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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, September 15, 2020 7:14 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 7:14 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ald. Roadt. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. R-2020-0521 Resolution for the vacation and discontinuance of a portion of public alley way between S. 71 and S. 70 St. north of W. National Ave. submitted by Max Meinerz, of GG 003 LLC Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: R-2020-0521 Exhibit A - Area Map & Y-Drawing Letter of Concern - Cecelia M. Lively Res_R-2020-0521 signed Explanation by: Steve Schaer, Planning and Zoning Manager Public Comments: None. Public Hearing Held. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION The following spoke regarding the 52** W. Burnham St. redevelopment: Jeff Hall, 5200 W. Burnham Ave. Mike Fardy, 755 E. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee. F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 10/7/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 2020 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 reminded everyone to complete the 2020 Census; mentioned the Third Grab and Go Food Truck Event; and welcomed two businesses to West Allis "Camino" located at 7211 W. Greenfield Ave., and "Milwaukee MKE CoWork" located at 7311 W. Greenfield Ave. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. Tenorio commented on East Allis Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Clean-Up that took place and mentioned that another Clean-Up will take place on October 10, 2020 at noon at the Butterfly Gardens. Ald. Weigel reminded everyone that the skate park is closed. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. 2020-0618 Minutes (Draft) of the Common Council meeting of September 1, 2020 Attachments: 09012020 CC Minutes.draft AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES 09-01-2020 A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Vitale, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried unanimously. J. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 3. 2020-0605 Claim by Adrian Williams regarding damage to vehicle at 6700 W. Beloit Rd. on June 12, 2020 Attachments: 2020-0605 Claim - Adrian Williams redacted This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 4. 2020-0610 Claim by Melinda Collier regarding damage to property at 2046 S. 75 St. on January 11, 2020 Attachments: 2020-0610 Claim - Melinda Collier This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 5. 2020-0613 Claim by Paul Montalto regarding damage to vehicle at 2211 S. 70 St. on September 6, 2020 Attachments: 2020-0613 Claim - Paul Montalto This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 10/7/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 2020 A motion was made by Haass, seconded by Reinke, to approve all the actions on item nos. 3-5 on a Block Vote. The motion carried unanimously. K. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE Reported out after recess. L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Stefanski, that the Council recess until completion of the Standing Committee meetings. The motion carried unanimously. Thereupon, the Council took a recess at 7:38 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 9:02 p.m., and the roll call being taken, the following were present: Present 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE 7. R-2020-0524 Resolution to authorize the Director of Public Works to sign a proposal for professional services and all other related documents for the hiring of Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers to meet the required mandate by the US Environmental Protection Agency as it relates to a completing a risk and resilience assessment for the City’s water utility in the amount not to exceed $24,000 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: Res_R-2020-0524 signed R-2020-0524 risk and resilience assessment Baxter & Woodman Proposal R-2020-0524 This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 8. R-2020-0528 Resolution to authorize the Director of Public Works to amend an existing professional services contract with Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers to provide engineering and legal services for the City of West Allis Department of Public Works for an amount not to exceed $40,000 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: R-2020-0528 Res_R-2020-0528 signed Amendment No 1 Intervention Assistance This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 10/7/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 2020 9. R-2020-0527 Resolution relative to accepting the proposal of Central Square for furnishing AnalyticsNow software and the related setup, training, and initial year of hosting for a total sum not to exceed $23,420 Sponsors: Administration & Finance Committee Attachments: Res_R-2020-0527 COMMUNICATION TO COUNCIL RE ANALYTICS NOW West Allis, WI - AnalyticsNow Quote Res_R-2020-0527 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. 10. 2020-0612 Communication from the Mayor and the Structural Deficit Work Group Attachments: Structural Deficit Work Group Committee Recommendations Mayor Communication SDWG Recommendations 9.2020 v1 Held in Administration & Finance Committee during recess. 11. 2020-0619 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for August 2020 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $3,324,087.86 Attachments: August 2020 Monthly Claims Report to CC This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Haass to approve all the actions on item nos. 7-9 and 11 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 12. 2020-0626 Discussion to request to place decorative items in City right of way at S. 120 St. and W. Walker St. Discussed. 13. O-2014-0013 Ordinance to amend subsections 7.05(1)(t), 7.05(3)(a)1 and 7.05(4)(a)1 of the West Allis Revised Municipal Code relating to changing the definition of “Residential Container” and to require that all residential waste be placed in containers purchased through the city Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale Attachments: O-2014-0013 Health Commissioner communication.pdf City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 10/7/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 2020 This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 14. 2017-0259 Communication from the Assistant Director of Public Works regarding the fleet audit report conducted by Schenck Attachments: fleet audit fleet audit report fleet audit summary fleet audit report with comments fleet audit summary with comments This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 15. R-2020-0521 Resolution for the vacation and discontinuance of a portion of public alley way between S. 71 and S. 70 St. north of W. National Ave. submitted by Max Meinerz, of GG 003 LLC Sponsors: Public Works Committee Attachments: R-2020-0521 Exhibit A - Area Map & Y-Drawing Letter of Concern - Cecelia M. Lively Res_R-2020-0521 signed This matter was Adopted on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Roadt to approve all the actions on item nos. 13-15 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 16. O-2020-0042 Ordinance to authorize towing and impoundment of vehicles owned by habitual parking violators Sponsors: Grisham Attachments: Ord_O-2020-0042 Ord_O-2020-0042 signed AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - R-2020-0042 119190016 This matter was Passed on Block Vote. 17. 2020-0620 Discussion item relative to proceeding with mapping of M-1 and M-2 industrial zoning districts, notification of property owners and schedule for implementation City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 10/7/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 2020 Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee Discussed. 18. R-2020-0446 Resolution to consider a Development Agreement by and between GG 003 LLC, and the City of West Allis regarding the property located at 7030 W. National Avenue and 15** S. 71 St. Sponsors: Safety & Development Committee Attachments: R-2020-0446 Res_R-2020-0446 signed Development Agreement amended 9.16.20 Exhibit A - Development Agreement Exhibit B - Site, Landscape & Arch Plans This matter was Adopted with an amendment made on the Development Agreement on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Lajsic to approve all the actions on item nos. 16 & 18 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 19. R-2020-0523 Resolution to direct staff to draft a development agreement with Jeff Hall (or a related entity) for development of 52** W. Burnham St (Tax key # 474-0002-001) Sponsors: Alderperson Vitale Attachments: Res_R-2020-0523 Amendment made to vote at the October 6, 2020 Common Council meeting changing Stefanski and Kuehn's vote to No. A motion was made by Lajsic that this matter was Placed on File. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Grisham, Haass, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Tenorio, and Weigel No: 3- Kuehn, Stefanski, and Vitale LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 6. 2020-0609 Police Department Report regarding tavern violations/calls for service for the month of July 2020 Attachments: July Tavernreport_Redacted This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 10/7/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 2020 20. 2020-0615 2020-2022 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) applications The list of applicants is available, online at <https://westalliswi.legistar.com/> or by contacting the city clerk’s office. Attachments: Bartender License application list 9-15-2020 This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 21. 2020-0616 2020-2021 Manufactured and Mobile Home Community, and Used Vehicle Dealer License applications The list of applicants is available, online at <https://westalliswi.legistar.com/> or by contacting the city clerk’s office. Attachments: MHP and UVD applications This matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. 22. 2020-0617 2020-2021 Adult-oriented establishment operator permit applications The list of applicants is available, online at <https://westalliswi.legistar.com/> or by contacting the city clerk’s office. Attachments: AOE License LIst 9-15 This matter was Approved subject to the necessary requirement(s) on a Block Vote. 23. 2020-0636 Findings and Recommendation in the Matter of the Complaint against Leonard J. Perrin 2020-2022 Operator’s (bartender/sales/clerk) License renewal application Attachments: Perrin F&R This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. 24. 2020-0411 Summons and Complaint in the matter of the complaint against Leonard J. Perrin, 2020-2022 Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) renewal application no. 8852 Attachments: Perrin Summons and Complaint.final This matter was Placed on File on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Vitale to approve all the actions on item nos. 6 and 20-24 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 10/7/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 2020 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 25. 2020-0627 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Michael Plicka as a Fifth District member of the West Allis Block Grant Committee, under the guidelines of the ordinance pertaining to limitation on consecutive terms for members of boards and commissions, his two-year term to expire September 1, 2022 This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 26. 2020-0628 Appointment by Mayor Devine of David Kaye as a the Third District member of the West Allis Block Grant Committee, his two-year term to expire September 1, 2022 This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 27. 2020-0629 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Diane Langford as a member of the West Allis Commission on Aging, her three-year term to expire November 1, 2023 This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 28. 2020-0630 Appointment by Mayor Devine to the Capital Improvement Committee, Parks Subcommittee of Ald. Daniel Roadt, Public Works Committee Chair, his term to expire April 22, 2024 This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 29. 2020-0631 Appointment by Mayor Devine to the Capital Improvement Committee, Parks Subcommittee of David Wepking, Public Works Director, or the designee of Mike Rushmer (indefinite term as ex officio) This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 30. 2020-0632 Appointment by Mayor Devine to the Capital Improvement Committee, Parks Subcommittee of Rebecca Grill, City Administrator, or the designee of Richard Pfaff (indefinite term as ex officio) 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. 25-30 on a Block Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 N. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Grisham, to adjourn at 9:07 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on October 6, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 10/7/2020 Common Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 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 9 Printed on 10/7/2020