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May 24, 2021
21 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
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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 May 17, 2021 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of May 17, 2021
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Council Order 21-141
Shall the City Council approve the following loan order in the amount of $6,000,000 for phase 12 construction - cwsrf construction project no. 6800?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LOAN ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000,000 FOR PHASE 12 CONSTRUCTION - CWSRF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 6800?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $6,000,000 for Phase 12 Construction - CWSRF Construction Project No. 6800: 3. That if said award is made the Applicant agrees to pay...
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $6,000,000 for Phase 12 Construction - CWSRF Construction Project No. 6800.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-142
Shall the City Council approve the following loan order in the amount of $1,500,000 for phase 13 investigations - cwsrf planning project no. 6805?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LOAN ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000 FOR PHASE 13 INVESTIGATIONS - CWSRF PLANNING PROJECT NO. 6805?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $1,500,000 for Phase 13 Investigations - CWSRF Planning Project No. 6805: 3. That if said award is made the Applicant agrees to pay those...
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $1,500,000 for Phase 13 Investigations - CWSRF Planning Project No. 6805.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-143
Shall the City Council approve the following loan order in the amount of $1,110,000 for water system improvements?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LOAN ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,110,000 FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Hearing called as ordered on loan order in the amount of $1,110,000 for water system improvements: 3. That if said award is made the Applicant agrees to pay those costs which constitute the...
Hearing called as ordered on loan order in the amount of $1,110,000 for water system improvements.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-144
Communication from the Mayor requesting an appropriation from Community Investment Trust fund for public space improvements at 21 Revere Beach Boulevard
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER FROM THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND TO THE SIDEWALKS/INFRASTRUCTURE ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $295,000 FOR PUBLIC SPACE AND FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED AS PART OF THE CONSTRUCTION AT 21 REVERE BEACH BOULEVARD?
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, ZambutoNo: Visconti
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 1] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Zambuto NAYS: Visconti.”
Council Order 21-155
Communication from the Mayor regarding the City's accepting ARPA funds from the Department of the Treasury
Communication from the Mayor regarding the City's accepting ARPA funds from the Department of the Treasury.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-171
Communication from the Mayor requesting the acceptance of MGL Chapter 44, Section 55 - Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Communication from the Mayor requesting the acceptance of MGL Chapter 44, Section 55 - Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-176
A Certificate of Commendation will be awarded to Parking Director Jim Rose in recognition of his upcoming retirement from the City of Revere
A Certificate of Commendation will be awarded to Parking Director Jim Rose in recognition of his upcoming retirement from the City of Revere.
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Council Order 21-177
A Certificate of Merit will be awarded to Officer Dave Wilson for going above and beyond the call of duty to rescue a 16 year old girl from drowning herself in the frigid waters of Revere Beach on...
A Certificate of Merit will be awarded to Officer Dave Wilson for going above and beyond the call of duty to rescue a 16 year old girl from drowning herself in the frigid waters of Revere Beach on May 14, 2021.
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Council Order 21-178
A Certificate of Appreciation will be awarded to the RHS Feminists for coordinating a menstrual products drive for residents impacted by Covid
A Certificate of Appreciation will be awarded to the RHS Feminists for coordinating a menstrual products drive for residents impacted by Covid.
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Council Order 21-179
A Certificate of Appreciation will be awarded to Women Encouraging Empowerment for holding a diaper and food drive for residents impacted by Covid
A Certificate of Appreciation will be awarded to Women Encouraging Empowerment for holding a diaper and food drive for residents impacted by Covid.
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Council Order 21-180
A Certificate of Appreciation will be awarded to the City's Emergency Response Team who monitored the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and developed policies and procedures to maintain public...
A Certificate of Appreciation will be awarded to the City's Emergency Response Team who monitored the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and developed policies and procedures to maintain public health and safety for our residents.
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Council Order 21-181
A Certificate of Appreciation will be awarded to the Revere Covid-19 Community Response Network who organized COVID-19 outreach and wellness efforts for our City's vulnerable populations...
A Certificate of Appreciation will be awarded to the Revere Covid-19 Community Response Network who organized COVID-19 outreach and wellness efforts for our City's vulnerable populations, businesses, and all those impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The network is divided into several subgroups which include the Wellness and Neighbor Checks, Food and Supply, Financial Assistance and Housing, Mental Health and Trauma, Youth Engagement, Communications, the Español Network, the Brazilian Network, and the Business Network.
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Council Order 21-182
That the Mayor request the City Solicitor to amend the short-term rental ordinance to provide for 6 months of rental days as opposed to the 60 days currently allowed. As the ordinance exists now...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Councillor Guinasso, Councillor Keefe: That the Mayor request the City Solicitor to amend the short-term rental ordinance to provide for 6 months of rental days as opposed to the 60 days currently allowed. As the ordinance exists now, the extensive paper work, application fees, and taxes collected by city will not be feasible for home-occupied property owners and will lead to unauthorized short-term renting in the long run.
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Council Order 21-183
That the Mayor request the DCR Commissioner to allow Revere residents residing on Revere Beach Boulevard, exhibiting a Revere Beach parking sticker, to park on Ocean Avenue at signs indicating "No...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the DCR Commissioner to allow Revere residents residing on Revere Beach Boulevard, exhibiting a Revere Beach parking sticker, to park on Ocean Avenue at signs indicating "No Parking 9:00am-10:00am). This particular regulation was in place to deter non-residents and commuters alike from parking near the MBTA train stations free of charge. Further, this regulation was not intended to harm Revere residents residing on Ocean Avenue.
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Council Order 21-186
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.
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Council Order 21-184
That the Mayor request the Parking Director to instruct Kelly and Ryan Co. to provide the City of Revere with an application that allows Parking Control Officers to monitor visitor parking pass...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Councillor Giannino: That the Mayor request the Parking Director to instruct Kelly and Ryan Co. to provide the City of Revere with an application that allows Parking Control Officers to monitor visitor parking pass usage for ten-day violations. Currently, there is no way to track visitor parking pass usage, which allows vehicle operators to use a visitor parking pass indefinitely and is in direct conflict with the new Resident Parking Program.
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Council Order 21-185
That the Mayor request the DPW to remove the tall grass, weeds, and all dead trees the rear of the Lincoln School in the interest of public safety. This area is a habitat for raccoons and coyotes....
Motion presented by Councillor Guinasso: That the Mayor request the DPW to remove the tall grass, weeds, and all dead trees the rear of the Lincoln School in the interest of public safety. This area is a habitat for raccoons and coyotes. Area residents, most of which who have small pets and grandchildren, are living in fear and cannot use their back yards. Residents have been waiting for months for relief from this wildlife issue.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
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