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Revere City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting

November 5, 2018

8 recorded votes, 7 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, Anthony T. Zambuto

Absent: George J. Rotondo

Every vote, in order

Approval of the Journal

Approve the journal (minutes) of the October 29, 2018 meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of October 29, 2018

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ACCEPTED.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Council Order 18-308

Hearing called as ordered on the application of Abeer Group, Inc., 333 Great River Road, Somerville, MA seeking permission from the Revere City Council to expand and alter a non-conforming...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED FOR 148 SQUIRE ROAD SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN REVIEW?

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Zambuto ABSENT: Rotondo.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Council Order 18-363

That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to approve the installation of stop signs at the following locations: Liberty Avenue for a left turn onto Paul Street and Breeden’s Lane for a left...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Patch: That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to approve the installation of stop signs at the following locations: Liberty Avenue for a left turn onto Paul Street and Breeden’s Lane for a left turn onto Paul Street.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Council Order 18-364

That the City Council present a Certificate of Commendation to Sally Caputo Vranos aka Miss Sally, for her hard work and long-standing dedication to the youth of our community, and for spear...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo, Councillor Rotondo: That the City Council present a Certificate of Commendation to Sally Caputo Vranos aka Miss Sally, for her hard work and long-standing dedication to the youth of our community, and for spear heading Revere's first Trunk or Treat event at the Rumney Marsh Academy on Sunday, October 28, 2018 where hundreds of children and their families were able to celebrate an early Halloween in a safe and fun environment

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Council Order 18-365

That the Mayor request MassDOT and the Traffic Commission to study and review the traffic signalization on Broadway at Central Avenue and Park Avenue to allow proper flow of vehicles

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Keefe: That the Mayor request MassDOT and the Traffic Commission to study and review the traffic signalization on Broadway at Central Avenue and Park Avenue to allow proper flow of vehicles.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Council Order 18-366

That the Mayor request the Director of Parking to review the implementation of a city wide residential permit parking program. This was approved by the City Council two years ago

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Keefe, Councillor Guinasso: That the Mayor request the Director of Parking to review the implementation of a city wide residential permit parking program. This was approved by the City Council two years ago.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Council Order 18-367

That the Mayor request National Grid or MassDOT to restore the street lighting on the Rita Singer Bridge. A number of street lights have been out for more than two years which is a dangerous...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Council Vice-President McKenna: That the Mayor request National Grid or MassDOT to restore the street lighting on the Rita Singer Bridge. A number of street lights have been out for more than two years which is a dangerous situation for pedestrians walking from the Beachmont Train Station at night. This motion has been requested a number of times and no action has been taken.

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Council Order 18-370

That the Mayor request the City Solicitor to provide the City Council with an update on the litigation between the owners of the Wonderland property and the City of Revere relative to the parking...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor request the City Solicitor to provide the City Council with an update on the litigation between the owners of the Wonderland property and the City of Revere relative to the parking lot use.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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