February 12, 2024

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE WARRANT FOR THE MARCH 5, 202 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY?

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

Communication from the Chief Financial Officer requesting approval of a Resolution relative to the Lead Service Line Inventory & Replacement Program.

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

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

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

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ALLOW THE PETITIONER TO WITHDRAW THE SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION WITHOUT PREJUDICE?

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Novoselsky, ZambutoThe minutes list Michelle Kelley and 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 The minutes record the result as “Withdrawn Without Prejudice”.

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED SUBJECT TO THE PROJECT REVIEW BOARD CONDITIONS AS AMENDED BY THE ZONING SUB-COMMITTEE?

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoNo: Kelley

Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of various board & commission members.

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, SilvestriThe minutes list Anthony T. Zambuto as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Don Martelli to the Library Board of Trustees.

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, SilvestriThe minutes list Anthony T. Zambuto as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Somaya Laroussi to the Human Rights Commission.

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, SilvestriThe minutes list Anthony T. Zambuto as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Hector Rivera to the Planning Board.

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, SilvestriThe minutes list Anthony T. Zambuto as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Hal Abrams to the Planning Board.

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, SilvestriThe minutes list Anthony T. Zambuto as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Herby Jean-Baptiste to the Human Rights Commission.

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, SilvestriThe minutes list Anthony T. Zambuto as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Wilson Correa to the Conservation Commission.

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, SilvestriThe minutes list Anthony T. Zambuto as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Matt Wolfer to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees.

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, SilvestriThe minutes list Anthony T. Zambuto as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of John Stamatopoulos to the Planning Board.

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, SilvestriThe minutes list Anthony T. Zambuto as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Fr. Wellington to the Human Rights Commission.

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, SilvestriThe minutes list Anthony T. Zambuto as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Kathy Savage to the Board of Health.

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, SilvestriThe minutes list Anthony T. Zambuto as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Liliana Monroy to the License Commission.

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, SilvestriThe minutes list Anthony T. Zambuto as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Lori Manzo to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees.

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, SilvestriThe minutes list Anthony T. Zambuto as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Kathryn Schulte-Grahame to the Library Board of Trustees.

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, SilvestriThe minutes list Anthony T. Zambuto as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Peggy Pratt as the alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Novoselsky, SilvestriNo: Cogliandro, McKennaAbstained: KelleyThe minutes list Anthony T. Zambuto as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote. Michelle Kelley abstained (shown as present, not voting).

Motion presented by Councillor Jaramillo: That the City Council President be requested to establish a "Climate, Sustainability, and Workforce" Sub- Committee. The purpose of this sub-committee will be to focus on any motion or ordinance change proposals relative to short and long-term effects of climate change, the solutions needed to address climate change from a systemic approach, from climate resiliency to the energy transition, and the important role that workers play in the development and sustainability of our city as a whole and in the just transition toward a greener future.

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

Motion presented by Council President Cogliandro: That the Mayor request his Chief of Planning and Community Development to investigate the feasibility of creating a pocket park, walking path with lighting, and/or trees using city property located at the corner of East Mountain Avenue and School Street.

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

Motion presented by Council President Cogliandro: That the Mayor request the DPW to install bike racks at City Hall for residents and employees who commute for work or business. The availability of bike racks would decrease the number of vehicles on the road and parked in the City Hall lot.

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

Motion presented by City Councillor Giannino: That the Mayor request the Traffic Division and DPW to install traffic calming measures at the following locations: 1.) solar powered speed limit sign on Oakwood Avenue, 2.) bollards or guardrail at 375 Washington Avenue at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Sargent Street, and 3.) three bollards at 87 Beach Street.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted. The minutes record the result as “Ordered As Amended”.

Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya, City Councillor Giannino: That the Mayor request Mass DOT to examine all poles and lights for deficiencies on Squire Road from Copeland to Butler Circle. Many of the lights are not functioning causing a public safety hazard for pedestrians and vehicular traffic.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor be requested to establish a program in which residents, developers, corporations, etc. can purchase an engraved walkway paver for the purpose of raising funds to be deposited into the Revere High School Stabilization Fund. The program could offer pavers in assorted colors and materials to coincide with a tiered donation level (i.e. red $100, white $250, blue $500, gold $1,000, glass $5,000, metal $10,000). The pavers to be used should be included in the union’s bulk purchase of the materials used to construct the high school.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor be requested to submit an appropriation request to the City Council for the purpose of transferring all revenue generated from the parking lot leases at Wonderland to the Revere High School Stabilization Trust Fund beginning July 1, 2023 to present and throughout the life of the leases.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request DCR to erect a temporary reflective road cone barrier for the entire length of 548 Revere Beach Boulevard 24/7 until construction has been completed on the new residential development as a matter of public safety. Currently, lane changes are signified by only two street cones which is wholly insufficient for ensuring the safety of motorists as there have been reports of near head-on collisions.

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

Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Council President Cogliandro: That the Mayor be requested to hire an independent environmental assessment company for the purpose of conducting a full and complete

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

Motion presented by Councillor Haas, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor, in conjunction with the Youth Works Department, investigate the feasibility of establishing a Teen Shoveling Program which would pair students with seniors and disabled residents (based on location) who have trouble maintaining their property during the winter months. The program would provide students monetary compensation and/or community service hours.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Haas: That the Mayor be requested to hire a full-time custodian or station an existing DPW employee full-time at the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center.

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Motion presented by Councillor Jaramillo, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the City Council approve the attached Resolution in honor of Patty Wallach-Knickle, a beloved caregiver who served the residents of the Jack Satter House. (refer to attached Resolution)

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