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16 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
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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
Approve the journal (minutes) of the November 25, 2024 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of November 25, 2024
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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...
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?
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”
That the Mayor be requested to fill all vacancies of the Parks and Recreation Commission pursuant to Revised Ordinances Section 2.57.060
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.
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”
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...
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?
“RESULT: GRANTED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”
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...
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
“RESULT: GRANTED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 1] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro NAYS: Kelley.”
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...
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
“RESULT: GRANTED - ROLL CALL [9 TO 2] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro NAYS: Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley.”
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...
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
“RESULT: GRANTED - ROLL CALL [9 TO 2] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro NAYS: Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley.”
Shall the City Council terminate Chapter 148 license #463 at 140 lee burbank highway?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL TERMINATE CHAPTER 148 LICENSE #463 AT 140 LEE BURBANK HIGHWAY?
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”
Shall the City Council terminate Chapter 148 license #381 at 49 lee burbank highway?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL TERMINATE CHAPTER 148 LICENSE #381 AT 49 LEE BURBANK HIGHWAY?
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro.”
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Pasquale DeFeo as a constable
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF PASQUALE DeFEO AS A CONSTABLE FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
That the City Council approve a Resolution in Support of the Revitalization of the Winthrop Avenue Fire Station (attached)
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the City Council approve a Resolution in Support of the Revitalization of the Winthrop Avenue Fire Station (attached).
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
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...
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.
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...
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.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
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...
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”.
“RESULT: ORDERED AS AMENDED VOICE VOTE.”
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...
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.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
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...
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”.
“RESULT: ORDERED AS AMENDED VOICE VOTE.”
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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