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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, April 20, 2021 7:05 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 7:05 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Present 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge led by Ald. Weigel D. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION The following spoke in support of R-2021-0236, Resolution condemning violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities. Felesia Martin, 4629 W. Scranton Pl. Martin Moshe Katz, 10253 W. Cleveland Ave. Francesca Hong, 101 N. Blount St. Barb Schoenherr, 1324 N. 74 St. Alexa Alfaro, 9175 S. Patricia Blvd., Oak Creek Krisse Fung, 13875 W. Marquette Dr., New Berlin Michael May, 837 S. 113 St. Chris Larson, 3233 S. Herman St., Milwaukee Angelica Varona Camara, 9500 N. Maura Ln., Brown Deer Anbel Tenorio, 1460 Six Points Crossing Mayyer Thao, 8415 N. Fox Croft Ln., Fox Point Austin Keeler, 805 Lois Ave., Brookfield Ariana Hones, 2147 S. 67 Pl. JoAnne Kraetz, 1537 S. 70 St. Jim Nickel, 813 S. 87 St., commented about overnight parking. 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 City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 5/10/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2021 Mayor Devine commented the April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Demin Day, a day to support survivors of sexual violence by hanging blue jeans on the light poles in front of City Hall. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT Ald. Kuehn thanked everyone who participated in District Three Clean Up Day. Ald. Grisham thanked those who participated in District Three Clean Up Day that do not reside in the district. And recognized the family who continued the clean up the next day. Ald. Tenorio thanked everyone for their support and speaking out in regards to R-2021-0236. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2021-0270 Minutes (draft) of the April 7, 2021 and April 12, 2021 Common Council meetings A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Grisham, that this matter be Approved. The motion carried unanimously. J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE Ald. Haass to report out item #2 after recess. SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 3. R-2021-0238 Resolution to approve a Development Agreement by and between West Allis Brewing Property LLC and the Community Development Authority for sale of land and the establishment of a brewery at 6749-51 W. National Ave., 67** W. National Ave., and 67** W. Mitchell Ave. Sponsors: Safety and Development Committee A motion was made by Lajsic that this matter was Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) 4. O-2021-0037 Ordinance to establish the wage schedule for certain officers and employees in the Fire Department for 2020 and 2021. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Passed on a Consent Vote. 5. O-2021-0038 Ordinance to Amend Vehicle Weight Restrictions for Night Parking Permits Sponsors: Alderperson Stefanski City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 5/10/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2021 Passed on a Consent Vote. 5a O-2021-0040 Ordinance to amend snow emergency parking regulations, amend parking violation forfeitures, and remove redundant provisions. Amending Ch. 10 Sponsors: Alderperson Grisham and Alderperson Kuehn Passed on a Consent Vote. 6. O-2021-0039 Ordinance to Create Acknowledgement of Special Charges In Lieu of Bond Requirement Sponsors: Alderperson Lajsic Passed on a Consent Vote. 7. O-2021-0031 Ordinance to create seasonal extension of licensed premises to replace temporary expedited extension of premises Sponsors: Alderperson Kuehn Passed on a Consent Vote. 8. R-2021-0248 Resolution accepting the Arbitrator’s decision in the matter of the Interest Arbitration between the West Allis Professional Firefighter's Association, Local 342 (WAPFFA) and the City of West Allis for the 2020-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Adopted on a Consent Vote. 9. R-2021-0239 Resolution to accept the single source proposal of L&S Electric, Inc. for the required repairs to the existing Cascade Pump #2 at the Storm Water Pumping Station located at 2179 S. 111 St. for $26,751 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted on a Consent Vote. 11. R-2021-0244 Resolution relating to public access to information and records within the custody of the City of West Allis Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Adopted on a Consent Vote. 12. R-2021-0241 Resolution constituting Relocation Order, pursuant to Secs. 62.22 and 32.05(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes, for the laying out, relocation and improvement of the S. 60 St. and W. Greenfield Ave. intersection Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted on a Consent Vote. City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 5/10/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2021 13. R-2021-0255 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 $125,000 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted on a Consent Vote. 14. R-2021-0203 Resolution to approve bid of MP Systems, Inc. for the conversion of street lighting from high voltage series to low voltage and all incidental items necessary to complete the work in Lighting Circuit B-4: S 60th St, W National Ave, W Burnham St & the Union Pacific Railroad Spur and Lighting Circuit L-3: S 92nd St, S 84th St, Union Pacific Railroad & W Grant St in the amount of $ 962,582.57 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted on a Consent Vote. 15. R-2021-0240 Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to enter into an agreement for reimbursement from MMSD to fund the disconnection of foundation drains and sanitary lateral rehabilitations on all 2020 street reconstructions in an amount not to exceed $600,000 Sponsors: Public Works Committee Adopted on a Consent Vote. 16. 2021-0253 Finance Director/Comptroller submitting report for March 2021 indicating City of West Allis checks issued in the amount of $2,110,547.59 Placed on File on a Consent Vote. 17. 2021-0254 Report of the Municipal Judge for the month of March 2021, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $211,051.45 Placed on File on a Consent Vote. 18. 2019-0445 West Allis Fire Fighters IAFF, Local No. 1004 communication regarding request to open contract negotiations. Placed on File on a Consent Vote. 19. 2020-0418 Temporary Premise Extensions A list of applicants is available online at <https://westalliswi.legistar.com/> or by contacting the city clerk’s office. Approved on a Consent Vote. 20. 2021-0252 Notification by Mayor Devine of one removal, and one appointment, of a member of the Downtown West Allis Business Improvement District Board of Directors City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 5/10/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2021 Approved on a Consent Vote. 21. 2021-0286 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Jessica Katzenmeyer as the Alternate #2 Member of the West Allis Plan Commission, her term to expire February 2, 2024 Approved on a Consent Vote. 22. 2021-0288 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Mr. Paul Budiac as a member of the West Allis Board of Appeals, his three-year term to expire May 1, 2024 Approved on a Consent Vote. 23. 2021-0289 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Mr. William Johnson as an member of the West Allis Board of Appeals, his three-year term to expire May 1, 2024 Approved on a Consent Vote. 24. 2021-0291 Reappointment by Mayor Devine of Dr. Mark Roberts as a member of the West Allis Board of Health, his two-year term to expire January 1, 2023 Approved on a Consent Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Kuehn, to approve all the actions on item nos. 4-9, and 11-24 on a Consent Vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Roadt, Stefanski, Tenorio, Vitale, and Weigel No: 0 10. R-2021-0236 Resolution condemning violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities Sponsors: Tenorio, Alderperson Haass, Alderperson Lajsic, Alderperson Kuehn, Alderperson Grisham and Alderperson Vitale A motion was made by Lajsic, seconded by Tenorio, that this matter was Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Grisham, Haass, Kuehn, Lajsic, Reinke, Tenorio, and Weigel No: 2- Roadt, and Stefanski Abstain: 1- Vitale L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS A motion was made by Lajsic that the Council recess until completion of the Standing Committee meetings. The motion carried unanimously. Thereupon, the Council took a recess at 8:17 p.m. Upon returning from recess at 8:42 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 City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 5/10/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2021 ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE AND LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEES 2. 2020-0388 Claim by Armando J. Chevere Ortega and Joanna I. Vazquez Martinez regarding damage to vehicle at W. O’Connor St. and N. 84 St. on May 17, 2020 This matter was Settled on a Block Vote. 25. R-2021-0247 Resolution to repeal and recreate the 2021 Fee Schedule Sponsors: Alderperson Haass Adopted on a Block Vote. Passed The Block Vote A motion was made by Haass to approve all the actions on item nos. 2 & 25 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 LICENSE & HEALTH COMMITTEE 26. 2021-0216 2020-2022 Operator’s License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application of Thomas E. Brokmeier Approved on a Block Vote. 27. 2021-0321 Approved on a Block Vote. 28. 2021-0255 Police Department Report regarding tavern violations/calls for service for the month of March 2021 Placed on File on a Block Vote. 29. 2021-0287 Health Commissioner communication regarding violence free West Allis project mini-grants 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. 26-29 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 8:43 p.m., with the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on May 4, 2021, at 7:00 p.m The motion carried unanimously. City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 5/10/2021 Common Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2021 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 7 Printed on 5/10/2021