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Revere City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

May 22, 2023

14 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: President Pro Tempore Joanne McKenna presiding.

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

Absent: Marc Silvestri

During the meeting:

  • Anthony T. Zambuto recused from the vote on Council Order 23-112 (Hearing called as ordered on a petition submitted by National Grid to install...).

Every vote, in order

Approval of the Journal

Approve the journal (minutes) of the May 8, 2023 meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of May 8, 2023

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ACCEPTED.”

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

Council Order 23-111

Hearing called as ordered on a petition submitted by CRP/PR Robinson Venture LLC, 11 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT 06824-5015 requesting a Chapter 148 License from the Revere City Council for above...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 7–1

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A CHAPTER 148 LICENSE FOR 656 OCEAN AVENUE AS REQUESTED BY THE APPLICANT?

Yes: Cogliandro, McKenna, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Visconti, ZambutoNo: SerinoThe minutes list Steven Morabito as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [7 TO 1] AYES: Cogliandro, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna NAYS: Serino ABSENT: Morabito, Silvestri.”

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

Council Order 23-112

Hearing called as ordered on a petition submitted by National Grid to install approximately 550' of underground conduits from an existing manhole on a sidewalk near 120 Lynnway towards 22 Whitin...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 6–1

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED BY NATIONAL GRID?

Yes: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, ViscontiNo: SerinoThe minutes list Dan Rizzo as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [6 TO 1] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Visconti, McKenna NAYS: Serino ABSENT: Rizzo, Silvestri RECUSED: Zambuto.”

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

Council Order 23-094

Shall the City Council confirm the appointment of james o'brien to the zoning board of appeals as a full voting member?

Minutes, page 5

Confirm appointmentPassed · 8–0

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES O'BRIEN TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AS A FULL VOTING MEMBER?

Yes: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoThe minutes list Dan Rizzo as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

Council Order 23-114

Communication from Michael and Maria Swan, 33 McClure Street, requesting that the City Council accept a land donation for the property described as 0 McClure Street (MBP 16-256B-1, 174 sq. ft.)

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 8–0

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPT A LAND DONATION FROM MICHAEL AND MARIA SWAN FOR THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS 0 McCLURE STREET (MBP 16-256B-1, 174 SQ. FT.?

Yes: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoThe minutes list Dan Rizzo as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

From the minutes

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

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

Council Order 23-116

That the State Delegation, along with a representative or representatives from MassDOT, appear before the City Council to offer a presentation to the City Council and the residents of Revere about...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Serino, Councillor Visconti: That the State Delegation, along with a representative or representatives from MassDOT, appear before the City Council to offer a presentation to the City Council and the residents of Revere about the Sumner Tunnel Restoration Project, along with traffic mitigation plans for the City of Revere, including, but not limited to, the suspension of the bus lane on the Tobin Bridge on Route 1 to allow traffic from the North Shore into Boston to flow during the tunnel closure, as well as any potential exit closures on Route 1A, as happens in East Boston during current weekend closures. The Sumner Tunnel is expected to be closed from July 5 - August 31, and a similar request for MassDOT to update the City Council of the City of Revere, which was made at the March 27th City Council meeting, did not reach the appropriate personnel at MassDOT. The intent of this motion is to have MassDOT update the residents of Revere about the project ahead of the July 5th closure of the Sumner Tunnel going into Boston.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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

Council Order 23-117

Motion presented by President Pro Tempore McKenna, Councillor Silvestri: That the Acting Mayor be requested to make arrangements to repair and repurpose the mobile City Hall van to be utilized by...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by President Pro Tempore McKenna, Councillor Silvestri: That the Acting Mayor be requested to make arrangements to repair and repurpose the mobile City Hall van to be utilized by SUDHI for outreach, services, and transportation for those experiencing homelessness in the City of Revere.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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

Council Order 23-119

That the Acting Mayor provide an update on Council Order 22-288 in regards to the biennial Columbus Day parade. We have not received any information if the city will move forward with continuing...

Minutes, page 9

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor provide an update on Council Order 22-288 in regards to the biennial Columbus Day parade. We have not received any information if the city will move forward with continuing the parade. The original motion was filed on October 17, 2022.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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

Council Order 23-120

That the Acting Mayor provide an update council order 22-332 in regards to providing a list and/or timeline of upcoming water main repairs, street pavings and sidewalk repairs for 2023. This...

Minutes, page 9

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor provide an update council order 22-332 in regards to providing a list and/or timeline of upcoming water main repairs, street pavings and sidewalk repairs for 2023. This motion was filed on December 5, 2022.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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

Council Order 23-121

That the Acting Mayor provide an update Council Order 23-004 in regards to lines of communication between the Mayor's Office and the City Council. The City Council is not receiving communication...

Minutes, page 9

Adopt orderPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor provide an update Council Order 23-004 in regards to lines of communication between the Mayor's Office and the City Council. The City Council is not receiving communication in regards to any motions that have been filed. This motion was filed on January 9, 2023.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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

Council Order 23-122

That the Acting Mayor provide an update on the status of the Amazon facility on Squire Road

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Acting Mayor provide an update on the status of the Amazon facility on Squire Road.

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 9 (PDF)

Council Order 23-124

That the Acting Mayor request the Fire Department, Municipal Inspections, and/or 311 to disseminate information to the general public relative to rules concerning outdoor fire pits

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Acting Mayor request the Fire Department, Municipal Inspections, and/or 311 to disseminate information to the general public relative to rules concerning outdoor fire pits.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Council Order 23-125

That the Acting Mayor request the Director of Community Development and an MBTA Representative to appear before the City Council to disucss the removal of the 411 bus stop at the Jack Satter House

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Visconti: That the Acting Mayor request the Director of Community Development and an MBTA Representative to appear before the City Council to disucss the removal of the 411 bus stop at the Jack Satter House.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Council Order 23-126

That the Acting Mayor request the DCR to replace portions of the sidewalk on the west side of Ocean Avenue from Beach Street o Chester Street at the hotel. There have been several complaints made...

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Acting Mayor request the DCR to replace portions of the sidewalk on the west side of Ocean Avenue from Beach Street o Chester Street at the hotel. There have been several complaints made by disabled residents who have difficulty using assistive walking devices due to the serious cracks in the sidewalk.

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 10 (PDF)

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