June 2, 2025

A Zoning Ordinance Further Amending the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative to Off-Street Parking.

Yes: KelleyNo: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A ZONING ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF REVERE ESTABLISHING A DEFINITION AND USE FOR FOOD TRUCKS?

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

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF REVERE RELATIVE TO FOOD TRUCKS?

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

Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor be requested to enter into talks with National Grid regarding the installation of lighting on the current poles along Squire Road, which poles can handle a light installation, and what the cost would be to perform the work.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request the appropriate municipal departments — including, but not limited to, Planning and Community Development, Parks and Recreation, and the Solicitor’s Office — to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study to evaluate the installation of a basketball court at the corner of Dunn Road and Shawmut Street. Should this site be determined unsuitable for such development, the study should alternatively consider the viability of revitalizing the existing park located at the corner of Neponset Street and Sagamore Street. Said study shall include, but not be limited to, the following components: 1.) A determination of the ownership status of the subject parcel(s), including whether the land is publicly or privately owned; 2.) An analysis of any applicable zoning regulations, land use policies, or environmental constraints that may affect potential development; 3.) An assessment of the physical suitability of the location(s) for recreational use, including consideration of site dimensions, drainage conditions, and proximity to abutting residential properties; 4.) Development of preliminary cost estimates for the construction, as well as the ongoing maintenance, of such a facility; 5.) A set of recommendations

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

Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the appropriate department to conduct a feasibility study to explore the installation of a handicap-accessible ramp at the front entrance of the Revere Public Library. If the addition of a ramp is found to be structurally or financially infeasible, that feasibility study include an alternative solution, such as the installation of an exterior elevator lift.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor request the Chief of Police to provide additional traffic enforcement on Pitcairn Street specifically for enforcing the no heavy commercial vehicle restriction in the interest of public safety and damage to the roadway.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request the DPW, in the interest of responsible pet ownership, to install dog waste stations along Rice Avenue at the following locations: top of Whitin Avenue, top of Fowler Avenue, side of Wadsworth Avenue, and on the beach side of the seawall at Bateman Avenue. Further, that the DPW coordinate weekly maintenance of these stations.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the City Council approve the following non-public public advisory opinion question to be placed on the November 2025 municipal ballot: Non-Binding Ballot Question The City Council is seeking input from the voters to provide a sense of how they feel about recreational marijuana eight years after the prohibition was put in place. Question 1 Shall the City Council consider repealing the prohibition of recreational marijuana establishments as set forth in Section 9.18.010 of the Revere Revised Ordinances? (Note: This question is non-binding). A YES vote means you support repealing the prohibition. A NO vote means you support leaving the prohibition in place.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request the Department of Public Works and the Traffic Commission to assess and install a guard rail or appropriate safety barrier around the bend from Rice Avenue to Harrington Avenue. This motion follows yet another motor vehicle accident in which a car struck the resident’s stone wall. This is not the first time such an incident has occurred at this location, and the pattern of crashes indicates an ongoing safety hazard requiring immediate attention.

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