Christine Beals

The meeting involved voting on several license applications. Applications approved included a 1-day Malt/Wine license for Revere Parks & Recreation at the Revere Public Library; a transfer of an All Alcohol Package Store license for Wonderland Liquors Store; approval for Santa Fe Burrito Grill Revere, LLC for a Common Victualler license; approval for Ocean King, Inc. for an All Alcohol Restaurant license; and approval for a 1-day Entertainment license for a Costume Contest at Sandler Square. The application for Blessed Mother of the Morning Star at St. Mary's Church was not considered as the applicant was absent. An application for Reyes Boxing, Inc. was approved after discussion regarding alcohol service plans and safety measures. The application for Mister Q Revere, Inc. for a Common Victualler license was approved with an amendment changing the closing time from 8 p.m. to 6 p.m., following concerns over parking. Motivaction Wellness Club, LLC's application for changes in stock, officers, and manager was approved after discussing noise mitigation efforts. Miba Corporation d/b/a El Peñol 2 received approval for multiple amendments, including a change of location and license category to All Alcohol. Los Compadres Oaxaquenos, LLC d/b/a B & M Grill had an amendment to add Karaoke approved, despite past noise issues, due to tenant changes. A hearing was held regarding Lumina Lounge, LLC for serving patrons past 2 a.m., which resulted in filing the matter with an understanding for future consideration. License renewals for Common Victualler and Entertainment for Suffolk Diner, LLC d/b/a Airport Diner @ Suffolk Downs, and a Class 2 Motor Vehicle Dealer license renewal for 1A Corporate Auto Sales & Leasing, Inc. were unanimously approved. Communications from the ABCC regarding other license actions were accepted and placed on file. The date for the next regular meeting was set for November 19, 2025.

The Regular Meeting of the License Commission addressed several applications. An application for a Carnival License by Dean & Flynn, Inc. d/b/a Fiesta Shows for 61 Squire Road was withdrawn without prejudice by the applicant following significant opposition regarding site safety concerns, traffic impact, inadequate parking, and potential asbestos contamination from a previous fire. The Commission approved the transfer of a Common Victualler License for Brewin' Café to a new location at 311 Broadway. The City of Revere's application for a 1-day Malt/Wine, Common Victualler & Entertainment License for the annual Fall Festival at The Yard at Suffolk Downs was approved. An application for a 1-day Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Todd Angilly's motorcycle ride fundraising event at 649 Squire Road was also approved. The application for a change of manager at Colwen Management, Inc. d/b/a Staybridge Suites/Holiday Inn Express - Revere was approved. Consideration of an amendment to an Entertainment License for Los Compadres Oaxaquenos, LLC d/b/a B & M Grill to add Karaoke was continued to the October meeting. The application for an All Alcohol Restaurant License by Ocean King, Inc. d/b/a Ocean King was continued to the October meeting, contingent upon the applicant obtaining Alcohol Service training certification. Communications regarding ABCC quota reports and license renewals were accepted and placed on file.

The meeting began with presentations. Calendar item one involved presenting a citation to Donald Stay in honor of Boston Harley-Davidson's grand opening, with remarks from a Council member and the Mayor emphasizing the positive economic impact of the business. Calendar item two involved awarding a certificate of commendation to Jacqueline Sheridan for facilitating the rescue of her father and two dogs from the Frozen Pines River. Calendar item three addressed a joint meeting of utility companies regarding double poles, which was deferred to a later date in April due to the absence of counterparts and lack of recent updates on the matter. Calendar item four was a public hearing on a proposed $2 million loan order for additional costs related to the remodeling, reconstruction, and extraordinary repairs of Harry Deluso Stadium. Proponents argued that the total project cost, even with the additional $2 million request, would result in savings compared to earlier estimates, while an opponent expressed significant concern regarding the escalating city financial commitment for the stadium project compared to initial public announcements.

The legislative affairs subcommittee meeting agenda included discussions on the enforcement of city ordinances pertaining to storefront signage and advertising, a Charter Review Committee, and a proposed ordinance regulating drones. Topics for discussion also included the initiative petition process, ballot questions, and the city of Revere's 2016 election calendar. The economic development subcommittee planned to address a motion regarding a six-month construction moratorium on residential buildings, an economic and zoning master plan, and designating Revere as an Economic Development and Industrial Corporation. Additionally, they reviewed a request for the city to accept a land donation. The main City Council meeting agenda covered reviewing the feasibility of local stores donating edible disposed food to charities, discussing all current potential legal actions against the city in executive session, organizing a list of volunteers with linguistic and/or medical skills, permitting micro pantries throughout the city, and requesting details on the HVAC bid self-testing for the Garfield school. Further items involved requesting the withdrawal of claims in a Suffolk Superior Court action, reports from subcommittees, a request for fund transfer between playground accounts, adopting a pedestrian and transit-oriented development overlay district, addressing dangerous traffic conditions on Mills Avenue due to bypass traffic, and requesting the Chief of Police, Fire Chief, and Dunkin' Donuts owners to appear to discuss lessening overdoses.

The Site Plan Review Committee meeting on September 3, 2019, focused on reviewing site plans for several properties. Key discussions included a property where a building permit had already been issued but required site plan review updates, specifically concerning the addition of a garage and adjustments due to grade changes and a retaining wall requirement. Setbacks were reviewed. Significant discussion centered on parking requirements for a potential two-family conversion, noting that while parking existed, it did not meet the required dimensional standards (9x18 per space). The committee indicated that this deviation would likely result in a denial, requiring the applicant to seek a variance from the CBA. Further discussion addressed required sidewalks for new houses and the process for obtaining occupancy permits, noting that sidewalks are typically required before final approval. Other minor site plan reviews were mentioned as not present. The committee noted that an email denying the plan would be sent, initiating a 30-day appeal process.