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Revere City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

May 8, 2023

18 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: President Protempore Joanne McKenna presiding.

Present: Anthony Cogliandro, Steven Morabito, Ira Novoselsky, John F. Powers, Dan Rizzo, Richard J. Serino, Marc Silvestri, Gerry Visconti, Anthony T. Zambuto, Joanne McKenna

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approval of the Journal

Approve the journal (minutes) of the April 24, 2023 meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of April 24, 2023

The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ACCEPTED.”

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

Council Order 23-083

Arcadia St LLC, 787 North Shore Road, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council to enable the appellant to construct five (5) townhouses on the property at 84...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AS REPORTED BY THE ZONING SUB-COMMITTEE?

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna.”

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

Council Order 23-031

Shall the City Council authorize early in-person voting?

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING?

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna.”

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

Shall the City Council approve the 2023 early voting schedule as presented by the election commissioner?

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE 2023 EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE AS PRESENTED BY THE ELECTION COMMISSIONER?

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna.”

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

Council Order 23-057

An Ordinance Further Amending the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere Concerning Boards and Commissions

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF REVERE RELATIVE TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS?

The minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Council Order 23-097

Communication from Election Commissioner seeking approval for various polling locations

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE NEW POLLING LOCATIONS FOR WARD 1, PRECINCT 3; WARD 5, PRECINCT 1A; WARD 5, PRECINCTS 2 & 3; AND WARD 6, PRECINCT 3?

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Council Order 23-098

That the Acting Mayor direct the Chief of Police to increase patrols on True St. and Eastern Ave. The speeding issues have increased significantly on both streets in the last few months

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor direct the Chief of Police to increase patrols on True St. and Eastern Ave. The speeding issues have increased significantly on both streets in the last few months.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Council Order 23-099

That the Acting Mayor direct the DPW to install speed radars, speed bumps, speed tables, or any mechanism that can stop speeding on True Street and Eastern Avenue

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor direct the DPW to install speed radars, speed bumps, speed tables, or any mechanism that can stop speeding on True Street and Eastern Avenue.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Council Order 23-100

That the Acting Mayor direct the Director of Parks and Recreation to allow the placement of a storage container at Ambrose Park for use by Revere Youth Soccer (RYS). RYS will pay for and build the...

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor direct the Director of Parks and Recreation to allow the placement of a storage container at Ambrose Park for use by Revere Youth Soccer (RYS). RYS will pay for and build the storage container.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Council Order 23-101

That the Acting Mayor provide an update on the Council Order 22-255 that was approved on September 12, 2022, which read - That the Mayor direct the Police Department to utilize funds from the Dog...

Minutes, page 14

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Acting Mayor provide an update on the Council Order 22-255 that was approved on September 12, 2022, which read - That the Mayor direct the Police Department to utilize funds from the Dog Park Revolving Account to install a camera at the Paws 'N Play Dog Park on Sargent Street in West Revere due to serious issues relative to dogs being abandoned at the park, as well as dogs attacking other dogs and people.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Council Order 23-102

That the Acting Mayor provide an update on Council Order 22-326 that was approved on November 28, 2022, which read - That the Mayor request a representative from National Grid to appear before the...

Minutes, page 14

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Acting Mayor provide an update on Council Order 22-326 that was approved on November 28, 2022, which read - That the Mayor request a representative from National Grid to appear before the Council to discuss the following outstanding requests for items in Ward Six - (1) Council Order 20-412, dated December 7, 2020 - Motion of Councillor Serino that National Grid add street lights to Pole Numbers 3960-50 and 3961-50 on Salem Street, opposite Overlook Ridge Drive; (2) Council Order 21-281, dated August 23, 2021 - Motion of Councillor Serino that National Grid install 96 watt street lamps on Poles 3960, 3960 1/2, and 3961 on Salem Street in North Revere, opposite the entrance to Overlook Ridge; and (3) Council Order 22-041, dated February 7, 2022 - Motion of Councillor Serino that National Grid install a street lamp on Pole 2793 in front of 58 Carlson Avenue.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Council Order 23-103

That the Acting Mayor require all School Building Committee meetings to be broadcast live and saved on RevereTV's YouTube channel

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor require all School Building Committee meetings to be broadcast live and saved on RevereTV's YouTube channel.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Council Order 23-105

Motion presented by President Pro Tempore McKenna: That the Acting Mayor request the DCR to investigate the feasibility of establishing a year-round beach dog park at the beginning of Revere...

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by President Pro Tempore McKenna: That the Acting Mayor request the DCR to investigate the feasibility of establishing a year-round beach dog park at the beginning of Revere Beach. This part of the beach is desolate and is never used by people even during the summer months. Cities and towns, all across Massachusetts, and other states offer these services at beaches for dog owners.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Council Order 23-106

Motion presented by President Pro Tempore McKenna, Councillor Cogliandro: That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by President Pro Tempore McKenna, Councillor Cogliandro: That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Council Order 23-107

That the Acting Mayor direct the DPW to conduct the following work at Ambrose Park: 1.) Install appropriate and sufficient signage indicating the field is usable by permit only; 2.) monitor the...

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor direct the DPW to conduct the following work at Ambrose Park: 1.) Install appropriate and sufficient signage indicating the field is usable by permit only; 2.) monitor the field more frequently for trash, add trash barrels, fill holes and add grass where needed.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Council Order 23-108

That the Acting Mayor and Chief of Public Health be requested to include a line item for school-based behavioral and mental health clinicians and services in the FY2024 Public Health Division’s budget

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri: That the Acting Mayor and Chief of Public Health be requested to include a line item for school-based behavioral and mental health clinicians and services in the FY2024 Public Health Division’s budget.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Council Order 23-109

That the Acting Mayor request the Traffic Commission to approve the installation of a speed table on Fenno Street near the intersection of Spring Street

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Morabito: That the Acting Mayor request the Traffic Commission to approve the installation of a speed table on Fenno Street near the intersection of Spring Street.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Council Order 23-110

That the Acting Mayor instruct the Superintendent of Public Works Water Department to appear before the City Council to discuss the status and operational integrity of our community's fire hydrant...

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the Acting Mayor instruct the Superintendent of Public Works Water Department to appear before the City Council to discuss the status and operational integrity of our community's fire hydrant system.

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

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