September 14, 2020

Hearing called as ordered on a Loan Order in the amount of $1,300,000 for the Phase 12 Investigations Project.

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

Shall the City Council grant the petition of National Grid and Verizon to install 2 jointly owned poles and relocate 1 jointly owned pole on Yeamans Street?

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

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF RACHID MOUKHABIR TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION?

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 CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF DIMPLE RANA TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION?

Yes: Morabito, Novoselsky, PowersNo: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF LOR HOLMES TO THE PLANNING BOARD?

Yes: Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, NovoselskyNo: Guinasso, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF JUAN PABLO JARAMILLO TO THE PLANNING BOARD?

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

Motion presented by Council Vice-President Visconti, Councillor McKenna, Council President Zambuto, Councillor Guinasso, Councillor Novoselsky, Councillor Giannino, Councillor Powers, Councillor Keefe, Councillor Serino, Councillor Morabito: That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Pastor Nick Granitsas of the First Congregational Church on the occasion of his retirement after 46 years of service to the City of Revere.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Morabito, Councillor Serino: That the City Council send a letter to Governor Baker, Speaker of the House DeLeo, and Representative Vincent advocating for support of an extension of An Act Providing For a Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures During the COVID-19 Emergency.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Keefe: That the Mayor request the License Commission to reduce on premises alcohol and commercial parking lot license fees for 2021 by 50% due to the loss of business caused by COVID-19.

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, Councillor Keefe: That a Certificate of Commendation be awarded to Officer Raul Goncalves for his actions in preventing a potential tragedy in June when he saved the life of a toddler who ran into Park Avenue.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Guinasso: That the Mayor request the Election Commissioner to appear before the City Council to discuss early voting and mail in ballots.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Guinasso: That the Mayor request the DPW to install crosswalks on Ward Street in the interest of public safety at the request of area residents.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Guinasso: That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to install "No Parking Here to Corner" signs on Folsom Street at the corners of Broadway and on Broadway at the corners of Folsom.

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 request the MBTA to remove all benches along the Revere Beach Train Station.

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 clean and stripe the empty lot at the corner of Wave and Dolphin Avenues to provide additional parking for residents in this densely populated neighborhood and for visitors of the Liston Towers. The can approximately hold twenty vehicles.

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

Motion presented by Council Vice-President Visconti, Councillor Guinasso, Councillor Serino: That the Mayor request the Parking Director to appear before the City Council to discuss the details of the City-wide permit parking program that will be going into effect on October 15th.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Serino, Councillor Giannino, Councillor McKenna: That the City Council forward the attached letter to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection as commentary on the 2020-2030 Solid Waste Master Plan. The Department of Environmental Protection is required to develop and maintain a

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 request the Board of Health to appear before the City Council to provide an update on Covid-19.

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 Mayor consider the feasibility of reducing the cost of an additional blue trash cart at cost.

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”.