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April 7, 2025
26 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Council President Marc Silvestri presiding.
Present: Paul Argenzio, Anthony Cogliandro, Chris Giannino, Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Robert J. Haas, Juan Pablo Jaramillo, Michelle Kelley, Joanne McKenna, Ira Novoselsky, Anthony T. Zambuto, Marc Silvestri
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the March 24, 2025 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of March 24, 2025
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Council Order 25-118
That the City Council read into the record and approve, A Resolution of Condolence on behalf of former City Councillor John P. Jordan who passed away on April 5, 2025. Resolution of Condolence
Motion presented by Council President Silvestri: That the City Council read into the record and approve, A Resolution of Condolence on behalf of former City Councillor John P. Jordan who passed away on April 5, 2025. Resolution of Condolence
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-047
Petition submitted by National Grid to install a pole across from 55 Walnut Avenue, Revere, MA 02151 beginning at a point approximately 134 feet North of the centerline of the intersection of...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED BY NATIONAL GRID FOR 55 WALNUT AVENUE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAN ON FILE?
No: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [0 TO 11] NAYS: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-083
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Chaimaa Hossaini to the Human Rights Commission
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Chaimaa Hossaini to the Human Rights Commission.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-084
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Lark Logan to the Cultural Council
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Lark Logan to the Cultural Council.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-085
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Sheila Johnson to the Human Rights Commission
Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Sheila Johnson to the Human Rights Commission.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-100
Shall the City Council approve the appropriation necessary to fund the memorandum of agreement between the city of Revere and the Revere police patrol officers association covering the period of...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION NECESSARY TO FUND THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REVERE AND THE REVERE POLICE PATROL OFFICERS ASSOCIATION COVERING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2027?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Shall the City Council approve the appropriation necessary to fund the memorandum of agreement between the city of Revere and the Revere police superior officers association covering the period of...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION NECESSARY TO FUND THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REVERE AND THE REVERE POLICE SUPERIOR OFFICERS ASSOCIATION COVERING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2027?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-074
Trichilo Development, 13 Victoria Street, Revere, MA 02151 request a special permit from the Revere City Council to raze the existing non- conforming structure and construct a five story mixed...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED FOR 114 SHIRLEY AVENUE SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AS REPORTED BY THE ZONING SUB-COMMITTEE?
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoNo: Jaramillo, Kelley
From the minutes
“RESULT: GRANTED - ROLL CALL [9 TO 2] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri NAYS: Jaramillo, Kelley.”
Council Order 25-067
Communication from the Chief of Planning & Community Development relative to the conveyance of certain tax title properties to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE CONVEYANCE OF THE FOLLOWING TAX TITLE PROPERTIES TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND: 1. STATE HIGHWAY (MBP 16-238-1), 2. NORTH SHORE REAR ROAD (MBP 13-192U1-1), 3. HICHBORN STREET, LOT 41, AS A NON-BUILDABLE LOT (MBP 8- 127-13), 4. GLENDALE STREET, LOTS 137, 138, 139 (MBP 11-188A1-6, 7, 8), AND 5. BAY ROAD, LOTS 88A AND 89A (MBP 10-187C-37)?
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, SilvestriThe minutes list Anthony T. Zambuto 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, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri ABSENT: Zambuto.”
Council Order 25-101
Shall the City Council approve the following transfers from Free Cash?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FOLLOWING TRANSFERS FROM FREE CASH?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Shall the City Council approve a transfer from water & sewer Free Cash to the water & sewer stabilization fund in the amount of $93,476?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER FROM WATER & SEWER FREE CASH TO THE WATER & SEWER STABILIZATION FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $93,476?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-102
Shall the City Council approve a transfer from the capital improvement stabilization fund in the amount of $375,000 for various capital improvements?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STABILIZATION FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $375,000 FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Shall the City Council approve a transfer from the water & sewer enterprise stabilization fund in the amount of $265,000 for various water & sewer capital outlay?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER FROM THE WATER & SEWER ENTERPRISE STABILIZATION FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $265,000 FOR VARIOUS WATER & SEWER CAPITAL OUTLAY?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-103
That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Ethan Day, Captain, Revere High School Basketball Team in recognition of his status as the 2024-2025 Greater Boston League Co-MVP and...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro, Councillor Argenzio: That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Ethan Day, Captain, Revere High School Basketball Team in recognition of his status as the 2024-2025 Greater Boston League Co-MVP and for scoring 1,000 career points.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-104
That the Mayor be request the Director of Parks & Recreation to make arrangements for the installation of an ADA compliant porta-potty at Sonny Myer's Playground
Motion presented by Councillor Zambuto, Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor be request the Director of Parks & Recreation to make arrangements for the installation of an ADA compliant porta-potty at Sonny Myer's Playground.
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.”
Council Order 25-119
That the Mayor request the Director of Parks & Recreation to conduct a cost analysis to install ADA compliant porta-potties at all playgrounds in the City of Revere. The cost analysis shall be...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request the Director of Parks & Recreation to conduct a cost analysis to install ADA compliant porta-potties at all playgrounds in the City of Revere. The cost analysis shall be provided to the City Council for review.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-105
That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Lieutenant Robert Impemba in recognition of his kindness and compassion in organizing a police escort for a courageous young boy...
Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Lieutenant Robert Impemba in recognition of his kindness and compassion in organizing a police escort for a courageous young boy battling a rare cancer.
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Council Order 25-106
That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Paul Baglio in recognition of his strength and determination in his battle against a rare form of cancer
Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Paul Baglio in recognition of his strength and determination in his battle against a rare form of cancer.
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Council Order 25-108
That Mayor request the Department of Public Works to install a pedestrian-activated crossing signal and repaint the crosswalk on Revere Street at 356 Revere Street to enhance pedestrian safety....
Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That Mayor request the Department of Public Works to install a pedestrian-activated crossing signal and repaint the crosswalk on Revere Street at 356 Revere Street to enhance pedestrian safety. This is a highly traveled roadway with constant traffic, and during low-traffic periods, speeding is a frequent issue. Children and pedestrians crossing at this location are at risk, as vehicles often fail to stop. Implementing these improvements will help prevent accidents and improve overall safety.
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Council Order 25-109
That the Mayor be requested to approve the attached Resolution relative to Animal Control and responsible dog ownership especially at Gibson Park
Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor be requested to approve the attached Resolution relative to Animal Control and responsible dog ownership especially at Gibson Park.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-110
That the Mayor direct the Police Chief to increase patrols to combat speeding on Cushman Avenue, mainly between the speed table and intersection of Newhall Street
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor direct the Police Chief to increase patrols to combat speeding on Cushman Avenue, mainly between the speed table and intersection of Newhall Street.
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Council Order 25-112
That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to lower the speed limit on Campbell Avenue from Centennial Avenue to Revere Beach Parkway from 25 MPH to 20 MPH
Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to lower the speed limit on Campbell Avenue from Centennial Avenue to Revere Beach Parkway from 25 MPH to 20 MPH.
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Council Order 25-113
That the Mayor request the Director of Elder Affairs to offer a program for CPR, AED, and emergency preparedness training at the Senior Center during regular business hours
Motion presented by Councillor Kelley: That the Mayor request the Director of Elder Affairs to offer a program for CPR, AED, and emergency preparedness training at the Senior Center during regular business hours.
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Council Order 25-115
That the Mayor request National Grid to relocate Pole No. 5154-7 located at 321 Charger Street. The pole is located in the driveway and parking lot of the City's Wellness Center and TeamWorks...
Motion presented by Councillor Haas: That the Mayor request National Grid to relocate Pole No. 5154-7 located at 321 Charger Street. The pole is located in the driveway and parking lot of the City's Wellness Center and TeamWorks building. There have been several instances of drivers hitting this pole due to its location.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-117
That the Mayor request Municipal Inspections, in conjunction with the Conservation Commission, to investigate the source of illegal dumping along Sales Creek and issue fines to the responsible...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request Municipal Inspections, in conjunction with the Conservation Commission, to investigate the source of illegal dumping along Sales Creek and issue fines to the responsible party or parties. Further, that the City install straw bales along the banks of Sales Creek, or as determined by the Conservation Commission, to prevent pollutants and debris from entering the waterway causing harm to wildlife.
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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