May 4, 2020

Motion presented by Council President Zambuto: That the Mayor request Inspectional Services to issue a Cease & Desist on RCN until they comply with the City Council's request to attend meetings relative to double poles and to correct the wide-spread issue of wrapping cable provider wires around poles when they install new service.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor investigate the feasibility of establishing a community farm in Revere.

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

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.

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

An amendment to the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Revere relative to Mechanical Parking Systems.

Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoNo: Powers

Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Mayor request the Police Department to enforce the speed limit on Washington Avenue by stationing an officer with radar technology in a strategic enforcement location along or immediately off of Washington Ave.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Serino, Council Vice-President Visconti: The Mayor request the Director of Veterans' Services, ahead of Memorial Day, to display one American flag on the lawn of the American Legion building for each service member from Revere who has valiantly given his or her life in service to our country. Further, that the flags be re-displayed on an annual basis for Memorial Day. In addition, that for this year only, that all 611 veterans be honored this year with a flag.

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 construction companies building the new projects on Ocean Avenue, in the interest of public safety, to create a walkway for pedestrians to safely pass the construction sites on Ocean Avenue prior to June 1st. Presently, pedestrians are having to risk their lives walking on Ocean Avenue without police presence leaving them vulnerable to injuries or death.

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 DCR and the construction company building the project located on Revere Beach Boulevard at the intersection of West Street to open West Street as a one way and right-turn only on June 1st.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the City Council award a certificate of Commendation to MACIR for producing and donating over 1,000 cloth masks to be used as PPE. The impact this organization has had on our community during the Covid-19 crisis has been astounding. In addition, that all volunteers who made the masks for MACIR be recognized for their efforts. The contact for the volunteers is Blanca Bedova.

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”.

Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request the Department of Public Health to provide the City of Revere with the number of residents tested for Covid-19, those who tested positive, and those who are currently hospitalized.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor look into the feasibility of testing 500 Revere residents for Covid-19 by the end of May.

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”.

Motion presented by Councillor Guinasso: That the Mayor request Inspectional Services to investigate as to why AirBnB is allowed to operate in the City of Revere and hotels are not. Specifically, there was a house party taking place at 27 Lowell Street, which is used by the absentee landlord as a short-term rental property. The owner of the property is listed as Carlos Dominguez, 220 Elm St., Everett, MA 02149. He should be fined for allowing direct violations of Governor Baker's Executive Order relative to Covid-19 to occur on his property. Further, that the City Solicitor be requested to investigate the City's legal options with regards to this matter.

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