October 22, 2018

A Communication from the Election Commissioner requesting the City Council's approval of the 2018 State Election Warrant

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

Motion presented by Councillor Powers, Councillor Rizzo: That the Mayor request Verizon to relocate a telephone pole from the driveway at 110 Oak Island St. to a more suitable location. This motion has been previously submitted.

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 of Revere operate a Homeland rapid response team: The team would be tasked to assist the Local, State and Federal agencies as well as stand alone capacity in the event of Natural disaster , Terrorism, Fire or any other form of disaster. The goal would be to act as a cross between Red Cross and Rescue team. In that the team would comprise of local Volunteers who would respond to Fire and help people with immoderate housing at The High School or other shelter. Setting up Cots, providing food and working with American Rd Cross once they are on scene. An additional aspect would be to have volunteer work at the medical tent during the stand castle festival . Nurses, Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist and linguist to help with people who get injured or need help. Currently thier is limited advance life support assets at an event that is now ranking as a national event. Lastly I would be happy to organize and assemble such a group and have them directly report to the Fire Chief, Director of the Board of Health and Mayor.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo, Council Vice-President McKenna: That the Mayor request the Director of Community Development to create a "Welcome to Revere" sign to be placed on the Chelsea side of Broadway

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

Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo, Councillor Rizzo: That the Mayor use the funding dedicated for the construction of a snack bar, water and bathrooms at St. Mary’s field.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo, Council Vice-President McKenna: That the Traffic Commission consider 2 hour parking between the hours of 8AM and 6PM on Vinal St. between Wilson St. and up to and including 83 Vinal St.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Patch: That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to install guardrail to protect the home at 295 Sargent Street (corner of Sargent Street and Gordon Road.

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 direct the Superintendent of Public Works and the City Engineer to look into the feasibility of installing a temporary system of structures (perhaps jersey barriers) to prevent storm water from topping over into the Mills Avenue neighborhood. A request to the Governor for assistance into this matter from MassPort and/or DPW might be in order.

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, while there are several sections of sea wall that appear to be in the need of attention, make arrangements to have the section in most disrepair at 143 Rice Avenue as soon as possible. Attention to this matter is greatly appreciated on behalf of the residents in this neighborhood.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Morabito, Councillor Powers: That the Mayor request National Grid and MassDOT to check all street lights along Squire Road and Route 1A. The lighting is very dim and some lights may not be functioning properly. The lights should also be turned on timely as a matter of public safety.

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”.

Communication from Ronald Cavallo, 7 Belcher Avenue, requesting an exception to the gas work moratorium for 7 Belcher Avenue due to an emergency mold problem.

Yes: Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, ZambutoNo: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, Patch, RizzoThe minutes list George J. Rotondo as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.