MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
April 27, 2020
28 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: President Patrick M. Keefe presiding.
Present: Jessica A. Giannino, Arthur F. Guinasso, Joanne McKenna, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, John F. Powers, George J. Rotondo, Richard J. Serino, Gerry Visconti, Anthony T. Zambuto, Patrick M. Keefe
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the March 23, 2020 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of March 23, 2020
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Council Order 20-066
Communication from the Mayor relative to a Resolution for the Fats, Oils, and Grease Control Program and Capacity Management Operations and Maintenance Equipment Procurement Loan Order
Communication from the Mayor relative to a Resolution for the Fats, Oils, and Grease Control Program and Capacity Management Operations and Maintenance Equipment Procurement Loan Order.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-103
Hearing called as ordered on the application of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), 251 Causeway St., Boston, MA 02114 requesting a Chapter 148...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT A CHAPTER 148 LICENSE FOR A REPAIR GARAGE AND ABOVEGROUND STORAGE OF 4,322 GALLONS OF FLAMMABLES FOR USE BY THE DCR MAINTENANCE FACILITY AT 230 REVERE BEACH BOULEVARD?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-087
Barn Deli, Corp., 95 Squire Rd., Revere, MA 02151 seeking permission from the Revere City Council to reconstruct a non-conforming use and structure for the purpose of renovating and expanding an...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED BY THE PETITIONER AT 95 SQUIRE ROAD SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN REVIEW?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-088
Revere Belle, LLC, 295 Madison Ave., 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10017 seeking permission from the Revere City Council to permit the alternation of a nonconforming structure so as to permit an...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED BY THE PETITIONER AT 45 BELLE ISLE AVENUE SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN REVIEW?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-104
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Mercurio Brothers as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Mercurio Brothers as a Licensed Drain Layer.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-105
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of J. Derenzo as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of J. Derenzo as a Licensed Drain Layer.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-106
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Sean Farrell as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Sean Farrell as a Licensed Drain Layer.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-107
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Diaz Construction as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Diaz Construction as a Licensed Drain Layer.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-108
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Arm Construction as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Arm Construction as a Licensed Drain Layer.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-109
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of McGue Excavating as a Drain Layer
Comm. from the Mayor relative to the appointment of McGue Excavating as a Drain Layer.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-111
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY AUDITOR RELATIVE TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND APPROPRIATION
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FOLLOWING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND: $75,000 IT EQUIPMENT, $100,000 IT INFRASTRUCTURE, $50,000 POLICE VEHICLES, $125,000 POLICE EQUIPMENT, $50,000 POLICE MAINTENANCE, $100,000 FIRE EQUIPMENT, $50,000 FIRE MAINTENANCE, $50,000 DPW VEHICLES, $150,000 DPW EQUIPMENT, $50,000 DPW EQUIPMENT, $50,000 DPW EQUIPMENT, $50,000 DPW MAINTENANCE, AND $100,000 PLANNING INFRASTRUCTURE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-112
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY AUDITOR RELATIVE TO THE FREE CASH APPROPRIATIONS
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FOLLOWING APPROPRIATIONS FROM FREE CASH: $700,000 ROADWAY INFRASTRUCTURE, $300,000 311 SIDEWALK/CROSSWALK/ROADWAY REPAIR REQUESTS, AND $275,000 FOR RECYCLING SERVICES?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-113
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY AUDITOR PERTAINING TO THE CERTIFIED RETAINED EARNING CERTIFICATION / WATER & SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FOLLOWING APPROPRIATIONS FROM WATER & SEWER FREE CASH: $250,000 WATER/SEWER WATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND $655,000 WATER/SEWER EQUIPMENT?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-114
That the Mayor request the Hearings Officer to dismiss any parking violations issued near a healthcare facility to healthcare workers and visiting nurses
Motion presented by Councillor Morabito: That the Mayor request the Hearings Officer to dismiss any parking violations issued near a healthcare facility to healthcare workers and visiting nurses.
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 20-122
That the Mayor instruct the Superintendent of Public Works to have the Highway Department repair the trench on Walnut Ave at the driveway of 117 Franklin Ave. This was First requested on 6-26-19....
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor instruct the Superintendent of Public Works to have the Highway Department repair the trench on Walnut Ave at the driveway of 117 Franklin Ave. This was First requested on 6-26-19. This was reported through 311 bounced around to several Departments. Closed once in January 2020, reopened in January and still not completed.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-125
That the Mayor investigate the feasibility of establishing a community farm in Revere
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor investigate the feasibility of establishing a community farm in Revere.
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. The minutes record the result as “Tabled”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/4/2020 6:00 PM AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe ABSENT: Rotondo.”
Council Order 20-126
That the City of Revere invest in commercial grade UV sanitization robots for every school and EMS facility in the City of Revere. Likewise we can buy and use hand held or stand alone systems for...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the City of Revere invest in commercial grade UV sanitization robots for every school and EMS facility in the City of Revere. Likewise we can buy and use hand held or stand alone systems for PPE. If we make the investment now we can offset the cost at the federal level. Moreover the product is superior and is non toxic.
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. The minutes record the result as “Tabled”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe ABSENT: Rotondo.”
Council Order 20-127
That the Mayor request National Grid Gas and Electric, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, to provide a discount to all rate payers in the City of Revere
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request National Grid Gas and Electric, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, to provide a discount to all rate payers in the City of Revere.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-128
That the Mayor request the Police Department to make a review of all construction taking place on Sundays and to ensure that sites are not in violation of the building permit, which does not allow...
Motion presented by Councillor Guinasso: That the Mayor request the Police Department to make a review of all construction taking place on Sundays and to ensure that sites are not in violation of the building permit, which does not allow for construction being conducted on a Sunday.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-129
That the City of Revere have a joint meeting of Department Heads, the Mayor, Superintendent of Schools School Committee and the City Council to discuss long term plans regarding social, health...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the City of Revere have a joint meeting of Department Heads, the Mayor, Superintendent of Schools School Committee and the City Council to discuss long term plans regarding social, health, and education.
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. The minutes record the result as “Tabled”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/4/2020 6:00 PM AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe ABSENT: Rotondo.”
Council Order 20-130
That the Revere City Council, Mayor, and Revere Chamber of Commerce jointly address our federal delegation to seek funding for our restaurants and small businesses needing help. It is beyond me...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Revere City Council, Mayor, and Revere Chamber of Commerce jointly address our federal delegation to seek funding for our restaurants and small businesses needing help. It is beyond me how any subsidiary of Harvard University be given any federal aid money over Revere businesses while Harvard has a $34 billion trust.
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. The minutes record the result as “Tabled”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe ABSENT: Rotondo.”
Council Order 20-131
That the Mayor request representatives from Comcast, National Grid, Verizon, and RCN to appear before the Council in the month of May to discuss and provide updates from requests made by members...
Motion presented by Councillor Serino, Council Vice-President Visconti: That the Mayor request representatives from Comcast, National Grid, Verizon, and RCN to appear before the Council in the month of May to discuss and provide updates from requests made by members of the Council at the February 10th, 2020 meeting of the Revere City Council involving double poles, trench work, and wiring.
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 20-132
That the Mayor be requested to purchase two banners and install at appropriate locations to show support for the Senior Class of 2020. The banners will read, "Revere Loves and Supports Our 2020...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor be requested to purchase two banners and install at appropriate locations to show support for the Senior Class of 2020. The banners will read, "Revere Loves and Supports Our 2020 Senior Class! #SeniorClass #ClassOf2020Strong. Further, that local businesses with digital signs to flash a message of support for the 2020Senior Class.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-133
That the Mayor establish a Revere Covid-19 Relief Fund so that the City can accept donations for this purpose
Motion presented by Councillor Keefe: That the Mayor establish a Revere Covid-19 Relief Fund so that the City can accept donations for this purpose.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-134
That the Mayor look into local food establishments not willing to deliver take out to the Jack Satter House to our seniors. I have been told by several residents who live in the JSH that local...
Motion presented by Council Vice-President Visconti: That the Mayor look into local food establishments not willing to deliver take out to the Jack Satter House to our seniors. I have been told by several residents who live in the JSH that local Revere Food Establishments are refusing to deliver take out to them during this pandemic because it’s the JSH. Our Seniors that are quarantined at the JSH should not be refused delivery solely because of where they live.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-135
The Mayor look into our local gas stations possibly price gouging. A few miles up the road to the North Shore gas prices are at least .50 to 60 cents cheaper than the prices in the city of Revere....
Motion presented by Council Vice-President Visconti: The Mayor look into our local gas stations possibly price gouging. A few miles up the road to the North Shore gas prices are at least .50 to 60 cents cheaper than the prices in the city of Revere. As we all know, oil has plummeted which has trickled down to these local gas stations buying gas significantly less. Revere residents should relief from gas prices as well during this pandemic.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-136
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of E.B. Rotundi & Sons Inc. as a Drain Layer
Comm. from the Mayor relative to the appointment of E.B. Rotundi & Sons Inc. as a Drain Layer.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
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