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October 16, 2023
17 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: President Pro Tempore Joanne McKenna presiding. Marc Silvestri arrived late (6:05 PM).
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 September 25, 2023 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of September 25, 2023
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Council Order 23-153
That the Revere City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Philip Imperato in recognition of his 90th birthday
Motion presented by Councillor Zambuto: That the Revere City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Philip Imperato in recognition of his 90th birthday.
Yes: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoThe minutes list Marc Silvestri as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote. The minutes record the result as “Tabled”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Silvestri.”
Council Order 23-164
An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to Lodging and Houses and Rooming Houses. (ordinance language attached)
An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to Lodging and Houses and Rooming Houses. (ordinance language attached)
Yes: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, ZambutoThe minutes list Gerry Visconti as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote. 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, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Visconti.”
Council Order 23-210
Broadway Capital CDPM, Inc., / 133 Salem Development, LLC, 932 Broadway, Unit 1, Chelsea, MA 02150, requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council to alter the existing special permit...
Broadway Capital CDPM, Inc., / 133 Salem Development, LLC, 932 Broadway, Unit 1, Chelsea, MA 02150, requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council to alter the existing special permit C-22-01 by increasing the number of affordable units within the permitted 72 unit mixed use development from 7 units to 18 units consisting of 6 units at 70% AMI and 12 units at 80% AMI at 133 Salem Street, Revere, MA 02151.
Yes: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, ZambutoThe minutes list Gerry Visconti 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, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Visconti.”
Council Order 23-218
Communication from the Election Commissioner requesting approval of the Warrant for the November 7, 2023 Municipal Election
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE WARRANT FOR THE NOVEMBER 7TH MUNICIPAL ELECTION?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-220
Communication from the City Auditor requesting an appropriation from the Community Improvement Trust Fund for radar signage and illuminated stop signs in Ward 5
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND TO THE WARD 5 TRAFFIC CONTROL ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna.”
Council Order 23-221
Communication from the Acting Mayor requesting an appropriation from the Community Improvement Trust Fund to support the improved landscaping of Burbank Street and the Dale/Vane Street triangle
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND TO THE WARD 4 LANDSCAPING ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,250?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna.”
Council Order 23-222
That the Acting Mayor direct the Chief of Police to, again, increase patrols on East Mountain Ave. Speeding has not stopped and there has been an increase of motor bikes and motor scooters in the...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor direct the Chief of Police to, again, increase patrols on East Mountain Ave. Speeding has not stopped and there has been an increase of motor bikes and motor scooters in the area as well.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-223
That the Acting Mayor direct the DPW to install a speed table on East Mountain Avenue to combat the speeding issues
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor direct the DPW to install a speed table on East Mountain Avenue to combat the speeding issues.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-225
That the Acting Mayor and a representative from Cataldo Ambulance appear before the City Council to discuss the issues in regards with providing adequate ambulance services to the City of Revere
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor and a representative from Cataldo Ambulance appear before the City Council to discuss the issues in regards with providing adequate ambulance services to the City of Revere.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-227
That the Acting Mayor provide the City Council with an update on the status of the yet to be opened Haas Health and Wellness Center and a full accounting of how much the City has spent on this...
Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Acting Mayor provide the City Council with an update on the status of the yet to be opened Haas Health and Wellness Center and a full accounting of how much the City has spent on this project to date, including the sources of said funding (ARPA, General Fund, Etc.). It has been approximately six months since the City Council was given an update on this project, at which point the Council was told a late Summer opening was envisioned.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-228
That the duly elected Mayor upon November's election convene, in the new year, a Planning Committee for a Columbus Day/Italian-American Heritage Month Parade to be held on the second Monday of...
Motion presented by Councillor Serino, Councillor Cogliandro: That the duly elected Mayor upon November's election convene, in the new year, a Planning Committee for a Columbus Day/Italian-American Heritage Month Parade to be held on the second Monday of October, 2025 and every two years thereafter, as had been a tradition in Revere for generations.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-229
That the City Council adopt the attached Resolution recognizing the State of Israel following the terrorist attack committed by Hamas on October 7, 2023
Motion presented by Councillor Serino, Councillor Novoselsky: That the City Council adopt the attached Resolution recognizing the State of Israel following the terrorist attack committed by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-233
That the Acting Mayor request the DPW to light the Markey Bridge with blue and white lights in support of the State of Israel
Motion presented by Councillor Morabito: That the Acting Mayor request the DPW to light the Markey Bridge with blue and white lights in support of the State of Israel.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-230
That the Acting Mayor request the Chief of Police to conduct traffic enforcement on Wentworth Street as a matter of public safety. Drivers do not obey the "Do Not Enter" signage
Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri: That the Acting Mayor request the Chief of Police to conduct traffic enforcement on Wentworth Street as a matter of public safety. Drivers do not obey the "Do Not Enter" signage.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-231
That the Acting Mayor request the Chief of Health & Human Services to appear before the City Council to provide an update on the Overdose Outreach program
Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri: That the Acting Mayor request the Chief of Health & Human Services to appear before the City Council to provide an update on the Overdose Outreach program.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-232
That the Acting Mayor instruct the Superintendent of Public Schools to present an alternative plan for the school's professional development day being held once again on Election Day, Tuesday...
Motion presented by Councillor Rizzo: That the Acting Mayor instruct the Superintendent of Public Schools to present an alternative plan for the school's professional development day being held once again on Election Day, Tuesday, November 7th at the Susan B. Anthony School. These professional development days can and should be held via Zoom or other virtual connection for the benefit of the voters who in many cases are older and or disabled.
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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