City Council - Regular Meeting

26-017 Hearing called as ordered on a bond authorization for the renovation of the McKinley School in the amount of $37,000,000.

Attachments: McKinleySchoolBondAuthorizationRequest01122026.pdf

26-018 Hearing called as ordered on the application of Mazen Seleem, Lama CO, LLC, 25 Moore St., Chelmsford, MA 01824 requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council enable the appellant to operate a commercial auto storage/parking use for 289 vehicles on Lots 17 & 18 Green Street, Revere, MA 02151.

Attachments: C2601.GreenStreet.pdf

26-019 Hearing called as ordered on the application of 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 two-floor addition consisting of eight residential one-bedroom units at 1559 North Shore Road, Revere, MA 02151.

Attachments: C2602.1559NorthShoreRoad.pdf, 1559 North Shore Rd - DLLP Letter of Support 1.16.pdf

26-020 Hearing called as ordered on the application of Ardit Kraja, 500 Governor’s Dr., Unit 26, Winthrop, MA 02152 requesting a special permit to reconstruct, alter, and extend the pre-existing non-conforming structure (garage) by constructing a two and half story, two-family dwelling on Lot A Elmwood Street, Revere, MA 02151.

Attachments: C2603.ElmwoodStreetRevisedFiling01072026.pdf, Elmwood St - DLLLP Support Letter 1.16.pdf

26-021 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Lily Martinez to the Parks & Recreation Commission.

Attachments: Liliana Martinez Parks & Recreation Appointment 01262026.pdf

26-022 Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor be requested to direct the Chief of Police to install a traffic camera at the intersection of Cushman Avenue and Adams Street, on utility pole #1370.

This request was previously submitted under Motion 24-237 in July 2024 and was unanimously approved by the Council; however, the camera was not installed due to the lack of available funding.

26-023 Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the City Council request Tammy Saporito, National Grid to appear before the City Council to address city-wide issues of double poles and street light outages.

Further, that all City Councillors be requested to compile a list of National Grid work orders and issues to present Ms. Saporito at the proposed meeting.

26-024 Motion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the City Council order to a public hearing, An Ordinance Further Amending Title 12 of the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative to Construction Procedures for Street and Sidewalk Openings.

Attachments: AnOrdinanceRelativetoStreetOpeningRestorations01262026.pdf

26-025 Motion presented by Councillor Giannino: That the City Council present a Certificate of Commendation to Fire Fighter Frank Barry in recognition of his retirement after 29 years of dedicated service to the City of Revere.

26-026 Motion presented by Councillor Argenzio: That the Mayor and Superintendent of Public Works be requested to include a line item in the upcoming public works budget preparation specifically for the planting of street trees and installation of tree pits along city streets.

The planting of trees in an urban area such as Revere is vitally important to the air quality and quality of life. A suggested amount for the FY2027 budget is between $10,000 and $20,000 with a goal of increasing this amount in subsequent budgets.

26-027 Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request the Department of Planning & Community Development to provide the City Council with an update on the usage results of QuantAQ monitors to study air quality in Ward 5.

26-028 Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request the Traffic Commission and the Department of Public Works to evaluate and, if deemed appropriate, install and/or paint “Do Not Block the Box” pavement markings and appropriate signage at the intersection of Revere Street and North Shore Road.

This follows a resident’s continued complaints regarding vehicles frequently blocking the intersection, creating safety concerns for pedestrians, emergency vehicles, and motorists.

26-029 Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor and the Inspectional Services Department, in coordination with Public Works and the Police Department, develop and implement a standardized Construction Accountability and Neighborhood Protection Plan for all active construction or infrastructure upgrade projects citywide.

Such plan shall include, but not be limited to: 1. A publicly accessible compliance checklist outlining requirements related to noise, hours of operation, debris control, safety fencing, sidewalk access, and on-street parking impacts; 2. A requirement that each construction site designate a clearly identified on-site compliance contact, available to the ward Councillor, residents and city departments; 3. Routine and documented inspections throughout the duration of construction, not solely at project commencement; 4. A graduated enforcement process with meaningful penalties for repeat or ongoing violations, including fines and potential work stoppages where applicable; and 5. A mechanism for residents to report violations in real time, with clear response protocols and follow-up. Further, that the Administration provide the City Council with a status update and implementation timeline within a reasonable time frame.