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Revere City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting

December 9, 2024

16 recorded votes, 11 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, 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 November 25, 2024 meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of November 25, 2024

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ACCEPTED.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Council Order 24-320

The City Council and City Solicitor will meet in Executive Session for Purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law to discuss the ongoing litigation status of the eminent domain case regarding the...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE ONGOING LITIGATION STATUS OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN CASE REGARDING THE WONDERLAND SITE?

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Council Order 24-361

That the Mayor be requested to fill all vacancies of the Parks and Recreation Commission pursuant to Revised Ordinances Section 2.57.060

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Motion presented by Councillor Argenzio: That the Mayor be requested to fill all vacancies of the Parks and Recreation Commission pursuant to Revised Ordinances Section 2.57.060.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Council Order 24-330

Judith Palomino, 942 Winthrop Avenue, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit from the City Council to enable the appellant to convert a non-conforming mixed use structure comprised of two...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN REVIEW AS REPORTED BY THE ZONING SUB-COMMITTEE?

From the minutes

“RESULT: GRANTED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Council Order 24-331

Daniel Sica and Andrew Sica, Sica Family Realty Trust, 21 Green Street, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a Planned Unit Development special permit to enable the appellant to construct an apartment...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 10–1

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PROJECT REVIEW BOARD AS REPORTED BY THE ZONING SUB-COMMITTEE?

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoNo: Kelley

From the minutes

“RESULT: GRANTED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 1] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro NAYS: Kelley.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Council Order 24-332

Edgar Ospina, Ospina Family Trust, 53 Centennial Avenue, Revere, MA to terminate the following deed restriction for the property located at 51 Centennial Avenue, Revere, MA 02151: “No residential...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 9–2

Edgar Ospina, Ospina Family Trust, 53 Centennial Avenue, Revere, MA to terminate the following deed restriction for the property located at 51 Centennial Avenue, Revere, MA 02151: “No residential and/or commercial building or structure for habitation and/or occupancy shall be constructed or placed upon the premises. The foregoing restriction shall be construed as a covenant running with the land is binding upon future grantees, heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and transferees of said

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoNo: Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley

From the minutes

“RESULT: GRANTED - ROLL CALL [9 TO 2] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro NAYS: Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Council Order 24-333

Edgar Ospina, Ospina Family Trust, 53 Centennial Avenue, Revere, MA requesting a special permit from the City Council to enable the appellant to construct a three-story addition consisting of six...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 9–2

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN REVIEW AS REPORTED BY THE ZONING SUB-COMMITTEE?

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoNo: Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley

From the minutes

“RESULT: GRANTED - ROLL CALL [9 TO 2] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro NAYS: Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Council Order 24-352

Shall the City Council terminate Chapter 148 license #463 at 140 lee burbank highway?

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL TERMINATE CHAPTER 148 LICENSE #463 AT 140 LEE BURBANK HIGHWAY?

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Shall the City Council terminate Chapter 148 license #381 at 49 lee burbank highway?

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL TERMINATE CHAPTER 148 LICENSE #381 AT 49 LEE BURBANK HIGHWAY?

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Council Order 24-353

Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Pasquale DeFeo as a constable

Minutes, page 6

Confirm appointmentPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF PASQUALE DeFEO AS A CONSTABLE FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM?

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Council Order 24-355

That the City Council approve a Resolution in Support of the Revitalization of the Winthrop Avenue Fire Station (attached)

Minutes, page 8

Adopt resolutionPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the City Council approve a Resolution in Support of the Revitalization of the Winthrop Avenue Fire Station (attached).

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Council Order 24-356

That the Mayor be requested to donate a sufficient number of AED defibrillators to all veterans organizations in the City of Revere to be installed at the American Legion, Beachmont VFW, and VFW...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor be requested to donate a sufficient number of AED defibrillators to all veterans organizations in the City of Revere to be installed at the American Legion, Beachmont VFW, and VFW Mottolo Post.

The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Council Order 24-357

That the Mayor be requested to allocate Chapter 90 funds or other available funding source to re-pave South Furness Street and install new sidewalks and curbing. This is one of the only streets...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Argenzio: That the Mayor be requested to allocate Chapter 90 funds or other available funding source to re-pave South Furness Street and install new sidewalks and curbing. This is one of the only streets that intersect with Park Avenue that does not have curbing and finished sidewalks.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Council Order 24-358

That the Mayor request the appropriate department to notify any utility company or cable/internet provider to require any employee or representatives going door-to-door to carry company...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Haas: That the Mayor request the appropriate department to notify any utility company or cable/internet provider to require any employee or representatives going door-to-door to carry company identification badges or business cards so residents are able

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Council Order 24-359

That the Mayor request MassDOT to install temporary lighting at the crosswalk at the intersection of Winthrop Avenue and Washburn Avenue until a permanent solution is installed. This motion is...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri, Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request MassDOT to install temporary lighting at the crosswalk at the intersection of Winthrop Avenue and Washburn Avenue until a permanent solution is installed. This motion is submitted in the interest of public safety due to the lack of lighting at this location.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Council Order 24-360

That the Mayor request the Director of Public Health to provide the City Council and residents with information on the City's trash removal best practices to minimize rodent activity. There...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri, Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the Director of Public Health to provide the City Council and residents with information on the City's trash removal best practices to minimize rodent activity. There appears to be increase in rodent activity over the last several months and educating the public is a step in solving the City's rodent problem. Further, that the City explore the use of less environmentally impactful rodent diversion and extermination tactics.

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.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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