January 27, 2020

Shall the City Council grant the joint petition of National Grid and Verizon to install a new install a new Pole #974-50 for loadbreak installation in addition to laying and maintaining underground laterals, cables, and wires in the above or intersection of public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each of said petitioners may desire for distributing purposes on Washington Avenue in accordance with plan #29187649?

Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoThe minutes list George J. Rotondo as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

Shall the City Council grant a joint petition submitted by National Grid and Verizon to install a new pole # 1067-1 and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary in accordance with plan # 28021021 in order to provide power for a new building at 571 Revere Street?

Yes: Novoselsky, RotondoNo: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Powers, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto

Communication from the Mayor requesting the City Council to vote on the attached Statement of Interest forms to authorize the Superintendent to submit a grant application to the Massachusetts School Building Authority.

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

Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Councillor Keefe: That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission and Parking Director to establish a temporary municipal parking lot during redevelopment construction and for snow emergency purposes at the McKinley School. The lot to the left of the basketball court and the lot at the rear of the McKinley School shall be striped accordingly. This will provide business patrons and residents of this area with options for parking at the congested lower end of Yeamans Street.

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

Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the DPW to plow all the side streets off of Broadsound Avenue. These streets are never plowed during a snow storm which prohibits residents, some of which are eldery, safe egress to and from their homes. These residents pay the same taxes as everyone else in the City and should receive the same services.

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

Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the DPW to clear all sidewalks near public schools and train stations which abut City property. This will ensure safe pedestrian access for students and resident commuters alike.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor instruct the Superintendent of Public Works to have the Sign Department create a veterans memorial sign for Morris D. Morris - WWII US Army. Location is to be determined.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the City Council award a Certificate of Appreciation to the staff of the Quality Inn on Morris Street for their hospitality in welcoming the North Revere Neighborhood Group to hold their monthly meetings in their hotel.

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