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January 10, 2022
11 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: President Gerry Visconti presiding.
Present: Anthony Cogliandro, Al Fiore, Patrick M. Keefe, Joanne McKenna, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, Dan Rizzo, George J. Rotondo, Richard J. Serino, Marc Silvestri, Gerry Visconti
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the January 3, 2022 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of January 3, 2022
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-003
Introduction of the City Council Rules of Order for adoption at the next regular City Council meeting
Introduction of the City Council Rules of Order for adoption at the next regular City Council meeting.
The minutes record the result as “Tabled”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/24/2022 6:00 PM AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti.”
Council Order 22-008
Communication from the Election Commissioner requesting approval of the Election Warrant for the January 25, 2022 District Election for the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE ELECTION WARRANT FOR THE JANUARY 25, 2022 DISTRICT ELECTION FOR THE NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-011
Communication from the Mayor relative to a request for Special Municipal Employee status for Revere High School Junior Varsity Basketball and Softball Coaches
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT SPECIAL MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE STATUS FOR THE POSITIONS OF HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL COACH AND HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL COACH?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Fiore, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti.”
Council Order 22-012
That the Mayor request the Parking Department to enforce the provisions of Schedule VIII of Title 10 – Parking Restrictions Generally and reinstitute permit parking for the City Hall parking lot....
Motion presented by Councillor Keefe: That the Mayor request the Parking Department to enforce the provisions of Schedule VIII of Title 10 – Parking Restrictions Generally and reinstitute permit parking for the City Hall parking lot. There is inadequate parking for employees due to residents and businesses utilizing the lot for off-street parking in addition to several parking spaces recently designated as “Electric Vehicles Only”.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-013
That the Mayor request the City Planner and the City Solicitor to draft a zoning ordinance amendment providing for a revised definition of condominiums and new use regulations for condominiums....
Motion presented by Council President Visconti, Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the City Planner and the City Solicitor to draft a zoning ordinance amendment providing for a revised definition of condominiums and new use regulations for condominiums. This motion is intended to specifically define condominiums as a separate use from apartments.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-014
That the Mayor request the Department of Municipal Inspections to not issue trash violations during the Christmas holiday week. Residents have much more recycling and garbage from the holiday and...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the Department of Municipal Inspections to not issue trash violations during the Christmas holiday week. Residents have much more recycling and garbage from the holiday and are being penalized due to the overflow.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-016
That the Mayor direct the Police Chief to assign two traffic officers to the intersection of North Shore Road and Revere Street weekly, Monday through Friday between the hours of 3:30PM and...
Motion presented by Councillor Fiore: That the Mayor direct the Police Chief to assign two traffic officers to the intersection of North Shore Road and Revere Street weekly, Monday through Friday between the hours of 3:30PM and 7:30PM. Alternatively, that the Police Chief coordinate with the MBTA Police and/or Massachusetts State Police to assign officers for this purpose.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-017
That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to amend the residential parking program to allow for non-resident customers patronizing business establishments with liquor licenses beyond 12:00AM...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to amend the residential parking program to allow for non-resident customers patronizing business establishments with liquor licenses beyond 12:00AM to park their vehicles without receiving a ticket and/or being towed.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-018
That the Mayor request the Department of Planning and Community Development to invest in Jacob’s Park on Hastings Street by installing upgrades such as trash barrels, dog waste dispensers...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor request the Department of Planning and Community Development to invest in Jacob’s Park on Hastings Street by installing upgrades such as trash barrels, dog waste dispensers, additional lighting, and potentially a dog park and walking path.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 22-021
That the Mayor request the Department of Public Health to establish a designated emergency warming center in the winter months to protect people experiencing homelessness from being exposed to...
Motion presented by Councillor Morabito: That the Mayor request the Department of Public Health to establish a designated emergency warming center in the winter months to protect people experiencing homelessness from being exposed to extremely cold temperatures and deadly winter conditions.
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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