MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
October 29, 2018
17 recorded votes, 10 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, Joanne McKenna, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, John F. Powers, Charles J. Patch, Dan Rizzo, George J. Rotondo, Anthony T. Zambuto
Absent: Patrick M. Keefe
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the September 24, 2018 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of September 24, 2018
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Approve the journal (minutes) of the October 22, 2018 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of October 22, 2018
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-305
That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to Guadalupe Panameno, Marisol Aviles Estrada, Jan Dumas, and Columbia Las Delicias for donating clothing, accessories, or food to victims...
That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to Guadalupe Panameno, Marisol Aviles Estrada, Jan Dumas, and Columbia Las Delicias for donating clothing, accessories, or food to victims of the Franklin Avenue fire.
The minutes record the result as “Tabled”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/5/2018 6:00 PM AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto ABSENT: Keefe.”
Council Order 18-358
That the Mayor request the Chief of Police or designee to appear before the City Council discuss the deployment and use of Shot Spotter to decrease gun violence in the city
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request the Chief of Police or designee to appear before the City Council discuss the deployment and use of Shot Spotter to decrease gun violence in the city.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-325
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Michael Fixman as a Constable for the City of Revere
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Michael Fixman as a Constable for the City of Revere.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto ABSENT: Keefe.”
Council Order 18-326
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Camdele Construction as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Camdele Construction as a Licensed Drain Layer.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto ABSENT: Keefe.”
Council Order 18-327
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Rapid Flow as Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Rapid Flow as Licensed Drain Layer.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto ABSENT: Keefe.”
Council Order 18-328
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of David Eatough to the Conservation Commission
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of David Eatough to the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto ABSENT: Keefe.”
Council Order 18-345
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Pasquale DeFeo Jr. as a Constable
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Pasquale DeFeo Jr. as a Constable.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto ABSENT: Keefe.”
Council Order 18-346
Appointment of Pauline Perno to the Commission on Disabilities for a three year term, ending in 2021
Appointment of Pauline Perno to the Commission on Disabilities for a three year term, ending in 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto ABSENT: Keefe.”
Council Order 18-347
Appointment of Albert Sheridan to the Commission on Disabilities for a three year term, ending in 2021
Appointment of Albert Sheridan to the Commission on Disabilities for a three year term, ending in 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto ABSENT: Keefe.”
Council Order 18-349
That the Mayor identify funding and schedule the resurfacing of Winthrop Avenue from Beach Street to Broadway. In addition, that the small portion of Mill Street which was very poorly patched...
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo, Council Vice-President McKenna, Council President Giannino: That the Mayor identify funding and schedule the resurfacing of Winthrop Avenue from Beach Street to Broadway. In addition, that the small portion of Mill Street which was very poorly patched after utility work be repaired.
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 18-353
That the Mayor request the Revere Housing Authority to clean up and stripe the deplorable parking lot located at the corner of Wave and Dolphin Avenues The parking lot for visitors of Liston...
Motion presented by Council Vice-President McKenna: That the Mayor request the Revere Housing Authority to clean up and stripe the deplorable parking lot located at the corner of Wave and Dolphin Avenues The parking lot for visitors of Liston Towers is currently unusable and unsafe. Repairing the lot will also provide much needed space for vehicles which
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-354
That the Mayor request the DCR to re-stripe Winthrop Parkway along Short Beach. The faded striping for traffic direction and crosswalks is a hazard to the two- way vehicular traffic along the parkway
Motion presented by Council Vice-President McKenna: That the Mayor request the DCR to re-stripe Winthrop Parkway along Short Beach. The faded striping for traffic direction and crosswalks is a hazard to the two- way vehicular traffic along the parkway.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-357
That the Mayor request the Police Chief, Fire Chief, or SUDI Director to appear before the City Council to discuss ongoing efforts regarding the opioid crisis
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request the Police Chief, Fire Chief, or SUDI Director to appear before the City Council to discuss ongoing efforts regarding the opioid crisis.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-359
That the Mayor update the City Council on the disposition of the state audit previously requested by the City Council
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor update the City Council on the disposition of the state audit previously requested by the City Council.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-360
That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to extend the hours for commercial vehicle parking until 12:00am in business district areas where restaurants are located such as Broadway, Revere...
Motion presented by Councillor Patch: That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to extend the hours for commercial vehicle parking until 12:00am in business district areas where restaurants are located such as Broadway, Revere Street, and Shirley Avenue so that individuals with commercial plates are able to patronize establishments without being issued a violation.
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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