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Revere City Council · 2026–2027 Council · Regular meeting

February 9, 2026

10 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Council President Anthony T. Zambuto presiding.

Present: Paul Argenzio, Anthony Cogliandro, Chris Giannino, Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Robert J. Haas, Michelle Kelley, Joanne McKenna, Jim Mercurio, Ira Novoselsky, Marc Silvestri, Anthony T. Zambuto

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approval of the Journal

Approve the journal (minutes) of the January 29, 2026 meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of January 29, 2026

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 26-006

Bond authorization for the renovation of the McKinley School in the amount of $37,000,000

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

Bond authorization for the renovation of the McKinley School in the amount of $37,000,000.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Council Order 26-016

Capri, LLC, 1559 North Shore Road, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit to reconstruct, alter, and extend the pre-existing non- conforming single-story structure by constructing a...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 10–1

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED FOR 1559 NORTH SHORE ROAD SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN REVIEW AS REPORTED BY THE ZONING SUB-COMMITTEE?

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

From the minutes

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

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

Council Order 26-036

Communication from the City Auditor requesting approval of a Resolution relative to Design of Wonderland Area Sewer Improvements MassDEP CY-2025 CWSRF Project #19185. Authority to File

Minutes, page 10

Adopt resolutionPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Communication from the City Auditor requesting approval of a Resolution relative to Design of Wonderland Area Sewer Improvements MassDEP CY-2025 CWSRF Project #19185. Authority to File

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 10 (PDF)

Council Order 26-037

That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Linda DeMaio on the occasion of her retirement and in recognition of her years of service to the City of Revere

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor Novoselsky, Councillor McKenna: That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Linda DeMaio on the occasion of her retirement and in recognition of her years of service to the City of Revere.

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 10 (PDF)

Council Order 26-038

That the City Council amend the City Council Rules of Order by inserting new Rule 47 - Community Meetings, as follows, for the purpose of requiring internal notification among Councillors...

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Kelley: That the City Council amend the City Council Rules of Order by inserting new Rule 47 - Community Meetings, as follows, for the purpose of requiring internal notification among Councillors regarding community meetings held by private applicants or other non-City entities, in order to ensure transparency among all Councillors, promote equal access to information for both Ward and At-Large Councillors, and avoid Open Meeting Law concerns: Rule 47 - Community Meetings, Any Councillor who schedules, hosts, or becomes aware of a community meeting held by a private applicant or other non-City entity concerning matters that may come before the City Council shall provide notice to all City Councillors via email through the City Clerk at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of such meeting, when practicable. Such notice shall be for informational purposes only and shall include the date, time, location, and subject matter of the meeting, if known. Councillors who intend to attend such a meeting shall reply to the notice email indicating their intent to attend, in order to promote coordination and to avoid quorum-related concerns. Attendance at any such community meeting shall be limited so as not to constitute a quorum of the City Council or quorum of any sub-committee of the City Council, in order to avoid any violation of the Open Meeting Law. Nothing in this rule shall be construed to require, regulate, or impose notice obligations upon priv

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: 2/23/2026 6:00 PM.”

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

Council Order 26-039

That the Mayor, through the appropriate departments, include a dedicated line item in the Parking Enforcement budget to fund the purchase and implementation of body-worn cameras for twelve (12)...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor, through the appropriate departments, include a dedicated line item in the Parking Enforcement budget to fund the purchase and implementation of body-worn cameras for twelve (12) Parking Enforcement Officers, as well as dashboard cameras for six (6) Parking Enforcement vehicles, to enhance transparency, accountability, and trust between Parking Enforcement and the residents they serve. Further, that Chief Financial Officer Rich Viscay provide information on potential funding sources,

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 26-040

That the Mayor request the Revere Police Department, in coordination with Traffic, Parking Enforcement, and the Traffic Advisory Committee, to increase targeted traffic enforcement on Pomona...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request the Revere Police Department, in coordination with Traffic, Parking Enforcement, and the Traffic Advisory Committee, to increase targeted traffic enforcement on Pomona Street and the surrounding area during peak hours. Such enforcement shall focus on: 1. Vehicles using Pomona Street as a cut-through to bypass highway traffic controls and traffic signals; 2. Vehicles traveling at excessive speeds on Pomona Street in an effort to reach Revere Street; and 3. Vehicles exiting Blanchard’s parking lot and making illegal left turns in violation of posted “No Left Turn” signage, which is routinely ignored and contributing to traffic congestion and safety concerns. This request is made due to ongoing gridlock, unsafe driving behavior, and quality-of-life and safety impacts on residents, including residents being unable to safely exit their driveways. Further, that the Traffic Advisory Committee be requested to review and report on the feasibility of installing a speed table or other appropriate traffic- calming measures on Pomona Street to slow vehicle speeds and discourage cut-through traffic. Further, that the Mayor request Blanchard's to fund the installation of right-turn only pavement markings for vehicles exiting their parking lot onto Revere Street.

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 26-041

That the Mayor be requested to send a communication to MassDOT advising the department that state- maintained roadways and sidewalks have not been cleared of snow. Additionally, that the...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri: That the Mayor be requested to send a communication to MassDOT advising the department that state- maintained roadways and sidewalks have not been cleared of snow. Additionally, that the communication requests MassDOT to clear sidewalks within twenty-four hours of a snowstorm.

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 26-042

That the Mayor request the City Solicitor and Policy Writer & Analyst to provide the City Council with an update on a proposed ordinance amendment banning cryptocurrency ATMs in the City of...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri: That the Mayor request the City Solicitor and Policy Writer & Analyst to provide the City Council with an update on a proposed ordinance amendment banning cryptocurrency ATMs in the City of Revere. A motion was approved in October 2025 requesting the same.

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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