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Revere City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting

May 12, 2025

16 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page

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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 28, 2025 meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of April 28, 2025

The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ACCEPTED.”

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

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

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 10–1

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE TAX INCREMENT EXEMPTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REVERE AND SD R3 OWNER, LLC?

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

From the minutes

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

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

Council Order 25-006

An Ordinance Further Amending the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative to Open Meeting Rules

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 8–3

An Ordinance Further Amending the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative to Open Meeting Rules.

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoNo: Haas, Jaramillo, KelleyThe minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [8 TO 3] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri NAYS: Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley.”

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

Council Order 25-086

An Ordinance Establishing Rules and Regulations for the Veteran Property Tax Work-off Abatement Program

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

An Ordinance Establishing Rules and Regulations for the Veteran Property Tax Work-off Abatement Program.

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: 5/19/2025 6:00 PM.”

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

Council Order 25-099

An Ordinance Further Amending Free Cash Distributions to Stabilization Funds

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

An Ordinance Further Amending Free Cash Distributions to Stabilization Funds.

The minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.

From the minutes

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

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

Council Order 25-128

That the City Council approve the following non-binding public advisory question to be placed on the November 2025 Municipal Election Ballot: Non-Binding Ballot Question The City of Revere is...

Minutes, page 9

ApproveFailed · 5–6

Motion presented by Councillor Kelley, Council President Silvestri: That the City Council approve the following non-binding public advisory question to be placed on the November 2025 Municipal Election Ballot: Non-Binding Ballot Question The City of Revere is seeking input on whether to make changes to terms of office for elected officials. Question 1 Currently there are no term limits for elected officials in the City of Revere. Do you support a charter change that would set term limits for the offices of Mayor, At-Large City Councillor, Ward City Councillor, At-

Yes: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Kelley, McKenna, SilvestriNo: Chris Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Novoselsky, Zambuto

From the minutes

“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [5 TO 6] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Kelley, McKenna, Silvestri NAYS: Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Novoselsky, Zambuto.”

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

Council Order 25-096

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Robert Selevitch as a Constable in the City of Revere

Minutes, page 10

Confirm appointmentPassed · 10–0

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT SELEVITCH AS A CONSTABLE?

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoThe minutes list Robert J. Haas 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, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri ABSENT: Haas.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Council Order 25-097

Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Brian Harkins to the Public Art Commission

Minutes, page 10

Confirm appointmentPassed · 10–0

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF BRIAN HARKINS TO THE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION?

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoThe minutes list Robert J. Haas 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, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri ABSENT: Haas.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Council Order 25-098

Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Drew Bunker to the Board of Health

Minutes, page 10

Confirm appointmentPassed · 10–0

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF DR. DREW BUNKER TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH?

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoThe minutes list Robert J. Haas 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, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri ABSENT: Haas.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Council Order 25-140

Shall the City Council approve the appropriation necessary to fund the memorandum of agreement between the city of Revere laborer’s union local 22 unit a covering the period of july 1, 2025...

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · 10–0

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION NECESSARY TO FUND THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REVERE LABORER’S UNION LOCAL 22 UNIT A COVERING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028?

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoThe minutes list Robert J. Haas 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, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri ABSENT: Haas.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Shall the City Council approve the appropriation necessary to fund the memorandum of agreement between the city of Revere laborer’s union local 22 unit b covering the period of july 1, 2025...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · 10–0

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION NECESSARY TO FUND THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REVERE LABORER’S UNION LOCAL 22 UNIT B COVERING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028?

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoThe minutes list Robert J. Haas 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, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri ABSENT: Haas.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Council Order 25-141

Communication from the CFO requesting an appropriation to fund the FY2025 snow and ice deficit

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · 9–0

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM FREE CASH IN THE AMOUNT OF $640,000 TO FUND THE FY2025 SNOW AND ICE DEFICIT?

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoThe minutes list Robert J. Haas and Juan Pablo Jaramillo 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, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri ABSENT: Haas, Jaramillo.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Council Order 25-145

That the Mayor request MassDOT to clean debris from all state highways in Revere including but not limited to American Legion Highway, Revere Beach Parkway, North Shore Road, Lee Burbank Highway...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request MassDOT to clean debris from all state highways in Revere including but not limited to American Legion Highway, Revere Beach Parkway, North Shore Road, Lee Burbank Highway, Squire Road, and Lynnway.

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 12 (PDF)

Council Order 25-146

That the Mayor, with the assistance of our State Delegation and Governor Healey, request and direct the DCR to install pedestrian traffic control lights at the crosswalk located at 376-382 Ocean...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky, Councillor Jaramillo: That the Mayor, with the assistance of our State Delegation and Governor Healey, request and direct the DCR to install pedestrian traffic control lights at the crosswalk located at 376-382 Ocean Avenue, in the interest of pedestrian safety. This same request was submitted in 2021 without a response from DCR.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Council Order 25-147

That the Mayor request the Superintendent of Public Schools, Brian Dakin, LeftField, Project Manager and any member of the administration involved in the decision making process concerning costs...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Kelley: That the Mayor request the Superintendent of Public Schools, Brian Dakin, LeftField, Project Manager and any member of the administration involved in the decision making process concerning costs related to the high school building project to appear before the City Council to discuss the elimination/reconfiguration of building design features of the new high school to reduce overall cost.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Council Order 25-148

That the Mayor, School CFO, Superintendent of RPS, and any members of the Revere Teacher's Association appear before the City Council to discuss the incoming budget cuts, their impacts on students...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor, School CFO, Superintendent of RPS, and any members of the Revere Teacher's Association appear before the City Council to discuss the incoming budget cuts, their impacts on students and teachers, and ways we can maneuver funding to ensure no one loses their jobs and children still have access to any and all educational needs.

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 12 (PDF)

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