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Revere City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting

July 29, 2019

27 recorded votes, 24 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Council President Arthur F. Guinasso presiding.

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approval of the Journal

Approve the journal (minutes) of the June 17, 2019 meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of June 17, 2019

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“RESULT: ACCEPTED.”

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

Council Order 19-150

Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $9,200,000 for the Alden Mills-Point of Pines Fire Station

Minutes, page 3

Adopt loan orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LOAN ORDER?

From the minutes

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

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

Council Order 19-183

That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to hold a hearing relative to the installation of a temporary "Do Not Enter" sign on Salem Street at the Clifton Street traffic island

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Patch: That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to hold a hearing relative to the installation of a temporary "Do Not Enter" sign on Salem Street at the Clifton Street traffic island.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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

Council Order 19-168

That the Mayor request the Inspectional Services Department to investigate excessive noise emanating from Wheelabrator and advance discussions to mitigate impacts to residents of the Riverside and...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo, Councillor Powers: That the Mayor request the Inspectional Services Department to investigate excessive noise emanating from Wheelabrator and advance discussions to mitigate impacts to residents of the Riverside and Point of Pines.

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 3 (PDF)

Council Order 19-161

Communication from the Mayor relative to the Sonny Myers PARC Grant

Minutes, page 4

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION?

From the minutes

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

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

Council Order 19-110

Petition of National Grid to excavate, run and maintain underground electric conduits, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE PETITION OF NATIONAL GRID TO INSTALL AN UNDERGROUND CONDUIT ON WARD STREET IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLAN #26592278?

From the minutes

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

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

Council Order 19-158

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of William Levy as a Constable for the City of Revere

Minutes, page 7

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM LEVY AS A CONSTABLE?

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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

Council Order 19-160

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of InSite Contracting, Inc. as a Licensed Drain Layer

Minutes, page 7

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF INSITE CONTRACTING, INC. AS A LICENSED DRAIN LAYER?

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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

Council Order 19-163

That the Mayor provide the City Council with the full report of the findings regarding the Police Chief Assessment that was initiated in April of 2017

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the Mayor provide the City Council with the full report of the findings regarding the Police Chief Assessment that was initiated in April of 2017.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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

Council Order 19-165

That the Mayor be requested to have the City's State and Federal delegations address regulators regarding noise emanating from Wheelabrator in Saugus

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor be requested to have the City's State and Federal delegations address regulators regarding noise emanating from Wheelabrator in Saugus.

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 19-166

That the Mayor provide the City Council with any communications filed with the Massachusetts State Gaming Commission relevant to applying for mitigation funds through the state's Community...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the Mayor provide the City Council with any communications filed with the Massachusetts State Gaming Commission relevant to applying for mitigation funds through the state's Community Mitigation Fund.

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 19-167

That the Mayor be requested to have the appropriate departments upgrade and modernize the signalization for pedestrian crosswalks and traffic lights for the entire length of Broadway

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Council Vice-President Keefe: That the Mayor be requested to have the appropriate departments upgrade and modernize the signalization for pedestrian crosswalks and traffic lights for the entire length of Broadway.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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

Council Order 19-169

That the Mayor appear before the City Council in Executive Session to discuss the ongoing criminal cases in Chelsea District Court regarding stolen water meters and stolen parking meter revenues

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the Mayor appear before the City Council in Executive Session to discuss the ongoing criminal cases in Chelsea District Court regarding stolen water meters and stolen parking meter revenues.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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

Council Order 19-170

That the Mayor request DCR Commissioner Leo Roy to authorize his staff to order and install LED flashing crosswalk lights on Ocean Ave from Shirley Ave to Revere Street for the safety of all using...

Minutes, page 9

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request DCR Commissioner Leo Roy to authorize his staff to order and install LED flashing crosswalk lights on Ocean Ave from Shirley Ave to Revere Street for the safety of all using Ocean Ave and Revere Beach.

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 19-171

That the City Council award Certificates of Merit to Joseph Singer and his children Jayna, Mia, and Domenic for their efforts to save a child from drowning at Sandy Beach in Winchester last September

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the City Council award Certificates of Merit to Joseph Singer and his children Jayna, Mia, and Domenic for their efforts to save a child from drowning at Sandy Beach in Winchester last September.

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 19-172

That the City Council recognize the 2019 Championship baseball and softball teams at the next available City Council meeting. Further, that the City Council hold a pizza party for the championship...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Morabito, Council Vice-President Keefe: That the City Council recognize the 2019 Championship baseball and softball teams at the next available City Council meeting. Further, that the City Council hold a pizza party for the championship teams prior to the City Council meeting.

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 19-173

That the Mayor be requested to partner with the State and review the feasibility of creating a pier and water shuttle service from Revere to Logan Airport, Downtown Boston and the Seaport areas

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Council Vice-President Keefe, Councillor Morabito: That the Mayor be requested to partner with the State and review the feasibility of creating a pier and water shuttle service from Revere to Logan Airport, Downtown Boston and the Seaport areas.

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 19-174

That the Mayor provide the City Council with the number of variances issued to enable the conversion of a single family dwelling to a legal two family dwelling

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor provide the City Council with the number of variances issued to enable the conversion of a single family dwelling to a legal two family dwelling.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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

Council Order 19-175

That the Mayor provide the City Council with an accurate accounting of the cost and actual services rendered by Robert Selevitch in regards to a former employee of the parking department

Minutes, page 10

ApproveFailed · 4–7

Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor provide the City Council with an accurate accounting of the cost and actual services rendered by Robert Selevitch in regards to a former employee of the parking department.

Yes: Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, ZambutoNo: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers

From the minutes

“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [4 TO 7] AYES: Patch, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto NAYS: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Guinasso.”

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

Council Order 19-176

That the Mayor request the Police Department to install cameras at all highly trafficked residential intersections as a matter of public safety

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the Police Department to install cameras at all highly trafficked residential intersections as a matter of public safety.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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

Council Order 19-177

That the Mayor instruct Northeast Mosquito Control to spray flood prone areas for mosquitoes that are exceptionally bad this year. Areas would include areas within the 100 year flood plain and by...

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the Mayor instruct Northeast Mosquito Control to spray flood prone areas for mosquitoes that are exceptionally bad this year. Areas would include areas within the 100 year flood plain and by specific request, Oak Island and Marsh abutting properties on the north side of Revere Street, McMackin Field and the creek rear of the Garfield School.

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 10 (PDF)

Council Order 19-178

That Mayor provide the City Council with the cost of summer nights

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That Mayor provide the City Council with the cost of summer nights.

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 10 (PDF)

Council Order 19-179

That the Mayor provide the City Council with a list of properties taxed as two family dwellings that were requested to remove a bath or kitchen to conform to code over the last 12 months

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · 10–1

Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor provide the City Council with a list of properties taxed as two family dwellings that were requested to remove a bath or kitchen to conform to code over the last 12 months.

Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Patch, Powers, Rizzo, Rotondo, ZambutoNo: Novoselsky

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 1] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Patch, Powers, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto, Guinasso NAYS: Novoselsky.”

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

Council Order 19-181

That the Mayor request Revere TV to explore the feasibility of establishing closed captioning for Revere City Council meetings for the hearing impaired. Also, that additional local programming be...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the Mayor request Revere TV to explore the feasibility of establishing closed captioning for Revere City Council meetings for the hearing impaired. Also, that additional local programming be included in this proposal whenever possible.

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 19-184

That the Mayor direct the Chief of Police to arrange a meeting with the Commander of the State Police barracks (Lt. Hanley, Troop A) to discuss speeding on Route 1A (North Shore Road). Further...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor direct the Chief of Police to arrange a meeting with the Commander of the State Police barracks (Lt. Hanley, Troop A) to discuss speeding on Route 1A (North Shore Road). Further, that MassDOT be contacted to look into the feasibility of installing adequate and illuminated signage as prescribed by Massachusetts General Laws. Also, that the Mayor provide a written response to Councillor Powers when a response from MassDOT is received by the City.

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 12 (PDF)

Council Order 19-185

That the Mayor request our state delegation to assist in requesting MassDOT to cleanup the breakdown lane on Route One from the Chelsea line to the Route 16 ramp, the Sargent Street on and off...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Council Vice-President Keefe: That the Mayor request our state delegation to assist in requesting MassDOT to cleanup the breakdown lane on Route One from the Chelsea line to the Route 16 ramp, the Sargent Street on and off ramp;s, and Squire Road. Further, that MassDOT be requested to paint the Mountain Avenue overpass.

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 12 (PDF)

Council Order 19-186

That the Mayor request Inspectional Services to address the overgrowth and vegetation at 60 VFW Parkway. Further, that the property at the corner of Harris Street and Beach Street be addressed...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor request Inspectional Services to address the overgrowth and vegetation at 60 VFW Parkway. Further, that the property at the corner of Harris Street and Beach Street be addressed with regard to graffiti on the wall.

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)

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