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March 22, 2021
31 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Council President Anthony T. Zambuto presiding.
Present: Jessica A. Giannino, Arthur F. Guinasso, Patrick M. Keefe, Joanne McKenna, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, John F. Powers, Richard J. Serino, George J. Rotondo, Gerry Visconti, Anthony T. Zambuto
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the March 8, 2021 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of March 8, 2021
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-039
Hearing called as ordered, on a request of the Revere City Council, to change the name of a portion of Prospect Avenue, running 390 feet easterly from Spring Street, to Prospect Place, in...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CHANGE THE NAME OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF PROSPECT AVENUE, RUNNING FROM HYSIL AVENUE TO 394 PROSPECT AVENUE, TO PROSPECT PLACE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 12.04.020 OF THE REVERE REVISED ORDINANCES?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-064
Hearing called as ordered on the application of Robert Inello, 727 Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, MA 02151 seeking permission from the Revere City Council to reconstruct and modify a preexisting...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ALLOW THE PETITIONER TO WITHDRAW THE SPECIAL PERMIT REQUEST WITHOUT PREJUDICE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-035
An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to the Establishment of the Revere Riverfront Overlay District
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF REVERE RELATIVE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REVERE RIVERFRONT OVERLAY DISTRICT, AS AMENDED?
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Visconti, ZambutoNo: Serino
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 1] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto NAYS: Serino.”
Council Order 21-046
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Caruso Corporation as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Caruso Corporation as a Licensed Drain Layer.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-047
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Champlain Excavating as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Champlain Excavating as a Licensed Drain Layer.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-048
Communication from Mayor relative to appointment of Camdele Construction as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from Mayor relative to appointment of Camdele Construction as a Licensed Drain Layer.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-049
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of D&M Civil as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of D&M Civil as a Licensed Drain Layer.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-050
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Paul Barrasso as Assistant Harbormaster
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Paul Barrasso as Assistant Harbormaster.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-051
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Naomi DeMauro to the Public Art Commission
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Naomi DeMauro to the Public Art Commission.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-052
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Appointment of Rob Zierten to the Public Art Commission
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Appointment of Rob Zierten to the Public Art Commission.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-054
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Kirsten Green to the Public Art Commission
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Kirsten Green to the Public Art Commission.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-055
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Brian Harkins to the Public Art Commission
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Brian Harkins to the Public Art Commission.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-056
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Appointment of Erin McCarthy to the Public Art Commission
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Appointment of Erin McCarthy to the Public Art Commission.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-062
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of City Councillor Joanne McKenna to the Public Art Commission
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of City Councillor Joanne McKenna to the Public Art Commission.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-066
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Sean Farrell Excavation as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Sean Farrell Excavation as a Licensed Drain Layer.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-067
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Rapid Flow as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Rapid Flow as a Licensed Drain Layer.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-069
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Cavalieri Construction as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Cavalieri Construction as a Licensed Drain Layer.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-076
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Caruso & McGovern as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Caruso & McGovern as a Licensed Drain Layer.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-077
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of R. Sasso & Sons as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of R. Sasso & Sons as a Licensed Drain Layer.
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, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto ABSTAIN: Novoselsky.”
Council Order 21-078
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Mercurio Bros as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Mercurio Bros as a Licensed Drain Layer.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-079
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of EB Rotundi as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of EB Rotundi as a Licensed Drain Layer.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-081
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Spencer Contracting as a Licensed Drain Layer
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Spencer Contracting as a Licensed Drain Layer.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-071
That the Mayor request the DPW to install an Emergency Parking Ban blue flashing light at the corner of Shirley Avenue and North Shore Road so as to be seen up and down Shirley Avenue and North...
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request the DPW to install an Emergency Parking Ban blue flashing light at the corner of Shirley Avenue and North Shore Road so as to be seen up and down Shirley Avenue and North Shore Road and from Kimball Avenue and Dana Street.
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Council Order 21-072
That the Mayor be requested to install a memorial plaque or marker at an appropriate location at the front of City Hall in memory of Revere residents who lost their lives due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Councillor Serino, Councillor Giannino: That the Mayor be requested to install a memorial plaque or marker at an appropriate location at the front of City Hall in memory of Revere residents who lost their lives due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Council Order 21-073
That the Mayor request National Grid Gas to connect all homes on Yeamans Street to the high pressure gas line located near the McKinley School similarly to the gas line repairs made on Sewall...
Motion presented by Council President Zambuto: That the Mayor request National Grid Gas to connect all homes on Yeamans Street to the high pressure gas line located near the McKinley School similarly to the gas line repairs made on Sewall Street and Pearl Avenue. Over the past few months deterioration of the cast iron gas pipes have caused multiple leaks and low pressure on Yeamans Street leaving residents without heat.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-074
That the Mayor and the City's public safety departments be requested to implement a public safety campaign to raise awareness and enforcement regarding distracted drivers and speeding throughout...
Motion presented by Councillor Keefe: That the Mayor and the City's public safety departments be requested to implement a public safety campaign to raise awareness and enforcement regarding distracted drivers and speeding throughout Revere.
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Council Order 21-075
That the Mayor to look into the feasibility of providing funding through earmark or grant for a City Historian. The goal of such motion is to foster knowledge and goodwill regarding the history of...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor to look into the feasibility of providing funding through earmark or grant for a City Historian. The goal of such motion is to foster knowledge and goodwill regarding the history of Revere; from its inception to who we are today. The historian would focus on but not limited to the social, economic, cultural, ethnic and historical changes through the years.
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Council Order 21-082
That the Mayor and the City’s legislative delegation request Governor Baker and the DCR to amend the parking plan on Revere Beach Boulevard so as not to install parking meters on the westerly side...
Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor and the City’s legislative delegation request Governor Baker and the DCR to amend the parking plan on Revere Beach Boulevard so as not to install parking meters on the westerly side from 320 Revere Beach Boulevard to Carey Circle.
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Council Order 21-084
That the City of Revere officially welcome back Revere resident, Daniela Fernandez home from Colombia
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the City of Revere officially welcome back Revere resident, Daniela Fernandez home from Colombia.
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Council Order 21-085
That the Mayor provide the Revere City Council with an update on Boat Yard located on Thayer Avenue to include the following: the status of the appraisal, if the purchase price will exceed 3...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor provide the Revere City Council with an update on Boat Yard located on Thayer Avenue to include the following: the status of the appraisal, if the purchase price will exceed 3 million dollars, when will the City be purchasing the property, and the funding source to be used.
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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