MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
September 16, 2019
11 recorded votes, 11 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 (6:20 PM).
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 August 19, 2019 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of August 19, 2019
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 19-194
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Jeff Pearlman to the Historical Commission & recommendation to nominate Mr. Pearlman as the City of Revere's official Historian
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. JEFF PEARLMAN TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 19-201
That the Mayor be requested to investigate the feasibility of providing residential tax reduction for public safety personnel who reside in the city
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor be requested to investigate the feasibility of providing residential tax reduction for public safety personnel who reside in the city.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 19-203
That the Mayor request MBTA and MassDOT to look into the feasibility of providing a secure crosswalk at the Route 107 north and south bound between BJ’s and Master automotive
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request MBTA and MassDOT to look into the feasibility of providing a secure crosswalk at the Route 107 north and south bound between BJ’s and Master automotive.
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Council Order 19-204
That the Revere City Council request our state delegation not to allow illegal aliens the ability to receive a license to drive
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Revere City Council request our state delegation not to allow illegal aliens the ability to receive a license to drive.
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Council Order 19-205
That the Mayor, in addition to the City Council, be requested to send a letter of support to our State Delegation for S.452 An Act Relative to the Proper Disposal of Miniatures. The passage of...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor, in addition to the City Council, be requested to send a letter of support to our State Delegation for S.452 An Act Relative to the Proper Disposal of Miniatures. The passage of this act would provide for a $.05 deposit on “nips” and drastically reduce the number of these small plastic or glass bottles being littered throughout our city streets and parks. Representative Vincent is a petitioner of this bill.
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 19-206
That the Mayor request the DPW to paint the facade and clean the Beachmont fire station property. The fire station is in disrepair and the property is overgrown with weeds
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the DPW to paint the facade and clean the Beachmont fire station property. The fire station is in disrepair and the property is overgrown with weeds.
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Council Order 19-208
That the Mayor request MassDOT to remove graffiti from the Winthrop Avenue Bridge. In addition, that the USPS be requested to remove the graffiti on mailboxes throughout the City
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request MassDOT to remove graffiti from the Winthrop Avenue Bridge. In addition, that the USPS be requested to remove the graffiti on mailboxes throughout the City.
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Council Order 19-211
That the Mayor provide an accurate accounting of all students living in properties 100 units or larger in Revere
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor provide an accurate accounting of all students living in properties 100 units or larger in Revere.
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Council Order 19-214
That the Mayor release the following information: What recommendations were made from the city to DCR regarding the Ocean Avenue/Revere Street intersection. Further, that the working paper...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor release the following information: What recommendations were made from the city to DCR regarding the Ocean Avenue/Revere Street intersection. Further, that the working paper surrounding these recommendations include dates and studies be provided separate of the recommendation.
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Council Order 19-216
That the Mayor provide the City Council with the number of police summons over the last three years. Additionally, that the Mayor provide the total number of arrests, calls, and cleared calls for...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor provide the City Council with the number of police summons over the last three years. Additionally, that the Mayor provide the total number of arrests, calls, and cleared calls for the last three years by the Revere Police Department.
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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