February 26, 2018

Hearing called as ordered on the petition of National Grid to install underground conduits from Pole 3664 to 41 Lee Burbank Highway.

Yes: Keefe, MorabitoNo: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, McKenna, Novoselsky, Patch, Powers, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto

Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo, Councillor Powers: That the Mayor direct the City Engineer, along with outside engineering firm, CDM Smith, meet and discuss a long term solution to the flooding problems that exist on Sagamore Street. Further, that this meeting be held in conjunction with the Public Works Sub-Committee to allow for impacted residents to be informed of the meeting by virtue of the public/open meeting law so they can provide testimony as to their individual situations.

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 request all future Site Plan Review meetings to be held in the City Council Chambers and televised just like any other board in the interest of complete transparency.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo, Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor instruct the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department inmate crew to pay special attention to open space at the corner of North Shore Road and Beach Street. This area is a spot that attracts trash and other debris on a regular basis.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Keefe, Councillor Rizzo: That the Mayor request the City Solicitor, City Planner, and Building Inspector to establish permitting requirements for residential and/or commercial developments to include parking in lease agreements for tenants, employees, or consumers and that on-site parking shall not be a separate fee in addition to the tenants lease. That the Mayor request the City Solicitor and

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 License Commission to increase the per space fee for commercial lots to one hundred dollars per space.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor request the DCR to replace the lamps on #98, #103, and #109, which are located on the northern end of Revere Beach Blvd. The lack of illumination on the Boulevard poses a public safety hazard for motorists and pedestrians. Further, that the Mayor contact Representative Vincent and Senator Boncore to assist in facilitating this request.

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 Powers: That the Mayor request Verizon to remove the outdoor payphone directly across from 616 Broadway.

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 DCR to provide and install “Yield to pedestrians in crosswalk” signs at three locations on Ocean Avenue, Revere to include: 364 Ocean Ave., 376 Ocean Ave, 388 Ocean Ave., and Ocean Ave. at West St. for the Garfield School overpass. Signs had been installed at these locations for the past three years, but have since been destroyed by vehicles and plows this past year.

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 Novoselsky: That the Mayor request the MBTA to clear the debris and cut the weeds and wild grass from the sides of the tracks of the blue line from Wonderland Station to the Revere Beach Parkway Bridge behind the Garfield School.

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 appropriate $70,000 out of the Community Improvement Trust Fund to construct a new park at the dead end of Walnut Avenue at the intersection of Kimball Avenue.

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 request the Chief of Police and Superintendent of Public Schools appear before the City Council in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing school safety including the admission of visitors to school buildings during and after normal school hours.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request the Building Inspector to provide documentation for all cases pending before Chelsea District Court to include address of the property.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the City update and centralize all building permits for each unit within the City, and that the documents scanned and stored electronically.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo, Councillor Powers: That the Mayor convene a meeting with the City Planner, our State Delegation, and representatives from the DCR and DOT to discuss a possible traffic study and potential solutions with regards to traffic along Revere Beach Boulevard, North Shore Rd., and Revere St.

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 President Giannino, Councillor Patch: That the Mayor request the MBTA to add a stop within the Overlook Ridge development or move the existing stop to the Overlook Ridge development. The current stop on Salem Street poses an issue for pedestrians crossing this main road and heavily impacts vehicular traffic on Salem Street.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Keefe: That the request the Police Department to install cameras on the southbound side of Amassa Street.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor make arrangements to have the Suffolk County Maintenance Crew or whatever resources he deems necessary to clean the area at the rear of Revere Beach Boulevard that runs from Oak Island Street to an including the Mills Avenue turn-around, and Thayer Avenue especially near the boat yard. This motion submitted last year with no action and as a result was covered by foliage and vegetation.

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”.