MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
July 27, 2020
29 recorded votes, 26 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 June 22, 2020 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of June 22, 2020
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Approve the journal (minutes) of the June 29, 2020 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of June 29, 2020
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-242
Hearing called as ordered on a joint petition submitted by National Grid and Verizon to install 7 new jointly owned poles on Endicott Avenue beginning at a point approximately 20 feet north of the...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE JOINT PETITION OF NATIONAL GRID AND VERIZON TO INSTALL 7 NEW POLES ON ENDICOTT AVENUE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAN ON FILE?
No: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [0 TO 11] NAYS: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-269
Hearing called as ordered on the application of CLPF Revere, LLC c/o CPIM, 1717 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1900, Dallas, TX 75202 requesting
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE PETITION OF THE REQUESTER FOR A CHAPTER 148 LICENSE TO BE USED AT 135 AMERICAN LEGION HIGHWAY?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-186
An amendment to the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere relative to the expiration date for the sale of tobacco licenses
An amendment to the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere relative to the expiration date for the sale of tobacco licenses.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-217
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Dimple Rana as the Executive Director of the City's Human Rights Commission
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF DIMPLE RANA AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY’S HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION?
The minutes list 9 councillors under AYES and 2 under NAYS but record the appointment as defeated, and several councillors listed under AYES spoke against the appointment in the sub-committee report. The names and the result do not fit together, so MassVoter shows the count only and will ask the City Clerk.
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [9 TO 2] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe NAYS: Morabito, Novoselsky.”
Council Order 20-245
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Cathy Bowden as the Treasurer/Collector for the City of Revere
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF CATHY BOWDEN AS THE TREASURER/COLLECTOR FOR THE CITY OF REVERE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-270
That the City Council approve and forward to the Mayor the attached Resolution relative to the Human Rights Commission
Motion presented by Councillor Serino, Council Vice-President Visconti, Councillor Keefe: That the City Council approve and forward to the Mayor the attached Resolution relative to the Human Rights Commission.
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoNo: Morabito
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 1] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe NAYS: Morabito.”
Council Order 20-248
Communication from the Mayor requesting an appropriation from the Community Improvement Trust Fund for Curtis Park
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,062.45 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO CURTIS PARK?
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoThe minutes list Steven Morabito as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe ABSENT: Morabito.”
Council Order 20-249
Shall the City Council approve the fiscal year 2020 year end transfers as reported by the city auditor?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 YEAR END TRANSFERS AS REPORTED BY THE CITY AUDITOR?
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoThe minutes list Steven Morabito as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe ABSENT: Morabito.”
Shall the City Council approve a transfer from Free Cash to the Street lighting account in the amount of $137,000?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER FROM FREE CASH TO THE STREET LIGHTING ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $137,000?
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoThe minutes list Steven Morabito as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe ABSENT: Morabito.”
Council Order 20-250
Communication from the City Auditor requesting a transfer of funds from the police detail account to the police equipment account
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE POLICE DETAIL ACCOUNT TO THE POLICE NEW EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,000?
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoThe minutes list Steven Morabito as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe ABSENT: Morabito.”
Council Order 20-251
Communication from the Mayor requesting an appropriation from the Community Improvement Trust Fund for the RiverFront Master Plan Study
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000 FOR THE RIVERFRONT MASTER PLAN PROJECT PLANNING AND BEAUTIFICATION?
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoThe minutes list Steven Morabito as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe ABSENT: Morabito.”
Council Order 20-252
Communication from the Mayor requesting an appropriation from the Community Improvement Trust Fund for the construction of a community garden in Beachmont
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR TO CONSTRUCT A COMMUNITY GARDEN ON BROADSOUND AVENUE?
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoThe minutes list Steven Morabito as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe ABSENT: Morabito.”
Council Order 20-253
That the Mayor request the Office of Strategic Planning and Economic Development to create an ordinance which allows for urban and vertical farming. Further, to help spur development, that City...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request the Office of Strategic Planning and Economic Development to create an ordinance which allows for urban and vertical farming. Further, to help spur development, that City offer a TIF to any start up willing to make Revere its home.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-254
That the Mayor request the Office of Strategic Planning and Economic Development to investigate the feasibility of establishing community development corporations
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request the Office of Strategic Planning and Economic Development to investigate the feasibility of establishing community development corporations.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-255
That the Mayor be requested to investigate the feasibility of establishing an ambulance service
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor be requested to investigate the feasibility of establishing an ambulance service.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-256
That the Mayor request Inspectional Services to enforce the dumpster ordinance
Motion presented by Councillor Giannino, Councillor McKenna, Councillor Serino: That the Mayor request Inspectional Services to enforce the dumpster ordinance.
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoThe minutes list Steven Morabito 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: 8/24/2020 6:00 PM AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe ABSENT: Morabito.”
Council Order 20-257
That the Mayor request the MBTA to spray the property at the railroad tracks adjacent to Pierce Street at the request of the area residents
Motion presented by Councillor Guinasso: That the Mayor request the MBTA to spray the property at the railroad tracks adjacent to Pierce Street at the request of the area residents.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-258
That the Mayor request National Grid to install a new street light on Pole 4495 at 172 Kimball Ave., Revere with a 48 LED lamp
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request National Grid to install a new street light on Pole 4495 at 172 Kimball Ave., Revere with a 48 LED lamp.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-259
That the City of Revere look into the feasibility of City-wide WiFi
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the City of Revere look into the feasibility of City-wide WiFi.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-261
That the Mayor request the Building Department to provide the City Council with all violation written from March 1st 2020 to present
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request the Building Department to provide the City Council with all violation written from March 1st 2020 to present.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-262
That the Mayor provide the City Council with the actual dollar amount of all building fines issued from March 1st to present
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor provide the City Council with the actual dollar amount of all building fines issued from March 1st to present.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-263
That the City Council present a Certificate of Commendation to Robert LaSala on the occasion of his retirement after 44 years of service in the Revere Public Schools
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Councillor Keefe, Councillor Giannino: That the City Council present a Certificate of Commendation to Robert LaSala on the occasion of his retirement after 44 years of service in the Revere Public Schools.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-264
That the Mayor request Capitol Waste to appear before the City Council to discuss consistent missed trash and yard waste pickups
Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Mayor request Capitol Waste to appear before the City Council to discuss consistent missed trash and yard waste pickups.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-265
That the Mayor request the DPW to paint and clean up the Route One overpasses on Mountain and Park Avenues
Motion presented by Councillor Keefe: That the Mayor request the DPW to paint and clean up the Route One overpasses on Mountain and Park Avenues.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-266
That the Mayor request the DCR to station additional lifeguards and install more trash receptacles on Revere Beach
Motion presented by Councillor Guinasso: That the Mayor request the DCR to station additional lifeguards and install more trash receptacles on Revere Beach.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-267
That the City Council forward a letter of support to our State Delegation for House Bill 4264 (An Act
Motion presented by Councillor Giannino: That the City Council forward a letter of support to our State Delegation for House Bill 4264 (An Act
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-268
That the Mayor request the City Solicitor and City Planner to draft a zoning ordinance relative to Urban Agriculture and Community Farms and Gardens in the City of Revere. Attached is the Urban...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request the City Solicitor and City Planner to draft a zoning ordinance relative to Urban Agriculture and Community Farms and Gardens in the City of Revere. Attached is the Urban Agriculture Ordinance for the City of Somerville, which would be a very good model for the City of Revere to follow.
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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