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April 29, 2024
18 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: City Council President Anthony Cogliandro presiding.
Present: Paul Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Robert J. Haas, Michelle Kelley, Joanne McKenna, Ira Novoselsky, Marc Silvestri, Anthony T. Zambuto, Anthony Cogliandro
Absent: Juan Pablo Jaramillo
During the meeting:
- Robert J. Haas recused from the vote on Council Order 24-057 (That the City Council approve the following special legislation: An Act Relative to...).
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the April 8, 2024 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of April 8, 2024
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-057
That the City Council approve the following special legislation: An Act Relative to City Employment and Candidacy in the Offices of Mayor, City Councillor-at-Large, Ward Councillor, and School...
Motion presented by Councillor Zambuto: That the City Council approve the following special legislation: An Act Relative to City Employment and Candidacy in the Offices of Mayor, City Councillor-at-Large, Ward Councillor, and School Committee of the City of Revere. (attached)
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, ZambutoNo: Silvestri
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [8 TO 1] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Cogliandro NAYS: Silvestri ABSENT: Jaramillo RECUSED: Haas.”
Council Order 24-092
That the Mayor and Chief of Infrastructure Don Ciaramella be requested to return the Water & Sewer discount program for seniors to last year's rate structure as follows: 35% discount for...
Motion presented by Councillor Argenzio: That the Mayor and Chief of Infrastructure Don Ciaramella be requested to return the Water & Sewer discount program for seniors to last year's rate structure as follows: 35% discount for consumption of 25,000 gallons or less, 20% discount for consumption of 25,001 to 70,000 gallons, and 10% discount for consumption of 70,001 gallons or more.
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”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED AS AMENDED VOICE VOTE.”
Council Order 24-144
Communication from the City Auditor Relative to the MGL Chapter 44, Section 53 1/2- Departmental Revolving Funds Spending Authorization for FY2025
Communication from the City Auditor Relative to the MGL Chapter 44, Section 53 1/2- Departmental Revolving Funds Spending Authorization for FY2025.
The minutes record the result as “Tabled”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/6/2024 6:00 PM AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro ABSENT: Jaramillo.”
Council Order 24-145
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the WinWaste- Contract Renewal
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONTRACT BETWEEN WINWASTE AND THE CITY OF REVERE COVERING A TEN-YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2024?
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, ZambutoNo: Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Silvestri
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [7 TO 3] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto NAYS: Guarino-Sawaya, Silvestri, Cogliandro ABSENT: Jaramillo.”
Council Order 24-147
That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to approve the installation of a speed table on Sagamore Street to slow down cut through traffic
Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to approve the installation of a speed table on Sagamore Street to slow down cut through traffic.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-149
That the City Council approve the attached Proclamation declaring May 2024, Jewish American Heritage Month
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the City Council approve the attached Proclamation declaring May 2024, Jewish American Heritage Month.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-151
That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to the RHS Speech & Debate Team in recognition of their performance at the MSDL State Speech Championship
Motion presented by Council President Cogliandro: That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to the RHS Speech & Debate Team in recognition of their performance at the MSDL State Speech Championship.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-153
That the Mayor request the DCR to station a lifeguard on Revere Beach in front of the Jack Satter House. Lifeguards are not stationed this far up the beach, but there is a great need for a...
Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request the DCR to station a lifeguard on Revere Beach in front of the Jack Satter House. Lifeguards are not stationed this far up the beach, but there is a great need for a lifeguard in this vicinity due to the many seniors utilizing the beach residing at the senior living facility.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-154
That the Mayor request the Director of Finance to set the fee for a Municipal Lien Certificate at fifty dollars
Motion presented by Councillor Kelley: That the Mayor request the Director of Finance to set the fee for a Municipal Lien Certificate at fifty dollars.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-155
That the Mayor be requested to instruct the Engineering Department to stop the practice of reducing the size of residents' driveways when sidewalks are being reconstructed unless the driveway...
Motion presented by Councillor Argenzio: That the Mayor be requested to instruct the Engineering Department to stop the practice of reducing the size of residents' driveways when sidewalks are being reconstructed unless the driveway poses a pubic safety concern. Reducing the size of driveways that have been established for over 10 years unnecessarily causes hardship on residents.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-157
That the Mayor be requested to contact the DCR and the State Delegation to make the portion of Revere Beach from Beach Street to Revere Street dog friendly year-round. Many dog owners enjoy...
Motion presented by Councillor Argenzio: That the Mayor be requested to contact the DCR and the State Delegation to make the portion of Revere Beach from Beach Street to Revere Street dog friendly year-round. Many dog owners enjoy walking along the beach with their dogs during the winter months and making this area for the many dog owners who live in Revere a year-round activity.
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Silvestri, ZambutoNo: Guarino-Sawaya, Novoselsky
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [8 TO 2] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro NAYS: Guarino-Sawaya, Novoselsky ABSENT: Jaramillo.”
Council Order 24-158
That the Mayor be requested to contact the State Delegation, MassDOT, and DCR to repair all state roadways through Belle Circle to include Routes 60, 16, 107, and 1A, in addition to Lynnway from...
Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri: That the Mayor be requested to contact the State Delegation, MassDOT, and DCR to repair all state roadways through Belle Circle to include Routes 60, 16, 107, and 1A, in addition to Lynnway from Carey Circle to North Shore Road. Each of these state-owned highways needs major repair.
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”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED AS AMENDED VOICE VOTE.”
Council Order 24-159
That the City Council request Tom O'Brien of HYM to appear before the City Council to provide a construction progress update on Suffolk Downs at the May 6th City Council meeting
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Councillor Kelley: That the City Council request Tom O'Brien of HYM to appear before the City Council to provide a construction progress update on Suffolk Downs at the May 6th City Council meeting.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-160
That the Mayor request the City Solicitor to draft special legislation requiring that the City enter into an agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and DCR providing for regulations...
Motion presented by Councillor Kelley, Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the City Solicitor to draft special legislation requiring that the City enter into an agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and DCR providing for regulations concerning the closure of the flood gate on Winthrop Parkway and the pump stations located on Broad Sound Avenue and Bennington 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”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED AS AMENDED VOICE VOTE.”
Council Order 24-161
That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to the Life Skills students who assist Mrs. Sally Vranos behind the scenes at the Recreation Department. The Life Skills program has grown...
Motion presented by Councillor Haas: That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to the Life Skills students who assist Mrs. Sally Vranos behind the scenes at the Recreation Department. The Life Skills program has grown to seven students since its inception eight years ago. The students assist with shredding to painting props for City events. The students truly are the unsung heroes of the department.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-162
That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Nick Rystrom, City Engineer and Don Ciaramella, Chief of Infrastructure for their fast and efficient work in Oak Island during the MBTA...
Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Nick Rystrom, City Engineer and Don Ciaramella, Chief of Infrastructure for their fast and efficient work in Oak Island during the MBTA track shutdown which ultimately saved the taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-163
That the City Council present a Certificate of Commendation to Richie Scannelli in recognition and celebration of his 70th birthday
Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri: That the City Council present a Certificate of Commendation to Richie Scannelli in recognition and celebration of his 70th birthday.
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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