MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
June 3, 2024
20 recorded votes, 15 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, Juan Pablo Jaramillo, Michelle Kelley, Joanne McKenna, Ira Novoselsky, Marc Silvestri, Anthony T. Zambuto, Anthony Cogliandro
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the May 20, 2024 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of May 20, 2024
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Council Order 24-148
An Ordinance Further Amending the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work- Off Abatement (language attached)
An Ordinance Further Amending the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work- Off Abatement (language attached).
The minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”
Adopt Councillor Argenzio’s minority report to take the ordinance off the table for discussion
Prior to acceptance, Councillor Argenzio offered a minority report from the committee to take the ordinance off the table for discussion. Councillors Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, and President Cogliandro voting “YES”. Councillors Haas and Jaramillo voting “NO”.
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoNo: Haas, JaramilloThis roll call is written out in the narrative of the minutes.
From the minutes
“Prior to acceptance, Councillor Argenzio offered a minority report from the committee to take the ordinance off the table for discussion. Councillors Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, and President Cogliandro voting “YES”. Councillors Haas and Jaramillo voting “NO”..”
Amendment (Councillor Argenzio): include geographical information for incidents involving substance use and mental health (Section 2.60.120A)
“Geographical information shall be included for incidents involving substance use and mental health.”. Councillors Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, and President Cogliandro voting “YES”. Amendment is unanimously approved.
This roll call is written out in the narrative of the minutes.
From the minutes
““Geographical information shall be included for incidents involving substance use and mental health.”. Councillors Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, and President Cogliandro voting “YES”. Amendment is unanimously approved..”
Amendment (Councillor Silvestri): post the reports on the Revere Police Department media page, linked from the city website (Section 2.60.120A)
Be included on the official City of Revere website.” Councillors Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, and President Cogliandro voting “YES”. Amendment is unanimously approved.
This roll call is written out in the narrative of the minutes.
From the minutes
“be included on the official City of Revere website.” Councillors Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, and President Cogliandro voting “YES”. Amendment is unanimously approved..”
Council Order 24-156
An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Revere Relative to the TED District Be it ordained by the City of Revere as follows: Section 1. Title 17 of the Revised Ordinances of...
An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Revere Relative to the TED District Be it ordained by the City of Revere as follows: Section 1. Title 17 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere and the Zoning Map provided by Section 17.12.020 of said Title is hereby amended by changing the zoning district of the following parcels from GB to TED: Parcel 10-188A3-1, 10-188A3-2, 10-188A3-3, and 10- 188A-4.
The minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”
Council Order 24-168
A Zoning Ordinance Further the Floodplain Overlay District of the City of Revere
A Zoning Ordinance Further the Floodplain Overlay District of the City of Revere.
The minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”
Council Order 24-164
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Deborah Frank to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF DEBORAH FRANK TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”
Council Order 24-179
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Toby Pearlstein to the Library Board of Trustees
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF TOBY PEARLSTEIN TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”
Council Order 24-180
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Marita Coombs to the Library Board of Trustees
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF MARITA COOMBS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”
Council Order 24-183
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Revere Cable TV Appropriation
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $103,918.83 FROM THE CABLE ACCESS RECEIPT RESERVE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF REVERETV’S QUARTERLY INVOICE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”
Council Order 24-184
Communication from the City Auditor for the FY2024 Free Cash Appropriation for Sand Sculpting Festival
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 FROM FREE CASH TO THE SAND SCULPTING FESTIVAL ACCOUNT?
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Novoselsky, SilvestriNo: Kelley, Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [9 TO 2] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Cogliandro NAYS: Kelley, Zambuto.”
Council Order 24-185
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the FY2024 Snow & Ice Deficit
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $171,000 FROM FREE CASH TO THE SNOW AND ICE DEFICIT ACCOUNT?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”
Council Order 24-187
Communication from the Mayor requesting approval of Proclamations in recognition of Pride Month and Juneteenth
Communication from the Mayor requesting approval of Proclamations in recognition of Pride Month and Juneteenth.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Communication from the Mayor requesting approval of Proclamations in recognition of Pride Month and Juneteenth.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-189
That the Mayor request the DEI Director or the Revere Community School to investigate grant opportunities for the purpose of fully funding Spanish classes for City employees
Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor Jaramillo: That the Mayor request the DEI Director or the Revere Community School to investigate grant opportunities for the purpose of fully funding Spanish classes for City employees.
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Council Order 24-190
That the Mayor request the Engineering Department and the DPW to reconfigure the northwest corner of the island at the intersection of Park Avenue and Dale Street. The curb at the island comes to...
Motion presented by Councillor Argenzio, Councillor Kelley: That the Mayor request the Engineering Department and the DPW to reconfigure the northwest corner of the island at the intersection of Park Avenue and Dale Street. The curb at the island comes to a point and vehicles making a left turn from Park Avenue to Dale Street are damaging their tires and rims. The point should be removed and replaced with a piece of radial curb to round off the corner.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-191
That the Mayor request the DPW to install a new concrete sidewalk on the lower portion of Pearl Avenue on the left hand side of the street heading in an easterly direction. The entire length of...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the DPW to install a new concrete sidewalk on the lower portion of Pearl Avenue on the left hand side of the street heading in an easterly direction. The entire length of Pearl Avenue has already been repaved and a new concrete sidewalk on the right hand side of the lower portion of Pearl Avenue has already been installed.
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Council Order 24-193
That the Mayor and City Council send a joint letter to MassDOT requesting that a traffic study be completed for Brown Circle in the interest of vehicular safety
Motion presented by Council President Cogliandro: That the Mayor and City Council send a joint letter to MassDOT requesting that a traffic study be completed for Brown Circle in the interest of vehicular safety.
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Council Order 24-194
That the Mayor be requested to investigate the feasibility of revitalizing and expanding the donation fund for emergency purposes in an effort to immediately assist families who have been...
Motion presented by Councillor Haas: That the Mayor be requested to investigate the feasibility of revitalizing and expanding the donation fund for emergency purposes in an effort to immediately assist families who have been displaced due to an emergency like a fire or harsh weather.
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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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