are reverted back into Donnelly Square. These cars are getting stuck, causing gridlock, and stifling emergency apparatus and snow plows.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.

Motion presented by Council Vice-President McKenna: That the Mayor request the DCR and our Federal Delegation to utilize the Army Corp. of Engineers to install riprap along the edges of Belle Isle Creek abutting Pearl Avenue, Orchard Avenue, Montfern Avenue, Crystal Avenue, and Belle Isle Ave to slow down the water surge coming into Beachmont and flooding these streets. Many houses in Beachmont and around the city were heavily affected by up to four feet of flood waters and some residents lost everything.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted. The minutes record the result as “Ordered As Amended”.

Motion presented by Councillor Keefe: That the Mayor present to the City Council the effectiveness and results of the 311 system to include benchmarks and comparisons with similar communities.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.

Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the Mayor update the City Council with regards to negotiations with RCN, an alternative cable provider to Comcast. Further, that the Mayor provide an update regarding the status of the Comcast franchise renewal, specifically regarding WiFi Hotspots, Senior Discounts, and ETP Funding.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.

Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the Mayor update the City Council on repairs that have been done, scheduled to be done, and projects that need to be done as a result of the tornado damage in 2014. Also, that an air quality test be done in City Hall, especially in areas close to the auditorium where reports of potential mold have been made. Further, that a detailed accounting of all spending on such repairs including payments made from insurance company(s) and tax payer dollars be disclosed to the City Council within 30 days.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.

Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the Mayor update the City Council to the status of the DPW Packer that has left the Sanitation Department with only pick up trucks to remove trash since June of 2017. Further, that the Mayor update the City Council as to the status of a Heavy Duty DPW Plow Truck that has been sitting idle in New Hampshire since September for an $800 discrepancy on a $10,000 repair job. It is leaving the city without a valuable piece of equipment during times of peak snowfall.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.

Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request the Emergency Management Director to request emergency space heaters, pumps, and fans through UASI to help benefit the residents in the City of Revere in emergency situations.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted. The minutes record the result as “Ordered As Amended”.

Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That a Suffolk Downs Zoning Impact Advisory Committee and a Zoning Mitigation Committee of 12 separate members for each board be established. These two separated committees are to be comprised of a member of the Fire Department, Police Department, DPW, School Department, City Council and 7 members of the community.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.