October 27, 2025

An Ordinance Further Amending Wage Theft Policies in the City of Revere.

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

An Ordinance Further Amending Title 13 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to Stormwater Management.

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

Roll call on the second reading. Councillors Argenzio, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Zambuto, and President Silvestri voting "YES". Councillors Jaramillo and Novoselsky voting "NO". Councillor Giannino voting "PRESENT".

Yes: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Silvestri, ZambutoNo: Jaramillo, NovoselskyAbstained: Chris GianninoThis roll call is written out in the narrative of the minutes. Chris Giannino abstained (shown as present, not voting). The second reading passed on this roll call (later minutes record “October 27, 2025 Ordered on a second reading”); the item was then tabled because a councillor objected, so the result line reads “Tabled - objection 2nd reading”.

Motion presented by Councillor Argenzio, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor be requested to form a working group made up of ISD staff, the Solicitor's Office, and any other department deemed appropriate to establish an ordinance requiring all rental properties in Revere to register with the City. This will establish a comprehensive list of all rental properties and institute an inspection of these properties to ensure safe living conditions.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Kelley: That the City Council request Mr. Vamshi Paili of revere.city to conduct a presentation on his AI-powered public data accessibility platform.

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

Motion presented by Council President Silvestri: That the Mayor request the City’s Policy Writer & Analyst to draft an ordinance banning cryptocurrency ATMs and kiosks from being operated in the City of Revere. Further, that the City Council send a letter to the Joint Committee on Financial Services in favor of H.1247, An Act Relative to Preventing Fraud and Establishing Regulations on Certain Virtual Currencies.

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

Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor Cogliandro, Councillor Argenzio, Councillor Zambuto, Councillor Novoselsky, Council President Silvestri, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Haas, Councillor Jaramillo, City Councillor Giannino: That the Mayor request Representative Turco, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Historical Commission, to collaborate with the Archdiocese of Boston for the purpose of nominating the statue of Christopher Columbus located at 250 Revere Street as a National Historic Landmark.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro, Councillor Haas, Council President Silvestri: That the Mayor be requested to dedicate the Early Childhood Playground at the Lincoln School in memory of Chris Chavarria.

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 direct the Chief of Police to station a police officer directing traffic at the intersection of East Mountain Avenue and Cary Avenue at the end of each school day in the interest of public safety.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro, Councillor McKenna, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor Jaramillo: That the City Council, in collaboration with the Mayor, City Planner, and any other relevant stakeholders, begin a formal discussion on the feasibility of implementing tolls on certain city roads. Multiple state highways run through the City putting a significant strain on the City's residents and its infrastructure without any financial compensation from Massachusetts.

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

Motion presented by Council President Silvestri: That the Mayor request our State Delegation to file legislation providing for a discounted toll rate for private passenger vehicles registered in the City of Revere for transit through the Sumner Tunnel and the Ted Williams Tunnel, and over the Maurice J. Tobin Memorial Bridge.

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

Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request the Police Department to place electronic message boards around the City reminding the residents there is an election and to vote on November 4th.

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 City Engineer and/or the Department of Public Works, in coordination with National Grid, to evaluate the street lighting conditions along Breed Street near St. Anthony of Padua Church, specifically in the area west of the chapel toward the rear parking lot, to determine if additional or upgraded lighting is needed to improve nighttime visibility and public safety.

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

Motion presented by Councillor Haas, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the City Council award Certificates of Commendation to the Revere Bocce Team in honor of their victory over their ‘friendly’ rivals in the Revere vs. Chelsea Bocce Tournament this past September.

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