MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
October 26, 2020
18 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Note on these minutes: President Patrick M. Keefe presiding. George J. Rotondo arrived late (6:13 PM).
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
During the meeting:
- Richard J. Serino recused from the vote on Council Order 20-341 (That the following special legislation be forwarded to the State Delegation for...).
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the October 5, 2020 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of October 5, 2020
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-347
Communication from the Election Commissioner requesting approval of the Warrant for the State Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Communication from the Election Commissioner requesting approval of the Warrant for the State Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-348
Communication from the Director of Veterans' Services requesting various Memorial Pole locations
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT MEMORIAL POLE LOCATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING VETERANS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-349
A Certificate of Appreciation will be presented to Olivia's Organics for their ongoing donation of salads to the Veterans' Food Bank in addition to their donation of 60 winter jackets to families...
A Certificate of Appreciation will be presented to Olivia's Organics for their ongoing donation of salads to the Veterans' Food Bank in addition to their donation of 60 winter jackets to families in need.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-346
Hearing called as ordered on a joint petition submitted by National Grid and Verizon to install 1 jointly owned pole on North Shore Road, #3295-1 to accommodate for new services coming online at...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE JOINT PETITION OF NATIONAL GRID AND VERIZON TO INSTALL 1 JOINTLY OWNED POLE TO ACCOMMODATE NEW SERVICE AT 177 SHIRLEY AVENUE AND 1540 NORTH SHORE ROAD?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-338
That the City Clerk be directed to place on the agenda for the next regular meeting on October 26, 2020, the communication dated September 29, 2020, written in the form of a memo, from the Mayor...
Motion presented by Council President Zambuto: That the City Clerk be directed to place on the agenda for the next regular meeting on October 26, 2020, the communication dated September 29, 2020, written in the form of a memo, from the Mayor relative to the Fiscal Year 2021 budget concerning the restoration of certain salaries that were reduced during the City Council budget process. Further, that the Mayor be directed to justify the authority to make appropriations without approval of the City Council
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-363
That the City Council request a written opinion from the Massachusetts Bureau of Municipal Finance Law, on the legality of certain appropriations relative to salaries made by the Mayor, in excess...
Motion presented by Council Vice-President Visconti: That the City Council request a written opinion from the Massachusetts Bureau of Municipal Finance Law, on the legality of certain appropriations relative to salaries made by the Mayor, in excess of what was approved by the City Council in the FY2021 Budget, without utilizing any of the provisions outlined in MGL Chapter 44, Sections 31, 32, 33A, and 33B.
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoNo: Novoselsky
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 1] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe NAYS: Novoselsky.”
Council Order 20-364
That the Mayor request the Director of Finance to provide the City Council with a verification of available funds for appropriation and transfer detailing the following: FROM: The accounts or...
Motion presented by Council Vice-President Visconti: That the Mayor request the Director of Finance to provide the City Council with a verification of available funds for appropriation and transfer detailing the following: FROM: The accounts or funds containing the “federal, state, and local dollars” referred to in the Mayor’s September 29th memo. TO: The salary accounts that were reduced by the City Council during the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget process.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-360
Communication from Lawrence Simeone requesting to withdraw without prejudice, special permit C-20-44/20-244
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE REQUEST OF THE PETITIONER THAT THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION C-20-44 BE WITHOUT PREJUDICE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-341
That the following special legislation be forwarded to the State Delegation for approval: An Act Establishing Residency Requirements for the Offices of Mayor, City Council, and School Committee in...
Motion presented by Councillor Giannino: That the following special legislation be forwarded to the State Delegation for approval: An Act Establishing Residency Requirements for the Offices of Mayor, City Council, and School Committee in the City of Revere Section 1. No person shall be eligible for election to the office of Mayor, Councillor-at- Large, or School Committee unless at the time of such election he or she has been a resident of the City for at least one year preceding. Section 2. No person shall be eligible for election to the office of Ward Councillor unless at the time of such election he or she has been a resident of the Ward being sought for election for at least one year preceding. Section 3. This Act shall take effect upon its passage.
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 0] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe RECUSED: Serino.”
Council Order 20-350
That the Mayor request the Commissioner of DCR to issue DCR Residential Parking permits for residents living on DCR roadways and having registered cars in Revere on
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request the Commissioner of DCR to issue DCR Residential Parking permits for residents living on DCR roadways and having registered cars in Revere on
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 20-351
That City Council and the Traffic Commission immediately address the Permit Parking sections F and G in Section 10 of the Revere City Ordinances
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That City Council and the Traffic Commission immediately address the Permit Parking sections F and G in Section 10 of the Revere City Ordinances.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-352
That the Mayor request the DPW, through the Traffic Commission, to mark parking spaces across from Harry DellaRusso Stadium. The driveways in this area are being blocked frequently
Motion presented by Councillor Keefe: That the Mayor request the DPW, through the Traffic Commission, to mark parking spaces across from Harry DellaRusso Stadium. The driveways in this area are being blocked frequently.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-353
That the Mayor instruct the Revere Police Department to provide and install pole mounted solar speed machines on Standish Road near 48 Standish Road for eastbound traffic, and on Centennial Avenue...
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor instruct the Revere Police Department to provide and install pole mounted solar speed machines on Standish Road near 48 Standish Road for eastbound traffic, and on Centennial Avenue for westbound traffic near 15 Centennial Avenue.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-354
That the Mayor respectfully request the DCR to expand its "Greening the Gateway Cities Program" in 2021 to include the entire City of Revere. The "Greening the Gateway Cities Program" is designed...
Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Mayor respectfully request the DCR to expand its "Greening the Gateway Cities Program" in 2021 to include the entire City of Revere. The "Greening the Gateway Cities Program" is designed to reduce household heating and cooling energy use by increasing tree canopy cover in urban residential areas. However, while most of the City of Revere is included and residents are eligible to receive trees for their properties, the West Revere neighborhood, which is densely populated and does not have much green space/trees, is not.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-355
That the Mayor request Senator Boncore to direct MassDOT to clean-up Copeland Circle. Over the past few years, it seems MassDOT utilizes this rotary in our community sporadically as a staging area...
Motion presented by Councillor Serino, Councillor Giannino: That the Mayor request Senator Boncore to direct MassDOT to clean-up Copeland Circle. Over the past few years, it seems MassDOT utilizes this rotary in our community sporadically as a staging area with piles of dirt and parking
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 20-356
That the Mayor, when feasible, acquire two solar speed radar readers to be placed on Washington Avenue - one in the northerly direction opposite Amelia Place and one in the southerly direction in...
Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Mayor, when feasible, acquire two solar speed radar readers to be placed on Washington Avenue - one in the northerly direction opposite Amelia Place and one in the southerly direction in the vicinity of Washington Avenue and Bruno Street. Twice in a year, a motor vehicle significantly damaged property in the 450-500 block of Washington Avenue due to accidents caused by excessive speed. This would help to curb speeding in the area.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 20-357
That the Mayor direct the City Engineer to designate parcel ID 3-39-4 Crest Avenue as #29 Crest Avenue, Unit 1 and Unit 2
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor direct the City Engineer to designate parcel ID 3-39-4 Crest Avenue as #29 Crest Avenue, Unit 1 and Unit 2.
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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →