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October 28, 2024
10 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: City Council President Anthony Cogliandro presiding. Anthony T. Zambuto arrived late (6:01 PM).
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 October 7, 2024 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of October 7, 2024
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Place on file the ordinance repealing the prohibition of non-medical marijuana establishments (Legislative Affairs report)
"SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL PLACE ON FILE, AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE PROHIBITION OF NON-MEDICAL MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS?" Councillors Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, and Council President Cogliandro voting “YES”. Councillors Kelley and Zambuto voting “NO”. Councillor Jaramillo was absent. The City Council voted to place the proposed ordinance on file.
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Novoselsky, SilvestriNo: Kelley, ZambutoThis roll call is written out in the narrative of the minutes.
From the minutes
“"SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL PLACE ON FILE, AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE PROHIBITION OF NON-MEDICAL MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS?" Councillors Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, and Council President Cogliandro voting “YES”. Councillors Kelley and Zambuto voting “NO”. Councillor Jaramillo was absent. The City Council voted to place the proposed ordinance on file..”
Council Order 24-323
That the Mayor be requested to issue a city-wide robocall informing residents of the day and time of a City Council public hearing on An Ordinance Repealing the Prohibition of Non-Medical...
Motion presented by Councillor Kelley: That the Mayor be requested to issue a city-wide robocall informing residents of the day and time of a City Council public hearing on An Ordinance Repealing the Prohibition of Non-Medical Marijuana Establishments, if said public hearing appears on a City Council agenda between now and December 31, 2025.
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: 11/4/2024 6:00 PM.”
Council Order 24-221
An Ordinance Establishing Rules and Regulations for Veterans Memorial Poles in the City of Revere
An Ordinance Establishing Rules and Regulations for Veterans Memorial Poles in 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, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro ABSENT: Jaramillo.”
Council Order 24-314
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Water/Sewer Rate Stabilization Appropriation
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE WATER & SEWER STABILIZATION FUND TO THE WATER & SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000?
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoThe minutes list Michelle Kelley as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro ABSENT: Jaramillo, Kelley.”
Council Order 24-315
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Public Employee Commission PEC agreement - Health Insurance Coverage FY25 to FY34
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REVERE AND THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE COVERING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2033?
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoThe minutes list Michelle Kelley as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro ABSENT: Jaramillo, Kelley.”
Council Order 24-318
That the Mayor request the DEI Director to provide the City Council with a cost estimate to provide an interpreter for City Council meetings utilizing the city-owned interpretation earpiece devices
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Councillor Zambuto: That the Mayor request the DEI Director to provide the City Council with a cost estimate to provide an interpreter for City Council meetings utilizing the city-owned interpretation earpiece devices.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-319
That the Mayor direct the Chief of Police to conduct heavier enforcement of the "No Trucks" regulation on Harris Street. Large trucks are driving down the street to avoid Bell Circle traffic...
Motion presented by Council President Cogliandro: That the Mayor direct the Chief of Police to conduct heavier enforcement of the "No Trucks" regulation on Harris Street. Large trucks are driving down the street to avoid Bell Circle traffic causing debris, noise, and damage to the pavement.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-320
That the Mayor appear before the City Council in Executive Session to discuss the status of the eminent domain case regarding the Wonderland Site
Motion presented by Council President Cogliandro: That the Mayor appear before the City Council in Executive Session to discuss the status of the eminent domain case regarding the Wonderland Site.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-322
That the Mayor request MassDOT to install sufficient pedestrian lighting and netting under all overpasses throughout the City in the interest of public safety
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request MassDOT to install sufficient pedestrian lighting and netting under all overpasses throughout the City in the interest of public safety.
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.”
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