City Council
City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor
Agenda — 30 items
- 1 5:00PM Zoning Sub-Committee Meeting
- 2 Salute to the Flag
- 3 Roll Call of Members
- 1. Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor request the Chief of Police to appear before or provide to the City Council, information regarding existing Massachusetts laws and local enforcement options related to excessively loud motor vehicles, modified exhaust systems, street racing activity, and other vehicle noise disturbances impacting neighborhoods throughout the City of Revere. Further, requesting that the Administration and Police Department consider establishing a clear and accessible reporting process for residents experiencing ongoing disturbances from excessively loud vehicles.
- 2. 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.
- 3. Motion presented by Councillor Mercurio: That the Mayor request the Chief of Police and the Commander of the Traffic Division, to appear before the City Council to provide an overview of the operations of the Traffic Division to assist the Council in better understanding its enforcement efforts throughout the City. The presentation should include, but not be limited to, the following information. 1.) The number of officers currently assigned to the Traffic Division and their respective roles and responsibilities. 2.) The total number of traffic citations issued since January 1, 2026, including, if available, a breakdown by type of violation. 3.)The locations or areas within the City where the greatest number of traffic citations have been issued. 4.) Whether the Department has an officer with specialized training or expertise in commercial motor vehicle and heavy truck enforcement, and how such violations are addressed. 5.) An explanation of the Traffic Division's enforcement strategy, including how patrol locations are selected, the factors considered when conducting speed enforcement, and the general approach used in deploying traffic enforcement resources throughout the City.
- 7 Executive Session
- 4. The City Council will convene in Executive Session under purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law to enable the City Council to discuss the City's litigating position concerning the eminent domain taking of the former Wonderland site.
- 9 Public Comment Pursuant to Chapter 402 of the Acts of 1965
- 10 Zoning Sub-Committee Report
- 5. C-26-09, 128 Towing & Recovery, LLC, 885 North Shore Road, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit to enable the appellant to conduct a towing and roadside assistance operations business at 885 North Shore Road, Revere, MA 02151 (TED District).
- 6. C-26-12, Martin Carbo, 263 Oakwood Avenue, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council to alter and extend an existing non-conforming structure, by adding two floors, consisting of two residential units each, to the existing structure at 191 Revere Street, Revere, MA 02151.
- 7. C-26-13, Domenic LaSala, 269 Revere Street, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council to enable the appellant to modify and extend an existing single-story non-conforming residential structure by constructing a second-floor addition at 269 Revere Street, Revere, MA 02151.
- 15 Communications
- 9. Communication from the Mayor requesting conveyance of Parcel ID 26-424B-1, Cushing Avenue to Maria Arango, 44 Cushing Avenue, Revere, MA in the amount of $5,000 pursuant to MGL Chapter 40, Section 15.
- 10. Hearing called as ordered on the application of Nixon Peabody, LLP, 53 State Street, Boston, MA requesting approval from the City Council, pursuant to MGL Chapter 41, Sections 81G and 81I, and Chapter 12.12 Public Street Dedication, Changes and Discontinuance of the Revere Revised Ordinances, to layout the portion of the proposed rerouting of Overlook Ridge Drive as shown on Parcel A1 on the, "Plan of Land in Revere/Malden, MA", dated July 1, 2025, prepared by Hancock Associates.
- 11. Communication from the Mayor requesting an appropriation from the Community Improvement Trust Fund in the amount of $17,000 for the installation of new waste receptacles in Ward 2.
- 12. Communication from the CFO requesting an appropriation from the ETP Fund in the amount of $14,832 for IT/communications related upgrades for the Public Health Department.
- 20 Motions
- 13. Motion presented by the Revere City Council: That the City Council present a Certificate of Commendation to Thomas G. Ambrosino in recognition of his retirement after 37 years of exemplary public service to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the cities of Revere and Chelsea.
- 14. Motion presented by Councillor Argenzio: That the City Council approve, An Emergency Ordinance Establishing a Sick Leave Bank for an Employee of the City of Revere Municipal Inspections Department.
- 15. Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor direct the Chief of Police to increase patrols on Elmwood Ave. during the hours of 10:00pm through 2:00am. Multiple complaints of loud vehicles, loud house parties, public urination, and speeding vehicles in the area.
- 16. Motion presented by Council President Zambuto: That the Mayor direct the Chief of Police to take immediate enforcement action with respect to all applicable laws and ordinances governing the operation of e-bikes and scooters throughout the City of Revere. Despite repeated complaints raised by residents and the City Council regarding unlawful operation of these vehicles, there has been little, if any, visible enforcement. Further, that the Chief of Police be requested to present to the City Council a complete record of all enforcement actions involving e-bikes and scooters from July 1, 2025 to the present, for the purpose of evaluating enforcement activity.
- 17. Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor direct Animal Control to enforce the City's leash law pursuant to Section 6.01.020 of the Revere Revised Ordinances.
- 18. Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor direct the appropriate departments to contact our City's trash removal company to discuss trucks driving the wrong way on city streets.
- 19. Motion presented by Councillor McKenna as amended by Councillors Guarino-Sawaya and Mercurio: That the Mayor be requested to support and coordinate the City of Revere's efforts to obtain aircraft-noise mitigation for Beachmont Veterans Memorial School through the City of Revere Aviation Impact Mitigation Initiative presently being advanced through the Massport Community Advisory Committee (MCAC) by Revere's MCAC liaison representative. The City shall request that Beachmont Veterans Memorial School be treated as a priority community mitigation project and that Massport undertake a current acoustical assessment of the school, including an evaluation of the existing windows, doors, building envelope, ventilation systems and other relevant sound-mitigation measures, and determine whether renewed or additional sound-insulation improvements, including replacement acoustical windows where appropriate, are warranted. The Mayor is further requested to work cooperatively with the City's MCAC liaison representative, Massport, MCAC and other appropriate agencies to identify available Massport, FAA, state or federal mitigation funding and to support coordinated consideration of Beachmont Veterans Memorial School within the broader Revere Aviation Impact Mitigation Initiative. In order to promote a coordinated and effective mitigation effort and avoid duplicative or competing requests, the City's initial efforts concerning Beachmont Veteras Memorial School shall be advanced through the existing MCAC initiative rather than as a separate Massport mitigation request. The Mayor may seek the assistance of Revere's state and federal legislative delegation, as necessary, to support, advance or supplement the coordinated mitigation effort. The Mayor is further requested to provide the City's support for consideration of the Revere Aviation Impact Mitigation Initiative by the MCAC Executive Committee and for any subsequent MCAC, Massport or FAA technical review arising from that initiative.
- 20. Hearing called as ordered on, An Ordinance Further Amending the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to Tree Preservation.
- 21. Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the City Council award a Certificate of Commendation to Anthony Pio in recognition of his extraordinary compassion, vigilance, and quick thinking actions he took on September 4, 2026 to bring aid to a senior resident, and in recognition of his ongoing dedication to the senior citizens of the City of Revere.
- 22. Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request the appropriate City departments to establish a policy whereby any resident or applicant seeking to open a new business in the City of Revere be provided with the name and contact information of the Ward Councillor representing the Ward in which the proposed business will be located as part of the initial application process.
- 31 Adjournment
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