Common Council

City of West Allis Meeting Agenda 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, Ray Turner and Vincent Vitale Tuesday, March 5, 2024 7:00 PM City Hall, Common Council Chambers 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Ald. Turner D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. O-2024-0005 Ordinance to rezone property located at 5032 W. Rogers St. from I-2 to I-1 Industrial (Tax Key No. 474-0003-000). 2. R-2024-0093 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of various streets by concrete reconstruction. E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The Common Council may receive information from members of the public during this 30-minute period. Each speaker must announce to the council his or her name and address, sign in at the podium, and limit comments to one statement of no more than 5 minutes. The council cannot take action on topics raised by speakers and will not discuss topics with speakers. F. ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECESS MEETINGS OF STANDING COMMITTEES City of West Allis Page 1 Printed on 3/1/2024 Common Council Meeting Agenda March 5, 2024 New and Previous Matters referred to Committees may be considered and acted upon by Committees during the Common Council recess. Unless otherwise announced during the meeting, the Standing Committees of the Common Council will meet during recess in the following rooms and in the following order: Art Gallery – Administration & Economic Development Room 128 – Public Safety & Public Works The general public may contact the Committee Chair relative to an agenda item of interest that could be discussed or acted on during the recess meetings simultaneously occurring in different conference rooms. Additionally, if a member has interest in multiple agenda items which are scheduled for discussion or action during the recess meetings simultaneously occurring, they should contact the chair of the committee to inform of such interest. G. MAYOR'S REPORT This item is a report from the Mayor to the public regarding recent events attended, awards and commendations, and upcoming events. No discussion or action shall take place by members of the Council unless otherwise listed below. H. ALDERPERSON'S REPORT This item is a report from individual Alderpersons to the public regarding recent events attended, awards and commendations, and upcoming events. No discussion or action shall take place by members of the Council unless otherwise listed below. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. 2024-0086 February 6, 2024 Common Council Minutes. Recommendation: Approve J. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS None. K. ITEMS NOT REFERRED TO COMMITTEE (CONSENT AGENDA) 4. O-2024-0006 Ordinance to adopt state licensing law regarding electronic vaping device retailers. Recommendation: Pass 5. O-2024-0008 Ordinance to impose parking restrictions on the 1400 Block of S. 94th St. and S. 95th St. Recommendation: Pass 6. R-2024-0070 Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to execute a cost sharing project agreement for the reconstruction of W. Pierce St. between S. 76th St. and S. 77th St. Recommendation: Adopt City of West Allis Page 2 Printed on 3/1/2024 Common Council Meeting Agenda March 5, 2024 7. R-2024-0078 Resolution to amend an existing Professional Services Contract with Interstate Roof Systems Consultants, Inc. to provide Design Engineering Services and Quality Compliance Observations for the roof replacement at the West Allis Police Department Substation, for an amount not to exceed $9,200. Recommendation: Adopt 8. R-2024-0080 Resolution accepting work of UPI, LLC for sanitary and storm sewer relays and hydrant relocates and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2020 Project No. 13 for final payment in the amount of $500. Recommendation: Adopt 9. R-2024-0081 Resolution accepting work of Sirrah Construction for sidewalk repair and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2021 Project No. 10 for final payment in the amount of $5,000. Recommendation: Adopt 10. R-2024-0082 Resolution ordering preliminary plans and specifications together with a schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of North/South Alley between S. 84th St. - S. 85th St.; W. Grant St. to W. Lincoln Ave. by removal and reconstruction of the concrete alley pavement, storm sewer relay and storm underdrain. Recommendation: Adopt 11. R-2024-0084 Final Resolution authorizing public improvement in the general area bounded by W. Cleveland Ave to Union Pacific Railroad; S. 92nd St. to S. 78th St. and levying special assessments against benefited properties. Recommendation: Adopt 12. R-2024-0089 Resolution Granting a Privilege to JMJCA Jimenez LLC for property located at 8129 W. Greenfield Ave. Tax Key No. 452-0358-000. Recommendation: Adopt 13. R-2024-0090 Resolution to approve the bid of BSI (Building Services Inc.) for renovation work at the West Allis Health Department. Recommendation: Adopt 14. R-2024-0091 Resolution accepting work of State Contractors, Inc. for alley reconstruction and authorizing and directing settlement of said contract in accordance with contract terms of 2022 Project No. 12 for final payment in the amount of $1,500. Recommendation: Adopt City of West Allis Page 3 Printed on 3/1/2024 Common Council Meeting Agenda March 5, 2024 15. R-2024-0094 Resolution declaring the 2024 West Allis A La Carte and the Downtown West Allis Classic Car Show as community events. Recommendation: Adopt 16. R-2024-0095 Resolution to approve bid of State Contractors Inc. for sidewalk repairs in various locations in the City of West Allis in the amount of $388,999. Recommendation: Adopt 17. R-2024-0109 Resolution to accept the single source proposal from Clear Channel for opioid overdose prevention billboards. Recommendation: Adopt 18. R-2024-0110 Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to amend an existing agreement with Donohue & Associates, Inc. for Engineering Consulting Services related to the construction of a new emergency generator located at the City’s 96th Street Pump Station in an amount not to exceed $110,000. Recommendation: Adopt 19. R-2024-0113 Resolution relative to accepting the proposals of Werner Electric, Hein Electric Graybar Electric, and Neher Electric for furnishing and delivering fuses, fuse holders, connectors, wire, cable, and luminaires for a total sum of $90,400.09. Recommendation: Adopt 20. R-2024-0114 Resolution relative to accepting the proposals of Lange Enterprises, and TAPCO for furnishing and delivering 1,000 State Fair No Parking signs, signposts, and mounting accessories for a total sum of $71,505.00. Recommendation: Adopt 21. R-2024-0115 Resolution in Support of the City of West Allis Health Department’s Reaccreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board. Recommendation: Adopt 22. 2024-0080 Claim by Susan Mulder for alleged property damage at the 5900 block of W. Lapham St. on January 30, 2024. Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney 23. 2024-0081 Claim by Arminda Fontanez regarding alleged property damage at 75th St. and W. Beloit Rd. on January 23, 2024. Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney 24. 2024-0082 Claim by Brett Finke regarding alleged property damage at 75th St. and W. Beloit Rd. on January 23, 2024. Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney City of West Allis Page 4 Printed on 3/1/2024 Common Council Meeting Agenda March 5, 2024 25. 2024-0091 Claim by Christian Boughter regarding alleged property damage at S. 62nd St. and W. Washington St. on November 24, 2023. Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney 26. 2024-0089 Claim by State Farm Insurance on behalf of Sarah Afridi regarding alleged property damage on March 3, 2023. Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney 27. 2024-0096 Claim by Cameron Szedziewski for alleged property damage at S. 76th St. and W. Beloit Rd., on January 23, 2024. Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney 28. 2024-0097 Claim by Beth Schoenwetter-Leukam for alleged property damage at 5400 W. Hayes Ave., on January 13, 2024. Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney 29. 2024-0108 Claim by Rachel Richter for alleged property damage at S. 76th St. and W. Beloit Rd., on January 23, 2024. Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney 30. 2024-0111 Claim by Brian Pfiefer for alleged property damage at S. 75th St and W. Beloit Rd., on January 23, 2024. Recommendation: Refer to City Attorney 31. 2024-0090 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Amanda Nowak to the Community Development Block Grant Committee for a 2-year term to expire March 5, 2026. Recommendation: Approve 32. 2024-0119 Appointment by Mayor Devine of Ald. Turner to the West Allis Administrative Appeals Review Board for a term to expire on June 30, 2024. Recommendation: Approve 33. 2024-0128 Re-appointment by Mayor Devine of Diane Langford to the Commission on Aging for a 3-year term to expire March 5, 2027. Recommendation: Approve 34. 2024-0095 January 2024 Municipal Judge Report, consisting of all fines, costs and fees collected by the City of West Allis in the sum of $69,971.99. Recommendation: Place on File 35. 2024-0098 Class B Tavern Seasonal Temporary Premise and Public Entertainment Extension request for Joe Lynch, d/b/a Lynch’s, 2300 S. 108th St. for outdoor dining with entertainment/music from May 24, 2024 until Friday August 30, 2024. (TEMP-24-1) Recommendation: Grant City of West Allis Page 5 Printed on 3/1/2024 Common Council Meeting Agenda March 5, 2024 L. COMMON COUNCIL RECESS M. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE 36. R-2024-0106 Resolution approving a $1,500,000 Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund from the City’s U.S. EPA Revolving Loan fund grant to the City of West Allis, for the future Public Works building located at 1906 S. 53rd St. Recommendation: Adopt PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 37. R-2024-0060 Resolution naming street to be constructed between S. 60th St. and the eastern terminus of W. Washington St. (approx. 1450 ft. east of east right-of-way line of S. 70th St.) W. ________________. 38. R-2024-0069 Resolution renaming W. Washington St. Between S. 70th St. and its eastern terminus. 39. R-2024-0092 Final Resolution authorizing public improvement for various streets by concrete reconstruction and levying special assessments against benefited properties. Recommendation: Adopt 40. R-2024-0096 Resolution to approve bid of Crowley Construction Corporation for the Downtown Pavement Marking Project, a Community Development Block Grant Project in the City of West Allis in the amount of $63,992.50. Recommendation: Adopt 41. R-2024-0097 Resolution on the sale of an approximate 670-sf portion of land on property located at 62** W. National Ave. (Tax key Parcel: 454-0073-001) Recommendation: Refer to Plan Commission 42. R-2024-0104 Resolution approving the Scope of Services for Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, Inc. (Ramboll) to provide WDNR notifications and work plans, field investigation, and site investigation reporting, at the former 5032 W. Rogers St. (former transfer station) in an amount not to exceed $35,000. Recommendation: Adopt 43. R-2024-0105 Resolution approving a Lease Agreement by and between the City of West Allis and Catcon, Inc., located at 1901 S. 84th St., for parking in the City-Owned parking lot. Recommendation: Adopt City of West Allis Page 6 Printed on 3/1/2024 Common Council Meeting Agenda March 5, 2024 44. 2024-0127 Correspondence from City Engineering regarding Driveway Width Approval at 6601 W. National Ave. Public Hearing Items (Public Works Committee) 45. R-2024-0093 Resolution to confirm and adopt the report of the City Engineer containing the schedule of proposed assessments for improvement of various streets by concrete reconstruction. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 46. R-2024-0098 Resolution to approve a Commercial Façade Improvement Contract by and between the City of West Allis and Plantivore, LLC d/b/a Twisted Plants located at 6202 W. Lincoln Ave., in an amount not to exceed $20,000. Recommendation: Adopt 47. R-2024-0099 Resolution approving amendments to the Neighborhood Small Grant Agreements and Grant Applications. Recommendation: Adopt 48. R-2024-0100 Resolution to approve a Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Contract by and between the City of West Allis and Ouimet Properties, LLC located at 8830 W. National Ave., in an amount not to exceed $20,000. Recommendation: Adopt 49. R-2024-0102 Resolution to Terminate Tax Increment District Number 12. Recommendation: Adopt 50. R-2024-0103 Resolution to approve a Purchase and Sale and Development Agreement between the City of West Allis, Community Development Authority of the City of West Allis and BR West Allis, LLC. for the property located at 6771 W. National Ave. and the property located at 67** W. Mitchell St. Recommendation: Adopt 51. R-2024-0111 Resolution authorizing Economic Development (FIRE) to fund $7,500 for an intergovernmental cost sharing agreement for the Powerline Trail Study. Recommendation: Adopt 52. 2024-0121 New Class B Tavern License for R&C HeavenLei Hospitality LLC., d/b/a Slurp-N-Burp, 1454 S. 92nd St. Agent: Robert Lucas. (ALC-24-1) Public Hearing Items (Economic Development Committee) 53. O-2024-0005 Ordinance to rezone property located at 5032 W. Rogers St. from I-2 to I-1 Industrial (Tax Key No. 474-0003-000). City of West Allis Page 7 Printed on 3/1/2024 Common Council Meeting Agenda March 5, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 54. 2024-0094 2023-2025 New Operator's License (Bartender/Class D Operator) application for Mark Lastufka. (BART 1046) 55. 2024-0116 Class B Tavern Seasonal Temporary Premise Extension request for Paulie’s Pub, 8031 W. Greenfield Ave., from May 24, 2024 through September 30, 2024. (TEMP-24-2) N. ADJOURNMENT All meetings of the Common Council 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. NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM It is possible that members of, and possibly a quorum of, members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental body at the above -stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice. 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 8 Printed on 3/1/2024