Revere public meetings in 2022

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss and act on a consent calendar that includes routine approvals like minutes, warrants, personnel items, and field trips, as well as several grant acceptances and petty cash account increases. The committee will also discuss the purchase of pottery wheels and other regular meeting agenda items.

• Approval of minutes and warrants
• CityLab Petty Cash Account Ceiling Increase
• Fine Arts Department Petty Cash Account
• Acceptance of MassGrad Promising Practices Grant and Teacher Diversification Pilot Program Grant
• RHS JROTC out-of-state field trip to Medford, New Jersey, March 3-4

The Committee approved the November minutes and referred a request for three pottery wheels to the Ways and Means Sub-Committee. Members also agreed to recognize student Angel Ortez Erazo at the January meeting. Several items were removed from the consent calendar for future votes.

• Approved November minutes
• Referred request for three pottery wheels to Ways and Means Sub-Committee
• Approved recognition of student Angel Ortez Erazo for January meeting
• Removed CityLab and Fine Arts petty cash requests from Consent Calendar
• Removed MassGrad and Teacher Diversification grants from Consent Calendar

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee is holding a regular meeting on December 20, 2022, to discuss and vote on several motions, including payments to Perkins Eastman Architects and Consigli Construction for work on the new Revere High School. The agenda also includes recognition of the RHS Girls Volleyball Team, reports from the Superintendent on district improvement plans and the Lincoln Window update, and a public comment period. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Motion to approve $60,045.00 payment to Perkins Eastman Architect DPC for October 2022 professional services
• Motion to approve $62,221.50 payment to Perkins Eastman Architect DPC for November 2022 professional services
• Motion to approve $23,084.00 payment to Consigli Construction Co., Inc. for October 2022 construction services
• Motion to approve $23,084.00 payment to Consigli Construction Co., Inc. for November 2022 construction services
• Discussion of Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals Union Memorandum of Agreement

The School Committee approved the District Improvement Plans across multiple departments and a Memorandum of Agreement with the Revere Paraprofessional Association. The committee also accepted two state grants and approved several payments for architectural and construction services.

• Approved District Improvement Plans for STEM, humanities, literacy, fine arts, and other departments (7-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with the Revere Paraprofessional Association (7-0)
• Accepted MassGrad Promising Practices Grant for $115,000
• Accepted FY 2023 Teacher Diversification Pilot Program Grant for $15,846
• Approved increase of CityLab High School petty cash from $300 to $500
• Approved establishment of Fine Arts Department petty cash account with $300 ceiling
• Approved $122,266.50 in payments to Perkins Eastman Architect DPC (7-0)
• Approved $46,168.00 in payments to Consigli Construction Co., Inc. (7-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hear a MassDOT presentation on the Bennington Street bike lane project and consider an ordinance amendment changing which city boards are exempt from Sunday meeting restrictions. The agenda also includes several commendations and a proposal for annual retirement recognition ceremonies.

• MassDOT update on Bennington Street bike lane reconfiguration (22-350)
• Ordinance amendment to change Sunday meeting exemptions for city boards (22-351)
• Certificate of Commendation for Arthur W. Foshey, 95, Navy veteran (22-347)
• Certificates of Appreciation for 'Singing Seniors' carolers (22-343)
• Annual certificate presentation for retiring city employees (22-283)

The City Council ordered a public hearing for an amendment to the ordinance regarding meeting times for governmental bodies. The council also received a presentation from MassDOT on the Bennington Street bike lane project and approved several certificates of commendation.

• Ordered public hearing for amendment to governmental body meeting times ordinance
• Accepted journal of the December 12, 2022 meeting
• Awarded Certificate of Commendation to Arthur W. Foshey
• Awarded Certificates of Appreciation to the 'Singing Seniors'
• Awarded Certificates of Appreciation to Sgt. Joseph Internicola and MassBadge
• Approved annual certificate presentation for city employees nearing retirement
• Placed MassDOT Bennington Street bike lane presentation on file

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to discuss the schematic design process and vote on several items, including approving the November invoice from Consigli and requesting an extension for the feasibility study from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) from March 2023 to June 2023. The meeting also includes votes on prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Vote to approve November invoice for Consigli
• Motion to request MSBA feasibility study extension (March 2023 to June 2023)
• Schematic design process update
• Vote to approve meeting minutes from December 8, 2022

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Board agreed to form two subcommittees: one to craft the trust's mission statement and goals, and another to focus on fundraising. The Chief of Planning and Development presented data on Revere's housing costs and Chapter 40B compliance.

• Approved formation of subcommittee to review mission statements and goals
• Approved formation of subcommittee to focus on fundraising

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Board approved $4,960 from the city budget for Young Adult area furniture and set holiday closure dates. The Director reported receiving a $68,000 state aid grant and planned facility updates including a new roof and Makerspace.

• Approved $4,960 from city budget for Young Adult area furniture
• Approved closures for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
• Approved closing at 12:15 on the day before Christmas

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee will meet to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals and to discuss bargaining strategy. The meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2022, at Revere High School. The agenda is limited to this executive session item.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a) for collective bargaining with Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals
• Discussion of strategy for collective bargaining with the paraprofessionals union

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council unanimously approved four petitions from National Grid and Verizon to install poles and conduits. Several special permit requests for commercial and residential development were referred to the Zoning committee, and a high school construction budget update was referred to Ways & Means.

• Approved National Grid & Verizon poles at Fernwood Ave and 454 Broadway (Unanimous)
• Approved National Grid underground conduits at Fernwood Ave (Unanimous)
• Approved National Grid & Verizon pole at 275 Squire Rd (Unanimous)
• Approved National Grid & Verizon poles at 121 Walnut St (Unanimous)
• Referred shipping container permit at 297 Lee Burbank Highway to Zoning
• Referred mixed-use project at 163 Shirley Avenue to Zoning
• Referred Revere High School schematic design and $500M budget to Ways & Means
• Ordered City Clerk to draft public participation guidelines for meetings

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review and potentially recommend approval of the schematic design budget for the new high school. The agenda includes approving meeting minutes and an invoice from Perkins Eastman, an update on Wonderland site investigations, and a budget update with a motion to recommend the schematic design to the City Council. The project's total budget is estimated at $499,976,065, with a potential MSBA grant of $161,321,256, leaving a potential cost to Revere of $338,654,809.

• Vote to approve November invoice from Perkins Eastman
• Wonderland site investigations update
• Schematic design budget update: construction costs, total project budget
• Motion to recommend approval of schematic design to City Council
• Total project budget estimated at $499,976,065

The High School Building Committee and School Committee voted to recommend the project's schematic design for City Council approval. The current total project budget is estimated at $499,976,065, with a potential total cost to the city of $338,654,809.

• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved November invoice for Perkins Eastman in the amount of $62,221.50
• Recommended approval of schematic design to the city council (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will consider an ordinance to expand the Public Art Commission from 5-7 to 7-9 members, and a special permit for a nonconforming garage at 535 Broadway. They will also discuss appropriating opioid settlement funds, and several motions including water main repair timelines, electric vehicle storage regulations, and sound barriers on Route One.

• Ordinance 22-300: Amends Public Art Commission composition to 7-9 members
• Special permit 22-313: 529 Broadway LLC to operate a special garage at 535 Broadway
• Communication 22-330: Appropriation of opioid settlement funds to trust fund
• Motion 22-333: Draft ordinance for indoor storage of electric vehicles
• Motion 22-334: Re-file bond bill for Route One sound barriers

The City Council unanimously approved a $254,470 appropriation for the Opioid Settlement Abatement Trust Fund. The council also granted zoning relief for a special garage at 535 Broadway and expanded the membership size of the Public Art Commission.

• Approved $254,470 appropriation from General Fund to Opioid Settlement Abatement Trust Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to increase Public Art Commission size to between five and nine members (Unanimous)
• Granted zoning relief for special garage operation at 535 Broadway subject to city planner conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to request licensure regulations for indoor storage of electric vehicles (Voice Vote)
• Approved motion to request a bond bill for sound barriers along Route One (Voice Vote)
• Approved motion for DPW to provide 2023 water main, street paving, and sidewalk repair timeline (Voice Vote)
• Approved Certificate of Appreciation for Sgt. Joseph Internicola and MassBadge (Voice Vote)
• Approved motion to request MBTA update on bus route and stop changes (Voice Vote)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on the FY2023 Minimum Residential Factor, an ordinance expanding the Public Art Commission from 5-7 to 7-9 members, a special garage permit at 535 Broadway, and a National Grid conduit project on Marshall Street. It will also consider several motions, including requests for updates on MBTA bus changes, National Grid street light issues, and election processes, plus various commendations and communications.

• Public hearing on FY2023 Minimum Residential Factor
• Ordinance to amend Public Art Commission composition to 7-9 members
• Special permit for 529 Broadway LLC to operate a special garage at 535 Broadway
• National Grid underground conduit petition on Marshall Street
• Motion to request MBTA update on bus route changes affecting seniors

The City Council unanimously approved a residential factor of 0.876644 to establish the FY2023 tax rate. Other key actions included approving a special permit for townhouses on Mountain Avenue and establishing two new trust funds.

• Adopted residential factor of 0.876644 for FY2023 tax rate (Unanimous)
• Approved special permit for two townhouses at 355 Mountain Avenue (9-1)
• Approved $14,767.92 appropriation for RevereTV quarterly invoice (Unanimous)
• Established Opioid Recovery and Remediation Trust Fund (Unanimous)
• Established Revere High School Construction Trust Fund (Unanimous)
• Reduced FY2023 School Department budget appropriation by $1,000,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved 'Toys for Tickets' parking fine amnesty program (Unanimous)
• Approved no parking meter enforcement on Dec 3, 11, and 17 (Unanimous)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to review and approve the consent calendar, which includes minutes, warrants (bills), financial reports, personnel items, and the disposal of scrap metal. They will also set meeting dates for January through June and discuss regular meeting agenda items.

• Approval of warrants totaling over $700,000, including $253,000 to Healey Bus Inc. for regular transportation
• Disposal of scrap metal at all schools
• Personnel items including new hires, retirements, resignations, and terminations
• Setting meeting dates for January-June 2023
• Financial reports and food service financials (none)

The Committee approved the minutes from October. Members discussed budget inflation, paraprofessional hiring turnover, and potential adjustments to the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approved October meeting minutes

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hold a regular meeting on November 15, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room at Revere High School and via Zoom. The agenda includes recognition of the RHS Girls Volleyball Team, a consent calendar, public speak, superintendent's report, and sub-committee reports. The main action items are two motions to encumber and approve a $48,036.00 payment to Perkins Eastman Architect DPC for September 2022 professional services related to the Revere High School project. The meeting will also include an executive session and adjournment.

• Motion to encumber $48,036.00 for Invoice #87970.00.0-19 to Perkins Eastman Architect DPC for September 2022 professional services
• Motion to approve payment of $48,036.00 for the same invoice
• Recognition of RHS Girls Volleyball Team
• Public Speak period with rules for speaker time limits
• Executive session scheduled

The Revere School Committee accepted strategic improvement plans for elementary, middle, and high schools. The committee also approved a multi-million dollar carry-forward and specific budget allocations for new staff and school resources.

• Approved $14,774,714 carry-forward for 2022-2023
• Approved School Committee allocations for new staff and resources, including a bilingual social worker ($60,000) and Special Education coach ($70,000)
• Approved approximately $60,000 for staff appreciation
• Accepted Elementary School Improvement Plan
• Accepted Middle School Improvement Plan
• Accepted High School Improvement Plan
• Approved $48,036 payment to Perkins Eastman Architect DPC for September 2022 services
• Approved Consent Calendar

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will consider a $29.5 million loan order to acquire the Wonderland property by eminent domain for a new high school, along with several land donations, a marijuana financial impact study, and a motion to halt the Bennington Street reconfiguration. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and commendations.

• Loan order for $29,500,000 for Wonderland Property Acquisition (eminent domain for school)
• Request to accept land donation at Revere Beach Parkway (MBP 4-90-002)
• Motion for financial impact study on medical and recreational marijuana
• Motion to request MassDOT halt Bennington Street reconfiguration (4 lanes to 2 with bike lanes)
• Request to accept Naples Road parcels for conservation

The City Council authorized a $29.5 million loan to acquire properties via eminent domain for a new high school at Wonderland. The council also accepted several land donations for conservation and approved a police contract for taser devices. Additionally, Councillor Richard Serino announced he will not seek re-election in 2023.

• Approved $29.5M loan for Wonderland Property Acquisition (8-2)
• Approved $232,921.16 contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for 50 tasers (Unanimous)
• Accepted land donation MBP 4-90-002 from Paul Ferragamo (Unanimous)
• Accepted land donations for Lots 195-200 Naples Road from Joseph Festa Construction Co. (Unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Ellie Pagan-Vargas to Commission on Disabilities (Unanimous)
• Approved appropriation for Public Works Department AFSCME Council 93 agreement (Unanimous)
• Ordered public hearing for Minimum Residential Factor FY2023
• Requested MassDOT halt reconfiguration of Bennington Street (Voice Vote)

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Board approved the October 2022 financial reports. Members discussed the potential for a grassroots campaign for a new library and the possibility of establishing a branch at the McKinley School or Suffolk Downs Development.

• Approved October 2022 financials
• Approved previous meeting agenda
• Tabled election of Officers until next meeting

School Committee - Budget Sub Committee

The Revere School Committee's Ways and Means Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the budgetary wish list and staff appreciation. This is a working session to consider budget-related items.

• Discussion of Budgetary Wish List
• Discussion of Staff Appreciation

The sub-committee recommended that the full School Committee approve a budgetary wish list totaling approximately $784,000. They also recommended funding for staff appreciation clothing and the hiring of a Special Needs Coach.

• Recommended approval of Superintendent's wish list including paraprofessional pilots and teacher supplies (3-0)
• Recommended that the Superintendent look for a Special Needs Coach (Voted)
• Recommended expenditure for staff appreciation clothing via a catalog choice (3-0)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to vote on entering executive session to discuss strategy for three pending legal cases involving the Revere Teachers Association. The closed session is authorized under Massachusetts law because open discussion could harm the district's litigation position.

• Vote to enter executive session for litigation strategy
• Cases: DLR MUP-21-8592, AAA 01-22-0001-9062, AAA 01-22-0001-9057 and 99064

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review and vote on the schematic design package, including a proposal to hire a third estimator due to project size and market conditions. The committee will also vote on approving meeting minutes and an invoice from Perkins Eastman, and receive updates on the Wonderland eminent domain process and schematic design completion schedule.

• Vote to approve September 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Vote to approve September invoice from Perkins Eastman for processing
• Discussion and vote on using a third estimator (A.M. Fogarty) for schematic design, estimated cost +/- $20,000
• Wonderland eminent domain process update
• Schematic design update and completion look-ahead, including key dates for MSBA submission

The committee authorized the hiring of A.M. Fogarty to provide a third cost estimate for the schematic design phase. Members also approved the September invoice for Perkins Eastman and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved September 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved Perkins Eastman September invoice for $48,036.00
• Authorized Leftfield to sub-consult A.M. Fogarty for a third project estimate

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on several National Grid utility installation petitions and a special permit request to build two townhouses at 355 Mountain Avenue. The main item is a $29.5 million loan order for the Wonderland Property Acquisition, which was referred to the Ways & Means Committee and will be reported on. The council will also receive communications on police grants, a taser purchase agreement, and a public works union agreement.

• $29,500,000 loan order for Wonderland Property Acquisition (eminent domain for school)
• Public hearings on National Grid conduit installations on Campbell Ave, North Shore Rd, Railroad St
• Special permit request for two townhouses at 355 Mountain Avenue
• 5-year taser device purchasing agreement from Chief of Police
• Ordinance to expand Public Art Commission membership from 5-7 to 7-9 members

The City Council authorized a $29.5 million loan to acquire properties by eminent domain for a new high school. The council also approved a police contract for taser equipment and a public works union agreement. Several National Grid infrastructure petitions were approved or referred to committee.

• Approved $29.5M loan for Wonderland Property Acquisition (8-2)
• Approved 5-year, $232,921.16 contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for tasers and VR training (Unanimous)
• Approved appropriation for Revere Public Works Department AFSCME Council 93, Local 880 agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved National Grid/Verizon pole installation at 1510 North Shore Road (8-2)
• Approved National Grid underground conduit at 1499 and 1510 North Shore Road (8-2)
• Approved National Grid underground conduits on Railroad Street (7-3)
• Referred National Grid Campbell Avenue petitions to Public Works Sub-Committee
• Confirmed appointment of Lorraine Greenfield to Public Art Commission (Unanimous)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to vote on approving meeting minutes and a September invoice from Perkins Eastman, discuss the Wonderland eminent domain process, and receive a schematic design update. They will also consider using a third estimator for the schematic design package. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Vote to approve September invoice for Perkins Eastman
• Wonderland eminent domain process update
• Schematic design update and completion look-ahead
• Discussion/vote on usage of a third estimator for schematic design package

The October 20, 2022 meeting of the Revere High School Building Committee was cancelled. No decisions or votes were taken.

School Committee - Policies & Procedures Sub Committee

The Policies and Procedures Sub-Committee will meet to discuss two policies: JICA (Student Dress Code) and JIBA (Student Representative on Committee). The dress code policy is being reviewed, possibly in light of recent state law changes, and the student representative policy may be updated to reflect current practice. No final decisions are made at this subcommittee meeting; recommendations will go to the full School Committee.

• Review of JICA – Student Dress Code policy, including proposed amendments referencing Acts of 2022, Chapter 117
• Review of JIBA – Student Representative on Committee policy, noting current practice of one student representative vs. policy's two
• Discussion of Revere High School Student Handbook dress code and election rules

The Policies and Procedures Sub-Committee voted to recommend that the full School Committee amend Policy JICA (Student Dress Code) to incorporate new state guidelines on hats. They also voted to recommend accepting the dress code as written in the approved student handbook. Additionally, the subcommittee voted to recommend having two student representatives serve on the School Committee, with an upperclassman and a lowerclassman to provide mentorship and backup.

• Recommended amending Policy JICA (Student Dress Code) to include new state guidelines on hats
• Recommended accepting the dress code as written in the approved student handbook
• Recommended having two student representatives on the School Committee (one upperclassman, one lowerclassman)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will meet as a Committee of the Whole to approve a consent calendar that includes warrants (bills) totaling over $500,000, financial reports, personnel items, and field trips. They will also discuss apparel for staff and other regular meeting agenda items.

• Approval of warrants totaling over $500,000, including $63,900 for Lexia Learning license renewal, $54,975 for Ricoh office equipment, and $50,229 for PowerSchool license
• Approval of personnel items: new hires, retirements/resignations/terminations
• Discussion of apparel for staff
• Acceptance of donations/grants (none listed)
• Approval of school field trips

The Revere School Committee met as a Committee of the Whole on October 18, 2022, but took no formal votes on substantive items. Members discussed questions about warrants, financial reports, and a proposal for staff apparel, which was referred to the Ways and Means Sub-Committee. A discussion on staff morale and appreciation occurred, with a motion to adjourn passed.

• Approved minutes from September
• Referred staff apparel discussion to Ways and Means Sub-Committee
• Adjourned meeting at 5:39 PM

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee is receiving a presentation on the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) results for middle and high school students. The presentation covers data collection methods, key findings on physical and mental health, and implications for future work, including curriculum adjustments and community partnerships.

• Middle school survey: 1,326 students (79.5%) participated; 28% bullied at school, 20% bullied online, 12% seriously considered suicide.
• High school survey: 1,326 students (56.8%) participated; 49% on phone 3-5+ hours/day, 13% bullied at school, 11% seriously considered suicide.
• Vaping: 87 middle schoolers and 129 high schoolers reported ever using a vaping product.
• Planned partnerships: NANProject, North Suffolk (Emily LoPiccolo), MGH & iDecide for substance use and mental health support.
• Increased school counseling staff at all levels to improve accessibility.

The Revere School Committee voted unanimously to amend the dress code to prohibit discrimination based on natural and protective hairstyles, and to accept new handbook wording aligning with the CROWN Act of 2022. The Committee also voted to add two student representatives to the School Committee and to select Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo as delegate to the MASC/MASS Joint Convention. A motion to require School Committee approval for all grants was introduced then withdrawn after discussion.

• Approved dress code amendment prohibiting discrimination based on natural and protective hairstyles (7-0)
• Approved new handbook wording to align with the CROWN Act of 2022 (7-0)
• Approved adding two student representatives to the School Committee (7-0)
• Selected Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo as delegate to the MASC/MASS Joint Convention (7-0)
• Authorized Bronsdon-Rizzo to vote on six advocacy resolutions at the MASC/MASS Joint Convention (7-0)
• Approved adding budgetary wish list and apparel for staff to the Ways and Means Sub-Committee agenda (7-0)
• Approved the Consent Calendar (7-0)
• Moved into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters (6-0-1, Tye absent)

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Board heard public comments on past efforts to build a new library, noting a 1999 state grant was withdrawn due to the city's inability to provide matching funds. Trustees approved the Library Director to investigate purchasing a storage shed, accepted the Treasurer's report covering a $536 donation for Revere Reads, and tabled a motion to invite a high school student to join the Board until the next meeting.

• Approved motion to suspend rules for public comment on new library (unanimous)
• Approved Library Director to investigate and recommend purchase of storage shed (Mark/Paul)
• Accepted Treasurer's report including $536 Trustee donation for Revere Reads
• Tabled motion to invite RHS junior/senior to join Board of Trustees
• Set meeting dates for remainder of year: second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM (Mark/Toby)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold a public hearing on a $29.5 million loan order to fund the Wonderland Property Acquisition. The council will also consider zoning changes, including a new Conservation and Open Space Zoning District and a request to alter a nonconforming use at 535 Broadway, as well as several appointments and communications. Multiple motions address traffic safety, including increased patrols, a guardrail, and a $25,000 traffic study for Route 60.

• Public hearing on $29,500,000 loan order for Wonderland Property Acquisition
• Zoning change: 529 Broadway, LLC to operate a commercial garage at 535 Broadway
• Ordinance to establish a Conservation and Open Space Zoning District
• Appointment of Natividad Hernandez to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Motion to appropriate $25,000 for a traffic study on Route 60 (Squire Road)

The City Council voted to refer a $29.5 million loan order for the Wonderland Property Acquisition to the Ways & Means Sub-Committee for further review. The funds would be used to acquire land by eminent domain for a new high school. Several councillors expressed concerns about the cost and taxpayer burden. The council also unanimously approved a new Conservation and Open Space Zoning District, defeated an appointment to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and authorized a municipal electricity aggregation program.

• Referred $29.5M Wonderland Property Acquisition loan order to Ways & Means (10/24/2022)
• Approved Conservation and Open Space Zoning District (unanimous)
• Defeated appointment of Natividad Hernandez to Affordable Housing Trust Fund (0-11)
• Approved conflict of interest forms for two Jane Does and Enaam Adely (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 donation from Collective Premium Cannabis to SUDHI (10-0)
• Granted special municipal employee status to Attorneys D'Ambrosio and Tellier (unanimous)
• Authorized establishment of Municipal Electricity Aggregation Program (unanimous)
• Approved motions for increased police patrols, traffic study, and other items (voice votes)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to vote on entering executive session. The sole agenda item is discussing litigation strategy with the Revere Teachers Association regarding a Department of Labor Relations case. No other business is listed.

• Vote to enter executive session under M.G.L. ch. 30A, sec. 21(a) for litigation strategy
• Discussion of Revere Teachers Association litigation, DLR Case MUP-21-8592

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to consider a consent calendar that includes approval of minutes, warrants (a detailed list of bills for payment), disposal of surplus items (library books, a van, electronics), personnel items, and a school field trip for the RHS Outdoors Club. The agenda is largely routine administrative business with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of warrants totaling over $200,000 for various vendors and services
• Disposal of library books at Garfield Elementary School
• Disposal of a 2010 van
• Disposal of outdated and broken electronic items at Lincoln School
• Approval of RHS Outdoors Club field trip

The Revere School Committee met as a Committee of the Whole on September 20, 2022, and approved the consent calendar, including minutes from August and warrants for payments. The committee also received a report from the superintendent on 58 new teacher hires for the 2022-2023 school year, along with lists of resignations, leaves of absence, and transfers. Additionally, the committee discussed switching special education legal services to Valerio, Dominello, & Hillman, LLC, and heard from three residents about transportation changes for A.C. Whelan School.

• Approved the consent calendar, including minutes from August and warrants for payments.
• Approved the superintendent's report on 58 new teacher appointments for 2022-2023.
• Approved the disposal of outdated library books at Garfield Elementary School.
• Approved the disposal of a 2010 van.
• Approved the disposal of outdated and broken electronic items at Lincoln School.
• Approved the Revere High School Outdoors Club field trip (moved to regular meeting floor).
• Voted to suspend the rules for the meeting (motion by Mayor Arrigo).
• Discussed switching special education legal services from Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane LLC to Valerio, Dominello, & Hillman, LLC.

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hold a regular meeting with votes on two $54,040 payments to Perkins Eastman Architect DPC for July and August 2022 professional services. The agenda also includes presentations on restructuring half days at Beachmont Veterans Memorial School, a paraprofessional professional day and core values at Whelan School, the Crown Act, a new athletics team supervision policy, and district improvement plans.

• Motion to encumber and approve $54,040 for Invoice #87970.00.0-17 to Perkins Eastman Architect DPC for July 2022
• Motion to encumber and approve $54,040 for Invoice #87970.00.0-18 to Perkins Eastman Architect DPC for August 2022
• Presentation on restructuring half days at Beachmont Veterans Memorial School
• Presentation on paraprofessional professional day and Whelan Core Values at Whelan School
• Discussion of the Crown Act and new athletics team supervision policy

The Revere School Committee voted to add a new 'Team Supervision' policy to the athletic handbook, requiring coaches to monitor locker rooms and changing areas. The committee also approved the superintendent's evaluation, accepted the consent calendar, and sent the Crown Act headgear policy to a subcommittee for further review. Additionally, the committee approved payments totaling $108,081 to Perkins Eastman Architects for professional services.

• Approved new 'Team Supervision' athletic policy requiring coach monitoring of locker rooms (unanimous)
• Approved superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly's evaluation with a proficient rating (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including field trips (unanimous)
• Sent Crown Act headgear policy to Policies and Procedures Sub-Committee for review (unanimous)
• Encumbered and approved payment of $54,040.50 for Perkins Eastman Architect July 2022 services (unanimous)
• Encumbered and approved payment of $54,040.50 for Perkins Eastman Architect August 2022 services (unanimous)
• Approved RHS Outdoors Club field trip to New Hampshire on October 1, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to establish a Conservation and Open Space Zoning District, which would amend the city's zoning map. The council will also consider reports from its Legislative Affairs and Ways & Means sub-committees, including a request to approve new voting precincts and an ordinance amending departmental revolving funds. Several motions are on the agenda, including requests for police staffing information and a message board in support of an injured corrections officer.

• Public hearing on ordinance establishing a Conservation and Open Space Zoning District (22-266)
• Request to approve An Act Relative to Voting Precincts (22-217)
• Ordinance amending the Departmental Revolving Funds Table (22-172)
• Motion to create parking placards for crossing guards (22-268)
• Motion to request police staffing breakdown and recruit updates (22-269)

The City Council filled the vacant Councillor-at-Large seat by selecting Anthony T. Zambuto, the defeated runner-up from the last election, via unanimous roll call. The Council also approved a home rule petition to adjust voting precincts in wards 2 and 5, and passed an ordinance updating the Departmental Revolving Funds table. A proposed Conservation and Open Space Zoning District was referred to the Zoning Sub-Committee for further review.

• Filled Councillor-at-Large vacancy by selecting Anthony T. Zambuto (unanimous)
• Approved home rule petition to create subprecincts in wards 2 and 5 (unanimous)
• Passed ordinance amending Departmental Revolving Funds table (unanimous)
• Referred Conservation and Open Space Zoning District to Zoning Sub-Committee
• Approved special permit for Enterprise Rent-A-Car at 85 Squire Road (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for 8 additional units at 451 Revere Beach Boulevard (unanimous)
• Referred special permit for commercial garage at 535 Broadway to Zoning Sub-Committee
• Approved $75,000 appropriation from Overlay Surplus for FY2023 revaluation (unanimous)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the superintendent evaluation. The agenda contains only this single item, with no additional details provided.

• Superintendent evaluation discussion

The Revere School Committee reviewed the superintendent evaluation rubric and discussed potential changes for future evaluations. The superintendent was rated as proficient on all standards and goals, with no formal vote recorded.

• Reviewed superintendent evaluation rubric and discussed process changes
• Assessed superintendent as proficient on all four standards
• Determined all professional practice, student learning, and district improvement goals were met

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Health and Wellness and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion sub-committees will hold a joint meeting on September 13, 2022, at 9:00 AM in the Fererante School Committee Room. The only listed agenda item is a discussion of food service options. The agenda notes that not all listed items may be discussed and other items may be brought up.

• Discussion of food service options
• Joint meeting of Health and Wellness and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion sub-committees

The joint sub-committee discussed expanding food diversity in Revere Public Schools cafeterias, including halal and kosher options. Aramark's director explained vendor limitations and financial impacts. No formal decisions were made; the committee suggested using icons to indicate options and consulting with the high school principal and student advisory for input.

• Discussed adding halal and kosher menu items, but no vote taken
• Aramark agreed to use icons to indicate halal/kosher choices
• Suggested alternating new menu items a couple of times per week
• Proposed consulting with RHS principal and student advisory for input

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 12, 2022, with zoning sub-committee reports on three special permit requests: a car rental office at 85 Squire Road, an eight-unit addition at 451 Revere Beach Boulevard, and a commercial garage at 535 Broadway. The council will also consider appointments, communications from the mayor and auditor, and several motions on public safety and infrastructure.

• Special permit for Enterprise Rent-A-Car to operate at 85 Squire Road
• Special permit to add 8 units to existing 8-unit structure at 451 Revere Beach Boulevard
• Special permit for commercial garage at 535 Broadway
• Appointment of Tom Skwierawski as Chief of Planning and Community Development
• Motion to install speed tables on 14 streets including Mill Street and Crescent Avenue

The City Council unanimously approved a special permit for Enterprise Rent-A-Car to operate an automotive/truck rental office and storage at 85 Squire Road, subject to conditions including a minimum $200,000 annual excise tax payment to the city. The council also unanimously approved a special permit for 596 Brothers, LLC to add eight units to an existing nonconforming structure at 451 Revere Beach Boulevard. A third special permit for a commercial garage at 535 Broadway was referred back to the Zoning Sub-Committee for further clarification.

• Approved Enterprise Rent-A-Car special permit for 85 Squire Road (unanimous, 9-0)
• Approved 8-unit addition at 451 Revere Beach Boulevard (unanimous, 9-0)
• Referred 535 Broadway commercial garage special permit back to Zoning Sub-Committee
• Confirmed student appointment of Larry Santos to Public Art Commission (unanimous, 9-0)
• Confirmed Lauren D'Avella as Constable (unanimous, 9-0)
• Appropriated $75,000 from Overlay Surplus for FY2023 revaluation (unanimous, 9-0)
• Transferred $84,970 from Community Improvement Trust Fund for PARC grant match (unanimous, 9-0)
• Approved residency waivers for Tom Skwierawski and Lauren Buck (unanimous, 9-0)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to approve minutes and invoices, and to review the schematic design budget and schedule. The main discussion is on site plan options for the new high school, including a two-field plan and two one-field alternatives. The committee will also hold a public comment period and may enter executive session.

• Vote to approve meeting minutes from August 18, 2022
• Vote to approve June invoices for Perkins Eastman
• Schematic design budget and schedule update
• Site plan options: two fields, one field, and one field with mirrored building
• Public comment and possible executive session

The Revere High School Building Committee approved the August 2022 invoice from Perkins Eastman for $54,040.50 and the minutes from the August 18, 2022 meeting. The schematic design budget and schedule update was tabled until the next meeting. The committee then voted to enter executive session under Massachusetts General Laws and did not return to regular session.

• Approved August 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved processing of Perkins Eastman August invoice for $54,040.50 (unanimous)
• Tabled schematic design budget and schedule update until next meeting
• Voted to enter executive session under M.G.L. rule 3, not returning to regular session (unanimous)

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee and School Building Committee will hold a joint meeting to vote on approving the June invoice from Perkins Eastman for processing, receive a schematic design budget and schedule update, and then enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main actionable items being the invoice approval and the design update.

• Vote to approve Building Committee minutes from August 18, 2022
• Vote to approve June invoice for Perkins Eastman for processing
• Schematic Design Budget & Schedule Update
• Executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a) for collective bargaining/litigation strategy

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council is meeting on September 7, 2022, with the main item being a request from the Mayor to enter Executive Session to discuss a bond authorization for acquiring land at 190 VFW Parkway for a new Revere High School. The agenda contains only this substantive item, along with routine procedural matters like the flag salute and roll call.

• Executive Session request to discuss bond authorization for land acquisition at 190 VFW Parkway
• Proposed acquisition for a new Revere High School

The City Council voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss a bond authorization for acquiring land at 190 VFW Parkway for a new Revere High School. After reconvening in open session, no bond authorization was presented. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Granted executive session to discuss bond for 190 VFW Parkway land acquisition (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on several special permit applications, including a new Enterprise Rent-A-Car office at 85 Squire Road, five townhomes at 84 Arcadia Street, and an expansion at 451 Revere Beach Boulevard. The Council will also consider an ordinance amendment on research and development facilities, and multiple motions on topics like police hiring, utility notifications, and park shade coverings.

• Special permit for Enterprise Rent-A-Car at 85 Squire Road
• Special permit for five townhomes at 84 Arcadia Street
• Special permit to add eight units at 451 Revere Beach Boulevard
• Ordinance amendment on research and development facilities
• Motion to review police chief hiring guidelines and misconduct allegations

The City Council unanimously passed a zoning ordinance amendment regulating research and development facilities, banning animal testing on cats, dogs, rabbits, monkeys, chimpanzees, and other related primates in the Suffolk Downs Overlay District and prohibiting BL-3 and BL-4 biomedical facilities citywide. The council also approved $20,500 in eminent domain takings for salt marsh restoration, $105,921.60 for RevereTV's quarterly invoice, $61,541.70 for roadway capital, and several election-related items.

• Approved zoning amendment banning animal testing in R&D facilities and prohibiting BL-3/BL-4 labs (unanimous)
• Approved $20,500 eminent domain taking for salt marsh restoration on North Shore Road and Bay Road (unanimous)
• Approved $105,921.60 from Cable Access Receipt Reserve Fund for RevereTV quarterly invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $61,541.70 from Transportation Fund to Roadway Capital Fund (unanimous)
• Approved 8 police officers for September 6 and November 8 elections (unanimous)
• Approved polling location changes for Wards 2, 3, and 5 (unanimous)
• Approved warrant for September 6 State Primary (voice vote)
• Approved disclosure form for firefighter Jamie Nadworny to also work as part-time electrical inspector (unanimous)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review the schematic design update for the new high school, including exterior color palettes and floor plans, and to vote on approving the July meeting minutes and the July invoice from Perkins Eastman for processing. The meeting also includes a general project and Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) process update, public comment, and other business.

• Vote to approve July 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Vote to approve July invoice from Perkins Eastman for processing
• Schematic design update: exterior design palette options (Ocean/Wave concept, Arriscraft Laurier Stone in Silverado, etc.)
• Schematic design plan update: floor plans for ground, second, third, fourth floors, and under-building parking
• Public comment period

The committee approved the July 14, 2022 meeting minutes with a correction and authorized processing of a $54,040.50 invoice from Perkins Eastman. Leftfield presented a project update, including a tight schedule for schematic design submission to the MSBA by December 22, 2022, and discussion of eminent domain for the Wonderland site. No public comment or other business was conducted.

• Approved July 14, 2022 meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Approved processing of Perkins Eastman July invoice for $54,040.50 (unanimous)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The School Committee will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the Superintendent evaluation. This item is listed for discussion only.

• Discussion on the Superintendent Evaluation

The Revere School Committee discussed the process for Superintendent Dianne K. Kelly's evaluation, deciding on a timeline for completing the summative evaluation. The committee will meet on September 14, 2022 to collect and review individual evaluation sheets, then compile the summative evaluation on September 16, 2022 for presentation at the September 20, 2022 School Committee meeting. No final evaluation or rating was issued at this meeting.

• Decided to meet September 14, 2022 to collect and review individual evaluation sheets
• Decided to compile summative evaluation on September 16, 2022
• Decided to present completed evaluation at September 20, 2022 School Committee meeting
• Decided Superintendent Kelly will prepare a self-evaluation to submit to the Committee

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting to approve a list of bills and invoices for various school department purchases and services. The agenda consists solely of a lengthy list of expenditures for approval, including contracts, supplies, equipment, and services.

• $15,000 to University of Massachusetts for career recruitment services for RHS principal
• $59,950.40 for instructional technology (PO 20226527)
• $123,500 for regular transportation (PO 20225257)
• $10,665 to Carroll Center for educational services
• $22,500 for professional development services

The Revere School Committee voted unanimously to accept changes to bus routes, ending transportation for students living less than a mile from the Whelan School (Mountain Ave. area) to provide equity across the district. The committee also discussed hiring a math interventionist, an ETL, and a restorative practice coach, costing about $300,000, but no vote was taken. Handbooks were discussed but approval was deferred pending corrections.

• Approved bus route changes ending transportation for Whelan students within 1 mile (6-0)
• Approved minutes from July meeting
• Tabled approval of student handbooks pending corrections

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee is holding a regular meeting with reports from the superintendent, including curriculum team presentations, school building updates, and a COVID update. The agenda also includes a consent calendar, public speak, and sub-committee reports. No hearings are scheduled.

• Curriculum presentation on GLEAM literacy grant ($121,860) for middle schools
• Rethinking Grading Grant of $300,000 for Revere High School
• DESE Accelerating Math Grant of approximately $300,000
• Elementary literacy curriculum updates (Making Meaning, Illustrative Math)
• Public speak period with rules for participation

The Revere School Committee approved the amended Student Activities Account, the Consent Calendar, and the 2022-2023 school handbooks. They also voted to hire staff for four positions: an ETL teacher at Revere High School, a math interventionist at Whelan School, a restorative practices interventionist at Revere High School, and professional development for project-based learning. The committee received updates on curriculum grants, COVID-19 guidance, and exit survey data from departing staff.

• Approved amended Student Activities Account (7-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (7-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 school handbooks (7-0)
• Approved hiring ETL teacher at Revere High School, math interventionist at Whelan School, restorative practices interventionist at Revere High School, and professional development for project-based learning (7-0)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee met as a Committee of the Whole and approved the June minutes, warrants, and personnel items, including new teacher appointments and a donation. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no substantive policy decisions made.

• Approved June minutes
• Approved warrants (with questions on legal services, TNTP, food for homeless family engagement)
• Approved personnel items, including 59 new hires and 12 resignations
• Accepted donation of ~30 cabinets from Pinnacle Office Solutions to Garfield Elementary (worth ~$9,000)
• Adjourned at 5:15 PM

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will meet to vote on approving and encumbering four invoices totaling $138,081 for professional services on the Revere High School project, including payments to Leftfield LLC and Perkins Eastman Architect DPC. The agenda also includes reports from school principals, an update on the Educator Diversification Grant, and a discussion of the Revere High School project.

• Motion to encumber and pay $15,000 to Leftfield LLC for May 2022 professional services (Invoice #19)
• Motion to encumber and pay $54,040.50 to Perkins Eastman Architect DPC for May 2022 professional services (Invoice #87970.00.0-15)
• Motion to encumber and pay $15,000 to Leftfield LLC for June 2022 professional services (Invoice #20)
• Motion to encumber and pay $54,040.50 to Perkins Eastman Architect DPC for June 2022 professional services (Invoice #87970.00.0-16)
• Update on the Revere High School project

The Revere School Committee unanimously approved the consent calendar and four motions to encumber and pay invoices for the Revere High School project: $15,000 to Leftfield LLC for May, $54,040.50 to Perkins Eastman for May, $15,000 to Leftfield for June, and $54,040.50 to Perkins Eastman for June. The committee also welcomed new administrators and received updates on the educator diversification grant and the RHS project.

• Approved consent calendar (7-0)
• Encumbered $15,000 for Leftfield LLC May 2022 invoice (7-0)
• Approved payment of $15,000 to Leftfield LLC for May 2022 (7-0)
• Encumbered $54,040.50 for Perkins Eastman May 2022 invoice (7-0)
• Approved payment of $54,040.50 to Perkins Eastman for May 2022 (7-0)
• Encumbered $15,000 for Leftfield LLC June 2022 invoice (7-0)
• Approved payment of $15,000 to Leftfield LLC for June 2022 (7-0)
• Encumbered $54,040.50 for Perkins Eastman June 2022 invoice (7-0)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to approve minutes and invoices, receive a procurement update from Consigli Construction, and review the schematic design update. The agenda includes a presentation by Consigli on their pre-construction approach and construction plan for the new high school.

• Vote to approve June 23, 2022 meeting minutes
• Vote to approve June invoices for Leftfield & Perkins Eastman
• CM-R procurement update: Consigli Construction introduction
• Schematic design update including exterior palette options
• Public comment period

The Revere High School Building Committee approved the June invoices for Leftfield ($15,000.00) and Perkins Eastman ($54,040.50) for processing. The committee also approved the June 23, 2022 meeting minutes. The meeting included a presentation from Consigli Construction on the pre-construction phase and a schematic design update from Perkins Eastman, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved June 23, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Leftfield June invoice for $15,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Perkins Eastman June invoice for $54,040.50 (unanimous)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss preparing for the superintendent's evaluation. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Preparing for Superintendent’s Evaluation

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 11, 2022, with a zoning sub-committee meeting at 5:00 PM. The main items are reports on proposed ordinances to legalize accessory dwelling units and establish inclusionary zoning, both previously heard and referred to the zoning sub-committee. The council will also receive communications on a special election warrant, a PARC resolution for Liberty Park, and fiscal year 2022 year-end transfers, plus several motions on local issues.

• Zoning sub-committee report on ordinance to legalize accessory dwelling units (22-152)
• Zoning sub-committee report on ordinance establishing inclusionary zoning (22-168)
• Communication from Election Commissioner on Special Election Warrant for Ward 5, July 19, 2022 (22-198)
• Communication from Mayor re: PARC Resolution for Liberty Park (22-199)
• Motion to install electronic speed reader on Winthrop Avenue between Beach Street and Revere Senior Center (22-203)

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance legalizing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family homes within RA, RA1, RB, and RB1 districts, with requirements for owner occupancy, size limits, and annual inspections. The Council defeated a proposed inclusionary zoning ordinance that would have required 12% affordable units in developments of 6+ units, voting 1-8 against it. The Council also approved several financial transfers, including $166,097.19 for RevereTV and $2,020,750 in year-end general fund transfers.

• Approved accessory dwelling unit ordinance (unanimous, 9-0)
• Defeated inclusionary zoning ordinance (1-8)
• Approved $166,097.19 transfer for RevereTV (unanimous)
• Approved $2,020,750 in FY2022 year-end general fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved $337,500 in water/sewer enterprise fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved $43,000 in solid waste enterprise fund transfers (unanimous)
• Authorized PARC grant application for Liberty Park improvements (unanimous)
• Ordered special election warrant for Ward 5 (voice vote)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to plan and discuss the upcoming evaluation of Superintendent Dianne Kelly. The agenda includes a draft summative evaluation report with ratings and comments, but no final decisions are scheduled. The meeting is procedural, focusing on the evaluation process.

• Planning and discussion of Superintendent Dianne Kelly's evaluation
• Review of draft End-of-Cycle Summative Evaluation Report
• Discussion of performance standards and goals
• Meeting held via Zoom on June 30, 2022

The Revere School Committee met as a Committee of the Whole to plan the upcoming evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Dianne Kelly. No formal decisions were made; the discussion covered evaluation standards, potential focus groups, and budget considerations for sick leave payout. The meeting adjourned without a vote on any substantive action.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was for planning and discussion only
• Discussed forming focus groups for superintendent evaluation; no vote taken
• Discussed sick leave payout budget implications; no action taken

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances: one to amend zoning for research and development facilities, one to legalize accessory dwelling units, one to establish inclusionary zoning, and one to amend the departmental revolving funds table. The council will also consider motions on councilor compensation, a police tip line for illegal fireworks, and other items.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend zoning for research and development facilities (22-158)
• Public hearing on ordinance to legalize accessory dwelling units (22-152)
• Public hearing on ordinance establishing inclusionary zoning (22-168)
• Motion to pay councilors $100 per meeting attended (22-179)
• Motion to explore eminent domain for Carabetta Properties for affordable housing (22-196)

The Revere City Council approved the $240,519,324 FY2023 budget appropriation unanimously and ordered a home-rule petition to restructure the School Committee from six at-large members to six ward-based and two at-large members (7-2). Three zoning ordinances—research and development facilities, accessory dwelling units, and inclusionary zoning—were all referred to the Zoning Sub-Committee after public hearings. The council also approved an $80,000 transfer from the Community Improvement Trust Fund for Costa Park and several motions, while defeating a proposal for a dedicated Zoom coordinator (4-4).

• Approved $240,519,324 FY2023 budget appropriation (unanimous)
• Ordered School Committee reform to 6 ward + 2 at-large members (7-2)
• Referred R&D facilities zoning amendment (lowering biosafety to BL-2) to Zoning
• Referred accessory dwelling unit legalization ordinance to Zoning
• Referred inclusionary zoning ordinance (12% affordable units) to Zoning
• Approved $80,000 Community Improvement Trust Fund transfer for Costa Park (unanimous)
• Defeated motion for dedicated Zoom coordinator for public meetings (4-4)
• Ordered police tip line for illegal fireworks before July 4th (voice vote)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to vote on approving meeting minutes and invoices, and to consider a recommendation to proceed with Consigli Construction Co. as construction manager. The committee will also receive updates on schematic design and the project schedule, including a proposed extension of the feasibility study agreement with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA).

• Vote to approve May invoices for Leftfield and Perkins Eastman
• Motion to approve CM Selection Committee's recommendation to proceed with Consigli Construction Co.
• Schematic design update including exterior design palettes and renderings
• Feasibility study budget status: $2,000,000 total, 95% committed, 69.1% spent
• Proposed 5-month extension of feasibility study agreement with MSBA to March 15, 2023

The Revere High School Building Committee voted unanimously to approve the May 19 meeting minutes and to process May invoices for Leftfield ($15,000) and Perkins Eastman ($54,040.50). The committee discussed the CM-R procurement and recommended Consigli as the Construction Manager at Risk, citing bonding capacity, safety rating, and lower insurance costs. The team reported that due to eminent domain legal issues, the project will request a 5-month extension of the Feasibility Study Agreement from the MSBA by the end of September, with a risk that the MSBA could withdraw if the schedule slips further. The committee also reached a general consensus to select Option 3 (Ocean Concept) for the exterior design, with further discussion on textures and colors to continue.

• Approved May 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved processing of Leftfield May invoice for $15,000 (unanimous)
• Approved processing of Perkins Eastman May invoice for $54,040.50 (unanimous)
• Recommended Consigli as CM-R (no formal vote recorded)
• Consensus to select Option 3 (Ocean Concept) for exterior design (no formal vote recorded)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee discussed whether to close schools on September 6, 2022, primary election day, but took no final vote. The city attorney and election commissioner urged closure for voting convenience, while some members favored keeping schools open for student continuity. The committee also voted to continue YouTube and Zoom access for all meetings, and discussed the consent calendar, including a $150,000 DESE grant for a grading pilot.

• Discussed closing schools on Sept. 6 primary election day; no vote taken
• Voted to continue YouTube and Zoom for all School Committee and sub-committee meetings
• Approved consent calendar including warrants and personnel items
• Accepted $150,000 DESE 'Rethinking Grading Pilot' grant
• Set remaining meeting dates for 3rd Tuesday of each month through December

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed $108.6 million FY23 school operating budget, which includes increases in staff, transportation, and English Learner programs. The committee will also vote on two professional services payments: $15,000 to Leftfield LLC and $72,054 to Perkins Eastman Architect DPC. Other agenda items include a discussion on school uniforms and a resolution regarding sanctuary laws for transgender students.

• Vote on FY23 budget of $108,622,848
• Encumber and pay $15,000 to Leftfield LLC for April 2022 professional services
• Encumber and pay $72,054 to Perkins Eastman Architect DPC for April 2022 professional services
• Discussion on school uniforms
• Resolution regarding sanctuary laws for transgender students

The Revere School Committee approved the $108,622,848 FY2023 school operating budget, including all series from Administration to Programs with Other Schools. The Committee also voted to close schools on Election Day, September 6, 2022, and approved a resolution supporting sanctuary laws for transgender students. Several professional service invoices for the Revere High School project were also approved.

• Approved FY23 total budget of $108,622,848 (unanimous)
• Approved Series 1000 Administration $3,112,499 (unanimous)
• Approved Series 2000 Instructional Services $66,363,751 (4-0-3 not voting)
• Approved Series 3000 Other Student Services $12,212,602 (unanimous)
• Approved Series 4000 Plant & Maintenance $9,503,891 (unanimous)
• Approved Series 5000 Employee Benefits $1,163,105 (4-0-3 not voting)
• Approved Series 7000 Building Improvements $683,875 (unanimous)
• Approved Series 9000 Programs with Other Schools $15,543,341 (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 16, 2022, with a Ways & Means subcommittee meeting at 5:00 PM. The main business includes reviewing the FY2023 budget appropriation order, departmental revolving funds, water and sewer rates for FY2023-2025, and the FY2023 capital budget. The council will also discuss a motion for a joint meeting on school security protocols and a communication about a student appointment to the Public Art Commission.

• FY2023 Budget Appropriation Order (22-170)
• Water & Sewer Rates for FY2023-FY2025 (22-173)
• FY2023 Capital Budget Appropriations (22-176)
• Motion for joint meeting on school security protocols (22-182)
• Student appointment of Larry Santos to Public Art Commission (22-188)

The Revere City Council adopted the FY2023 budget of $240,469,324 (7-0, with one abstention) after approving numerous line items and rejecting several proposed reductions. The council also approved new water and sewer rates for FY2023-FY2025 (8-1), authorized capital budget transfers, and approved revolving fund spending limits. A motion to hold a joint meeting on school security was placed on file.

• Adopted $240,469,324 FY2023 budget (7-0, Silvestri abstained)
• Approved water rates: $4.23/HCF residential, $7.02/HCF commercial for FY2023 (8-1)
• Approved $640,000 transfer from Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $265,000 transfer from Free Cash for capital accounts (unanimous)
• Approved $90,000 transfer from Water/Sewer Retained Earnings (unanimous)
• Approved $1M transfer from Water & Sewer Stabilization Fund to Enterprise Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $900,000 transfer from Water & Sewer Retained Earnings to Enterprise Fund (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 revolving fund limits (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Library Board of Trustees approved moving forward with a new floor plan and furniture totaling about $53,000, pending confirmation of welcome desk dimensions. They also passed motions to explore a storage shed for outdoor items and to fly flags matching those at City Hall. The board discussed but did not vote on making the YA position full-time using grant money.

• Approved moving forward with new furniture and floor plan, approx. $53,000 (unanimous)
• Motion passed to explore procuring a shed for storage (Mark/Toby)
• Motion passed to allow flags matching City Hall's flags (X/X)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Set tentative next meeting date of Sept. 12

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on three loan orders totaling $13.7 million for water and sewer infrastructure projects, including Phase 14 investigations, Phase 13 construction, and MWRA infiltration/inflow removal. The council will also consider a motion to change council compensation to $100 per attended meeting, and several motions related to school safety and police matters.

• Public hearing on $1,200,000 loan for Phase 14 Investigations Mass DEP CY 2022 CWSRF Planning Project No. 7123
• Public hearing on $12,000,000 loan for Phase 13 Construction CWSRF Construction Project No. 7099
• Public hearing on $500,000 loan for MWRA Infiltration and Inflow removal projects
• Motion to adopt $100 per meeting compensation for council members
• Motion to install security camera or increase patrols at Jacobs Park on Hastings Street

The Revere City Council unanimously approved three loan orders totaling $13.7 million for sewer system improvements: $1.2 million for Phase 14 investigations, $12 million for Phase 13 construction, and $500,000 for MWRA infiltration/inflow removal projects. The council also approved a $157,355 transfer from free cash to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, accepted MGL Chapter 40 Section 13E to establish a School District Reserve Fund, and approved two transfers from the Community Improvement Trust Fund ($80,000 for PARC grant match and $25,000 for the Winthrop Avenue Fire Station). Several FY2023 budget items were referred to the Ways & Means Committee, and multiple motions were ordered, tabled, or referred.

• Approved $1,200,000 loan order for Phase 14 sewer investigations (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000,000 loan order for Phase 13 sewer construction (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 loan order for MWRA infiltration/inflow projects (unanimous)
• Approved $157,355 transfer from free cash to Affordable Housing Trust Fund (unanimous)
• Accepted MGL Ch. 40 Sec. 13E to establish School District Reserve Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 transfer from Community Improvement Trust Fund to PARC grant match (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 transfer from Community Improvement Trust Fund to DPCD - Winthrop Avenue Fire Station (unanimous)
• Tabled motion for joint school safety meeting (unanimous)

RHS Building Committee - RHS Site Sub-Committee

The Revere High School Building Committee's Construction Manager Pre-Qualification and Selection Sub-Committee is meeting to interview three construction management firms for the Revere High School project. The meeting consists of back-to-back interviews with Suffolk Construction, Skanska USA Building, and Consigli Construction, with breaks in between. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the purpose is solely to conduct interviews.

• Interview with Suffolk Construction Company (8:30-9:30 AM)
• Interview with Skanska USA Building, Inc. (9:45-10:45 AM)
• Interview with Consigli Construction Company (11:00 AM-12:00 PM)

School Committee - Safety & Security Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Safety and Security Sub-Committee will meet to discuss and review current safety policies, additional school resource officers and security staff, security camera updates, and a recommendation on safety for election days. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Review of current safety policies
• Discussion of additional SRO and security staff
• Update on security cameras
• Recommendation on safety for election days

The Safety and Security Sub-Committee voted unanimously to recommend that no school be held on Election Day for the 2022/2023 school year, referring the item to the Committee of the Whole. The meeting also included updates on safety policies, SRO staffing, and a plan to install or update 44 security cameras across five schools. No other formal decisions were made.

• Voted to recommend no school on Election Day for 2022-23 (3-0)
• Referred Election Day school closure item to Committee of the Whole
• Discussed adding security staff but set no target number
• Planned installation/update of 44 security cameras across five schools

School Committee - Budget Sub Committee

The Revere School Committee's Ways and Means Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the FY23 budget. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no specific figures or proposals listed.

• Discussion of FY23 Budget

The Ways and Means Sub-Committee voted unanimously to recommend the FY23 working budget of $109,722,848 to the full School Committee for approval at its June 21, 2022 meeting. The budget represents a 6.8% increase over the FY22 appropriation and includes a new Human Resources department, additional security and health aide positions, and a 35.4% increase in transportation costs. The sub-committee also discussed the use of ESSER funds and state reimbursements.

• Recommended FY23 budget of $109,722,848 to full School Committee (3-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (3-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold a zoning sub-committee meeting and regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a special permit for a new fast-food restaurant with a drive-thru at 304 Squire Road, multiple loan orders for infrastructure projects, and various motions on traffic and zoning issues. The agenda also includes communications from the mayor and city auditor on appointments, ordinances, and funding requests.

• Special permit request by Revere Dev. LLC for a fast-food restaurant with drive-thru at 304 Squire Road
• Loan order of $12,000,000 for Phase 13 Construction CWSRF Construction Project No. 7099
• Loan order of $1,200,000 for Phase 14 Investigations Mass DEP CY 2022 CWSRF Planning Project No. 7123
• Loan order of $500,000 for MWRA Infiltration and Inflow removal projects
• Free cash appropriation of $175,000 for the annual Sand Sculpting Festival

The City Council unanimously granted a special permit to Revere Dev. LLC to raze the existing structure at 304 Squire Road and construct a new fast-food restaurant with a drive-through window, subject to 23 conditions including operating hour limits, trash mitigation, and landscaping requirements. The Council also approved a $175,000 free cash appropriation for the annual Sand Sculpting Festival and ordered several zoning amendments to public hearings, including inclusionary zoning, accessory dwelling units, and research and development facility regulations.

• Granted special permit for Popeye's restaurant with drive-thru at 304 Squire Road (unanimous)
• Approved $175,000 free cash appropriation for Sand Sculpting Festival (unanimous)
• Ordered inclusionary zoning ordinance to public hearing (6/27/2022)
• Ordered accessory dwelling unit ordinance to public hearing (6/27/2022)
• Ordered R&D facility zoning amendment to public hearing (6/27/2022)
• Ordered $500,000 MWRA infiltration/inflow loan to public hearing (6/6/2022)
• Ordered $1.2M Phase 14 sewer planning loan to public hearing (6/6/2022)
• Ordered $12M Phase 13 sewer construction loan to public hearing (6/6/2022)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The committee will review updates regarding schematic design plan studies and exterior material options. The meeting also includes votes to approve previous meeting minutes and process April invoices for Leftfield and Perkins Eastman.

• Vote to approve April 28, 2022 meeting minutes
• Vote to move Leftfield & Perkins Eastman April invoices forward for processing
• Schematic design update regarding floor plans and plan studies
• Discussion of exterior facade material options including metal panels and brick

The Revere High School Building Committee approved the April 28 meeting minutes and moved April invoices for Leftfield ($15,000) and Perkins Eastman ($72,054) forward for processing, all by unanimous votes. The committee also received updates on the CM@R procurement process, noting five qualified firms (Consigli, Gilbane, Skanska, Turner, Suffolk) with interviews scheduled for June 1-2, and discussed schematic design options, including floor plans and exterior materials, with further discussion planned for the next meeting.

• Approved April 28, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved processing of Leftfield April invoice for $15,000 (unanimous)
• Approved processing of Perkins Eastman April invoice for $72,054 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:35pm (unanimous)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss and likely approve a consent calendar that includes warrants (bills for payment), personnel items, and acceptance of several state grants for summer programs and math instruction. The agenda also includes a discussion item on the Harvard Residency program with Mona Ford Walker. The meeting is largely procedural, focusing on routine approvals and financial items.

• Approval of warrants including $24,000 for website hosting, $7,455.86 for legal services, and $22,113.74 for unemployment
• Acceptance of Summer Food Service Program Expansion, Access, Training and Start-Up Grant
• Acceptance of Development & Expansion of High Quality Summer Learning Opportunities Grant
• Acceptance of Accelerating Mathematics Instruction Grant
• Disposal of library furniture at Garfield Elementary School

The Revere School Committee met as a Committee of the Whole and approved the consent calendar, including minutes, warrants, and acceptance of three grants totaling $425,450 for summer food service, summer learning, and math instruction. The committee discussed the request from Garfield Elementary School Principal Dr. Percy Napier to dispose of old library furniture, suggesting the furniture be offered to the PTO first. The meeting also included an enrollment update showing an increase of about 60 students in the last couple of months.

• Approved April minutes
• Approved warrants (bill list)
• Accepted Summer Food Service Program Expansion Grant - $12,450
• Accepted Development and Expansion of High Quality Summer Learning Opportunities Grant - $100,000
• Accepted Accelerating Mathematics Instruction Grant - $313,000
• Discussed Garfield Elementary library furniture disposal; suggested offering to PTO first

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee voted unanimously to accept the SeaCoast Innovation Plan, converting SeaCoast to an Innovation School. They also voted unanimously to decline participation in School Choice, preventing non-resident students from enrolling. Additionally, the Committee approved multiple personnel positions, including teachers and administrators, and approved memoranda of agreement with AFSCME unions.

• Approved SeaCoast Innovation Plan (7-0)
• Declined to participate in School Choice (7-0)
• Approved personnel positions including teachers, assistant principal, and directors (7-0)
• Approved Plant and Maintenance Sub-Committee report for snow removal equipment and sound system (7-0)
• Approved AFSCME 93 Memorandum of Agreement (7-0)
• Approved AFSCME 93A Memorandum of Agreement (7-0)
• Granted salary increase to non-union employees (7-0, one present)

School Committee - Personnel Sub Committee

The Revere School Committee's Personnel Sub-Committee will meet to review principal salaries and discuss suggested new positions for the budget. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or in person.

• Review of Principal Salaries
• Suggested New Positions for Budget

The Personnel Sub-Committee discussed a list of proposed new positions for the upcoming budget, including EL teachers, a fine arts director, and a bilingual social worker, but made no final decisions. They voted to refer the principal salary discussion to the Ways and Means Sub-Committee and to accept the list of positions for review by the full School Committee. No positions were approved or denied.

• Referred principal salary discussion to Ways and Means Sub-Committee and superintendent (unanimous)
• Accepted list of proposed instructional and non-instructional positions for full School Committee review (unanimous)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Plant and Maintenance Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss four facilities and maintenance topics: snow removal equipment for Garfield School, storage options at Paul Revere and Lincoln School, sound equipment for the auditorium, and methods to secure buses and vans. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion-only meeting.

• Snow removal equipment for Garfield School
• Storage options at Paul Revere and Lincoln School
• Sound equipment for the auditorium
• Methods to secure buses and vans

The Plant and Maintenance Sub-Committee met and discussed several items but made no formal decisions. They reviewed snow removal equipment for Garfield School, storage options at Paul Revere and Lincoln Schools, and a proposed wireless microphone for the auditorium. The item on securing buses and vans was moved to the Safety and Security Sub-Committee meeting on May 31, 2022.

• Moved bus and van security discussion to Safety and Security Sub-Committee meeting on May 31, 2022
• Discussed snow removal equipment for Garfield School (no action taken)
• Discussed storage options at Paul Revere and Lincoln Schools (no action taken)
• Discussed wireless microphone purchase for auditorium (no action taken)

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees approved the financial report and the Library of Things purchases, including Chrome Books, karaoke machines, and databases. They also approved presenting a proposal to incorporate the library into potential uses for the McKinley School at a community presentation. The meeting was procedural with no major policy changes.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Approved financial report
• Approved Library of Things purchases (unanimous)
• Approved presenting McKinley School proposal at community presentation
• Approved next meeting date of June 13

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council is holding a public hearing on a $3,639,789 bond authorization to replace windows and doors at the Lincoln School. The agenda also includes unfinished business on an Enterprise Rent-A-Car zoning amendment, a National Grid utility petition, and several zoning sub-committee items for new commercial developments. Several motions address traffic safety, park upgrades, and ARPA fund accounting.

• Bond authorization of $3,639,789 for Lincoln School window and door replacement
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car zoning amendment for Automotive/Rental Car Facilities in HB District
• Karbell, LLC proposal for fast-food, urgent care, and pizza shop at 25 and 55 American Legion Highway
• Revere Dev. LLC special permit for fast-food restaurant with drive-through at 304 Squire Road
• Motion to request ARPA fund accounting from CFO

The City Council approved a $3,639,789 bond authorization for replacing windows and doors at the Lincoln School, with the city potentially eligible for a state grant. The Council also voted to ordain a zoning amendment allowing automotive/truck rental offices and storage in the HB District by special permit, with conditions. A special election to fill the vacant Ward Five council seat was ordered for July 19, 2022.

• Approved $3,639,789 bond for Lincoln School window/door replacement (unanimous)
• Ordered special election for Ward Five vacancy on July 19, 2022 (voice vote)
• Ordained zoning amendment for rental car facilities in HB District (7-3)
• Approved National Grid underground electric service on Rice Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted MGL Chapter 40, Section 22A 1/2 establishing Parking Benefits District (unanimous)
• Granted special permit for redevelopment at 25-55 American Legion Highway (unanimous)
• Referred Popeye's drive-thru special permit at 304 Squire Road back to Zoning Sub-Committee
• Rescinded $10,539,099 in unissued sewer bond authorizations (unanimous)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to vote on reconsidering the school calendar approved at the April 19 meeting and to discuss the 2022-2023 calendar. A motion by Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo proposes starting the calendar on the Tuesday before Labor Day for educators and Wednesday for students. Sub-committee reports and updates are also on the agenda.

• Vote for reconsideration on the school calendar voted on at the April 19 meeting
• Discussion on the 2022-2023 school calendar
• Motion by Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo to allow the school calendar to begin on the Tuesday prior to Labor Day for educators and Wednesday for students
• Sub-committee reports and updates

The Revere School Committee voted to reconsider and then adopt the 2022-2023 school calendar, beginning with professional development on Monday, August 29, 2022, and with students attending on August 30, 31, and September 1. The last day of school will be June 16, 2022. A separate motion to set future school years to start on the Tuesday before Labor Day for educators and Wednesday for students was also approved, with an amendment making the first day for teachers the Monday before Labor Day and students the Tuesday. The committee also discussed sub-committee updates and scheduling.

• Voted to reconsider the school calendar from April 19 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 calendar: staff PD Aug. 29, students Aug. 30-Sept. 1, last day June 16 (5-1, Mayor absent)
• Approved motion to start future school years on Tuesday before Labor Day for educators, Wednesday for students, amended to Monday/Tuesday (4-2, Mayor absent)
• Noted budget will be voted on at June School Committee meeting
• Scheduled Personnel Sub-Committee meeting for May 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review the schematic design for the new high school, including a detailed comparison of exterior facade materials (brick, stone, CMU, metal, and panels) with cost, durability, and maintenance data. The committee will also receive updates on the MSBA process, CM-R procurement, and site design options, and will vote on the April 7 meeting minutes.

• Exterior material cost comparison: brick $35-50/SF, stone $90-110/SF, CMU $30-40/SF, corrugated metal $65/SF, fiber cement panels $55-75/SF, aluminum composite panels $40-60/SF
• Schematic design update includes four site design options
• CM-R procurement update
• MSBA process update
• Vote to approve April 7, 2022 meeting minutes

The Revere High School Building Committee met on April 28, 2022, and approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting. The project team reported that the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) has granted permission to proceed to the Schematic Design phase. The committee reviewed exterior material options and four site design options for the new high school, but no formal votes were taken on these design choices. The meeting adjourned at 7:09 pm.

• Approved April 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• MSBA granted permission to proceed to Schematic Design phase (reported)
• CM selection sub-committee deemed one of six construction management firms not qualified (reported)
• Reviewed exterior material options (brick, stone, CMU, panels) - no vote
• Reviewed four site design options - no vote
• Adjourned meeting at 7:09 pm (unanimous)

School Committee - Budget Sub Committee

The Revere School Committee's Ways and Means Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the FY23 Version 1 Budget. This is a discussion item, not a final vote, and the meeting is open to the public via Zoom or YouTube.

• Discussion of FY23 Version 1 Budget

The Ways and Means Sub-Committee reviewed the first draft of the FY23 budget, noting a $6 million increase in revenue and Chapter 70 funding, a $3.5 million increase in transportation costs, and plans for $7 million in teaching staff costs. The committee discussed options to address transportation increases, including eliminating non-mandatory busing and using MBTA passes, but no formal decisions were made. The meeting was procedural, with no votes taken.

• Reviewed FY23 budget draft with $6M revenue increase and $3.5M transportation cost increase
• Discussed potential elimination of non-mandatory transportation for students
• Considered using MBTA passes for high school students to reduce costs
• Noted $3.6M in reserve funds for when ESSER funds expire
• Confirmed cost-saving steps for transportation already reflected in budget
• No formal votes or approvals made during the meeting

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee will meet in executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Revere Teachers Association. The session will hear two Level Three grievances regarding COVID testing and one regarding preparation periods, and discuss strategy for responses. This is a closed-door session under state law.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with Revere Teachers Association
• Two Level Three grievances regarding COVID testing
• One Level Three grievance regarding preparation periods
• Strategy discussion on grievance responses

RHS Building Committee - RHS Site Sub-Committee

The Construction Manager Pre-Qualification and Selection Sub-Committee is meeting to review and determine the qualification status of construction manager applicants for the Revere High School project. They will also discuss the next steps, including the Request for Proposals, ranking, interviews, and the selection meeting schedule.

• Review Construction Manager Statement of Qualification submissions
• Determine qualification status of each applicant
• Discuss CM proposal ranking and interviews
• Review next step: Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Set CM RFP, interviews, and selection meeting schedule

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a new fast-food restaurant with drive-through at 304 Squire Road and a mixed-use project at 25-55 American Legion Highway featuring a coffee shop, urgent care, and pizza shop. The council will also consider a third reading of an ordinance amendment regarding rental car facilities, a water meter rate ordinance change, and multiple motions and appointments.

• Public hearing on Karbell, LLC proposal to raze structures at 25 and 55 American Legion Highway and build a coffee shop with drive-through, a 5,275 sq. ft. urgent care, and a 1,511 sq. ft. pizza shop
• Public hearing on Revere Dev. LLC request for special permit to build a fast-food restaurant with drive-through at 304 Squire Road
• Third and final reading of ordinance amendment to allow rental car facilities in HB District (Enterprise Rent-A-Car)
• Ordinance amending metered water rates to exempt owner-occupied residential buildings of not more than six units
• Bond authorization request of $3,639,789 for window and door replacement at Lincoln School

The City Council approved a $3,639,789 bond authorization for replacing windows and doors at the Abraham Lincoln School, sending it to a public hearing. The Council also unanimously approved four free cash transfers totaling $975,457 to various stabilization funds and confirmed seven mayoral appointments to city boards and commissions. Two special permit applications for new fast-food restaurants were referred to the Zoning Sub-Committee, and a proposed zoning amendment for rental car facilities was tabled.

• Approved $3,639,789 bond for Lincoln School window/door replacement (ordered to public hearing)
• Approved $236,033 transfer from free cash to General Stabilization Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $314,711 transfer from free cash to Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 transfer from free cash to OPEB Trust Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $174,713 transfer from water & sewer free cash to Water & Sewer Stabilization Fund (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointments: Stephen F. Reardon (Election Commission), Deborah Frank (Affordable Housing Trust), Molly McGee (Human Rights Commission), and four Cultural Council members (all unanimous)
• Referred special permit for fast-food restaurant at 25-55 American Legion Highway to Zoning Sub-Committee
• Tabled Enterprise Rent-A-Car zoning amendment on 3rd reading (objection)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to consider a consent calendar that includes approval of minutes, warrants (bills for payment), financial reports, and personnel items such as new hires and retirements. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of warrants totaling over $400,000, including $18,070 for legal services to Valerio Dominnello
• Personnel items: new hires, retirements, resignations, terminations
• Acceptance of donations, gifts, and grants
• Approval of minutes and financial reports
• No field trips, communications, or enrollment updates listed

The Revere School Committee met and approved the March minutes. Members questioned several financial items, including the Carry-Forward increase, negative balance in the 3000 series, and maintenance deficit for COVID supplies. A typo in personnel items was noted for correction. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved March minutes
• Noted typo in personnel items to be corrected
• Removed acceptance of donations/gifts from consent calendar for floor reading
• Adjourned meeting at 5:31 PM

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will consider approving four professional services invoices totaling $173,945 for the Revere High School MSBA project, including payments to Leftfield LLC and Perkins Eastman Architect DPC. The committee will also vote on the 2022-2023 school calendar, a letter supporting universal school meals legislation, and discuss the RHS principal search and attendance policy.

• Approve $21,000 invoice #16 from Leftfield LLC for February 2022 OPM services
• Approve $45,727.50 invoice #87970.00.0-12 from Perkins Eastman for February 2022
• Approve $17,150 invoice #17 from Leftfield LLC for March 2022 (includes $3,850 credit)
• Approve $90,067.50 invoice #87970.00.0-13 from Perkins Eastman for March 2022
• Vote on School Year 2022/2023 calendar and letter supporting Bill H.714/S.314 on universal school meals

School Committee - Policies & Procedures Sub Committee

The Revere School Committee's Policies and Procedures Sub-Committee will meet via Zoom to review and potentially adopt several policies, including AC, AC-R, ACAB, and JICK. The agenda lists these items for discussion and possible adoption, but provides no further details.

• Review of policy AC
• Review of policy AC-R
• Review of policy ACAB
• Adoption of policy JICK

The Policies and Procedures Sub-Committee voted unanimously to recommend amended Policy AC (anti-discrimination) and Policy ACAB (harassment/retaliation) to the full School Committee. They also voted to recommend new Policy JICK on harassment, but tabled a related draft procedure pending further discussion. Policy AC-R was tabled until correct lettering is confirmed.

• Recommended amended Policy AC to full School Committee (3-0)
• Recommended amended Policy ACAB to full School Committee (3-0)
• Recommended new Policy JICK to full School Committee (3-0)
• Tabled Policy AC-R pending lettering clarification
• Tabled Dr. Garcia's draft procedure for future discussion

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Negotiation Committee will meet to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93 and to discuss bargaining strategy. The meeting is scheduled for April 12, 2022, at Revere High School.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)
• Collective bargaining session with AFSCME 93
• Strategy discussion for AFSCME 93 negotiations

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council is meeting to consider a Home Rule petition that would impose term limits on the mayor, city councillors, and school committee members. The council will also review zoning sub-committee reports on a proposed rental car facility on Squire Road and a 72-unit mixed-use development at 133 Salem Street, along with several other motions and appointments.

• Home Rule petition (22-054) to limit mayor to 3 terms, councillors and school committee to 5 terms
• Special permit request (22-063) for 71 residential units and 1 office at 133 Salem Street
• Zoning amendment (22-062) by Enterprise Rent-A-Car for automotive rental in HB District
• Motion (22-120) to draft biosafety level 2 zoning ordinance for life science facilities
• Motion (22-122) to prohibit parking on even side of Malden Street from Aurellia Sylvia Drive to Hall's Corner

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review the schematic design for the new high school, including significant flood risk projections for the site. The committee will vote on approving March invoices from Leftfield and Perkins Eastman, and will receive updates on the MSBA process and construction manager procurement.

• Vote to approve March invoices for Leftfield and Perkins Eastman
• MSBA Preferred Schematic Report comment review
• CM-R procurement update with RFQ/RFP timeline
• Flood risk presentation: 7' flood depth in 100-year storm, increasing to 10'+ by 2070
• Sustainability update: proposed EUI 25-29 vs MSBA 34-37

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on National Grid and Verizon utility installations, vote on the third and final reading of an ordinance amending drain layer rules, and consider a water metered rates amendment. The council will also discuss several motions, including requests for the Mayor to provide information on city vehicles, phones, and credit card fees, and to use ARPA funds for first responders and youth sports.

• Public hearing on joint National Grid/Verizon pole #876-50 on Mountain Avenue near Cambridge Street for 242 Mountain Avenue
• Public hearing on National Grid underground conduits from pole #2267 to 79 Temple Street
• 3rd and final reading of ordinance amending drain layer rules (22-057)
• Ordinance amending metered water rates for owner-occupied residential buildings of not more than four units (22-019)
• Motion to provide $500 from ARPA funds to all first responders for Covid-19 service (22-055)

The Revere City Council unanimously ordered the Mayor to provide all first responders with $1,000 from ARPA funds for their service during the Covid-19 pandemic. The council also approved two utility pole/conduit installations, funded RevereTV's quarterly invoice, and tabled a drain layer ordinance amendment after a councillor objected. A motion to have the Mayor explain credit card tax payment fees was defeated in a 5-5 vote.

• Approved $1,000 ARPA payments for all first responders (unanimous)
• Approved National Grid/Verizon pole installation at 242 Mountain Ave (unanimous)
• Approved National Grid underground conduits at 79 Temple St (unanimous)
• Approved $263,840.36 transfer for RevereTV quarterly invoice (unanimous)
• Tabled drain layer ordinance amendment on 3rd reading (objection)
• Defeated motion on credit card tax payment fee explanation (5-5)
• Ordered list of city employees with take-home vehicles (voice vote)
• Referred GPS installation and city phone accounting motions to Ways & Means

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review the schematic design phase of the new high school project, including a recap of the Preferred Schematic Report submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) on March 3, 2022. The committee will vote on approving February invoices from Leftfield and Perkins Eastman for processing, and will discuss upcoming tasks such as the Construction Manager at Risk procurement, working group nominations, and user group meetings. The agenda includes public comment and other business.

• Vote to approve February invoices from Leftfield and Perkins Eastman for processing
• Recap of Preferred Schematic Report (PSR) submission to MSBA on March 3, 2022
• Discussion of CM-R contractor procurement timeframe and Inspector General application
• Nomination of single point of contact for each working group (Site, Interior, Exterior, Mechanical, Sustainability)
• Schematic design workplan includes public forums and user group meetings through August 2022

The Revere High School Building Committee approved February invoices for Leftfield ($21,000) and Perkins Eastman ($45,727.50) for processing, and approved the February 24 meeting minutes. The committee also discussed the schematic design process, including appointing working group leads for MEP, Site, Interior, Exterior, and Sustainability, and reviewed site grading, traffic flow, and floor plans. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 24, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved Leftfield February invoice of $21,000 (8-0)
• Approved Perkins Eastman February invoice of $45,727.50 (8-0)
• Appointed working group leads for schematic design: Carl Svendsen (MEP), Nicholas Rystrom (Site), Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo (Sustainability, Interior, Exterior)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss several items, including adding a second family liaison at Revere High School, the high school leadership team, a missed school day for Trooper Bucci's funeral, and Chamber of Commerce membership. The agenda also includes a consent calendar with warrants for approval, personnel items, and a donation from the Massachusetts Port Authority.

• Discussion of adding a 2nd family liaison at Revere High School
• Discussion of high school leadership team
• Missed day for Trooper Bucci's funeral
• Chamber of Commerce membership
• Massachusetts Port Authority donation

The Revere School Committee voted unanimously to purchase a membership in the Revere Chamber of Commerce. The committee also discussed hiring a second family liaison for the high school, agreed to use an outside agency to help fill administrative vacancies, and discussed using an extra school day to cover a missed day for Trooper Bucci's funeral. No final decisions were made on the liaison or the missed day.

• Approved Chamber of Commerce membership (7-0)
• Agreed to use outside agency for RHS leadership recruitment
• Discussed hiring second family liaison; decision deferred
• Discussed using extra school day for Trooper Bucci's funeral; no vote

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hold a regular meeting with votes on the 2022-2023 school year calendar, three one-year leases for two school buses, and payments for professional services. The agenda also includes reports on school programs, communications, and an equity update, plus a public comment period and an executive session.

• Vote on 2022-2023 school year calendar
• Motion to approve three one-year leases for two 2023 IC/CE 77 passenger school buses with Santander Financer
• Motion to encumber and pay $28,986.00 for Invoice #15 to Leftfield LLC for January 2022 professional services
• Motion to encumber and pay $21,105.00 for Invoice #87970.00.0-11 to Perkins Eastman Architect DPC for January 2022 professional services
• Discussion on accelerated repairs at Lincoln and Beachmont Schools

The Revere School Committee approved three one-year leases for two 2023 IC/CE 77-passenger school buses with Santander Financer, encumbered and approved payments for January 2022 professional services totaling $50,091 for Leftfield LLC and Perkins Eastman Architect DPC, and approved the establishment of a second family liaison position at Revere High School (6-1). The committee also accepted the consent calendar, which included a $6,629 Massport donation to SeaCoast High School for Chromebooks. The 2022-2023 school year calendar was tabled to the next meeting for further review.

• Approved three one-year leases for two 2023 IC/CE 77-passenger school buses with Santander Financer (7-0)
• Encumbered $28,986 for Invoice #15 from Leftfield LLC for January 2022 professional services (7-0)
• Approved payment of $28,986 for Invoice #15 from Leftfield LLC (7-0)
• Encumbered $21,105 for Invoice #87970.00.0-11 from Perkins Eastman Architect DPC (7-0)
• Approved payment of $21,105 for Invoice #87970.00.0-11 from Perkins Eastman Architect DPC (7-0)
• Approved establishment of second family liaison position at Revere High School (6-1)
• Accepted consent calendar including $6,629 Massport donation to SeaCoast High School for Chromebooks (7-0)
• Tabled vote on 2022-2023 school year calendar to next meeting

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees met on March 14, 2022, and approved two policy changes: adding personal hygiene wording to the Behavior Policy and developing a Weeding Policy. They also passed a motion to get three quotes for an interior designer for the upper floor and welcome/reference desk. The board accepted the financial report and discussed the upcoming Revere Reads event, budget, and building updates.

• Approved motion to add personal hygiene wording to Behavior Policy (Toby/Paul)
• Approved motion to instruct Diana to get 3 quotes for interior designer (Mark/Toby)
• Accepted financial report
• Recommended and accepted development of a Weeding Policy

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on amending trash curbside collection times and drain layer regulations, consider multiple mayoral appointments to boards and commissions, and discuss motions including installing GPS in city vehicles, accounting for city-owned phones, and funding for School Resource Officers.

• Public hearing on ordinance changing trash placement times to 5 PM/7 AM (Apr-Oct) and 4 PM/7 AM (Nov-Mar)
• Public hearing on amendment to ordinances relative to Drain Layers
• Appointments to Conservation Commission, Board of Elder Affairs, Library Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Election Commission, Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Motion to investigate GPS installation in city vehicles, exempting emergency workers and department heads
• Motion to distribute Chapter 90 Funds equally among six wards

The Revere City Council approved an ordinance amending the curbside trash collection time, changing the placement time from 5:00 PM to 3:00 PM year-round. The council also confirmed numerous appointments to city boards and commissions, and tabled a proposed ordinance amendment regarding drain layers after an objection. Several motions were referred to subcommittees for further review.

• Approved trash curbside collection time change to 3:00 PM (unanimous roll call)
• Tabled drain layer ordinance amendment on second reading objection
• Confirmed Brian Averback to Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Confirmed Joseph LaValle to Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Confirmed Heather Legere to Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Confirmed Michael G. Tucker to Zoning Board of Appeals (9-0, Fiore recused)
• Granted Special Municipal Employee Status for Council on Elder Affairs (unanimous)
• Ordered inspection of Revere Beach Parkway property for violations (voice vote)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council is holding public hearings on several ordinance amendments and special permits, including a proposal to convert a former nursing home at 133 Salem Street into a 72-unit mixed-use development. The council will also discuss trash collection time changes, a rental car facility amendment, and an underground electrical service installation. Additionally, the council will consider a resolution supporting Ukrainian sovereignty and several appointments and motions.

• Special permit hearing for 72-unit mixed-use development at 133 Salem Street (22-063)
• Ordinance amendment to change trash placement times for curbside collection (22-049)
• Hearing on Enterprise Rent-A-Car amendment for Automotive/Rental Car Facilities in HB District (22-062)
• Hearing on National Grid underground electrical service at 57 Shirley Avenue (22-064)
• Resolution affirming support for Ukrainian sovereignty (22-083)

The Revere City Council approved funding for the Firefighters Local 926 memorandum of agreement covering July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, and approved an amended resolution to accept a PARC grant for renovations to Costa, Harmon, and Gibson Parks. Several public hearings were held and referred to committees, including proposed zoning changes for rental car facilities and a 72-unit mixed-use development at 133 Salem Street. A motion to discontinue police delivery of council packets was defeated.

• Approved funding for Firefighters Local 926 MOA (unanimous)
• Approved amended PARC grant resolution for Costa, Harmon, Gibson parks (unanimous)
• Granted National Grid petition for underground service at 57 Shirley Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted Black History Month resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting Ukraine sovereignty (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to discontinue police packet delivery (2-9)
• Referred trash placement time ordinance to Public Works
• Referred Enterprise Rent-A-Car zoning amendment to Zoning

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on the Preferred Schematic Report for submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), along with related budget items. The committee will also approve meeting minutes and amendments for the project.

• Vote to approve meeting minutes from January 13, January 27, and February 17
• Record approval of Leftfield Amendment #2 and Budget Revision Request #3 for independent third-party estimating
• Discussion and vote to submit Preferred Schematic Report to MSBA
• Budget discussion for Schematic Design Phase Feasibility Study tasks

The Revere High School Building Committee unanimously approved submitting the Preferred Schematic Report to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for approval. They also approved the January 27 and February 17 meeting minutes, and approved a budget amendment including funding for the AM Fogarty appraisal. The committee discussed funding for legal services and other feasibility study tasks, but no further decisions were made.

• Approved January 27, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Leftfield Amendment #2 and Budget Revision Request #3, including AM Fogarty appraisal funding (unanimous)
• Approved submission of Preferred Schematic Report to MSBA (unanimous)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to approve meeting minutes and January invoices, receive updates on the Project Scope Report (PSR) and schematic design, and discuss next steps. The agenda includes a presentation on schematic design concepts, including a new construction option at Wonderland, and a look ahead at the project schedule.

• Vote to approve January 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• Vote to approve January invoices for Leftfield and Perkins Eastman
• PSR update and next meeting look-ahead
• Schematic design update, including Option 2A.B – new construction at Wonderland
• Public comment period

The Revere High School Building Committee voted to approve January invoices for Leftfield LLC ($28,986) and Perkins Eastman Architects DPC ($21,105). The committee also voted to create a subcommittee to select a Construction Manager at Risk (CM@R), including members Brian Arrigo, Nick Rystrom, Don Ciaramella, Carl Svendsen, and Jerry Visconti. The meeting included updates on the Preferred Schematic Report (PSR) submission to MSBA and schematic design progress, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved January invoice for Leftfield LLC in the amount of $28,986.00.
• Approved January invoice for Perkins Eastman Architects DPC in the amount of $21,105.00.
• Created a subcommittee for the selection of CM@R, including Brian Arrigo, Nick Rystrom, Don Ciaramella, Carl Svendsen, and Jerry Visconti.
• Deferred vote to approve meeting minutes to next meeting.

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss the DESE mask mandate, transportation for the next school year, Hill School parking lot issues, and the initial budget. The agenda also includes a consent calendar with routine items such as minutes, warrants, personnel changes, and field trip approvals. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and YouTube.

• Discussion of DESE mask mandate
• Transportation for next year
• Hill School parking lot issues
• Initial budget discussion
• Approval of warrants including $13,514.41 for legal services and $161,500 for regular transportation

The Revere School Committee discussed lifting the school mask mandate, with public health officials recommending a two-week extension past February vacation and a possible mask-optional date of March 14, 2022, pending COVID-19 data. No formal vote was taken on the mandate. The committee also discussed a pilot program with Northeast Regional Vocational School to reduce the waitlist for Revere students, and reviewed warrants, financial reports, and personnel items.

• Took meeting out of order to discuss DESE mask mandate (7-0)
• Discussed lifting mask mandate, targeting March 14 if COVID numbers drop (no vote)
• Supported pilot program with Northeast Regional Vocational for Revere students (discussion)
• Requested signage for uneven Hill School parking lot (discussion)
• Adjourned Committee of the Whole meeting (7-0)

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hold a regular meeting on February 15, 2022, via Zoom. The agenda includes a vote on a $2,589,358 boiler replacement project for Beachmont Veterans Memorial School, a presentation on a proposed STEM Innovation Academy at SeaCoast High School, a transportation update for 2022-2023, and discussion of the DESE mask mandate and McKinley School building use. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel matters.

• Motion to approve Beachmont Veterans Memorial School Boiler Replacement Project, estimated cost $2,589,358
• SeaCoast High School presentation on proposed STEM Innovation Academy of Revere
• Transportation update for 2022-2023, including special education transportation plan
• Discussion of DESE mask mandate
• McKinley School update regarding use of building for school purposes

School Committee - Ways and Means Sub Committee

The Revere School Committee's Ways and Means Sub-Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss the advertised Human Resource Generalist position and review transportation costs for FY22, including a projected deficit and strategic actions. The agenda includes a detailed cost analysis showing a 63% increase in total transportation spending compared to FY21, with deficits in regular, SPED, and homeless transportation. The committee will also discuss FY23 budget planning for transportation.

• Discussion of Human Resource Generalist advertised position
• FY22 transportation costs: $8,975,175 spent/encumbered vs $5,638,622 budget, preliminary deficit of $3,336,553
• SPED Inside transportation costs increased 1075% from $121,525 to $1,428,423
• ESSER II funds of $1,570,959 used to cover FY22 transportation costs
• Plans to bid for Regular Yellow Bus and SPED Inside Short Bus transportation in Spring 2022

The Ways and Means Sub-Committee voted unanimously to recommend establishing a Human Resources generalist position to the full School Committee. The subcommittee also discussed transportation costs, noting a current-year deficit of $118,000 after using prior-year funds and ESSER II grants, and plans to bid out bus services in spring 2022.

• Recommended establishment of HR generalist position (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 PM (3-0)

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Library Board of Trustees approved creating a full-time Reference Librarian position, funded by money freed from a part-time position, for FY 2022/2023. The board also approved refinishing the terrazzo floor and discussed ongoing renovation issues, including a flooring vendor dispute and a non-responsive wood floor vendor. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely updates and discussion.

• Approved creating a full-time Reference Librarian position (motion by Stephanie/Toby)
• Approved refinishing the terrazzo floor
• Approved minutes of the December meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider approving the Wonderland site as the preferred option for the new Revere High School, following recommendations from the Building and School Committees. The agenda also includes appointments to boards, several motions on traffic and safety, and a proposed ordinance change on trash collection times.

• Approval of Wonderland site for Revere High School feasibility study
• Appointments to Affordable Housing Trust, Conservation Commission, Planning Board
• Ordinance amendment to change trash curbside placement times
• Motion to increase police patrols on Proctor Avenue due to speeding
• Motion to provide $500 to first responders from ARPA funds

The City Council unanimously adopted the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan update, which addresses coastal flooding risks including seawalls and home elevations. The council also confirmed three appointments to city boards and approved several traffic and safety measures, including a motion to pursue state grants for speed bumps and raised crosswalks in school zones.

• Adopted 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Confirmed Laila Pietri to Affordable Housing Trust Fund (unanimous)
• Confirmed Nicholas Rudolph to Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Confirmed Megan Simmons-Herrling to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Ordered motion for speed bumps and raised crosswalks in school zones as amended (voice vote)
• Ordered motion to increase police patrols on Proctor Avenue (voice vote)
• Referred fire truck fleet update to Public Safety Committee
• Referred trash placement ordinance amendment to public hearing

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss and potentially adopt operating protocols and an agenda schedule. The agenda includes only these two items, with the full text of the proposed operating protocols provided. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of proposed operating protocols covering role, conduct, meetings, decision-making, and communication
• Discussion of a yearly agenda schedule based on district goals
• Meeting to be held in person and via Zoom, with public access options

The Revere School Committee met on February 2, 2022, and discussed updates to its Operating Protocols, agreeing to have Ms. Tye edit the document for review and a future vote. The Committee also discussed changes to meeting presentations, requesting shorter or fewer presentations and considering a second monthly Committee of the Whole meeting. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only vote was to adjourn.

• Agreed to have Ms. Tye edit the Operating Protocols and return for review and future vote
• Requested Superintendent Report include only two presentations instead of three or more
• Discussed having half the schools present each year to reduce presentation load
• Expressed interest in a second monthly Committee of the Whole meeting for department presentations
• Requested presentations show how they relate to District Improvement Plans
• Voted to adjourn (7-0)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review progress on the Preferred Schematic Report (PSR), including exterior and interior material options with cost comparisons, and to discuss next steps toward schematic design. The committee will also recap recent School Committee and City Council meetings and hear public comment.

• Vote to approve January 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Recap of January 24 School Committee and City Council meetings
• PSR progress, estimating, and submission look-ahead
• Exterior facade cost comparisons: options range from $4,372,370 to $4,775,795
• Interior finish material options with costs per square foot

The Revere High School Building Committee met and approved the minutes from January 13, 2022. The committee discussed the selection of Wonderland as the preferred site for the new high school, following approvals from the School Committee and City Council. They reviewed the Preferred Schematic Report (PSR) submission schedule, with a deadline of March 2, 2022, and discussed next steps for schematic design, including site access and survey work. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from January 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed Wonderland as preferred site for new high school (no vote)
• Reviewed PSR submission schedule with March 2, 2022 deadline (no vote)
• Discussed schematic design timeline with August 31, 2022 MSBA submission (no vote)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance that would change how water meter rates are applied to owner-occupied residential buildings with four or fewer units, potentially lowering their bills. The council will also hold hearings on utility pole and conduit installations, a commercial garage license, and consider several motions on local issues.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending metered water rates for owner-occupied buildings up to four units
• Public hearing on National Grid/Verizon pole relocation on View Street
• Public hearing on underground conduit at Franklin Avenue and Hichborn Street for new development at 10 Franklin Avenue
• Public hearing on commercial garage license for 22 Naples Road
• Motion to request MassDOT change Squire Road movie theater light to blinking red

The City Council approved the Building Committee and School Committee selection of the Wonderland site as the preferred option for the new Revere High School, to be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. The vote was unanimous (9-0, with two absent). The council also approved a Chapter 148 license for a commercial garage at 22 Naples Road, granted special municipal employee status for athletic positions, and amended council rules to remove limits on debate.

• Approved Wonderland site as preferred option for new Revere High School (9-0)
• Granted Chapter 148 license for commercial garage at 22 Naples Road (7-2)
• Granted special municipal employee status for RPS athletic department positions (9-0)
• Approved amendment to Rule 28 removing limit on remarks for introduced motions (6-3)
• Approved amendment to Rule 8 removing limit on speaking on introduced motions (6-3)
• Failed amendment to Rule 30 removing limit on number of motions per meeting (3-6)
• Withdrew National Grid petition to relocate pole on View Street
• Approved National Grid petition for underground conduit at Franklin Avenue and Hichborn Street (9-0)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93A. The closed session will cover both conducting the bargaining session and discussing strategy. No public action or decision is expected on the agenda.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)
• Collective bargaining session with AFSCME 93A
• Strategy discussion regarding AFSCME 93A negotiations

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93. The closed session will cover bargaining and strategy discussions. This is a procedural agenda for a private negotiation meeting.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)
• Collective bargaining session with AFSCME 93
• Strategy discussion for AFSCME 93 negotiations

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss several operational items, including the creation of a Director of Health and Wellness position, a dedicated committee email address, and the use of tents/canopies at schools for outdoor access. The agenda also includes a consent calendar with routine approvals such as minutes, warrants, financial reports, and personnel items, plus a donation of a framed print of the historic Hippodrome Carousel to Lincoln School.

• Discussion of a Director of Health and Wellness
• Discussion on a Committee of the Whole Email Address
• Tents/Canopies at schools for outdoor access
• Acceptance of donation: framed print of historic Hippodrome Carousel by Anthony Guerriero to Lincoln School
• Consent calendar includes warrants and financial reports

The Revere School Committee voted to table the operating protocols until February 18, 2022, after Ms. Tye edits them. They also voted to allow the superintendent to create a job description for a Director of Health and Wellness to be presented in February. The committee discussed but took no final action on a group email address, presentation limits, and additional tents/canopies at schools.

• Tabled operating protocols until Feb. 18, 2022 after edits by Ms. Tye
• Approved superintendent to create Director of Health and Wellness job description
• Approved December minutes
• Approved warrants (bills) as attached
• Approved financial reports as attached
• Approved personnel items including new hires and transfers
• Accepted donation of signed print to Lincoln School

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hold a regular meeting on January 18, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room at Revere High School and via Zoom. The agenda includes votes on payments for professional services related to the new high school, a vote on the preferred option for the new Revere High School, and a vote to authorize funding for a new vocational high school. The meeting also includes reports from the superintendent, student representative, and sub-committees, as well as public comment.

• Motion to vote on preferred option for new Revere High School
• Motion to encumber and approve payment of $21,000 for Invoice #14 for Leftfield LLC for December 2021 Professional Services
• Motion to encumber and approve payment of $21,105 for Invoice #87970.00.0-10 for Perkins Eastman Architect DPC for December 2021 Professional Services
• Vote to authorize funding for a new vocational high school (Northeast Regional Vocational School) on January 25, 2022
• Discussion of grading and GPA policies, including competency-based education

The Revere School Committee voted unanimously to select Wonderland as the preferred site for the new Revere High School, agreeing with the Building Committee's decision. The Committee also approved payments totaling $42,105 for professional services related to the high school project. Additionally, the Committee discussed a proposal for a new private Islamic school and agreed to draft a formal letter outlining requirements before any vote.

• Approved Wonderland as preferred site for new Revere High School (7-0)
• Encumbered $21,000 for Leftfield LLC December 2021 professional services (7-0)
• Approved payment of $21,000 for Leftfield LLC December 2021 professional services (7-0)
• Encumbered $21,105 for Perkins Eastman December 2021 professional services (7-0)
• Approved payment of $21,105 for Perkins Eastman December 2021 professional services (7-0)
• Accepted consent calendar (7-0)
• Endorsed yes vote for new Northeast Regional Vocational School on January 25, 2022

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review final design options for the new high school and will vote on a preferred option to recommend to the School Committee and City Council. They will also recap recent presentations to the City Council and a community forum, and discuss the upcoming meeting schedule.

• Vote to approve January 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• Recap of January 10, 2022 City Council presentation and January 12, 2022 Community Forum
• Discussion and review of final options for the high school project
• Vote to recommend preferred option to School Committee and City Council
• Public comment period

The Revere High School Building Committee voted unanimously to recommend Option 2A.B, all-new construction at the Wonderland site, as the preferred option for schematic design, forwarding it to the School Committee and City Council. Members cited less disruption to students and the ability to repurpose the current high school as a middle school. The committee also approved minutes from the January 6, 2021 meeting and discussed scheduling, with the next steps being presentations to the School Committee and City Council in late January.

• Approved minutes from January 6, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended Option 2A.B (all-new construction at Wonderland) as preferred option for schematic design (unanimous)
• Scheduled next committee meeting for January 27, 2022
• Adjourned meeting at 6:43pm (unanimous)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93A. The closed session covers both conducting the bargaining session and discussing strategy. No public action or decision is listed on the agenda.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)
• Collective bargaining session with AFSCME 93A
• Strategy discussion regarding AFSCME 93A negotiations

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93. The closed session will cover both the bargaining session itself and strategy discussions. No public action or decision is expected, as the agenda is limited to the executive session motion.

• Vote to enter executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93
• Discussion of strategy for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Library Board of Trustees approved a $33,000 building envelope study by CBI, unanimously. They also accepted the Director's and Treasurer's reports, and approved a new mission statement via email. No other major decisions were made; several projects are ongoing or on hold.

• Approved Building Envelope Study by CBI ($33,000) unanimously
• Accepted Director's report unanimously
• Accepted Treasurer's report unanimously
• Approved new Mission statement via email vote
• Approved minutes of November 8, 2021 meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 10, 2022, with a full agenda of presentations, communications, and motions. Key items include an update on the Revere High School building project, the 2022 Municipal Hazard Mitigation Plan, and approval of sub-committee assignments. The council will also consider several motions, including a proposed zoning amendment for condominiums, a temporary mask mandate, and a warming center for the homeless.

• Update on Revere High School building project (22-006)
• 2022 City Council Sub-Committee Assignments (22-005)
• Election Warrant for Jan 25, 2022 District Election (22-008)
• Appointments to Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (22-009, 22-010)
• Motion to draft zoning amendment for condominium definition (22-013)

The Revere City Council approved the election warrant for the January 25, 2022 district election for the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School. The Council also ordered several motions, including directing the City Planner and Solicitor to draft a zoning amendment to define condominiums as a separate use from apartments, and requesting the Parking Department to reinstitute permit parking for the City Hall lot. The Council referred the Revere High School building project update and the Hazard Mitigation Plan update to committees for further discussion.

• Approved election warrant for Jan 25, 2022 district election (voice vote)
• Granted Special Municipal Employee status for JV basketball and softball coaches (unanimous roll call)
• Ordered drafting of zoning amendment to define condominiums separately from apartments (voice vote)
• Ordered reinstatement of permit parking for City Hall lot (voice vote)
• Ordered no trash violations during Christmas holiday week (voice vote)
• Ordered two traffic officers at North Shore Road and Revere Street weekdays 3:30-7:30 PM (voice vote)
• Ordered Traffic Commission to allow non-resident parking at liquor establishments after midnight (voice vote)
• Ordered investment in Jacob's Park upgrades (voice vote)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review updated project presentations for the City Council, including three construction options: all-new construction at the existing site (1C.B), renovation of the field house plus new construction (1A.B), and all-new construction at Wonderland (2A.B). The committee will also vote on meeting minutes and approve November invoices for Leftfield and Perkins Eastman. No final decision is expected at this meeting; the committee is scheduled to recommend a preferred option on January 13.

• Vote to approve November invoices for Leftfield and Perkins Eastman
• Review updated project presentation for City Council
• Option 1C.B: all-new construction at existing site, est. total cost $394,098,794
• Option 1A.B: field house renovation plus new construction, est. total cost $394,287,291
• Option 2A.B: all-new construction at Wonderland, est. total cost $378,590,385 plus $23M land acquisition

The Revere High School Building Committee met to review updated project presentations for the City Council, discussing three options: all-new construction at the existing site (1C.B), renovation of the field house plus new construction (1A.B), and all-new construction at Wonderland (2A.B). No formal decision was made on a preferred option; the committee is scheduled to recommend a selection on January 13, 2022. The committee approved the December 16, 2021 meeting minutes and invoices from Leftfield LLC ($21,000) and Perkins Eastman ($21,105) for December 2021 services.

• Approved December 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Leftfield LLC invoice #14 for $21,000 for December 2021 services (unanimous)
• Approved Perkins Eastman invoice #87970.00.0-10 for $21,105 for December 2021 services (unanimous)

School Committee - Organizational Meeting

The Revere School Committee is holding its organizational meeting to elect a vice chair and secretary, adopt rules of order, set signing authority for official documents, and schedule remaining meetings for the 2021/2022 school year. This is a procedural meeting focused on internal operations.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Election of Secretary
• Adoption of Roberts Rules of Order
• Order of Authority for signing official documents, warrants, vouchers
• Schedule remaining meetings for 2021/2022

The Revere School Committee held its organizational meeting and elected Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo as Vice-Chair and Susan Gravellese as Secretary, both by unanimous roll-call votes (with Michael Ferrante absent). The committee also adopted Roberts Rules of Order and approved the order of authority for signing official documents, warrants, and vouchers. The operating protocols were referred to the next Committee of the Whole meeting, and the remaining 2021-2022 meeting dates were scheduled.

• Elected Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo as Vice-Chair (6-0, Ferrante absent)
• Elected Susan Gravellese as Secretary (6-0, Ferrante absent)
• Adopted Roberts Rules of Order for all meetings (6-0, Ferrante absent)
• Approved order of authority for signing official documents, warrants, and vouchers (6-0, Ferrante absent)
• Referred School Committee Operating Protocols to next Committee of the Whole meeting
• Scheduled remaining meetings for 2021-2022 on 3rd Tuesday of each month

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council is holding its first regular meeting of 2022. The main business is electing a Council President and Vice President for the year. The council will also introduce updated Rules of Order for adoption at the next meeting, approve the previous meeting's journal, and consider a request from the Election Commissioner to approve the warrant for the January 11, 2022 Special State Election.

• Election of 2022 City Council President (22-001)
• Election of 2022 City Council Vice-President (22-002)
• Introduction of City Council Rules of Order for adoption at next meeting (22-003)
• Approval of warrant for January 11, 2022 Special State Election (22-004)

The Revere City Council held its organizational meeting and elected Gerry Visconti as City Council President and Richard J. Serino as Vice-President for 2022, both by unanimous votes of the eight members present. The council also tabled the introduction of new Rules of Order until the next meeting, approved the journal from December 13, 2021, and ordered the warrant for the January 11, 2022 Special State Election.

• Elected Gerry Visconti as City Council President for 2022 (8-0)
• Elected Richard J. Serino as City Council Vice-President for 2022 (8-0)
• Tabled introduction of City Council Rules of Order until 1/10/2022 (unanimous)
• Approved journal of December 13, 2021 meeting
• Ordered warrant for January 11, 2022 Special State Election (voice vote)