MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
October 7, 2019
13 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 (6:11 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 September 23, 2019 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of September 23, 2019
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Council Order 19-221
That the City Council and Mayor approve the installation of memorial poles for living Revere combat veterans aged 80 years or older. There is a veteran that served in World War II, the Korean War...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the City Council and Mayor approve the installation of memorial poles for living Revere combat veterans aged 80 years or older. There is a veteran that served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War and still residing in Revere today. He should be honored before it's too late for him to witness this most deserving tribute.
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Council Order 19-220
Dr. Christopher Page, 44 Bradford St., Boston, MA 02118 seeking permission from the Revere City Council to expand a non-conforming structure and use (dentist office) within the RB District by...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED BY THE PETITIONER TO EXPAND A NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURE AND USE (DENTIST OFFICE) BY CONSTRUCTING A NEW ADDITION AT 26 CENTRAL AVE., REVERE, MA SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN REVIEW AND THE ZONING SUB-COMMITTEE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: GRANTED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Powers, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto, Guinasso.”
Council Order 19-162
That the following special legislation be approved and forwarded to the State Delegation: An Act Relative to Duck Hunting in Densely Populated Areas Be it enacted by the Senate and House of...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL LEGISLATION, AN ACT RELATIVE TO DUCK HUNTING IN DENSELY POPULATED AREAS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Powers, Rizzo, Rotondo, Zambuto, Guinasso.”
Council Order 19-228
Communication from the Election Commissioner requesting approval of the Warrant for the Local Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2019
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE WARRANT FOR THE LOCAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019?
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Council Order 19-229
That the Mayor request the appropriate department to not award CDBG funding to The Neighborhood Developers (TND) until TND submits its audits to the city of Revere
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request the appropriate department to not award CDBG funding to The Neighborhood Developers (TND) until TND submits its audits to the city of Revere.
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Council Order 19-231
That the Mayor request the City Solicitor to appear before the Revere City Council to discuss the Revere Farmer's Market vendors contract. Further, that a copy of the contract be provided to each...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request the City Solicitor to appear before the Revere City Council to discuss the Revere Farmer's Market vendors contract. Further, that a copy of the contract be provided to each councillor.
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.”
Council Order 19-232
That the City Council send a letter to the Department of Environmental Protection, requesting that Wheelabrator, Saugus, be held to the same emission standards as all other incinerators in the...
Motion presented by Councillor Giannino: That the City Council send a letter to the Department of Environmental Protection, requesting that Wheelabrator, Saugus, be held to the same emission standards as all other incinerators in the Commonwealth. Wheelabrator, Saugus is the only incinerator to ask for a special waiver. Further, that the Mayor be requested to send a letter to DEP regarding this matter on the City's behalf.
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Powers, Rizzo, RotondoNo: Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 1] AYES: Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Patch, Powers, Rizzo, Rotondo, Guinasso NAYS: Zambuto.”
Council Order 19-233
That the Mayor request the DPW to pave the following unaccepted public ways located off of Broadsound Avenue: Agneous, Ocean View, Syren, Triton and Coral. The homeowners of these streets pay the...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the DPW to pave the following unaccepted public ways located off of Broadsound Avenue: Agneous, Ocean View, Syren, Triton and Coral. The homeowners of these streets pay the same taxes just as every other homeowner in addition to flood insurance and should have the right to easily access their homes during the winter months as a matter of public safety. It should be noted, that all other public ways off of Broadsound Avenue have been paved.
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Council Order 19-234
That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Lenny Piazza for his life-long commitment to community service and historical conservation efforts
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Lenny Piazza for his life-long commitment to community service and historical conservation efforts.
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Council Order 19-235
That the Mayor request DCR to partially open West Street to the public. West Street has been shut down by the abutting construction company for four months. Due to the construction on Chester...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request DCR to partially open West Street to the public. West Street has been shut down by the abutting construction company for four months. Due to the construction on Chester Street, traffic on Revere Beach Boulevard is diverted onto Shirley Avenue leaving it the only access to get off the Boulevard. During peak hours, traffic is at a standstill causing major frustration for drivers.
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Council Order 19-236
That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission place the following matter on its next agenda: That a 3-way stop sign be installed at the corner of Arcadia and Argyle Streets in the interest of...
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo, Councillor Powers: That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission place the following matter on its next agenda: That a 3-way stop sign be installed at the corner of Arcadia and Argyle Streets in the interest of public safety.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 19-237
That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to place the following request on its next agenda: That Central Avenue, be designated as "resident parking only" 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Saturday....
Motion presented by Council Vice-President Keefe: That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to place the following request on its next agenda: That Central Avenue, be designated as "resident parking only" 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Saturday. Residents of the neighborhood have lost ability to park in front of their homes due to the increase of business parking. Resident parking will help direct business parking to the municipal lot.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
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