MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
March 5, 2018
18 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Council President Jessica A. Giannino presiding.
Present: Jessica A. Giannino, Arthur F. Guinasso, Patrick M. Keefe, Joanne McKenna, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, John F. Powers, Charles J. Patch, Dan Rizzo, George J. Rotondo, Anthony T. Zambuto
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jessica A. Giannino recused from the vote on an item (Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of February 26, 2018).
- Jessica A. Giannino recused from the vote on Council Order 18-089 (A communication from the Director Of Finance as it relates to the recently signed...).
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the February 26, 2018 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of February 26, 2018
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Substitute motion offered by Councillor Zambuto: That the Police Superior Officers Union contract be referred to committee for further discussion
Substitute motion offered by Councillor Zambuto: That the Police Superior Officers Union contract be referred to committee for further discussion.
Yes: Rotondo, ZambutoNo: Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Powers, Rizzo
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED [2 TO 8] AYES: Rotondo, Zambuto NAYS: Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo RECUSED: Giannino.”
Council Order 18-089
A communication from the Director Of Finance as it relates to the recently signed Police Superior Officer's Contract
Shall the City Council approve the appropriation necessary to fund the memorandum of agreement between the City and Police Superior Officers Association covering the period from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018?
Yes: Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Powers, Rizzo, ZambutoNo: Rotondo
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [9 TO 1] AYES: Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Zambuto NAYS: Rotondo RECUSED: Giannino.”
Council Order 18-078
A Communication from the Election Commissioner requesting the Council's approval to move from the Point of Pines Fire Station to the Point of Pines Yacht Club
Shall the City Council approve the relocation of the Ward 5 Precinct 1 polling location from the Pont of Pines Fire Station to the Point of Pines Yacht Club?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto.”
Council Order 18-055
Marilucia Alves Fonseca, 45 Doonan St., Medford, MA 02155 seeking permission from the Revere City Council to raze the existing nonconforming commercial structure and reconstruct a new two (2)...
Shall the City Council grant the relief requested for 225 Broadway subject to the findings and conditions of Site Plan Review and the Zoning Sub-Committee?
From the minutes
“RESULT: GRANTED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto.”
Council Order 18-057
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Cintia Karine Tolis as a Constable for the City of Revere
Shall the City Council confirm the appointment of Cintia Karine Tolis as a Constable for the City of Revere?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto.”
Council Order 18-079
That the Mayor request the Veterans Affairs Director and the DPW Sign Department to coordinate the installation of a veteran memorial pole for former City Councillor, US Navy Veteran - Gerald...
Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor request the Veterans Affairs Director and the DPW Sign Department to coordinate the installation of a veteran memorial pole for former City Councillor, US Navy Veteran - Gerald "Jerry" Esposito, at the intersection of the Route 1A North jug-handle turn on the east side of Route 1A North and Mills Avenue.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-080
That the Mayor contact the Department of Transportation (Mass DOT) to study the traffic lights at the corner of Charger Street and Squire Road, and at Sigourney Street and Squire Road. Traffic...
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo, Councillor Patch, Councillor Guinasso: That the Mayor contact the Department of Transportation (Mass DOT) to study the traffic lights at the corner of Charger Street and Squire Road, and at Sigourney Street and Squire Road. Traffic flowing from Northgate onto Route 60 East has a steady green that turns flashing yellow. That does not give people coming from Charger Street into Northgate the opportunity to proceed as the traffic never stops from the oncoming direction. The lights from Charger Street going into Northgate should have its own steady green light while the oncoming traffic has a steady red light to allow traffic to flow more smoothly.
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”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED AS AMENDED VOICE VOTE.”
Council Order 18-081
That the Mayor request the School Superintendent to inform all school related personnel of school closings, including crossing guards and bus drivers for example, through the Code Red system that...
Motion presented by Council Vice-President McKenna: That the Mayor request the School Superintendent to inform all school related personnel of school closings, including crossing guards and bus drivers for example, through the Code Red system that is used to inform teachers.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-082
That the Mayor request the DCR to install cameras on every bathhouse along Revere Beach to monitor any inappropriate behavior and to promote safety prior to June 1, 2018
Motion presented by Council Vice-President McKenna: That the Mayor request the DCR to install cameras on every bathhouse along Revere Beach to monitor any inappropriate behavior and to promote safety prior to June 1, 2018.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-083
That the Mayor consider repaving the sidewalks on Belle Isle Avenue to support the safety of our children walking to the Beachmont School. This motion was previously submitted approximately eight...
Motion presented by Council Vice-President McKenna: That the Mayor consider repaving the sidewalks on Belle Isle Avenue to support the safety of our children walking to the Beachmont School. This motion was previously submitted approximately eight months ago because the sidewalks are so deteriorated, students have to walk in the street to get to school.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-084
That the Mayor look into the feasibility of placing a resource officer at every middle school or at the middle schools that do not currently have one
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor look into the feasibility of placing a resource officer at every middle school or at the middle schools that do not currently have one.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-085
That the City of Revere provide sand bags to residents afflicted with flooding during extreme weather conditions
Motion presented by Council Vice-President McKenna: That the City of Revere provide sand bags to residents afflicted with flooding during extreme weather conditions.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-086
That the Mayor convene a meeting with the City Council and DCR to discuss the possibility of re-sanding and renourishing Revere Beach in light of the recent storms that have washed lots of sand...
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the Mayor convene a meeting with the City Council and DCR to discuss the possibility of re-sanding and renourishing Revere Beach in light of the recent storms that have washed lots of sand over the beach wall and onto the boulevard.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-091
That the Mayor request the Army Corp of Engineers to investigate all areas of the City penetrated by ocean water including but not limited to the Point of Pines, Riverside, and Beachmont to...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request the Army Corp of Engineers to investigate all areas of the City penetrated by ocean water including but not limited to the Point of Pines, Riverside, and Beachmont to determine if the construction of a sea wall would be feasible in any of the affected areas.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-087
That the Mayor request Inspectional Services to do the following: 1.) Request Wonderland to fix the falling and broken construction fences that surround the property. 2.) Request Wonderland to...
Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor request Inspectional Services to do the following: 1.) Request Wonderland to fix the falling and broken construction fences that surround the property. 2.) Request Wonderland to cover the material in the parking lot. 3.) Issue any fines relative to the illegal parking of vehicles in the Wonderland parking lot.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-088
That the Mayor request MassDOT to reinstall the plaque dedicating the Route 16 overpass at Broadway as the Mayor Andrew Casassa Overpass. The plaque was stolen by vandals several years ago and was...
Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor request MassDOT to reinstall the plaque dedicating the Route 16 overpass at Broadway as the Mayor Andrew Casassa Overpass. The plaque was stolen by vandals several years ago and was never replaced.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-090
That the Mayor request MassDOT to remove the jersey barriers from the Route 16 overpass at Broadway. The barriers have been stored at this location since some repair work was completed several...
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request MassDOT to remove the jersey barriers from the Route 16 overpass at Broadway. The barriers have been stored at this location since some repair work was completed several years ago.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
From the Revere City Council’s official minutes (the council’s “Journal”), posted on the city’s meeting portal (linked from the City Council page on revere.org). We check every vote against the councillors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councillor photos: City of Revere (revere.org), from the official photos on the City Council page. Former councillors show initials.
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