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April 28, 2025
16 recorded votes, 14 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 April 7, 2025 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of April 7, 2025
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-121
Hearing called as ordered on the application of SORA Revere Owner, LLC, 235 Bear Hill Road, Suite 300, Waltham, MA 02451 requesting a Chapter 148 License for the storage of flammables to be...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT A CHAPTER 148 LICENSE FOR THE STATED PURPOSE TO BE EXERCISED AT 93 BENNINGTON STREET?
From the minutes
“RESULT: GRANTED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
More than one accessory dwelling unit on a single lot is prohibited.
More than one accessory dwelling unit on a single lot is prohibited
More than one accessory dwelling unit on a single lot is prohibited.
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoNo: Guarino-Sawaya, KelleyThe minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [9 TO 2] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri NAYS: Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley.”
Council Order 25-075
Master Spray Foam Insulation, Inc., 870 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council to change a non- conforming use (commercial garage) to another...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED FOR 870 BROADWAY SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN REVIEW AND AS REPORTED BY THE ZONING SUB-COMMITTEE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: GRANTED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-125
Communication from the Chief of Planning & Community Development relative to a Tax Increment Exemption Agreement between the City of Revere and HYM Investment Group, LLC
Communication from the Chief of Planning & Community Development relative to a Tax Increment Exemption Agreement between the City of Revere and HYM Investment Group, LLC.
The minutes record the result as “Tabled”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/12/2025 6:00 PM AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-139
That the Mayor be requested to negotiate a separate development agreement with HYM to include an additional payment to the City of Revere in the amount of $4 million
Motion presented by Councillor Jaramillo: That the Mayor be requested to negotiate a separate development agreement with HYM to include an additional payment to the City of Revere in the amount of $4 million.
Yes: Argenzio, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, Novoselsky, SilvestriNo: Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, McKenna, Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [7 TO 4] AYES: Argenzio, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, Novoselsky, Silvestri NAYS: Cogliandro, Giannino, McKenna, Zambuto.”
Council Order 25-127
That the Mayor request MassDOT to paint new lines, repair all potholes, and install additional lighting on Squire Road
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor request MassDOT to paint new lines, repair all potholes, and install additional lighting on Squire Road.
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Council Order 25-129
That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Justin Pioppi of Luigi's Pizza in Beachmont in recognition of his efforts in competing on CBS's reality show, Survivor
Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor McKenna, Councillor Jaramillo: That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Justin Pioppi of Luigi's Pizza in Beachmont in recognition of his efforts in competing on CBS's reality show, Survivor.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-130
That the City Council officially name the 4' wide footpath running from 201 Arnold Street to 688 Park Avenue, "Imbrasico Way" in recognition of the Imbracsio Family who have resided at 201 Arnold...
Motion presented by Councillor Argenzio: That the City Council officially name the 4' wide footpath running from 201 Arnold Street to 688 Park Avenue, "Imbrasico Way" in recognition of the Imbracsio Family who have resided at 201 Arnold Street since 1948 and who have assisted in maintaining this footpath for decades. Further, that the Mayor request the DPW to install appropriate signage at both ends of the footpath bearing the name "Imbracsio Way".
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-131
That the Mayor request the City’s Policy Writer & Analyst to draft an ordinance amending Chapter 12.20 Poles, Wires, and Cables to enable and provide the City Engineer, in conjunction with the...
Motion presented by Councillor Argenzio: That the Mayor request the City’s Policy Writer & Analyst to draft an ordinance amending Chapter 12.20 Poles, Wires, and Cables to enable and provide the City Engineer, in conjunction with the Ward Councillor, with the authority to grant and review pole locations.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-132
That the Mayor request the appropriate department to explore the feasibility of equipping all Fire Department vehicles with EpiPens. Further, that the administration explore the availability of...
Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request the appropriate department to explore the feasibility of equipping all Fire Department vehicles with EpiPens. Further, that the administration explore the availability of state or federal funding which would offset the cost of purchasing and maintaining an EpiPen supply.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-133
That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to provide for two-sided parking in the Riverside Neighborhood. Further, that the DPW be directed to install "No Parking Here to Corner" signage on...
Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission to provide for two-sided parking in the Riverside Neighborhood. Further, that the DPW be directed to install "No Parking Here to Corner" signage on all streets in Riverside, both sides, 20' from the intersections of North Shore Road and Mills Avenue or Hayes Avenue.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-134
That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to the women of the Jack Satter House who were featured in the viral "Calendar Girls" project
Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to the women of the Jack Satter House who were featured in the viral "Calendar Girls" project.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-135
That the Mayor request the DPW to have the street sweeping contractor complete the full street sweeping route on holidays. When the sweeper does not complete the
Motion presented by Councillor Argenzio: That the Mayor request the DPW to have the street sweeping contractor complete the full street sweeping route on holidays. When the sweeper does not complete the
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-137
That the Mayor request MassDOT to paint "Do Not Block the Box" markings for traffic control on Bennington Street at the intersection of Crescent Avenue
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request MassDOT to paint "Do Not Block the Box" markings for traffic control on Bennington Street at the intersection of Crescent Avenue.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-138
That the City Council approve the attached Resolution designating May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month
Motion presented by Councillor Jaramillo, Council President Silvestri: That the City Council approve the attached Resolution designating May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
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