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June 23, 2025
21 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
During the meeting:
- Paul Argenzio recused from the vote on Council Order 25-175 (Communication from the City Auditor requesting that the COLA base for all retirees be...).
- Chris Giannino recused from the vote on Council Order 25-175 (Communication from the City Auditor requesting that the COLA base for all retirees be...).
- Joanne McKenna recused from the vote on Council Order 25-175 (Communication from the City Auditor requesting that the COLA base for all retirees be...).
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the June 2, 2025 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2025
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Council Order 25-185
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor Zambuto, City Councillor Giannino, Councillor Novoselsky, Councillor McKenna, Councillor Jaramillo, Council...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor Zambuto, City Councillor Giannino, Councillor Novoselsky, Councillor McKenna, Councillor Jaramillo, Council President Silvestri, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Argenzio, Councillor Haas: That the Mayor and City Council collaborate on a memorial to be placed at the corner of Washington Avenue and Malden Street (661 Washington Avenue). This memorial will be in honor of the late Richard Serino, Sr. and the corner will be named "Serino's Corner."
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-142
That the City Council move to confirm the appointment of Judith Gosselin to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF JUDITH GOSSELIN TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 25-163
Shall the City Council approve a loan order in the amount of $4,000,000 for construction project no. 19086 phase 16 construction?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A LOAN ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 19086 PHASE 16 CONSTRUCTION?
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 resolution relative to the phase 16 construction project no. 19086 loan order?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO THE PHASE 16 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 19086 LOAN ORDER?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-170
Hearing called as ordered by the Revere City Council to revoke for cause Chapter 148 License #221, 870 Broadway, granted June 14, 1926
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL REVOKE CHAPTER 148 LICENSE #221, 870 BROADWAY, GRANTED JUNE 14, 1926?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-123
An Ordinance Removing Outdated Language from Title 2 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere
An Ordinance Removing Outdated Language from Title 2 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere.
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.”
Council Order 25-136
An Ordinance Further Amending the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative to Financial Impact Statements
An Ordinance Further Amending the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative to Financial Impact Statements.
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.”
Council Order 25-143
An Ordinance Further Amending Chapter 8.05 of the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative to the Regulation of Vacant Buildings
An Ordinance Further Amending Chapter 8.05 of the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative to the Regulation of Vacant Buildings.
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.”
Council Order 25-155
An Ordinance Further Amending Appendix C Salaries of the Revere Revised Ordinances, which provides for parity salary adjustments in concert with the recently approved Unit A and Unit B collective...
An Ordinance Further Amending Appendix C Salaries of the Revere Revised Ordinances, which provides for parity salary adjustments in concert with the recently approved Unit A and Unit B collective bargaining agreements.
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.”
Council Order 25-160
Communication from the CFO relative to the FY2026 Revolving Funds Table
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE FY2026 REVOLVING FUNDS TABLE?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-161
Communication from the CFO relative to the FY2026 Water & Sewer Rates
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A WATER RATE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE FOR BILLINGS AS OF JULY 1, 2025, $5.05 PER HUNDRED CUBIC FEET FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNERS AND $8.37 PER HUNDRED CUBIC FEET FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS?
Yes: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, SilvestriNo: Chris Giannino, Novoselsky, Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [8 TO 3] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Silvestri NAYS: Giannino, Novoselsky, Zambuto.”
Council Order 25-159
Communication from the CFO relative to the FY2026 Budget appropriation order
Communication from the CFO relative to the FY2026 Budget appropriation order.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-173
Communication from the City Auditor requesting that all income derived from energy credits and reimbursements received as part of construction of the new Revere High School be directed and...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL DEDICATE 100% OF ALL REVENUES DERIVED FROM ENERGY CREDITS AND REIMBURSEMENTS RECEIVED AS PART OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW REVERE HIGH SCHOOL COLLECTED UNDER MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 64L TO THE HIGH SCHOOL STABILIZATION FUND ESTABLISHED UNDER MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 40, SECTION 5B, EFFECTIVE FY2026 BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026, OR TAKE ANY OTHER ACTION RELATIVE THERETO?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-175
Communication from the City Auditor requesting that the COLA base for all retirees be increased from $13,000 to $14,000
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN INCREASE IN THE COLA BASE FOR ALL RETIREES FROM $13,000 TO $14,000 PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 32, SECTION 103J?
Yes: Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoThe minutes list 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 [7 TO 0] AYES: Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri ABSENT: Jaramillo RECUSED: Argenzio, Giannino, McKenna.”
Substitute motion (Councillor Zambuto): reduce the Sand Sculpting Festival appropriation from free cash by $20,000 (to $120,000)
Councillor Zambuto offered a substitute motion to reduce the appropriation by $20,000. In response, Mayor Keefe notified the Council that much of the appropriation would be used for public safety and police. If the appropriation were to be reduced the difference in funding would need to be appropriated from a different account. “SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM FREE CASH TO SAND SCULPTING FESTIVAL ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000?” Councillor Zambuto voting “YES”. Councillors Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino- Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, and President Silvestri voting “NO”. Motion FAILS.
Yes: ZambutoNo: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, SilvestriThis roll call is written out in the narrative of the minutes.
From the minutes
“Councillor Zambuto offered a substitute motion to reduce the appropriation by $20,000. In response, Mayor Keefe notified the Council that much of the appropriation would be used for public safety and police. If the appropriation were to be reduced the difference in funding would need to be appropriated from a different account. “SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM FREE CASH TO SAND SCULPTING FESTIVAL ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000?” Councillor Zambuto voting “YES”. Councillors Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino- Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, and President Silvestri voting “NO”. Motion FAILS..”
Council Order 25-176
Communication from the City Auditor requesting an appropriation from free cash in the amount of $140,000 for the Sand Sculpting Festival
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM FREE CASH TO SAND SCULPTING FESTIVAL ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $140,000?
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, SilvestriNo: Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 1] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri NAYS: Zambuto.”
Council Order 25-177
Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Opioid Abatement Trust Fund transfer - FY2026 Budget
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE OPIOID ABATEMENT TRUST FUND TO FUND THE OPIOID ABATEMENT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $143,000?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”
Council Order 25-180
That the Mayor request Constituent Services to issue a reverse 911 call to all residents reminding them that fireworks are illegal, are a fire hazard due to the close proximity of homes in the...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request Constituent Services to issue a reverse 911 call to all residents reminding them that fireworks are illegal, are a fire hazard due to the close proximity of homes in the City, and negatively impact individuals with certain medical conditions and pets.
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Council Order 25-183
That the Mayor request the DPW to install an additional "Do Not Block Intersection" sign and paint a "Do Not Block the Box" at the intersection of Rossetti Street and Broadway
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor request the DPW to install an additional "Do Not Block Intersection" sign and paint a "Do Not Block the Box" at the intersection of Rossetti Street and Broadway.
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Council Order 25-184
That the Mayor request the Chief of Police to increase enforcement of the intersection of Rossetti Street and Broadway
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor request the Chief of Police to increase enforcement of the intersection of Rossetti Street and Broadway.
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