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December 17, 2018
12 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Council President Jessica A. Giannino presiding. George J. Rotondo arrived late (6:03 PM).
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:
- Anthony T. Zambuto recused from the vote on Council Order 18-410 (That the Mayor request the Vice President of Operations from National Grid to appear...).
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the December 3, 2018 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of December 3, 2018
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 18-011
An Ordinance Relative to Abandoned Bicycles
An Ordinance Relative to Abandoned Bicycles.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto.”
Council Order 18-330
An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Revere repealing Section 17.16.280 - Retaining Wall
An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Revere repealing Section 17.16.280 - Retaining Wall.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto.”
Council Order 18-371
Special Permit application of Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless, c/o McLane Middleton Law Firm, P.O. Box 326, Manchester, NH 03105- 0326, requesting permission from the Revere City Council...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF BY THE PETITIONER TO INSTALL A SMALL CELL ANTENNA ON TOP OF A NEW UTILITY POLE TO BE LOCATED AT 243 NORTH SHORE ROAD?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto.”
Council Order 18-372
Special Permit application of James S. George, Network Building + Consulting, 100 Apollo Dr., Suite 303, Chelmsford, MA 01824, requesting permission from the Revere City Council to install a small...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF BY THE PETITIONER TO INSTALL A SMALL CELL ANTENNA ON TOP OF A UTILITY POLE AT 12 SOUTH FURNESS STREET?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto.”
Council Order 18-407
Communication from the Director of Finance as it relates to the AMR Contract Extensions
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A SIX MONTH EXTENSION FOR THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS: CDM Smith DPCD-2013-105, Water Meter Supply MUN- 2013-1021A, AMI System MUN-2013-1022, Water Meter Installation MUN-2013-1023, Electrical Services DPCD-2016-1003, AND Curbstop Cleanout & Leak Detection Install MUN-2017-1001?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto.”
Council Order 18-409
In light of the recent fatal car accident on Winthrop Avenue, that the Mayor be requested to again contact National Grid to repair the street lights on Winthrop Parkway, Winthrop Avenue, and...
Motion presented by Council Vice-President McKenna: In light of the recent fatal car accident on Winthrop Avenue, that the Mayor be requested to again contact National Grid to repair the street lights on Winthrop Parkway, Winthrop Avenue, and Revere Beach Parkway. These repairs have been requested on several occasions and apparently the repairs are too costly and complicated for National Grid to repair. As an example, the lights on Revere Beach Parkway have been out since July 2014 due to the tornado. The lack of response from National Grid is completely unacceptable and could potentially lead to more fatal accidents in the future on these heavily traversed roadways.
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Council Order 18-410
That the Mayor request the Vice President of Operations from National Grid to appear before the City Council at the next regular City Council meeting to explain the lack of electrical work being...
Motion presented by Council Vice-President McKenna: That the Mayor request the Vice President of Operations from National Grid to appear before the City Council at the next regular City Council meeting to explain the lack of electrical work being completed in Revere. On November 19, 2018 a dispatcher from MassDOT assessed the lighting problems on the Rita Singer Bridge and determined the problem. An overhead wire feeding the load center, attached to the bridge, was draped over a chain link fence. In order to restore the lighting, National Grid would have to remove this live wire. MassDOT contacted National Grid to remove the live wire, but there has been no response. Please see attached letter from MassDOT.
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Powers, Rizzo, Rotondo
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 0] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo RECUSED: Zambuto.”
Council Order 18-412
That the Mayor request MassDOT to evaluate traffic patterns and safety measures on Winthrop Avenue at Tomasello Road. Further, that MassDOT install skip lines and guard rails at this intersection...
Motion presented by Council Vice-President McKenna: That the Mayor request MassDOT to evaluate traffic patterns and safety measures on Winthrop Avenue at Tomasello Road. Further, that MassDOT install skip lines and guard rails at this intersection for pedestrian and vehicular safety. Governor Baker and Speaker DeLeo should also be contacted to assist with this request.
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Council Order 18-411
That the Mayor request the Building Department and Fire Department to develop a courtesy public notification plan for residents and Councillors relative to the issuance of demolition permits
Motion presented by Council Vice-President McKenna: That the Mayor request the Building Department and Fire Department to develop a courtesy public notification plan for residents and Councillors relative to the issuance of demolition permits.
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Council Order 18-413
That the Mayor request the Building Inspector and the owner of 727 Revere Beach Parkway to appear before the City Council to explain the demolition procedures followed for the structure at 727...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request the Building Inspector and the owner of 727 Revere Beach Parkway to appear before the City Council to explain the demolition procedures followed for the structure at 727 Revere Beach Parkway including but not limited to the following: air quality monitoring and testing to include results, city site management, screening/fencing, proof of baiting, street opening, power work, and standards used.
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Council Order 18-414
That the Mayor request the Department of Public Works and the Fire Department to repair the fire hydrant at the corner of Mill St. and Revere Beach Parkway
Motion presented by Council President Giannino: That the Mayor request the Department of Public Works and the Fire Department to repair the fire hydrant at the corner of Mill St. and Revere Beach Parkway.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
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