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Revere City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting

April 22, 2019

20 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Council President Arthur F. Guinasso presiding. George J. Rotondo arrived late (6:14 PM).

Present: Jessica A. Giannino, Patrick M. Keefe, Joanne McKenna, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, Charles J. Patch, Dan Rizzo, George J. Rotondo, Anthony T. Zambuto, Arthur F. Guinasso

Absent: John F. Powers

Every vote, in order

Approval of the Journal

Approve the journal (minutes) of the April 8, 2019 meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of April 8, 2019

The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ACCEPTED.”

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

Council Order 19-054

Hearing called as ordered on the revocation of the following Chapter 148 Licenses: 606 and 629

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 9–0

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL REVOKE THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER 148 LICENSES FOR THE REASONS HEREIN STATED?

Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Rizzo, RotondoThe minutes list Anthony T. Zambuto as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

Council Order 19-086

Communication from City Auditor Relative to the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund Appropriation

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FOLLOWING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND?

From the minutes

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

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

Council Order 18-036

An Ordinance Prohibiting the Distribution of Single-Use, Disposable, Plastic Shopping Bags

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 7–2

An Ordinance Prohibiting the Distribution of Single-Use, Disposable, Plastic Shopping Bags.

Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Patch, RizzoNo: Rotondo, ZambutoThe minutes list Ira Novoselsky as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [7 TO 2] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Patch, Rizzo, Guinasso NAYS: Rotondo, Zambuto ABSENT: Novoselsky, Powers.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Council Order 19-059

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of James T. Lynch Construction as Licensed Drain Layer

Minutes, page 8

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of James T. Lynch Construction as Licensed Drain Layer

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Council Order 19-072

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Nathalee Kong to the Board of Health

Minutes, page 8

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Nathalee Kong to the Board of Health.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Council Order 19-073

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Rapid Flow as Licensed Drain Layer

Minutes, page 8

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Rapid Flow as Licensed Drain Layer.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Council Order 19-074

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Luigi Ciccone Masonry Construction as Licensed Drain Layer

Minutes, page 8

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Luigi Ciccone Masonry Construction as Licensed Drain Layer.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Council Order 19-075

Communication from the Mayor relative to the re-appointment of J & A Contracting Services, Inc. as a Licensed Drain Layer

Minutes, page 8

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Communication from the Mayor relative to the re-appointment of J & A Contracting Services, Inc. as a Licensed Drain Layer.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Council Order 19-078

Communication from the Mayor relative to the re-appointment of Meninno Construction Co. as a Licensed Drain Layer

Minutes, page 9

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Communication from the Mayor relative to the re-appointment of Meninno Construction Co. as a Licensed Drain Layer.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Council Order 19-079

Communication from the Mayor relative to the re-appointment of Diane Colella as Election Commissioner

Minutes, page 9

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Communication from the Mayor relative to the re-appointment of Diane Colella as Election Commissioner.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Council Order 19-080

Communication from the Mayor relative to the re-appointment of Henry Mancini to the Revere Housing Authority

Minutes, page 9

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Communication from the Mayor relative to the re-appointment of Henry Mancini to the Revere Housing Authority.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Council Order 19-081

Communication from the Mayor relative to the re-appointment of J. Marchese & Sons as a Licensed Drain Layer

Minutes, page 9

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Communication from the Mayor relative to the re-appointment of J. Marchese & Sons as a Licensed Drain Layer.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Council Order 19-090

Communication from the Mayor relative to the Unit B MOA

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION NECESSARY TO FUND THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REVERE AND UNIT B COVERING THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2019 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021?

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Council Order 19-095

That the Mayor request the MBTA to set up a meeting at Revere City Hall to allow residents to purchase CharlieCard passes due to the work being done on the Tobin Bridge. There has been a high...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Council President Guinasso: That the Mayor request the MBTA to set up a meeting at Revere City Hall to allow residents to purchase CharlieCard passes due to the work being done on the Tobin Bridge. There has been a high demand for these passes and many residents are unsure of the process to obtain one.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Council Order 19-096

That the Revere City Council send a letter of support to workers of UFCW Local 1445 in their effort to negotiate a fair and equitable contract with Stop and Shop

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Revere City Council send a letter of support to workers of UFCW Local 1445 in their effort to negotiate a fair and equitable contract with Stop and Shop.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Council Order 19-099

That the Mayor request the MBTA and the Department of Public Works to review the installation of steel posts at the corner of Broadway and Park Ave (west bound) to guard pedestrians from large...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Council Vice-President Keefe: That the Mayor request the MBTA and the Department of Public Works to review the installation of steel posts at the corner of Broadway and Park Ave (west bound) to guard pedestrians from large busses and trucks driving over the curbs and handicap accessible ramps. This is happening much to frequently and will help eliminate the issues.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Council Order 19-100

That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission and Department of Public Works to install an additional crosswalk on Park Avenue between Dale Street and the Hill School crosswalk locations

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Council Vice-President Keefe: That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission and Department of Public Works to install an additional crosswalk on Park Avenue between Dale Street and the Hill School crosswalk locations.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Council Order 19-101

That the Mayor request Capital Waste to place City issued trash barrels back on the sidewalk as opposed to leaving them in the street

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request Capital Waste to place City issued trash barrels back on the sidewalk as opposed to leaving them in the street.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Council Order 19-102

That the Mayor request the City Solicitor to draft special legislation amending Chapter 185 of the Acts of 1983 An Act Establishing a Traffic Commission in the City of Revere so as to provide for...

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the City Solicitor to draft special legislation amending Chapter 185 of the Acts of 1983 An Act Establishing a Traffic Commission in the City of Revere so as to provide for public hearing notice requirements and regulation adoption notification to property owners on streets affected by the adoption of Traffic Commission Regulations. The only notification requirements for the adoption of Traffic Commission regulations are that, “Public notice shall be given by publication in full of the proposed adoption, alteration or repeal not less than once in each of three successive weeks in one or more newspapers published or distributed in the city. The public notice shall include a statement of the effective date of the proposed action, which shall not be less than twenty-one days following the first of the three newspaper publications.” The current law does not provide adequate transparency to property owners affected by the adoption of Traffic Commission regulations.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

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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