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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/26/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor
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26-213 11.MinutesApproval of the minutes of the October 5, 2026 City Council meeting.approved  Action details Not available
26-180 12.MotionMotion 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.placed on file  Action details Not available
26-214 13.MotionMotion presented by Council President Zambuto: That the City Council present a Certificate of Commendation to the Revere Society for Cultural & Historic Preservation in recognition of its dedication to preserving and promoting the history and culture of the City of Revere.placed on file  Action details Not available
26-162 14.OrdinanceHearing called as ordered, An Ordinance Establishing a Unified Rental Registry and Inspection Program, and Amending and Restating the Regulation of Short-Term Rentals.referred to committee  Action details Not available
26-177 15.CommunicationHearing 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.approvedPass Action details Not available
26-196 16.CommunicationHearing called as ordered on a bond authorization in the amount of $16,500,000 for the Wonderland Eminent Domain Taking Agreement for Judgment.approvedPass Action details Not available
26-208 17.OrdinanceHearing called as ordered on, An Ordinance Repealing Section 2.12.030 Regular Meetings of the Revere Revised Ordinances.referred to committee  Action details Not available
26-215 18.Special PermitC-26-14, Hearing called as ordered on the application of Abby Adams, “The Doggy Port”, 646 Ocean Avenue, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit for a kennel use within the Wonderland Transit Oriented Development District to enable the appellant to operate a dog day care business at 646 Ocean Avenue, Revere, MA 02151.referred to Zoning  Action details Not available
26-216 19.Special PermitC-26-15, Hearing called as ordered on the application of Mazen Seleem, Lama CO LLC, 25 Moore Street, Chelmsford, MA 01829 requesting a special permit to operate an automotive rental storage facility for twenty (20) vehicles within in the TED District at 14 Furlong Drive, Revere, MA 02151.referred to Zoning  Action details Not available
26-217 110.Special PermitC-26-16, Hearing called as ordered on the application of Carmela Cella-DelCore and Dana Marie DelCore, 1027-1029 Winthrop Avenue, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit to modify and extend an existing non-confirming two-family home by constructing an approximately 560 sq. ft. addition third floor addition consisting of two bedrooms and one bathroom at 1027-1029 Winthrop Avenue, Revere, MA 02151.referred to Zoning  Action details Not available
26-218 111.Zoning OrdinanceCZ-26-05, Hearing called as ordered on the application of Laura Christopher, Director of Redevelopment, on behalf of the Revere Housing Authority, 70 Cooledge Street, Revere, MA 02151 requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Revere as follows, A Zoning Ordinance Further Amending Chapter 17.29 Establishing a Cooledge Street Smart Growth Overlay District.referred to committee  Action details Not available
26-198 112.CommunicationTabled from the meeting of October 5, 2026: Communication from the CFO requesting an appropriation in the amount of $125,000 from the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund the Garfield School elevator design.approvedPass Action details Not available
26-195 113.CommunicationCommunication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Deborah Frank to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board.approvedPass Action details Not available
26-194 114.CommunicationCommunication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Toby Pearlstein to the Library Board of Trustees.approvedPass Action details Not available
26-193 115.CommunicationCommunication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Kathleen Savage to the Board of Health.approvedPass Action details Not available
26-192 116.CommunicationCommunication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Mario Grimanis to the Disability Commission.approvedPass Action details Not available
26-219 117.CommunicationCommunication from the CFO regarding the amortization of FY2026 Snow and Ice Removal Deficit in the amount of 1,022,901 over FY2027-FY2029.approvedPass Action details Not available
26-220 118.CommunicationCommunication from the CFO requesting an appropriation from the Transportation Fund in the amount of $156,626.90 to Account DPCD Transportation Outlay for addressing traffic calming and infrastructure.approvedPass Action details Not available
26-221 119.CommunicationCommunication from the Parking Director relative to the 2026 Toys for Tickets amnesty program and the Stay and Shop Local Saturdays initiative.approvedPass Action details Not available
26-222 120.CommunicationCommunication from the CFO requesting an appropriation from High School Stabilization Fund - Legal bill for Eminent Domain in the amount of $916,000 to pay legal bills.approvedPass Action details Not available
26-223 121.CommunicationCommunication from the City Assessor requesting that the City Council hold a public hearing for the purpose of establishing the minimum residential factor and setting the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2027.ordered to public hearing  Action details Not available
26-225 123.MotionMotion presented by Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor be requested to convene a meeting with DCR Commissioner LaChapelle, Representative Turco, and Representative Giannino to address the deplorable condition of the pavilions on Revere Beach and the seawall on Winthrop Parkway. There have been multiple requests from the Revere City Council in an attempt to address these important issues.orderedPass Action details Not available
26-226 124.MotionMotion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request the Department of Public Works, in coordination with the City Engineer, to conduct a citywide seasonal inspection of catch basins and clear accumulated leaves and debris as needed, with particular attention to flood-prone areas, including Point of Pines, Oak Island, and Riverside. Further, that recurring drainage problems be identified for follow-up and residents be reminded how to report blocked catch basins and street flooding.orderedPass Action details Not available
26-227 125.MotionMotion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the City Council present a Certificate of Appreciation to Jay Marrocco "The Boston Guido" in recognition of his contributions to the 2026 City of Revere Italian Heritage Celebration.ordered to a presentationPass Action details Not available
26-228 126.MotionMotion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the City Council present a Certificate of Appreciation to Steve D'Amato "The Wicked Snackah" in recognition of his contributions to the 2026 City of Revere Italian Heritage Celebration.ordered to a presentationPass Action details Not available