MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
June 24, 2024
21 recorded votes, 16 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
During the meeting:
- Ira Novoselsky recused from the vote: Refer the proposed ordinance on owner-occupied multi-family water and sewer billing to the Ways & Means Sub-Committee.
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the June 3, 2024 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of June 3, 2024
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Council Order 24-188
Shall the City Council approve a loan order in the amount of $3,000,000 for phase 15 construction project no. 16729 for pump station and drainage improvements?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A LOAN ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000 FOR PHASE 15 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 16729 FOR PUMP STATION AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $3,000,000 for Phase 15 Construction Project No. 16729 for Pump Station & Drainage Improvements: 3. That if said award is made the...
Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $3,000,000 for Phase 15 Construction Project No. 16729 for Pump Station & Drainage Improvements.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”
Refer the proposed composting pilot ordinance to the Ways & Means Sub-Committee
On the motion to refer the proposed ordinance to Ways & Means Councillors Giannino, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, and President Cogliandro voting "YES". Councillors Argenzio, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, and Jaramillo voting "NO". Proposed ordinance will be referred to Ways & Means.
Yes: Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoNo: Argenzio, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, JaramilloThis roll call is written out in the narrative of the minutes.
From the minutes
“On the motion to refer the proposed ordinance to Ways & Means Councillors Giannino, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, and President Cogliandro voting "YES". Councillors Argenzio, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, and Jaramillo voting "NO". Proposed ordinance will be referred to Ways & Means..”
Suspend the Rules of Order to reconsider referring the composting pilot ordinance to Ways & Means
On President Cogliandro's motion to suspend the Rules of Order Councillors Councillors Argenzio, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, and Jaramillo voting "YES". Councillors Giannino, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, and President Cogliandro voting "NO". Request for suspension of rules fails.
Yes: Argenzio, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, JaramilloNo: Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoThis roll call is written out in the narrative of the minutes.
From the minutes
“On President Cogliandro's motion to suspend the Rules of Order Councillors Councillors Argenzio, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, and Jaramillo voting "YES". Councillors Giannino, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, and President Cogliandro voting "NO". Request for suspension of rules fails..”
Take up the FY2025 budget in a single vote
Voting in favor to take up the budget in a singular vote were Councillors Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, and President Cogliandro. Councillor Jaramillo voting "NO"
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoNo: JaramilloThis roll call is written out in the narrative of the minutes.
From the minutes
“Voting in favor to take up the budget in a singular vote were Councillors Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, and President Cogliandro. Councillor Jaramillo voting "NO".”
Council Order 24-186
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the FY2025 Budget Appropriation
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the FY2025 Budget Appropriation.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”
Council Order 24-196
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Danielle Nordenberg to the Public Art Commission
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF DANIELLE NORDENBERG TO THE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-197
Communication from the Mayor relative to a Residency Waiver for Anthony Gulizia as Assistant Superintendent, Water and Sewer
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT A RESIDENENCY WAIVER FOR ANTHONY GULIZIA, WATER & SEWER ASSISTANT SUPERINDENT?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-198
Communication from the Chief of Planning and Community Development relative to AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF REVERE TO GRANT UP TO TWO ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF REVERE TO GRANT UP TO TWO ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES?
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Silvestri, ZambutoAbstained: Kelley, NovoselskyMichelle Kelley and Ira Novoselsky abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [9 TO 0] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro ABSTAIN: Kelley, Novoselsky.”
Council Order 24-199
Communication from the City Auditor relative to FY2024 retained earnings closeout transfer to the Water & Sewer Stabilization Fund
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER FROM THE WATER & SEWER RETAINED EARNINGS ACCOUNT TO THE WATER & SEWER STABILIZATION FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $241,672?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”
Council Order 24-200
Communication from the City Auditor requesting various Free Cash transfers to close out FY2024
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FOLLOWING TRANSFERS FROM FREE CASH TO THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS: $425,000 TO SOLID WASTE DEFICITS, $350,000 TO STREET LIGHTING, $260,000 TO DPW ALL MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS, AND $39,140 TO ESTATE OF GEORGE ROTONDO?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”
Council Order 24-182
That the City Council take the appointment of Diana Ayala to the Library Board of Trustees from the Appointments Sub-Committee and move to confirm said appointment
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF DIANA AYALA TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-201
That the Mayor, Chief of Police, and DPW Superintendent appear before the City Council to discuss the growing problem with vehicles speeding throughout the City, enforcement of traffic laws...
Motion presented by Council President Cogliandro: That the Mayor, Chief of Police, and DPW Superintendent appear before the City Council to discuss the growing problem with vehicles speeding throughout the City, enforcement of traffic laws, issuance of violations, and speed calming measures such as speed tables.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-202
That the Mayor direct the Police Chief to provide the City Council with quarterly reports relative to traffic stops on all sectors
Motion presented by Council President Cogliandro: That the Mayor direct the Police Chief to provide the City Council with quarterly reports relative to traffic stops on all sectors.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Refer the proposed ordinance on owner-occupied multi-family water and sewer billing to the Ways & Means Sub-Committee
Mr. Novoselsky indicated that there are 47 owner-occupied homes would be subject to the proposed changes. Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Silvestri, and Zambuto voting "YES" to refer the proposed ordinance to Ways & Means. Councillor Novoselsky is recorded as "RECUSED".
This roll call is written out in the narrative of the minutes. The roll call does not list Robert J. Haas and Anthony Cogliandro, who were present at the meeting, as voting or absent. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Novoselsky indicated that there are 47 owner-occupied homes would be subject to the proposed changes. Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Silvestri, and Zambuto voting "YES" to refer the proposed ordinance to Ways & Means. Councillor Novoselsky is recorded as "RECUSED"..”
Council Order 24-214
That the City Council approve the installation of a portrait memorializing the late City Councillor George J. Rotondo, Jr. in the Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber
Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the City Council approve the installation of a portrait memorializing the late City Councillor George J. Rotondo, Jr. in the Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chamber.
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted. The minutes record the result as “Tabled - No”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED - NO ROLL CALL Next: 7/22/2024 6:00 PM.”
Council Order 24-208
That the Mayor request Constituent Services to issue a reverse 911 call to all residents reminding them that fireworks are illegal, and that fireworks are a fire hazard due to the close proximity...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Councillor Kelley: That the Mayor request Constituent Services to issue a reverse 911 call to all residents reminding them that fireworks are illegal, and that fireworks are a fire hazard due to the close proximity of homes in the City.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-211
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky, Councillor Argenzio, City Councillor Giannino, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor Haas, Councillor Jaramillo, Councillor Kelley, Councillor McKenna...
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky, Councillor Argenzio, City Councillor Giannino, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor Haas, Councillor Jaramillo, Councillor Kelley, Councillor McKenna, Councillor Silvestri, Councillor Zambuto, Council President Cogliandro: That the Mayor request the DCR Commissioner to authorize DCR staff to order and install LED flashing crosswalk lights at all crosswalks on Ocean Avenue from Shirley Avenue to Revere Street in the interest of public safety for all pedestrians utilizing Ocean Avenue and Revere Beach Boulevard.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-212
That the City Council approve the attached Resolution congratulating the Boston Celtics on its 18th NBA Championship
Motion presented by Councillor Jaramillo, Councillor Novoselsky: That the City Council approve the attached Resolution congratulating the Boston Celtics on its 18th NBA Championship.
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Council Order 24-213
That the Mayor request Planning & Community Development to assess a proper location for the installation of a splash pad and to further investigate grant opportunities to fund said installation
Motion presented by Councillor Haas: That the Mayor request Planning & Community Development to assess a proper location for the installation of a splash pad and to further investigate grant opportunities to fund said installation.
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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