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City of West Allis Meeting Minutes Common Council Mayor Dan Devine, Chair Alderperson Thomas G. Lajsic, Council President Alderpersons: Suzzette Grisham, Kevin Haass, Danna Kuehn, Thomas G. Lajsic, Rosalie L. Reinke, Daniel J. Roadt, Tracy Stefanski, Angelito Tenorio, Vincent Vitale, and Martin J. Weigel Tuesday, July 14, 2020 7:26 PM City Hall, Common Council Chambers 7525 W. Greenfield Avenue REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Devine at 7:26 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel Excused 1- Tenorio C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ald. Kuehn. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. O-2020-0031 Ordinance to amend the Official West Allis Zoning Map amending section 12.05 Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee Attachments: O-2020-0031 Explanation by Steve Schaer, Planning Manager. Public Comments: Alex Lightner, Uhaul Company at 505 E. Capital Drive, Milwaukee, commented on the property purchased and timing of the amending of the Zoning Map; he is opposed to the proposed zoning map. Attorney Brian Randall, of Davis & Kuelthau located at 111 E. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, representing Mayfair Village Mobile Home Court LLC, 1000 S. 108 St., is concerned with the proposed zoning map amendment. Public Hearing Held. 2. R-2020-0394 Resolution relative to determination of Application for a Special Use Permit for 160 Driving Academy, a proposed business to be located at 900 Block S. 63 St. City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 8/14/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2020 Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee Explanation by Steve Schaer, Planning Manager Public Comments: None. One (1) letter of concern received in the Clerk's Office. Public Hearing Held. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Jim Kerlin, President/CEO of Beyond VIsion located at 5316 w. State St., Milwaukee, commented on the purchase of the premises 1540 S. 108 St., the access to buses for his employees, and the proposed zoning change from C-3 to M-1. Mr. Kerlin looks forward to working further with the City of West Allis. F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES Mayor Devine announced that the following Standing Committees would meet during recess: Administration & Finance, Public Works, Safety & Development, License & Health, and Advisory. G. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Devine congratulated graduates. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. Stefanski thanked all who helped make the July 4th Parade possible. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. 2020-0466 Minutes (Draft) of the Common Council meetings of June 16 and June 25, 2020 Attachments: 06162020 CC Minutes.draft 06252020 CC Minutes.draft A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Vitale, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried unanimously. J. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 4. 2020-0428 Report of the Municipal Judge for the month of May 2020, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $82,909.34 Attachments: Municipal Judge May 2020 This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 5. 2020-0455 Report of the Municipal Judge for the month of June 2020, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $59,637.73 City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 8/14/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2020 Attachments: Municipal Judge June 2020 This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 6. 2020-0440 Claim by Harlan Stephens regarding damage to vehicle at 8750 W. National Ave. on May 13, 2020 Attachments: 2020-0440 Halan Stephens This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 7. 2020-0448 Notice of Circumstances of Claim by James M. Franken regarding personal injury at N. 84 St. and W. O’Connor St. on May 17, 2020 Attachments: 2020-0448 Claim - James Franken This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 8. 2020-0450 Notice of Claim by Reynaldo J. Narvaez regarding personal injury on March 22, 2018 Attachments: 2020-0450 Claim - Reynaldo Narvaez This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 9. 2020-0472 Claim by Kyle Ehlert regarding damage to property damages at 1100 S. 65 St. on December 19, 2019 Attachments: 2020-0472 Claim - Kyle Ehlert This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 10. 2020-0473 Claim by Kathleen Kasinski regarding injury to person at 8627, 8629 W. Arthur Ave. on June 25, 2020 Attachments: 2020-0473 Claim - Kathleen Kasinski This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 11. 2020-0479 Claim by Christine Jolitz regarding damage to property at 1535 S. 77 St. on January 20, 2020 Attachments: 2020-0479 Claim - Christine Jolitz This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Haass, seconded by Reinke, to approve all the actions on item nos. 6-11 on a Block Vote. The motion carried unanimously. K. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS None. L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Reinke, that the Council recess until completion of the Standing Committee meetings. The motion carried unanimously. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 8/14/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2020 Thereupon, the Council took a recess at 8:09 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 9:36 p.m., and the roll call being taken, the following were present: Present 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel Excused 1- Tenorio M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE 12. 2020-0456 Request from the Director of Public Works to extend the temporary appointment of Don Molleson in the position of Electrical Superintendent Attachments: molleson interim appointment This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 13. R-2020-0206 Resolution authorizing restructured payments on the remaining balance of a Loan in the original amount of approximately $3,485,000 to Whitnall-Summit Company, LLC for the property located at 6600 W. Washington St. and other relevant properties Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic Attachments: R-2020-0206 Whitnall-Summit Company LLC signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 14. R-2020-0213 Resolution authorizing settlement on the remaining balance of a loan in the original amount of $50,000 to Farmer’s Wife LLC for the property located at 6533 W Mitchell St. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Attachments: Agreement - signed R-2020-0213 $50,000 to Farmer’s.signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 15. R-2020-0382 Resolution approving a two-year extension and amendment to the Intergovernmental Emergency Medical Services Agreement for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) between Milwaukee County and the City of West Allis for 2021-2025 Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: 20-197 2021 AMENDMENT NO 2 (2) R-2020-0382 EMS Services Milw Cty 2021-2025 signed Approved at the June 25, 2020 Common Council Meeting. 15a. R-2020-0401 Resolution amending the fees for ambulance services provided by the West Allis Fire Department, effective August 1, 2020. Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: R-2020-0401 Ambulance Fees eff 8-1-2020 signed City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 8/14/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2020 This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote 16. R-2020-0386 Resolution to Approve Policy #1408 2020-2021 Reduction in Workforce Plan Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: early retirement costing 1408 Reduction in Workforce Plan 2020-2021 1408 Supporting info 1 R-2020-0386 Reduction in Workforce Plan Policy #1408 This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 17. R-2020-0387 Resolution to consider funding $91,649 in grants from the established CDBG-CV Small Business RESTART Round 2 Program Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: RESTART RND 2 APPLICATION LIST R-2020-0387 CDBG-CV SMALL BUSINESS RESTART ROUND 2 This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 18. R-2020-0388 Resolution authorizing the Director of Development to enter into a landscape design/architectural services contract with Parkitecture + Planning, LLC, for “Burnham Pointe Park” (existing gravel lot located at 60** W. Burnham), Tax Key No. 475-0020-001, in an amount not to exceed $17,780 Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: R-2020-0388 Burnham Pointe Park signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 19. R-2020-0393 Resolution to consider funding $5,500 in barricades and signage for the Active Streets initiative Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Attachments: R-2020-0393 Active Streets initiative $5.500 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 20. R-2020-0398 Resolution approving (1) 2019 Open Purchase Order Carryovers, (2) 2019 Departmental/Citywide Carryovers, (3) 2019 Fund Transfers, and (4) 2019 Fund Balance Designations Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: CC Communication-2019 Carryovers-Open POs-Transfers 7-14-2020 FINAL R-2020-0398 2019 Carryover, fund transfers, etc signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 8/14/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2020 21. 2020-0469 Communication from the Director of Public Works regarding request to fill four vacancies within the Department. One Lead Carpenter (to be reclassify/retitled to Tradesperson) and within the Sanitation and Streets Division (2) Maintenance Repairer positions, and (1) Crewmember position Attachments: af approval to fill positions (2) This matter was Approved and Placed on FIle on a Block Vote. 22. 2020-0471 Communication from the Police Chief regarding request to fill part-time Dispatchers within the West Allis Police Department Communications Center Attachments: Police Chief Request to fill part time dispatcher 2020-0465 This matter was Approved and Placed on File on a Block Vote. 23. 2020-0454 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for June 2020 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $3,159,630.75 Attachments: June 2020 Monthly Claims Report to CC This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 24. 2020-0451 Proposed settlements of the Steven Stern and Tad Powalisz Worker’s Compensation claims This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 25. 2019-0661 Greenfield Terrace LLC. summons regarding alleged excessive assessment of property for 2018 at 10525 W. Greenfield Ave., parcel number 449-9989-002, case code No. 30405 Attachments: Claim - Greenfield Terrace LLC Claims Report-July 14, 2020 This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 26. 2020-0066 Claim by Jason Guel regarding return of property on or about October 28, 2019 Attachments: Claim - Guel Claims Report-July 14, 2020 This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 27. 2020-0090 Claim by Timothy Klapp regarding vehicle damages at S. 92 St. and W. Becher Pl. on January 19, 2020 Attachments: Claim Klapp Claims Report-July 14, 2020 This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 28. 2020-0276 Claim by Dan DiTorrice regarding vehicle damages at 2920 S. 124 St. on June 18, 2019 City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 8/14/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2020 Attachments: DiTorrice_Crash_Claim Claims Report-July 14, 2020 This matter was Denied on a Block Vote. 29. 2020-0389 Claim by Kristine Marie Hartmann regarding damage to vehicle at W. Arthur Ave. and S. 96 St. on April 20, 2020 Attachments: 2020-0389 Claim - Kristine Marie Hartmann Claims Report-July 14, 2020 This matter was Denied on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Haass to approve all the actions on item nos. 12-29 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 30. R-2020-0207 Resolution to create a policy on the location and removal of roadside memorials Sponsors: Kuehn Attachments: Res_R-2020-0207 (2) This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 31. R-2020-0372 Resolution granting a Permanent Easement by the City of West Allis to We Energies to install and provide access to their facilities on City Property Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: City of West Allis Drainage Way_Underground Electric Easement_Edited 6-23-2020 R-2020-0372 Permanent Easement We Energies signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 32. R-2020-0373 Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to amend an existing Professional Services Contract with KL Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Consulting Services related to the conversion of old series street lighting circuits to new parallel circuits with LED lighting for an amount not to exceed $123,308 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: City of West Allis Proposal_060420 R-2020-0373 KL Engineering This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 8/14/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2020 33. R-2020-0383 Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to amend an existing contract with Single Source, Inc. for real estate consulting services related to the Traffic Signal Safety project on West Lincoln Avenue at the intersections of 71st, 76th, and 84th Streets for an amount not to exceed $36,000 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: R-2018-0381 Proposal vs amendment Single Source proposal 6-10-20 Single Source Inc - signed proposal Single Source Contract R2020-0383 R-2020-0383 Traffic Signal Safety project This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 34. 2020-0457 Communication from the City Engineer regarding the 2021 special assessment rates Attachments: 2021 Special Assessment Rates MEMORANDUM 2021 Special Assessment Rates (2) This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Roadt to approve all the actions on item nos. 30-34 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 35. O-2020-0029 Ordinance to adopt parking restrictions on both sides of S. 66th St., from W. Beloit Rd. to W. Revere Pl. Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale This matter was Passed on a Block Vote. 36. O-2020-0030 Ordinance to Repeal Ordinance No. 2006-0053, which pertains to a non-controlled Intersection at S. 88 St. and W. Walker St., and to re-establish the intersection as a North/South 2-Way Stop Sponsors: Kuehn This matter was Passed on a Block Vote. 37. O-2020-0024 Ordinance to Convert Taverns and Cocktail Lounges from Special Uses to Permitted Uses Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic Attachments: Ord_O-2020-0024 (3) This matter was Passed subject to approval by Plan Commission on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 8/14/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2020 38. O-2020-0031 Ordinance to amend the Official West Allis Zoning Map amending section 12.05 Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee Attachments: O-2020-0031 This matter was Passed on a Block Vote. 39. R-2020-0394 Resolution relative to determination of Application for a Special Use Permit for 160 Driving Academy, a proposed business to be located at 900 Block S. 63 St. Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Lajsic to approve all the actions on item nos. 35-39 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 40. 2020-0434 2020-2021 Class B Tavern License application no. 2800 of Kplum LLC, Kristian Plumeri, Agent, d/b/a Walk-Her-Inn, 900 S. 74 St. (new-existing location) Attachments: Walk Her Inn_Redacted Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 41. 2020-0459 2020-2021 Class A Beer License and Class A Liquor (cider only) License applications of Speedway LLC, Ramandeep Rajotra, Agent, d/b/a Speedway 2090, for premises located at 9130 W. Oklahoma Ave. (new-nonexisting location) This matter was Denied based on the city has a sufficient number of Class A licensees and the committee did not want to issue Class A licenses to fueling stations on a Block Vote. 42. 2020-0460 2020-2021 Class A Beer License and Class A Liquor (cider only) License applications of Speedway LLC, Robert Mold, Agent, d/b/a Speedway 4078, for premises located at 10306 W. Greenfield Ave. (new-nonexisting location) This matter was Denied based on the city has a sufficient number of Class A licensees and the committee did not want to issue Class A licenses to fueling stations on a Block Vote. 43. 2020-0461 2020-2021 Class A Beer License and Class A Liquor (cider only) License applications of Speedway LLC, Robert Eastham, Agent, d/b/a Speedway 4118, for premises located at 12340 W. Oklahoma Ave. (new-nonexisting location) This matter was Denied based on the city has a sufficient number of Class A licensees and the committee did not want to issue Class A licenses to fueling stations on a Block Vote. 44. 2020-0462 2020-2021 Class A Beer License and Class A Liquor (cider only) License applications of Speedway LLC, Ericka Jamieson, Agent, d/b/a Speedway 4152, for premises located at 5712 W. Burnham St. (new-nonexisting location) City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 8/14/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2020 This matter was Denied based on the city has a sufficient number of Class A licensees and the committee did not want to issue Class A licenses to fueling stations on a Block Vote. 45. 2020-0463 2020-2021 Class A Beer License and Class A Liquor (cider only) License applications of Speedway LLC, Lisa Kaniasty, Agent, d/b/a Speedway 4457, for premises located at 715 S. 108 St. (new-nonexisting location) This matter was Denied based on the city has a sufficient number of Class A licensees and the committee did not want to issue Class A licenses to fueling stations on a Block Vote. 46. 2020-0464 2020-2021 Class A Beer License and Class A Liquor (cider only) License applications of Speedway LLC, Alyssa D. Velez, Agent, d/b/a Speedway 4229, for premises located at 715 S. 108 St. (new-nonexisting location) This matter was Denied based on the city has a sufficient number of Class A licensees and the committee did not want to issue Class A licenses to fueling stations on a Block Vote. 47. R-2020-0363 Resolution in opposition to conversion therapy Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic, Alderperson Stefanski, Grisham and Tenorio Attachments: R-2020-0363 M. May Conversion Therapy - Please Support Both Resolution & Ordinance Kristen Keyser Gay Conversion Therapy Ban Signed R-2020-0363 Opposition to conversion therapy Held in License & Health Committee during recess. 48. R-2020-0361 Resolution declaring the 30th Annual Classic Car show scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2020 as a Community Event Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic Attachments: R-2020-0361 30th Annual Classic Car Show This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 49. R-2020-0379 Resolution declaring a new event entitled “West Allis Downtown Fair Food Crawl” scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic Attachments: Fair Food Crawl R-2020-0379 Fair Food Crawl 2020 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 50. 2020-0488 2020-2021 Combination Class A Liquor License application no. 2801 of Rupenas, Inc., Maria Karczewski, Agent, d/b/a Rupena’s Fine Foods, 7645 W. Beloit Rd. (new-existing location) Attachments: Rupena's Fine Food CCA Application_0001_Redacted This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 10 Printed on 8/14/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2020 51. 2020-0486 Renewal applications for certain alcohol licenses, adult-oriented establishment operator permits, arcade licenses, amusement/phonograph distributor licenses, manufactured and mobile home community renewal licenses, secondhand article dealer licenses, secondhand jewelry dealer licenses, salvage & recycling center licenses, truck and trailer rental licenses, used vehicle dealer licenses, and operator's licenses (bartenders) A list of applicants is available online at <https://westalliswi.legistar.com/> or by contacting the city clerk’s office. Attachments: License application 7-14-2020 This matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. 52. 2020-0418 Expedited Temporary Extensions A list of applicants is available online at <https://westalliswi.legistar.com/> or by contacting the city clerk’s office. City of West Allis Page 11 Printed on 8/14/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2020 Attachments: Expedited Temporary Extension of Class B Licensed Premises BRASS MONKEY.2020 Expedited Extension of Alcohol Beverage Premises form LAYMAN BREWING.2020 Expedited Extension of Alcohol Beverage Premises form LYNCHS.2020 Expedited Extension of Alcohol Beverage Premises form NATTY OAKS.2020 Expedited Extension of Alcohol Beverage Premises form SLURP-N-BURP.2020 Expedited Extension of Alcohol Beverage Premises form STINGERS.2020 Expedited Extension of Alcohol Beverage Premises form JUNE 16 PACKET.2020 Expedited Extension of Alcohol Beverage Premises form July 14, 2020 Expedited Temporary Extension Packet July 14, 2020 Expedited Temporary Extension List DOPP'S BAR 7/14/2020 DA BAR 7/14/2020 LIMANSKI'S PUB 7/14/2020 SHAMROX 7/14/2020 STALLYWOOD 7/1/42020 Expedited Temporary Extension List for August 4, 2020 BARCODE 8-4-2020 JUST J'S 8-4-2020 RUPENA'S 8-4-+2020 TANDOOR RESTAURANT 8-4-2020 THE CROOKED CROW 8-4-2020 Expedited Temporary Extension List for 09-01-2020 STATION NO. 6 THE NETWORK 09-01-2020 This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 53. 2020-0436 Request to amend premises of Antigua Latin Restaurant, LLC, located at 6207 W. National Ave., for an outdoor extension of premises, a pedlet, to include alcohol service (2020-2021 Class B Tavern License) Attachments: Request to amend for a pedlet Antigua-Delton Lease 7-9-20 (Draft) This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Vitale to approve all the actions on item nos. 41-46, and 48-53 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel City of West Allis Page 12 Printed on 8/14/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2020 No: 0 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 54. 2020-0470 Communication from the Health Commissioner and the Chairperson of the Board of Health regarding vaping and e-cigarettes Attachments: vaping_e-cig letter (proposed) This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 56. 2020-0485 Reappointment by Mayor Devine to the West Allis Board of Health of Ald. Rosalie Reinke, her two-year terms to expire January 1, 2022 This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Reinke to approve all the actions on item nos. 54 & 56 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 55. 2020-0483 Appointments by Mayor Devine to the West Allis Board of Health of Ald. Angelito Tenorio and Daysi Jimenez their two-year terms to expire January 1, 2022 A motion was made by Reinke. Stefanski moved for a motion of division into two motions. On the motion by Reinke for Ald. Tenorio's appointment this matter was Approved. The motion carried unanimously. On the motion by Reinke for Daysi Jimenez's appointment this matter was Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Vitale, and Weigel No: 1- Stefanski N. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Reinke, to adjourn at 9:47 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on August 4, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. City of West Allis Page 13 Printed on 8/14/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2020 All meetings of the {bdName} are public meetings. In order for the general public to make comments at the committee meetings, the individual(s) must be scheduled (as an appearance) with the chair of the committee or the appropriate staff contact; otherwise, the meeting of the committee is a working session for the committee itself, and discussion by those in attendance is limited to committee members, the mayor, other alderpersons, staff and others that may be a party to the matter being discussed. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The City of West Allis does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, age, marital or veterans' status, sex, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE Upon reasonable notice the City will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity provided by the City. LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY STATEMENT It is the policy of the City of West Allis to provide language access services to populations of persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) who are eligible to be served or likely to be directly affected by our programs. Such services will be focused on providing meaningful access to our programs, services and/or benefits. City of West Allis Page 14 Printed on 8/14/2020