MassVoter.com← Revere City CouncilRevere City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
August 26, 2024
28 recorded votes, 22 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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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
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the July 22, 2024 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of July 22, 2024
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Council Order 24-245
Hearing called as ordered on a petition submitted by National Grid to install a new pole #15-50 on Railroad Street beginning at a point approximately 10 feet South of the centerline of Lee Burbank...
Hearing called as ordered on a petition submitted by National Grid to install a new pole #15-50 on Railroad Street beginning at a point approximately 10 feet South of the centerline of Lee Burbank Highway and continuing approximately 648 feet in a West direction in Revere, MA. (Plan # WR30917933)
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-246
Hearing called as ordered on a petition submitted by National Grid to install a line of underground electric conduits across Railroad Street to existing manhole A-29, from the property line of 30...
Hearing called as ordered on a petition submitted by National Grid to install a line of underground electric conduits across Railroad Street to existing manhole A-29, from the property line of 30 Railroad Street towards existing conduits on Railroad Street, and install conduits from manhole 120 across Railroad Street to new pole 15-50 in Revere, MA. (Plan # WR30917933)
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-247
Hearing called as ordered on a petition submitted by National Grid to install a handhole and meter pedestal configuration on the sidewalk at 36 Lee Burbank Highway, Revere, MA. (Plan # 30960723)
Hearing called as ordered on a petition submitted by National Grid to install a handhole and meter pedestal configuration on the sidewalk at 36 Lee Burbank Highway, Revere, MA. (Plan # 30960723)
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-248
Hearing called as ordered on a petition submitted by National Grid to install underground facilities on Nahant Avenue beginning at a point approximately 130 feet North of the centerline of the...
Hearing called as ordered on a petition submitted by National Grid to install underground facilities on Nahant Avenue beginning at a point approximately 130 feet North of the centerline of the intersection of Nahant Avenue and Shirley Avenue and continuing approximately 60 feet in a Northwest direction and to install underground secondary service for 13 Nahant Avenue, Revere, MA from Pole # 2454. (Plan # 30737684)
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-249
Hearing called as ordered on a petition submitted by National Grid to construct a line of underground electric conduits from pole 3314 and crossing Centennial Avenue to energize the new customer...
Hearing called as ordered on a petition submitted by National Grid to construct a line of underground electric conduits from pole 3314 and crossing Centennial Avenue to energize the new customer at 124 Centennial Avenue, Revere, MA. (Plan # WR3095771).
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-216
An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Revere relative to 1330 Broadway (CD to TED) and the Beachmont Fire Station 931 Winthrop Avenue (RB to NB)
An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Revere relative to 1330 Broadway (CD to TED) and the Beachmont Fire Station 931 Winthrop Avenue (RB to NB).
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoAbstained: KelleyMichelle Kelley abstained (shown as present, not voting). The minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [9 TO 0] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro ABSTAIN: Kelley ABSENT: Jaramillo.”
Council Order 24-229
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Rocky Graziano to the Cultural Council
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF ROCKY GRAZIANO TO THE CULTURAL COUNCIL?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro ABSENT: Jaramillo.”
Council Order 24-230
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of William Reedy to the Council on Elder Affairs
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM REEDY TO THE COUNCIL ON ELDER AFFAIRS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro ABSENT: Jaramillo.”
Council Order 24-232
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Mary Vigliotta to the Council on Elder Affairs
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF MARY VIGLIOTTA TO THE COUNCIL ON ELDER AFFAIRS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro ABSENT: Jaramillo.”
Council Order 24-233
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Arthur Pelton to the Zoning Board of Appeals
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF ARTHUR PELTON TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro ABSENT: Jaramillo.”
Council Order 24-234
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Thomas Carleton to the Conservation Commission
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF THOMAS CARLETON TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro ABSENT: Jaramillo.”
Council Order 24-235
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Amelia Viscay to the Conservation Commission
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF AMELIA VISCAY TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro ABSENT: Jaramillo.”
Council Order 24-250
Communication from the Election Commission relative to the warrant for September 3, 2024 State Primary
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE WARRANT FOR THE UPCOMING STATE PRIMARY ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2024?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-251
Communication from the Election Commissioner relative to detail Police Officers for September 3, 2024 State Primary
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED DETAILING OFFICERS FOR POLLING LOCATIONS ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 AND NOVEMBER 5, 2024?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-252
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Public Infrastructure Gift Fund MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE “PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE GIFT FUND” PURSUANT TO MGL CHAPTER 44, SECTION 53A?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-253
Communication from the City Auditor Relative to the Public Health Emergency Relief Fund. MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE “PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND” PURSUANT TO MGL CHAPTER 44, SECTION 53A?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-254
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Opioid Trust Fund
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FY2025 OPIOID TRUST FUND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-255
Communication from the City Auditor relative to RevereTV's quarterly appropriation
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,698.21 FROM THE CABLE ACCESS RECEIPT RESERVED FUND TO PAY FOR REVERETV’S QUARTERLY INVOICE?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-259
That the Mayor approve a traffic study for Adams Street in regards to potentially changing it to a one-way street. The area has many issues with vehicles
Motion presented by Council President Cogliandro: That the Mayor approve a traffic study for Adams Street in regards to potentially changing it to a one-way street. The area has many issues with vehicles.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-261
That the Mayor request the Police Department or the appropriate department to conduct a traffic, safety, and/or feasibility study for the purpose of combating constant moving violations on the...
Motion presented by Council President Cogliandro: That the Mayor request the Police Department or the appropriate department to conduct a traffic, safety, and/or feasibility study for the purpose of combating constant moving violations on the streets surrounding Revere High School including but not limited to East Mountain Avenue, Cary Avenue, School Street, and True Street.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-262
That the Mayor be request the appropriate departments to use a less invasive rodent poison when baiting. Data shows that the wild life food chain is being affected and are killing off hawks...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor be request the appropriate departments to use a less invasive rodent poison when baiting. Data shows that the wild life food chain is being affected and are killing off hawks, coyotes, owls, cats, dogs, etc. from this lethal poison. A less invasive poison would help protect wild life and would be of equal cost compared to the current rodent poison.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-263
That the Mayor be requested to reinstate the "Adopt an Island Program" wherein companies and businesses pay to maintain neglected islands or green spaces and the City will in turn provide a sign...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor be requested to reinstate the "Adopt an Island Program" wherein companies and businesses pay to maintain neglected islands or green spaces and the City will in turn provide a sign acknowledging the business' name that maintains the site.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-264
That the Mayor direct the Fire Chief to conduct a cost and feasibility analysis to add a 24/7 emergency response ambulance and EMT/EMT responder to be housed under the Police Department
Motion presented by Councillor Jaramillo: That the Mayor direct the Fire Chief to conduct a cost and feasibility analysis to add a 24/7 emergency response ambulance and EMT/EMT responder to be housed under the Police Department.
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: 9/9/2024 6:00 PM.”
Council Order 24-266
That the Mayor request Planning & Community Development to assess an ideal location for a skate park and to explore grant opportunities and partnerships to fund the installation
Motion presented by Councillor Haas: That the Mayor request Planning & Community Development to assess an ideal location for a skate park and to explore grant opportunities and partnerships to fund the installation.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-267
Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri, Councillor McKenna, Councillor Argenzio, City Councillor Giannino, Councillor Guarino- Sawaya, Councillor Haas, Councillor Jaramillo, Councillor Kelley...
Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri, Councillor McKenna, Councillor Argenzio, City Councillor Giannino, Councillor Guarino- Sawaya, Councillor Haas, Councillor Jaramillo, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Novoselsky, Councillor Zambuto, Council President Cogliandro: That the Mayor be requested to name the garden area where memorial bricks will be installed at Leach Park, the Chris Alba Remembrance Garden.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-268
That the Mayor request DCR to conduct much needed maintenance and repair of several issues on Revere Beach Boulevard including but not limited to wall erosion and deteriorating lamp posts that...
Motion presented by Councillor Kelley: That the Mayor request DCR to conduct much needed maintenance and repair of several issues on Revere Beach Boulevard including but not limited to wall erosion and deteriorating lamp posts that need painting.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-270
That the Mayor request the City's Policy Writer & Analyst in conjunction with the Police Department and Inspectional Services to draft an updated noise ordinance that is enforceable
Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request the City's Policy Writer & Analyst in conjunction with the Police Department and Inspectional Services to draft an updated noise ordinance that is enforceable.
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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