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Revere City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting

October 4, 2021

11 recorded votes, 8 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, John F. Powers, Richard J. Serino, George J. Rotondo, Gerry Visconti

Absent: Ira Novoselsky, Anthony T. Zambuto

During the meeting:

  • Jessica A. Giannino recused from the vote on Council Order 21-331 (Communication from the Mayor relative to a Home Rule Petition for Easement and Fee...).
  • Jessica A. Giannino recused from the vote on Council Order 21-349 (That the City of Revere City Council shall not permit any parking meters on at anytime...).

Every vote, in order

Approval of the Journal

Approve the journal (minutes) of the September 27, 2021 meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of September 27, 2021

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ACCEPTED.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Council Order 21-308

That the City Council amend the Rules or Order to permit the submission of a maximum of 10 motions

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderFailed · 1–8

Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the City Council amend the Rules or Order to permit the submission of a maximum of 10 motions

Yes: RotondoNo: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Powers, Serino, Visconti

From the minutes

“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [1 TO 8] AYES: Rotondo NAYS: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Powers, Serino, Visconti ABSENT: Novoselsky, Zambuto.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Council Order 21-331

Communication from the Mayor relative to a Home Rule Petition for Easement and Fee Transfers on Revere Beach Parkway from state agencies to the City of Revere for municipal purposes

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Communication from the Mayor relative to a Home Rule Petition for Easement and Fee Transfers on Revere Beach Parkway from state agencies to the City of Revere for municipal purposes

Yes: Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [8 TO 0] AYES: Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti ABSENT: Novoselsky, Zambuto RECUSED: Giannino.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Council Order 21-262

Communication from the Mayor regarding the appointment of Dr. Drew Bunker to Board of Health

Minutes, page 5

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF DR. DREW BUNKER TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH?

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti ABSENT: Novoselsky, Zambuto.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Council Order 21-334

That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to the Patriettes for winning the 2021 Revere Youth Girls Softball Championship

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Morabito, Councillor Keefe: That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to the Patriettes for winning the 2021 Revere Youth Girls Softball Championship.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Council Order 21-335

That the Mayor request the DPW to install a crosswalk light at 265 Beach Street at the Vazza Funeral Home

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor request the DPW to install a crosswalk light at 265 Beach Street at the Vazza Funeral Home.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Council Order 21-336

That the Mayor request the appropriate State agency to clean the graffiti from the bridge extending over the train tracks on Winthrop Avenue at Route 16. Several 311 requests have been submitted...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the appropriate State agency to clean the graffiti from the bridge extending over the train tracks on Winthrop Avenue at Route 16. Several 311 requests have been submitted over the summer for this issue, but there has been no action taken by the State to clean their property.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Council Order 21-337

That the Mayor request MassDOT to change the configuration of the light at the movie theater site on Squire

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Mayor request MassDOT to change the configuration of the light at the movie theater site on Squire

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Council Order 21-347

That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to the Revere Youth Softball Senior League Division Champions, the Bears

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Council Vice-President Visconti: That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to the Revere Youth Softball Senior League Division Champions, the Bears.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Council Order 21-348

That the City Council request Representative Turco to address the City Council relative to parking meters on Revere Beach Boulevard

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Council Vice-President Visconti: That the City Council request Representative Turco to address the City Council relative to parking meters on Revere Beach Boulevard.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Council Order 21-349

That the City of Revere City Council shall not permit any parking meters on at anytime on Revere Beach

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the City of Revere City Council shall not permit any parking meters on at anytime on Revere Beach.

Yes: Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [8 TO 0] AYES: Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti ABSENT: Novoselsky, Zambuto RECUSED: Giannino.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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