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June 8, 2026
12 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, Michelle Kelley, Joanne McKenna, Jim Mercurio, Ira Novoselsky, Marc Silvestri, Anthony T. Zambuto
Absent: Robert J. Haas
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the June 1, 2026 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of June 1, 2026
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Council Order 26-073
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Daniel Occena to the License Commission
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRM THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY DANIEL OCCENA TO THE LICENSE COMMISSION?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSENT: Haas.”
Council Order 26-118
Pursuant to Rule 46 of the City Council Rules of Order, that the City Council approve the installation of a portrait for Catherine Penn (d. 2026) in honor of her being the first woman elected to...
Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor Novoselsky: Pursuant to Rule 46 of the City Council Rules of Order, that the City Council approve the installation of a portrait for Catherine Penn (d. 2026) in honor of her being the first woman elected to serve as President of the City Council (1983) and the first woman elected to represent Ward 2 (1980).
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSENT: Haas.”
Council Order 26-102
An Ordinance Further Amending the Revolving Funds Table for FY2027 of the Revere Revised Ordinances
An Ordinance Further Amending the Revolving Funds Table for FY2027 of the Revere Revised Ordinances.
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, Kelley, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSENT: Haas.”
Council Order 26-100
Zoraida Uran, Trustee of Zoraida Uran Family Trust, 53 Taft Street, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit to enable the appellant to alter and expand a pre-existing, non-conforming...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED FOR 53 TAFT STREET SUBJECT TO ANY CONDITIONS REQUIRED BY SITE PLAN REVIEW?
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Mercurio, Silvestri, ZambutoAbstained: NovoselskyIra Novoselsky abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [9 TO 0] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Mercurio, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSTAIN: Novoselsky ABSENT: Haas.”
Council Order 26-106
That the Mayor request Planning & Community Development, Inspectional Services Department (ISD), Engineering Department, Conservation Commission, Fire Department, and City Solicitor review and...
Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request Planning & Community Development, Inspectional Services Department (ISD), Engineering Department, Conservation Commission, Fire Department, and City Solicitor review and evaluate the implementation of the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance in light of the significant increase in ADU applications throughout the city and provide recommendations for strengthening local structural, dimensional, and site design standards where permissible under state law. Said review shall specifically examine: • building size, height, setbacks, lot coverage, and overall scale of ADUs in relation to surrounding residential properties; • detached ADU placement, building massing, and preservation of usable open space on residential lots; • drainage, stormwater runoff, floodplain impacts, and resiliency concerns in coastal and low-lying areas; • driveway expansions, curb cuts, and excessive paved surface coverage; • utility and infrastructure capacity, including sewer, water, and emergency vehicle access; • whether additional design review or site plan review standards should apply to oversized lots, corner lots, and environmentally sensitive areas; • measures to prevent overcrowding and overdevelopment of residential lots; and • enforcement procedures and penalties for violations of zoning, building, and occupancy regulations. Further, that Planning & Community Development provide the City Council with recommendations for any
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Council Order 26-123
Communication from the City Auditor requesting an appropriation in the amount of $50,000 from the stormwater improvement trust fund for design services for North Revere stormwater improvements
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FROM THE DRAINAGE & STORMWATER TRUST TO THE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN ACCOUNT?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSENT: Haas.”
Council Order 26-124
Communication from the City Auditor requesting an appropriation from the solid waste enterprise retained earnings account in the amount of $190,000 for the purchase of a street sweeper
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER FROM THE SOLID WASTE RETAINED EARNINGS ACCOUNT TO THE NEW EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $190,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A STREET SWEEPER?
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoAbstained: MercurioJim Mercurio abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [9 TO 0] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSTAIN: Mercurio ABSENT: Haas.”
Council Order 26-125
Communication from the City Auditor requesting approval the Fiscal Year 2027 water rates as follows: residential, $5.25 per HCF, commercial, $8.70 per HCF
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 WATER RATES AS FOLLOWS: residential, $5.25 per HCF, commercial, $8.70 per HCF?
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, ZambutoNo: Kelley, Silvestri
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [8 TO 2] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Zambuto NAYS: Kelley, Silvestri ABSENT: Haas.”
Council Order 26-126
That the City Council award a Certificate of Appreciation to John (“Jack”) Polcari in recognition
Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the City Council award a Certificate of Appreciation to John (“Jack”) Polcari in recognition
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Council Order 26-127
That the Mayor request the Chief of Police and the Director of Parking to appear before the City Council to speak about flock systems such as how they are used, who has access to the data, and how...
Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri: That the Mayor request the Chief of Police and the Director of Parking to appear before the City Council to speak about flock systems such as how they are used, who has access to the data, and how that data is being shared.
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Council Order 26-128
That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Bill Reedy in recognition of his 90th birthday
Motion presented by Councillor Haas, Councillor Silvestri: That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Bill Reedy in recognition of his 90th birthday.
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