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November 23, 2020
16 recorded votes, 10 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 November 9, 2020 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of November 9, 2020
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Council Order 20-365
Hearing called as ordered on the Minimum Residential Factor for Fiscal Year 2021
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESIDENTIAL FACTOR OF .886758 TO ENABLE THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS TO ESTABLISH THE TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-372
Hearing called as ordered on the petition of The McClellan Highway Development Company, LLC, c/o The HYM Investment Group, LLC, One Congress Street, Boston, MA 02114 for the purpose of considering...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL DISCONTINUE AND ABANDON A CERTAIN PORTION OF WASHBURN AVENUE, REVERE, MA AS ILLUSTRATED ON THE PETITIONER’S PLAN DATED OCTOBER 2, 2020?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-374
Hearing called as ordered on the application of Fonseca Real Estate, LLC, 209 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151 seeking permission from the Revere City Council to install an awning at 209 Broadway
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN AWNING PERMIT TO BE EXERCISED AT 209 BROADWAY, REVERE, MA?
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoAbstained: NovoselskyIra Novoselsky abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 0] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe ABSTAIN: Novoselsky.”
Council Order 20-376
Hearing called as ordered on the application of 21 Revere Beach Blvd, LLC, c/o Gate Residential, 265 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110 requesting a Chapter 148 License to enable the appellant to store...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A CHAPTER 148 LICENSE FOR THE USE INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION TO BE EXERCISED AT 50 OCEAN AVENUE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-377
Hearing called as ordered on the application of 21 Revere Beach Boulevard, LLC, c/o Gate Residential, 265 Franklin Street, Boston MA 02110 requesting a Chapter 148 License from the Revere City...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A CHAPTER 148 LICENSE FOR THE USE INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION TO BE EXERCISED AT 21 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 20-378
Hearing called as ordered on the application of Sachem Revere, LLC, 4 Gerrish Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150 requesting a Chapter 148 License to enable the appellant to store a total of 2074 gallons of...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A CHAPTER 148 LICENSE FOR THE USE INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION TO BE EXERCISED AT 571 REVERE STREET?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-380
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Library appropriation
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,567 FROM FREE CASH TO LIBRARY SERVICES?
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.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe ABSENT: McKenna.”
Council Order 20-381
Communication from the City Auditor relative to an appropriation for the resident parking sticker program
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000 FROM FREE CASH TO PARKING SUPPLIES?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, Keefe.”
Council Order 20-382
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the reduction of appropriation for the Revere Public Schools
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL REDUCE THE APPROPRIATION OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 BY $1,953,926?
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, ViscontiThe minutes list Anthony T. Zambuto 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, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Keefe ABSENT: Zambuto.”
Council Order 20-383
Communication from the City Auditor relative to an appropriation for water and sewer rates retained earnings
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,150,000 FROM THE WATER & SEWER RETAINED EARNINGS ACCOUNT TO THE WATER & SEWER FUND BALANCE?
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, ViscontiThe minutes list Anthony T. Zambuto 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, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Keefe ABSENT: Zambuto.”
Council Order 20-399
That the Mayor be requested to forward a letter to our Federal Delegation requesting swift action to re- designate the commuter line in Chelsea as a "Quiet Zone". Since Chelsea lost the Quiet Zone...
Motion presented by Councillor Morabito: That the Mayor be requested to forward a letter to our Federal Delegation requesting swift action to re- designate the commuter line in Chelsea as a "Quiet Zone". Since Chelsea lost the Quiet Zone designation, the residents of Revere have been negatively impacted by the sudden noise disturbances through loss of sleep and has lowered the quality of life for those who live within range of the sound.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED AS AMENDED VOICE VOTE.”
Council Order 20-401
Motion presented by Vice-President Novoselsky: That the Mayor direct the DPW to remove all advertising/solicitation signage throughout the City of Revere
Motion presented by Vice-President Novoselsky: That the Mayor direct the DPW to remove all advertising/solicitation signage throughout the City of Revere.
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Council Order 20-402
That the Mayor request the Public Health Director to require residents who are utilizing the food pantry to wear masks to prevent the spread of Covid. Folks who drive up to receive their packages...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the Public Health Director to require residents who are utilizing the food pantry to wear masks to prevent the spread of Covid. Folks who drive up to receive their packages are not wearing masks and exposing volunteers at the food pantry. This motion is offered in the interest of public health and safety.
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Council Order 20-403
Communication from the Mayor relative to Holiday Parking Ticket Amnesty for Toy Donation
Communication from the Mayor relative to Holiday Parking Ticket Amnesty for Toy Donation
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Council Order 20-404
Communication from the Mayor relative to Free Holiday Parking
Communication from the Mayor relative to Free Holiday Parking
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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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