MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
September 13, 2021
23 recorded votes, 16 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 August 23, 2021 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of August 23, 2021
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-291
Hearing called as ordered on a joint petition submitted by National Grid and Verizon, at the request of the customer, to relocate 1 JO Pole #2753 on Rice Avenue approximately 15 feet east bound...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE PETITION AS REQUESTED BY NATIONAL GRID AND VERIZON TO RELOCATE 1 JOINTLY OWNED POLE #2753 ON RICE AVENUE APPROXIMATELY 15 FEET EAST BOUND TOWARDS WHITIN AVENUE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-292
Hearing called as ordered on a petition submitted by National Grid to install 2 underground electrical conduits beginning at a point approximately 16 feet east of the centerline of the...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE PETITION AS REQUESTED BY NATIONAL GRID TO INSTALL 2 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS BEGINNING AT A POINT APPROXIMATELY 16 FEET EAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH SHORE ROAD, REVERE, MA 02151 FOR NEW ELECTRICAL SERVICE AT 1540 NORTH SHORE ROAD TO POLE #3295?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-247
The McClellan Highway Development Company, LLC, c/o The HYM Investment Group, LLC, 1 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02114 requesting an amendment to Title 17 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of...
The McClellan Highway Development Company, LLC, c/o The HYM Investment Group, LLC, 1 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02114 requesting an amendment to Title 17 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere relative to the Suffolk Downs Overlay District.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-248
The McClellan Highway Development Company, LLC, c/o The HYM Investment Group, LLC, 1 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02114 requesting an amendment to a master plan PUD special permit allowing for...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED BY THE PETITIONER TO AMEND THE MASTER PLAN PUD SPECIAL PERMIT RELATIVE TO REDEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE SUFFOLK DOWNS OVERLAY DISTRICT?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-249
Mikeith, LLC, 74 Regina Road, Lynn, MA seeking permission from the Revere City Council to modify and expand a nonconforming eight (8) unit apartment structure by establishing and confirming the...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED BY THE PETITIONER SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS REPORTED BY THE ZONING SUB- COMMITTEE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-263
Communication from the Mayor regarding the appointment of Anayochukwu Osueke to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF ANAYOCHUKWU OSUEKE TO THE 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 21-295
That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Bianca Fiore in recognition of her ranking first in her Freshman class at Revere High School
Motion presented by Council President Zambuto: That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Bianca Fiore in recognition of her ranking first in her Freshman class at Revere High School.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-297
That the City Council award a Certificate of Appreciation to Carole Smith, owner and teacher of Revere's Happy Day Nursery School in recognition of providing a learning foundation to young...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the City Council award a Certificate of Appreciation to Carole Smith, owner and teacher of Revere's Happy Day Nursery School in recognition of providing a learning foundation to young students for 40 years.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-298
That the City Council proclaim the month of September 2021 as "Hunger Action Month". (Proclamation attached)
Motion presented by Councillor Giannino: That the City Council proclaim the month of September 2021 as "Hunger Action Month". (Proclamation attached)
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-299
That the Mayor request the MBTA to extend the bus stop on the 411 route on Oak Island Street across from the Jack Satter House an additional 50 feet for the safety of the seniors in the area
Motion presented by Councillor Powers, Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request the MBTA to extend the bus stop on the 411 route on Oak Island Street across from the Jack Satter House an additional 50 feet for the safety of the seniors in the area.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-300
That the Mayor request the Parking Director to investigate the usage and production of counterfeit visitor parking passes throughout the City. Further, that if a resident is found to have...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Council Vice-President Visconti: That the Mayor request the Parking Director to investigate the usage and production of counterfeit visitor parking passes throughout the City. Further, that if a resident is found to have fraudulently reproduced a visitor parking pass, that the vehicle utilizing a counterfeit pass be issued a violation and that Parking Director immediately revoke the visitor placard privileges of the household in accordance with Sections 10.34.040(H) and 10.34.040(J) Visitor Placards of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere. Additionally, that the Parking Director be directed to redesign the visitor parking passes to prevent this type of abuse.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-301
That the Mayor request the Superintendent of Public Schools to appear before the City Council to explain which schools do not have air conditioning and why
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request the Superintendent of Public Schools to appear before the City Council to explain which schools do not have air conditioning and why.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-302
That the Mayor request the State Delegation to direct the DCR Commissioner to relax the residential permit parking on Ocean Avenue to a four-hour limit, the same as Revere Beach Boulevard, during...
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request the State Delegation to direct the DCR Commissioner to relax the residential permit parking on Ocean Avenue to a four-hour limit, the same as Revere Beach Boulevard, during the non-operable period of the beach paid parking from October through April.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-303
That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to the 2021 Revere Youth Baseball Minor League Champions, the Reds, and the Major League Champions, the Phillies
Motion presented by Council Vice-President Visconti: That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to the 2021 Revere Youth Baseball Minor League Champions, the Reds, and the Major League Champions, the Phillies.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-304
That the Mayor contact our State Delegation to direct the MBTA to allow the Northeast Mosquito
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor contact our State Delegation to direct the MBTA to allow the Northeast Mosquito
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-305
That the Revere City Council recognize Douglas Goodwin and Nick Maglione for their hard work during the CV19 surge and thereafter to ensure students and families had access to food and school...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Revere City Council recognize Douglas Goodwin and Nick Maglione for their hard work during the CV19 surge and thereafter to ensure students and families had access to food and school materials whether they lived in Revere or not due to displacement.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-307
That the Mayor direct DCR to clean up Short Beach in Beachmont
Motion presented by Council Vice-President Visconti, Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor direct DCR to clean up Short Beach in Beachmont.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-308
That the City Council amend the Rules or Order to permit the submission of a maximum of 10 motions per meeting when the City Council meets twice in any given month. Further, that at the discretion...
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the City Council amend the Rules or Order to permit the submission of a maximum of 10 motions per meeting when the City Council meets twice in any given month. Further, that at the discretion of the President, that a Councillor be permitted to speak on 4 motions.
The minutes record the result as “Tabled”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/27/2021 6:00 PM AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Council Order 21-309
That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Massachusetts State Trooper Carlo Mastromattei for leading the investigation into the abandonment of a dog on Revere Beach and quickly...
Motion presented by Councillor Giannino: That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Massachusetts State Trooper Carlo Mastromattei for leading the investigation into the abandonment of a dog on Revere Beach and quickly bringing an animal abuser to justice.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-310
That the Mayor direct National Grid to brighten the street lights at Hall's Corner at the intersection of Malden Street and Newhall Street, specifically on Poles 2910 and 2712
Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Mayor direct National Grid to brighten the street lights at Hall's Corner at the intersection of Malden Street and Newhall Street, specifically on Poles 2910 and 2712.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-311
That a Certificate of Commendation be awarded to Fiore's Market in recognition of their retirement after 43 years in business - providing the highest quality hand cut meats and groceries to...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Councillor Guinasso: That a Certificate of Commendation be awarded to Fiore's Market in recognition of their retirement after 43 years in business - providing the highest quality hand cut meats and groceries to generations of Revere residents.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 21-312
That the Mayor request the Director of Municipal Inspections to appear before the City Council to discuss the lack of action against the owner of the property at 69 Highland Street concerning an...
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request the Director of Municipal Inspections to appear before the City Council to discuss the lack of action against the owner of the property at 69 Highland Street concerning an illegal business in a residential zone.
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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