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April 26, 2021
22 recorded votes, 17 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
During the meeting:
- Jessica A. Giannino recused from the vote on Council Order 21-042 (That the Mayor and City Council go on record as supporting Senate Bill filed by...).
- Richard J. Serino recused from the vote on Council Order 21-042 (That the Mayor and City Council go on record as supporting Senate Bill filed by...).
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the April 5, 2021 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of April 5, 2021
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-042
That the Mayor and City Council go on record as supporting Senate Bill filed by Senator Boncore, An Act Relative to Medication Assisted Recovery and Care (MARC). Further, that Representative Turco...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor and City Council go on record as supporting Senate Bill filed by Senator Boncore, An Act Relative to Medication Assisted Recovery and Care (MARC). Further, that Representative Turco be requested to sign on to this bill.
Yes: Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [9 TO 0] AYES: Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto RECUSED: Giannino, Serino.”
Council Order 21-053
Communication from the Mayor relative to the Appointment of Jason Barletta to the Public Art Commission
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF JASON BARLETTA TO THE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION?
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, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-080
Communiction from the Mayor relative to the appointment of MT Mayo as a Licensed Drain Layer
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF MT MAYO 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 21-097
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Diana Luongo as Director of the Revere Public Library
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF DIANA LUONGO AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE REVERE PUBLIC LIBRARY?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-106
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Super Service Today as Licensed Drain Layer
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF SUPER SERVICE TODAY 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 21-108
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Meninno Construction as Licensed Drain Layer
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF MENINNO 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 21-110
That the Mayor, in conjunction with the City Council, request that the DCR permit Revere residents, exhibiting a Revere resident parking sticker to park at no cost at the newly installed parking...
Motion presented by Councillor Keefe, Councillor Guinasso, Councillor McKenna, Councillor Morabito, Councillor Novoselsky, Councillor Powers, Councillor Rotondo, Council Vice-President Visconti: That the Mayor, in conjunction with the City Council, request that the DCR permit Revere residents, exhibiting a Revere resident parking sticker to park at no cost at the newly installed parking meters along Revere Beach Boulevard.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-111
That the Mayor investigate the feasibility of offering city-wide wifi in Revere utilizing funding from the American Rescue Plan
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor investigate the feasibility of offering city-wide wifi in Revere utilizing funding from the American Rescue Plan.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-116
That the Mayor request MassDOT to paint and clean the over and underpasses for Route One and Route 16 at Broadway, Dale Street, Park Avenue, Mountain Avenue, Sargent Street, and Malden Street
Motion presented by Councillor Keefe, Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request MassDOT to paint and clean the over and underpasses for Route One and Route 16 at Broadway, Dale Street, Park Avenue, Mountain Avenue, Sargent Street, and Malden Street.
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 21-119
That the Mayor request DCR to issue resident parking stickers from 6 Lynnway up to and including 120 Lynnway on the even side of the Lynnway
Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor request DCR to issue resident parking stickers from 6 Lynnway up to and including 120 Lynnway on the even side of the Lynnway.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-122
That the Revere City Council and the Mayor of Revere denounce human trafficking and all its forms and support the attached Resolution
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo, Councillor Serino, Councillor Giannino: That the Revere City Council and the Mayor of Revere denounce human trafficking and all its forms and support the attached Resolution.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-124
That the Mayor be requested to consider Paul Ferraro as a member of the Public Art Commission
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor be requested to consider Paul Ferraro as a member of the Public Art Commission.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-125
That the Mayor update the City Council on the acquisition of the RiverFront Boatyard abutting Gibson Park
Motion presented by Councillor Keefe: That the Mayor update the City Council on the acquisition of the RiverFront Boatyard abutting Gibson Park.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-127
That the Mayor request the Fire Department to check the readiness of the fire hydrants located at 22 Hichborn Street, 25 Hillside Avenue, and 395 Lee Burbank Highway
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky, Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request the Fire Department to check the readiness of the fire hydrants located at 22 Hichborn Street, 25 Hillside Avenue, and 395 Lee Burbank Highway.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-138
That the Mayor request the Chief of Infrastructure or his designee to develop a tree cutting protocol and procedure for National Grid to ensure proper oversight and accountability for trees...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the Chief of Infrastructure or his designee to develop a tree cutting protocol and procedure for National Grid to ensure proper oversight and accountability for trees located on City property. National Grid's tree trimming contractors have destroyed multiple trees throughout the City by cutting branches in a v shape away from wires effectively killing the tree.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-129
That the Mayor direct Capitol Waste to place empty barrels on the sidewalk and off of the public way. By leaving barrels in the street, Capitol Waste effectively blocked the path of the street sweeper
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor direct Capitol Waste to place empty barrels on the sidewalk and off of the public way. By leaving barrels in the street, Capitol Waste effectively blocked the path of the street sweeper.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-130
That the Mayor be requested to dedicate the new bocce court on Newhall Street at the West Revere School Complex in memory of Mr. Gerald "Jerry" Russo. Further, that there be a socially distanced...
Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Mayor be requested to dedicate the new bocce court on Newhall Street at the West Revere School Complex in memory of Mr. Gerald "Jerry" Russo. Further, that there be a socially distanced dedication ceremony on a date later this year to be determined by Mr. Russo's family and friends. Jerry, an avid bocce player, Ward 6 resident, and City senior worker, recently passed away, and dedicating the new bocce court in his memory would be a nice lasting tribute.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-131
That the Mayor request the Department of Parks and Recreation to look into the feasibility of constructing a skate park somewhere in the community for teens to utilize
Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Mayor request the Department of Parks and Recreation to look into the feasibility of constructing a skate park somewhere in the community for teens to utilize.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-134
That the Mayor request the United States Postal Service to replace the mailbox that is currently at the intersection of Sigourney Street and Grover Street with a drive-up style mailbox, as are in...
Motion presented by Councillor Serino, Councillor Giannino: That the Mayor request the United States Postal Service to replace the mailbox that is currently at the intersection of Sigourney Street and Grover Street with a drive-up style mailbox, as are in other communities.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-136
That the Mayor request MassDOT to clean the Route 1A American Legion Highway off-ramp and embankments at Route 145 Winthrop Avenue
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request MassDOT to clean the Route 1A American Legion Highway off-ramp and embankments at Route 145 Winthrop Avenue.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-139
That the Mayor request MassDOT to have the area that separates North Shore Road from Hayes Ave from trash and debris
Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor request MassDOT to have the area that separates North Shore Road from Hayes Ave from trash and debris.
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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