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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, January 5, 2021 6:58 PM City of West Allis YouTube Channel (see link below) VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING City of West Allis YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/westalliscitychannel/live A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Devine at 6:58 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. Kuehn. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. R-2021-0006 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for a limited food production and restaurant use, to be located at 66** W. National Ave. (Lot 1) Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Res_R-2021-0006 Application - 66** W National (Makers Row) Res_R-2021-0006 partially signed Explanation by Steve Schaer, Planning & Zoning Manager Public Comments: None Plan Commission recommends approval. 2. R-2021-0007 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for a mixed, residential and commercial use to be located at 66** W. National Ave. (Lot 2) Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 1/20/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2021 Attachments: Res_R-2021-0007 (1) Application - 66** W National (SoNa Lofts) Res_R-2021-0007 partially signed Explanation by Steve Schaer, Planning & Zoning Manager Public Comments: None Plan Commission recommends approval. 3. O-2021-0003 Ordinance to amend the official West Allis Zoning Map by removing the PDD-2, Planned Development District, Commercial and Industrial Districts Overlay Zone located at 66** W. National Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: O-2021-0003 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - O-2021-0003 11949953 Explanation by Steve Schaer, Planning & Zoning Manager Public Comments: None 4. O-2021-0002 Ordinance to amend the official West Allis Zoning Map by rezoning property located at 66** W. Mitchell St. from M-1, Manufacturing District to C-3, Community Commercial submitted by City of West Allis. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: O-2021-0002 Exhibit A (O-2021-0002) Ord_O-2021-0002 signed AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - O-2021-0002 11949953 Explanation by Steve Schaer, Planning & Zoning Manager Public Comments: None 5. R-2021-0001 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for Perspective Brewing Company, a proposed microbrewery, to be located at 7506-7508 W. Greenfield Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Res_R-2021-0001 Application - Perspective Brewing Company Res_R-2021-0001 partially signed Explanation by Steve Schaer, Planning & Zoning Manager Public Comments: None Plan Commission recommends approval. City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 1/20/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2021 6. R-2021-0002 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for Piece of Love, a proposed bakery, to be located at 6768 W. Lincoln Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: R-2021-0002 - SIGNED Res_R-2021-0002 Application - Piece of Love Res_R-2021-0002 partially signed Explanation by Steve Schaer, Planning & Zoning Manager Public Comments: None Plan Commission recommends approval. 7. R-2021-0004 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for VisABILITY Center, for a proposed training, counseling or workforce development facilities operated by a not for-profit social service organization, for the purposes of enabling jobs and career opportunities for persons with sensory or physical disabilities, to be located at 1540 S. 108 St. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Res_R-2021-0004 Application - VisABILITY Jed Moss - letter to Common Council Explanation by Steve Schaer, Planning & Zoning Manager Public Comments: None Plan Commission recommends approval. 8. R-2021-0003 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for a proposed cafe, within a former office building, to be located at 6923 W. Becher St. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Res_R-2021-0003 Application - Proposed Cafe - 6923 W. Becher R-2021-0003 signed Explanation by Steve Schaer, Planning & Zoning Manager Public Comments: None Plan Commission recommends approval. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 1/20/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2021 9. R-2021-0005 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for Pope Auto Worx, an existing vehicle repair business, to amend their special use permit to include indoor auto sales at 10214 W. Greenfield Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Res_R-2021-0005 Application - Pope Auto Worx Res_R-2021-0005 partially signed Explanation by Steve Schaer, Planning & Zoning Manager Public Comments: None Plan Commission recommends approval. 10. O-2021-0001 Ordinance to amend the Official West Allis Zoning Map section 12.05 to rezone property located at 19** S. 76 St. from M-1, light manufacturing to C-2, Neighborhood Commercial District Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Exhibit A (O-2021-0001) R-2021-0001 Explanation by Steve Schaer, Planning & Zoning Manager Public Comments: Received one verbal objection to rezone from a neighboring property owner; prefers to have residential zoning or a park, as was previously discussed. 11. O-2021-0004 Ordinance to amend the Official West Allis Zoning Map section 12.05 to rezone certain properties zoned M-1, light industrial to M-2, heavy industrial Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: O-2021-0004 Exhibit A (O-2021-0004) O-2021-0004 Email of concern O-2021-0004 (as amended) Area Maps (1-19-21 as amended) Explanation by Steve Schaer, Planning & Zoning Manager Public Comments: Received one verbal objection to the M2 change from a property owner in the vicinity. E. MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO ALLOW ALTERNATE ORDER OF BUSINESS A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Grisham, that under 3.05(29) of the Revised Municipal Code to suspend the rules to allow for the ultimate order of business on this meeting's agenda. The motion carried unanimously. City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 1/20/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2021 F. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Devine wished everyone a Happy New Year. The holidays are over, we are entering a long spell of winter, he asks everyone to continue to take extra efforts to support our small, local businesses in the community by shopping, dining in or carryout. Also please think twice before shopping online and consider if the item your purchasing could be purchased from a local business. G. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. Grisham publicly acknowledged DPW and handling the substantial snow fall last week. She received positive feedback and they are continuing their cleanup efforts. Also, the City’s Snow Angels program is where we pair seniors or disabled citizens with volunteers to help clear their sidewalks and driveways. She encouraged people to volunteer if you can. Currently there are 47 requests for help and 38 volunteers. H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 12. 2021-0024 Minutes (Draft) of the Common Council meeting of December 15, 2020 Attachments: 12152020 CC Minutes.draft A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Tenorio, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried unanimously. I. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE 13. 2021-0001 Claim by Elizabeth Rau regarding property damage from 2031 S. 105 St. on December 7, 2020 This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 14. 2021-0002 Claim by Jeffery Ciezki regarding damage to vehicle at 6300 W. McGeoch Ave. on November 13, 2020 Attachments: 2021-0002 Claim - Jeffery Ciezki This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. 15. 2021-0005 Claim by Jamie Christianson regarding vehicle damage at or about Racine Avenue and Hwy 43 North on December 15, 2020 Attachments: 2021-0005 Jamie Christianson_0001_Redacted This matter was Referred for Legal Action on a Block Vote. to the City Attorney.failed 16. 2021-0025 Claim by Benjamin Burki and Eric Brunette regarding damages to property at 1577-1579 S. 62 St. on December 23, 2020 Attachments: 2021-0025 Claim - Benjamin Burki and Eric Brunette This matter was Referred for Legal Action to the City Attorney on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 1/20/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2021 A motion was made to approve all the actions on item nos 13-16 on a Block Vote.The motion carried unanimously. J. CONSENT AGENDA 21. O-2021-0001 Ordinance to amend the Official West Allis Zoning Map section 12.05 to rezone property located at 19** S. 76 St. from M-1, light manufacturing to C-2, Neighborhood Commercial District Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Exhibit A (O-2021-0001) R-2021-0001 A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Vitale, that this matter be Referred. to the Safety and Development Committee The motion carried unanimously. 24. O-2021-0004 Ordinance to amend the Official West Allis Zoning Map section 12.05 to rezone certain properties zoned M-1, light industrial to M-2, heavy industrial Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: O-2021-0004 Exhibit A (O-2021-0004) O-2021-0004 Email of concern O-2021-0004 (as amended) Area Maps (1-19-21 as amended) A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Vitale, that this matter be Referred. to the Safety and Development Committee The motion carried unanimously. 18. R-2021-0020 Resolution to amend policy #1424 overtime, compensatory time, and premium pay Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Attachments: Res_R-2021-0020 Res_R-2021-0020 Amendment Res_R-2021-0020 signed A motion was made by Haass, seconded by Weigel, that this matter was Adopted As Amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 39. 2021-0023 License applications Attachments: Licenses 1-5-2020 Licenses 1-5-2020 Amended Operator’s License (bartender/sales clerk) applications 2020-2022: City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 1/20/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2021 Bahr, Jamie Budziszewski, Daniel Church, Dustin Day, Samantha Lorenson, Brian - refer back to Committee Neu, Jessica Rauth, Jodie Walls, Giovanni - refer back to Committee City Attorney recommends approval of the following licenses/permits: Operator’s License (Bartender/Sales Clerk) applications 2020-2022: (no Last name), Gurpreet (No m.i.) Baneck, Lori L. Hagen, Monique O. Rattanasombath, Brandon C. Shaw, Darnell R. A motion was made by Vitale, seconded by Stefanski, that this matter was Approved as Amended, to refer the following back to the License & Health Committee. Operator's LIcense (bartneder/sales clerk) application 2020-2022: Lorenson, Brian Walls, Giovanni The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 17. R-2021-0009 Resolution relative to reauthorization of Worker’s Compensation Self-Insurance for the three-year period (2021-2023). Attachments: Res_R-2021-0009 Res_R-2021-0009 signed This matter was Adopted on a Consent Vote. 19. R-2021-0016 Resolution establishing the 2021 Sanitary Sewer User Charge-MMSD Portion Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee Attachments: Res_R-2021-0016 Res_R-2021-0016 - SIGNED This matter was Adopted on a Consent Vote. 20. R-2021-0006 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for a limited food production and restaurant use, to be located at 66** W. National Ave. (Lot 1) Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 1/20/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2021 Attachments: Res_R-2021-0006 Application - 66** W National (Makers Row) Res_R-2021-0006 partially signed This matter was Adopted on a Consent Vote. 22. O-2021-0002 Ordinance to amend the official West Allis Zoning Map by rezoning property located at 66** W. Mitchell St. from M-1, Manufacturing District to C-3, Community Commercial submitted by City of West Allis. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: O-2021-0002 Exhibit A (O-2021-0002) Ord_O-2021-0002 signed AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - O-2021-0002 11949953 This matter was Passed on a Consent Vote. 23. O-2021-0003 Ordinance to amend the official West Allis Zoning Map by removing the PDD-2, Planned Development District, Commercial and Industrial Districts Overlay Zone located at 66** W. National Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: O-2021-0003 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - O-2021-0003 11949953 This matter was Passed on a Consent Vote. 25. R-2021-0001 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for Perspective Brewing Company, a proposed microbrewery, to be located at 7506-7508 W. Greenfield Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Res_R-2021-0001 Application - Perspective Brewing Company Res_R-2021-0001 partially signed This matter was Adopted on a Consent Vote. 26. R-2021-0002 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for Piece of Love, a proposed bakery, to be located at 6768 W. Lincoln Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee City of West Allis Page 8 Printed on 1/20/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2021 Attachments: R-2021-0002 - SIGNED Res_R-2021-0002 Application - Piece of Love Res_R-2021-0002 partially signed This matter was Adopted on a Consent Vote. 27. R-2021-0003 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for a proposed cafe, within a former office building, to be located at 6923 W. Becher St. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Res_R-2021-0003 Application - Proposed Cafe - 6923 W. Becher R-2021-0003 signed This matter was Adopted on a Consent Vote. 29. R-2021-0005 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for Pope Auto Worx, an existing vehicle repair business, to amend their special use permit to include indoor auto sales at 10214 W. Greenfield Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Res_R-2021-0005 Application - Pope Auto Worx Res_R-2021-0005 partially signed This matter was Adopted on a Consent Vote. 30. R-2021-0007 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for a mixed, residential and commercial use to be located at 66** W. National Ave. (Lot 2) Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Res_R-2021-0007 (1) Application - 66** W National (SoNa Lofts) Res_R-2021-0007 partially signed This matter was Adopted on a Consent Vote. 31. R-2021-0014 Resolution approving a Certified Survey Map to consolidate properties into one lot of record located at 67** W. National Ave., 6749-51 W. National Ave. and a portion of 67** W. Mitchell St. submitted by John Onopa (Tax Key Nos. 454-0252-000, 454-0251-001 and 453-0564-002) Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee City of West Allis Page 9 Printed on 1/20/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2021 Attachments: Res_R-2021-0014 Application - CSM Onopa CSM - Onopa - Consolidate 3 Properties Res_R-2021-0014 signed This matter was Adopted on a Consent Vote. 32. R-2021-0015 Resolution approving a 6-month extension of time to implement a proposed Community Based Residential Facility, to replace the existing vacant office building, located at 8410 W. Cleveland Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Application-Extension of Time-8410 W Cleveland R-2021-0015 signed R-2021-0015 signed This matter was Adopted on a Consent Vote. 33. R-2021-0017 Resolution declaring the West Allis Downtown Soup-Er Wednesday Soup Crawl scheduled for Wednesday, January 20, 2021 as a Community Event Attachments: Res_R-2021-0017 Letter to Mayor and WA Council. Res_R-2021-0017 - SIGNED This matter was Adopted on a Consent Vote. 34. 2021-0006 2020-2022 Operator’s License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application of William J. Mitter This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 35. 2021-0007 2020-2022 Operator’s License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application of Heather G. Bosanac This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 36. 2021-0008 2020-2022 Operator’s License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application of Adrian R. Cantu This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 37. 2021-0009 2020-2021 Adult Oriented Establishment Operator Permit application of Samara D. Beans This matter was Approved on a Block Vote. 38. 2021-0010 2020-2021 Class A Beer License application of Grebe’s Bakery, Inc., Brandon T. Grebe, Agent, d/b/a Grebe’s Bakery, for premises located at 5132 W. Lincoln Ave. (new-nonexisting location) Attachments: Grebe's Bakery Class A Beer_Redacted AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - 2021-0010 Grebe's Bakery 11949937 City of West Allis Page 10 Printed on 1/20/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2021 This matter was Approved, limit to certain type of promotional beer and will surrender by June 30, 2021, on a Block Vote. 40. 2021-0022 Summons and Complaint by Willie Martez McBride alleging civil rights violation (Case 18-CV-02032-LA) Attachments: 2021-0022 Claim - Willie Martez McBride Settlement letter to council re McBride No action taken. 41. 2020-0450 Notice of Claim by Reynaldo J. Narvaez regarding personal injury on March 22, 2018 Attachments: 2020-0450 Claim - Reynaldo Narvaez No action taken. 42. 2020-0836 Summons & Complaint by Reynaldo J. Narvaez regarding personal injury on March 22, 2018. Case No. 2020CV006883 Attachments: 2020-0836 Claim - S & C Reynaldo Narvaez 2020CV006883_0001 No action taken. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Stefanski, to approve all the actions on item nos 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27 and 29-38 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 28. R-2021-0004 Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for VisABILITY Center, for a proposed training, counseling or workforce development facilities operated by a not for-profit social service organization, for the purposes of enabling jobs and career opportunities for persons with sensory or physical disabilities, to be located at 1540 S. 108 St. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee Attachments: Res_R-2021-0004 Application - VisABILITY Jed Moss - letter to Common Council Ald. Roadt requested item #28 be divided. A motion was made by Haass, seconded by Weigel, that this matter was Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 2- Roadt, and Stefanski City of West Allis Page 11 Printed on 1/20/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2021 K. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Grisham, to adjourn at 8:29 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on January 19, 2021. The motion carried unanimously. 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 12 Printed on 1/20/2021