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April 23, 2018
22 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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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
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the April 2, 2018 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of April 2, 2018
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Council Order 18-144
Communication From the Director of Finance relative to the Unit A Memorandum of Agreement
Communication From the Director of Finance relative to the Unit A Memorandum of Agreement.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto.”
Council Order 18-061
That the City Council accept Section 5N of Chapter 59 of the General Laws. Further, that the Mayor, with the approval of the Council, establish a tax abatement program to allow veterans, as...
Motion presented by Councillor Morabito: That the City Council accept Section 5N of Chapter 59 of the General Laws. Further, that the Mayor, with the approval of the Council, establish a tax abatement program to allow veterans, as defined in clause Forty-third of section 7 of chapter 4 or a spouse of a veteran in the case where the veteran is deceased or has a service-connected disability, to volunteer to provide services to that city or town. In exchange for such volunteer services, the city or town shall reduce the real property tax obligations of that veteran on the veteran's tax bills and that reduction shall be in addition to any exemption or abatement to which that person is otherwise entitled; provided, however, that person shall not receive a rate of, or be credited with, more than the current minimum wage of the commonwealth per hour for the services provided pursuant to that reduction; and provided further, that the reduction of the real property tax bill shall not exceed $1,000 in a given tax year.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ADOPTED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto.”
Council Order 18-096
Loan order in the amount of $50,000 for a feasibility study for the reconstruction of the Point Of Pines Fire Station
Loan order in the amount of $50,000 for a feasibility study for the reconstruction of the Point Of Pines Fire Station.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto.”
Council Order 18-098
Loan order in the amount of $11,000,000.00 for the construction of a Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Maintenance Facility
Loan order in the amount of $11,000,000.00 for the construction of a Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Maintenance Facility.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto.”
Reconsider the vote on the amended site plan for PUD-16-01, 245 Revere Beach Parkway (hotel rooms and parking ratio)
Under suspension of rules, the City Council requested an immediate reconsideration of the vote by Roll Call. Reconsideration failed. Councillors Novoselsky, Rotondo, and Zambuto voting City Council – Regular Meeting April 23, 2018 "YES". Councillors Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Patch, Powers, Rizzo, and Council President Giannino voting "NO".
Yes: Novoselsky, Rotondo, ZambutoNo: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Patch, Powers, RizzoThis roll call is written out in the narrative of the minutes.
From the minutes
“Under suspension of rules, the City Council requested an immediate reconsideration of the vote by Roll Call. Reconsideration failed. Councillors Novoselsky, Rotondo, and Zambuto voting City Council – Regular Meeting April 23, 2018 "YES". Councillors Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Patch, Powers, Rizzo, and Council President Giannino voting "NO"..”
Council Order 18-141
Communication from Christine Thomas, RBP Hotel, LLC, 245 Revere Beach Parkway, requesting a modification of PUD-16-01 relative to the hotel, as follows: 132 rooms to 160 rooms, parking ratio...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE NEW SITE PLAN BY JAL HOSPITALITY DESIGN, LLC DATED DECEMBER 13, 2017, FOR PUD-16-01, 245 REVERE BEACH PARKWAY WHICH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS: INCREASE IN NUMBER OF HOTEL ROOMS FROM 132 TO 160 and REDUCTION IN PARKING RATIO FROM .5 TO .438?
Yes: Jessica A. Giannino, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, ZambutoNo: Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Patch, Powers, Rizzo
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [5 TO 6] AYES: Giannino, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Zambuto NAYS: Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Powers, Patch, Rizzo.”
Council Order 18-127
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Mercurio Brothers as Licensed Drain Layer
Comm. from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Mercurio Brothers as Licensed Drain Layer.
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Council Order 18-129
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of J.J. O'Brien & Sons as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of J.J. O'Brien & Sons as a Licensed Drain Layer.
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Council Order 18-130
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Caruso Corporation as Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Caruso Corporation as Licensed Drain Layer.
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Council Order 18-131
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of J. Marchese & Sons as Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of J. Marchese & Sons as Licensed Drain Layer.
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Council Order 18-135
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of ARM Construction as Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of ARM Construction as Licensed Drain Layer.
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Council Order 18-137
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of J & A Contracting Services, Inc. as Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of J & A Contracting Services, Inc. as Licensed Drain Layer.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-145
That the Mayor request the Director of the Revere Housing Authority to appear before the City Council regarding Section 8 and the current status and condition of the properties within its portfolio
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request the Director of the Revere Housing Authority to appear before the City Council regarding Section 8 and the current status and condition of the properties within its portfolio.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-146
That the Mayor include the entire length of Rumney Road on the Capital Improvement Plan for repaving
Motion presented by Councillor Guinasso: That the Mayor include the entire length of Rumney Road on the Capital Improvement Plan for repaving.
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Council Order 18-147
That the Mayor request the Board of Health to partner with regional agencies to inspect, inform and educate local businesses in regards to the laws on selling tobacco products and vape devices...
Motion presented by Councillor Keefe: That the Mayor request the Board of Health to partner with regional agencies to inspect, inform and educate local businesses in regards to the laws on selling tobacco products and vape devices and/or oil cartridges and refills to minors.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-148
That the Mayor request Clear Channel to repair and/or replace the gate on the south bound side of Route 1A at Clear Channels billboard location between Oak Island and Revere Street. If left...
Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor request Clear Channel to repair and/or replace the gate on the south bound side of Route 1A at Clear Channels billboard location between Oak Island and Revere Street. If left unabated this could become a potential dumping site.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-149
That the Mayor request a meeting with our state delegation, representatives from the DCR and DOT, DPW Superintendent Donald Goodwin, Water/Sewer Foreman Joe Maglione, and Mr. Rocco Falzone of 55...
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo, Councillor Patch, Council President Giannino: That the Mayor request a meeting with our state delegation, representatives from the DCR and DOT, DPW Superintendent Donald Goodwin, Water/Sewer Foreman Joe Maglione, and Mr. Rocco Falzone of 55 Tuscano Ave. to discuss a long term plan to address flooding issues affecting dozens of homes in the Asti and Tuscano Avenues area. This meeting should include a walk through in the impacted area.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-150
That the Mayor respond to the following Council Orders: C.O. 18-006 An accounting of outside legal counsel fees from January 2016 to present (this motion submitted on 01/08/18), C.O. 18-027 Cable...
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the Mayor respond to the following Council Orders: C.O. 18-006 An accounting of outside legal counsel fees from January 2016 to present (this motion submitted on 01/08/18), C.O. 18-027 Cable provider updates including Comcast existing contract and RCN plans for implementation (this motion submitted 01/22/18), C.O. 18-065 School Safety discussion with City Council (this motion submitted 02/26/18), C.O. 18-053 Fire Department Staffing and equipment updates (this motion submitted 02/26/18), C.O. 18-040 Flooding problems on Sagamore St. (this motion submitted 02/26/18), and C.O. 18-028 Tornado Repairs and updates on air quality (this motion submitted 01/22/18). It has always been the practice of prior administrations to provide information to City Councilors in a timely fashion. I'm requesting these motions be addressed within 7 days.
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Council Order 18-151
That the Mayor implement a commemorative bench program. Revenue from this program will be used for maintenance of benches throughout the city
Motion presented by Councillor Morabito, Council Vice-President McKenna, Councillor Keefe, Councillor Zambuto, Council President Giannino: That the Mayor implement a commemorative bench program. Revenue from this program will be used for maintenance of benches throughout the city.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-152
That the City Council send a letter to the City's State Delegation (Speaker DeLeo, and Representative Vincent) requesting that the DCR implement a memorial bench program
Motion presented by Councillor Morabito, Council Vice-President McKenna, Councillor Zambuto, Councillor Keefe, Council President Giannino: That the City Council send a letter to the City's State Delegation (Speaker DeLeo, and Representative Vincent) requesting that the DCR implement a memorial bench program.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-153
That the Mayor request the City Solicitor in conjunction with the City Clerk to draft an ordinance that mandates and subjects state agencies and public utilities the same warnings and fines for...
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the Mayor request the City Solicitor in conjunction with the City Clerk to draft an ordinance that mandates and subjects state agencies and public utilities the same warnings and fines for graffiti, trash, and other violations that Revere residents are subjected to. There should be fairness when it comes to doling out fines for unkempt properties and it should not just be for our own tax paying residents and businesses.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
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