June 27, 2022

Communication from the Mayor relative to An Act Establishing a New Election System for the School Committee of the City of Revere.

Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Serino, Silvestri, ViscontiNo: Novoselsky, Rotondo

Communication from the City Clerk requesting a confirmatory vote of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget appropriation.

Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, ViscontiThe minutes list Marc Silvestri as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor to look into the feasibility of providing a dedicated Zoom coordinator for all public meetings and engagements as deemed necessary by the Mayor, his designee, and the Revere City Council. The purpose of this position would be to provide Zoom for every public meeting allowing city officials and residents to participate in the event they have Covid.

Yes: Cogliandro, Morabito, Rotondo, SerinoNo: Keefe, McKenna, Novoselsky, ViscontiThe minutes list Marc Silvestri as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

Motion presented by Councillor Morabito: That the Mayor request the Police Department to establish a tip line before the 4th of July to anonymously report illegal fireworks, and to include the tip line number in a reverse 311 call, on the City website, and social media.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.

Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro, Councillor Keefe: That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to establish a crosswalk at 144 Broadway.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.

Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the City Solicitor in conjunction with the Chief of Infrastructure to craft an ordinance requiring all utility and construction companies to remove all equipment (vehicles, cones, signs, etc.) from city property when not returning to a job site within one week. Construction debris is left at sites throughout city ruining the aesthetics of our neighborhoods.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.

Motion presented by Councillor Keefe: That the Mayor be requested to submit a request to the City Council for an appropriation from the Community Improvement Trust Fund for the purpose of cleaning up and making improvements to city-owned parcels located on Burbank Street along the sidewalk, and at the intersection of Dale Street and Vane Street.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.

Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor investigate the feasibility of taking the Carabetta Properties by eminent domain for the purpose of converting to affordable housing. The properties have been allegedly blighted both now and in the past.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.

Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to RHS track athletes JV Cunha, Keny Guerrero, Ricardo Goncalves, and Mark Marchese for qualifying for and competing in the Nike Outdoor Nationals at the University of Oregon. Additionally, that Coaches Samnang Ros, Raquel MacDonald, Brian Scata and Sean Conboy be recognized for their guidance and leadership throughout the process.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.