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Revere City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting

September 29, 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

Every vote, in order

Approval of the Journal

Approve the journal (minutes) of the September 8, 2025 meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of September 8, 2025

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“RESULT: ACCEPTED.”

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

Council Order 25-224

Hearing called as ordered on a loan order in the amount of $5,000,000 for the lower Broadway water main replacement project

Minutes, page 4

Adopt loan orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A LOAN ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000,000 FOR THE LOWER BROADWAY WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT?

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Council Order 25-245

Hearing called as ordered on a loan order for McMackin Field in the amount of $4.2 million

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · 7–4

Hearing called as ordered on a loan order for McMackin Field in the amount of $4.2 million.

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, NovoselskyNo: Haas, McKenna, Silvestri, ZambutoThe minutes record the result as “Tabled”.

From the minutes

“RESULT: TABLED [7 TO 4] Next: 10/6/2025 6:00 PM AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, Novoselsky NAYS: Haas, McKenna, Zambuto, Silvestri.”

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

Council Order 25-144

An Ordinance Further Amending Chapter 12.20 Poles, Wires, and Cables of the Revere Revised Ordinances

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 9–2

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING CHAPTER 12.20 POLES, WIRES, AND CABLES OF THE REVERE REVISED ORDINANCES?

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

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [9 TO 2] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, McKenna, Zambuto, Silvestri NAYS: Kelley, Novoselsky.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Council Order 25-218

Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Michael Tucker to the Zoning Board of Appeals

Minutes, page 7

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL TUCKER TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS?

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Council Order 25-220

Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Lori Manzo to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board

Minutes, page 8

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF LORI MANZO TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD?

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [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 25-241

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Chief Cullen to the Human Rights Commission

Minutes, page 8

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF FIRE CHIEF JAMES CULLEN 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.”

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

Council Order 25-242

Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Maria LaVita to the Human Rights Commission

Minutes, page 8

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF POLICE CHIEF MARIA LAVITA 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.”

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

Council Order 25-250

That the City Council approve the following special legislation – An Act Permitting the City of Revere to Establish Penalties and Liens for Noise Ordinance Violations Be it enacted by the Senate...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the City Council approve the following special legislation – An Act Permitting the City of Revere to Establish Penalties and Liens for Noise Ordinance Violations Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same as follows: SECTION 1. The city of Revere may: (i) issue citations; (ii) establish appeal and hearing processes for the citations; (iii) file real estate liens to collect unpaid fines, penalties or assessments from the citations; and (iv) avail itself of any and all relevant enforcement or procedural provisions provided in chapter 40U of the General Laws for violations of the noise ordinance of the city. SECTION 2. This act shall apply only to those violations that are separate and distinct from violations of the health, sanitary, housing, fire, building, plumbing or electrical code of the city of Revere or the commonwealth. SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoAbstained: JaramilloJuan Pablo Jaramillo abstained (shown as present, not voting).

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 0] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri ABSTAIN: Jaramillo.”

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

Council Order 25-252

Communication from the Election Commissioner requesting approval of the November 4, 2025 municipal election warrant

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Communication from the Election Commissioner requesting approval of the November 4, 2025 municipal election warrant.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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

Council Order 25-253

Communication from the City Auditor requesting an appropriation from the cable receipt reserve fund to pay RevereTV's quarterly invoice

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Communication from the City Auditor requesting an appropriation from the cable receipt reserve fund to pay RevereTV's quarterly invoice.

From the minutes

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

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

Council Order 25-254

Communication from the City Auditor requesting an appropriation from the ETP Account for upgrades to agenda and minutes management for all public boards and commissions

Minutes, page 10

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE ETP FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,852.05 FOR LEGISTAR AGENDA AND MINUTES SOFTWARE?

From the minutes

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

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

Council Order 25-268

Communication from the City Auditor requesting an appropriation from the Community Improvement Trust Fund for the replacement of park benches and other improvements to Kimmerle Park in Beachmont

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · 10–1

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO KIMMERLE PARK IN BEACHMONT?

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

From the minutes

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

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

Council Order 25-258

That the Mayor request MassDOT to repave the westbound side of Revere Beach Parkway from Tomasello Way to the intersection of Route 16 in the interest of public safety. This portion of Revere...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request MassDOT to repave the westbound side of Revere Beach Parkway from Tomasello Way to the intersection of Route 16 in the interest of public safety. This portion of Revere Beach Parkway is riddled with potholes.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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

Council Order 25-259

That the Mayor request the Chief Financial Officer to provide the City Council with a comprehensive accounting of the Community Improvement Trust Fund from 2020 to the present, including, but not...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor request the Chief Financial Officer to provide the City Council with a comprehensive accounting of the Community Improvement Trust Fund from 2020 to the present, including, but not limited to, all receipts, expenditures, and current account balances. Further, that this requested information be provided to the City Council on a quarterly basis.

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.”

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

Council Order 25-260

That the Mayor request MassDOT to appear before the City Council to provide a comprehensive overview and full scope of planned work on Harris Street and the surrounding area. Further, that the...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor request MassDOT to appear before the City Council to provide a comprehensive overview and full scope of planned work on Harris Street and the surrounding area. Further, that the City Engineer, DPW Superintendent, and City Planner be present at this meeting to offer additional context and address related concerns.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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

Council Order 25-261

That the Mayor be request National Grid to immediately repair the trench that runs from John Avenue, across the highway, to 190 North Shore Road. The trench was created following utility work...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor be request National Grid to immediately repair the trench that runs from John Avenue, across the highway, to 190 North Shore Road. The trench was created following utility work conducted under a MassDOT highway access permit. Since that work, the trench has remained in a state of disrepair and is causing significant disruption to nearby residents.

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 11 (PDF)

Council Order 25-262

That the Mayor be requested to increase the discounts offered through the 2026 Water & Sewer Senior Discount Program, for qualifying applicants, by 10%, accordingly: 40% for consumption of up to...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Kelley: That the Mayor be requested to increase the discounts offered through the 2026 Water & Sewer Senior Discount Program, for qualifying applicants, by 10%, accordingly: 40% for consumption of up to 30,000 gallons; 30% for consumption from 30,001 up to 70,000 gallons; and, 20% for consumption of 70,001 gallons or more.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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

Council Order 25-263

That the Mayor request the Election Department to reinstate the Lincoln School as a polling location beginning with the 2027 elections

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Kelley, Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor request the Election Department to reinstate the Lincoln School as a polling location beginning with the 2027 elections.

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 25-264

That the Mayor request the Chief of Police to purchase decibel meters for all police cruisers for the purpose of enforcing the noise ordinance

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Novoselsky: That the Mayor request the Chief of Police to purchase decibel meters for all police cruisers for the purpose of enforcing the noise ordinance.

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

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

Council Order 25-267

That the City Council award Certificates of Merit to Sergeant Sean Matthews, Sergeant Keith

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Council President Silvestri: That the City Council award Certificates of Merit to Sergeant Sean Matthews, Sergeant Keith

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From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - VOICE VOTE.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

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