City Council - Regular Meeting

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Monday, October 5, 2026Official site

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Revere, MA
Meeting Date
October 5, 2026

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Monday, October 5, 2026

13 items on the agenda.

Salute to the Flag

Salute to the Flag

Roll Call of Members

Roll Call of Members

Approval of the minutes of the September 28, 2026 meeting of the City Council.•Item 1

Approval of the minutes of the September 28, 2026 meeting of the City Council.

Public Comment Pursuant to Chapter 402 of the Acts of 1965

Public Comment Pursuant to Chapter 402 of the Acts of 1965

Unfinished Business•Item 2

26-198 Councillor Novoselsky filed for reconsideration on September 15, 2026 on the following request: Communication from the CFO requesting an appropriation in the amount of $125,000 from the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund the Garfield School elevator design.

Zoning Sub-Committee Report•Item 3

26-174 An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to Body Art Establishments.

Zoning Sub-Committee Report•Item 4

26-175

Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request the appropriate City departments to establish a requirement that all qualifying construction and demolition projects post a clearly visible project information sign at the property for the duration of the permitted work. The sign shall be posted in a location readily visible from the public way and shall include, at a minimum: permit number, property address, name of contractor and/or developer, permitted construction hours, project contact telephone number, and City department/contact information for residents to report complaints or concerns. The appropriate departments are further requested to determine the types and size of projects that would be subject to this requirement and establish appropriate standards for the size, placement, visibility, and maintenance of the signage.

Economic Development Sub-Committee Report•Item 5

26-050

Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request the Parking Department and Traffic Commission to conduct a feasibility study on offering free 2-hour parking at metered spots for Revere residents 65 years of age or older, who have a valid driver's license, and vehicle registered in their name.

Economic Development Sub-Committee Report•Item 6

26-167

Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor be requested to establish a Municipal Innovation Pilot Program to solicit innovative ideas from residents, businesses, city employees, and students for improving municipal services, reducing costs, enhancing public safety, and improving quality of life, with selected proposals implemented on a pilot basis and reported back to the City Council annually.

Economic Development Sub-Committee Report•Item 7

26-189

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.

Motions•Item 8

26-209

Motion presented by Councillors Cogliandro and Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor, City Council, and School Committee discuss, as a whole, establishing a decision-making, working group regarding naming all city property.

Motions•Item 9

26-210

Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request the City Engineer, in his capacity as Tree Warden, to coordinate with the roundabout project team to replace the tree removed from in front of the Point of Pines Fire Station with a pine tree, recognizing this location as the entrance to the Point of Pines and reflecting the neighborhood's name and identity.

Adjournment

Adjournment