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November 13, 2023
13 recorded votes, 11 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, Richard J. Serino, Marc Silvestri, Gerry Visconti, Anthony T. Zambuto, Joanne McKenna
Absent: Dan Rizzo
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the October 30, 2023 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of October 30, 2023
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-211
Youssef Abouriaili c/o Touma & Elias Realty Group, PO Box 16, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council to expand and alter an existing non-conforming structure by...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN REVIEW?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 23-219
Zoning Ordinance Establishing Outdoor Dining Regulations for the City of Revere
Zoning Ordinance Establishing Outdoor Dining Regulations for the City of Revere
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 23-246
Zoning Ordinance Further Amending the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to Prequalified Lots, Signage, and Driveways
Zoning Ordinance Further Amending the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to Prequalified Lots, Signage, and Driveways.
The minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Council Order 23-252
That the Acting Mayor direct the Chief of Police to provide police presence to curb speeding and assist overall with traffic enforcement at every school during pick up and drop off
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor direct the Chief of Police to provide police presence to curb speeding and assist overall with traffic enforcement at every school during pick up and drop off.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-253
That the Acting Mayor direct the Superintendent of the DPW to install speed tables near every school to curb speeding
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Acting Mayor direct the Superintendent of the DPW to install speed tables near every school to curb speeding.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-254
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro, President Pro Tempore McKenna: That the City Council award a Certificate of Appreciation to Anthony Parziale for hosting a fundraiser for the Good Diner...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro, President Pro Tempore McKenna: That the City Council award a Certificate of Appreciation to Anthony Parziale for hosting a fundraiser for the Good Diner and Hector‘s Barbershop, which were both heavily impacted by a water main break on Broadway.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-257
That the Acting Mayor request the MBTA to install a shelter with seats at the bus stop across from 1465 North Shore Road for the 110,116 and 119 bus routes. Further, that the MBTA and the State...
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Acting Mayor request the MBTA to install a shelter with seats at the bus stop across from 1465 North Shore Road for the 110,116 and 119 bus routes. Further, that the MBTA and the State Delegation be forwarded a copy of the approved Council Order.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-258
Motion presented by President Pro Tempore McKenna, Councillor Silvestri: That the Acting Mayor be requested to investigate the feasibility of converting the green space at the end of Previte Way...
Motion presented by President Pro Tempore McKenna, Councillor Silvestri: That the Acting Mayor be requested to investigate the feasibility of converting the green space at the end of Previte Way (formerly Unity Avenue), into a passive park by planting a "Unity Tree" and installing seating for residents to enjoy the view.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-259
Motion presented by President Pro Tempore McKenna, Councillor Silvestri: That the Acting Mayor request the appropriate staff at City Hall to assist the residents and businesses of Previte Way...
Motion presented by President Pro Tempore McKenna, Councillor Silvestri: That the Acting Mayor request the appropriate staff at City Hall to assist the residents and businesses of Previte Way (formerly Unity Avenue) to change their address and cover any costs associated with said change.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-260
That the Acting Mayor be requested to investigate the feasibility of installing illuminated stop signs at the intersection of Newhall and Malden Streets. The stops signs that were recently...
Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri: That the Acting Mayor be requested to investigate the feasibility of installing illuminated stop signs at the intersection of Newhall and Malden Streets. The stops signs that were recently installed are very difficult to see during the evening hours.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-261
That the City Council award Certificates of Merit to Officer Brendon Leslie (Medal of Honor), Officer Christopher Panzini (Medal of Valor), and Sgt. Jackie Dean (Medal of Valor) in recognition of...
Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri: That the City Council award Certificates of Merit to Officer Brendon Leslie (Medal of Honor), Officer Christopher Panzini (Medal of Valor), and Sgt. Jackie Dean (Medal of Valor) in recognition of receiving the Trooper George L. Hanna Memorial Award.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 23-262
Communication from the Acting Mayor relative to the Toys for Tickets amnesty program for the 2023 holiday season
Communication from the Acting Mayor relative to the Toys for Tickets amnesty program for the 2023 holiday season.
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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