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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/4/2018 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 205
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0875-18 A Communication from Jason Roetz , on behalf of owner Tom Paschen, requesting permission to place a sign over City right-of-way at 1325 14th Street. (Res. 0282-18)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Jason Roetz, on behalf of owner Tom Paschen, requesting permission to place a sign over City right-of-way at 1325 14th Street. (Res. 0282-18) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 09-11-18: That the property owner, Tom Paschen, at 1325 14th Street, is granted permission to install a stationary projecting sign, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed and a $150.00 processing fee paid, in accordance with the State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Streets. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.Referred  Action details Video Video
0878-18 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a State/Municipal Agreement for State Project ID: 2703-00-02/72, West 6th Street Bridge project. (Res. 0292-18)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a State/Municipal Agreement for State Project ID: 2703-00-02/72, West 6th Street Bridge project. (Res. 0292-18) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 09-11-18: Approve and authorize the City Engineer to sign the State/Municipal Agreement for State Project ID: 2703-00-02, West 6th Street Bridge Project. The estimated total cost of the project is $5,297,662.50, with the City’s share being $1,251,532.50 (20% + balance) and the State’s share being $4,046,130.00 (80%). Fiscal Note: Funding for the City’s share is available in Org-Object 45040-57545, West 6th Street Bridge.Referred  Action details Video Video
0884-18 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20180036, Parking Ramp Improvements (R1), RAM Construction Services, contractor. (Res. 0289-18)CommunicationSubject: Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20180036, Parking Ramp Improvements, RAM Construction Services, contractor. (Res. 0289-18) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 09-11-18: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20180036, Parking Ramp Improvements, RAM Construction Services, contractor, be approved in the amount of $9,399.54. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from Org-Object 60383-57200, Parking-Building Improvements. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Referred  Action details Video Video
0887-18 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20180046, Library - Carpet Replacement, VAK Flooring, contractor. (Res. 0291-18)CommunicationSubject: Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20180046, Library - Carpet Replacement, VAK Flooring, contractor. (Res. 0291-18) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 09-11-18: That Change Order No. 1 on Contract 20180046, Library - Carpet Replacement, VAK Flooring, contractor, be approved in the amount of $11,120.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of the change order be appropriated from Org-Object 45055-57200, Library Building Improvements. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Referred  Action details Video Video
0867-18 A (New) Application for a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License for Longshot Vinyl LLC, located at 324 - 6th Street, Jada Pfarr, Agent. (1st District).CommunicationSubject: (New) Application for a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License for Longshot Vinyl LLC, located at 324 - 6th Street, Jada Pfarr, Agent. (1st District). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 9-25-18: That the New Application for a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License for Longshot Vinyl LLC, located at 324 - 6th Street, Jada Pfarr, Agent be received and filed due to applicant withdrawing application. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Video Video
0886-18 A (New) Application of Whey Chai Cuisine, Inc. - Fugang Wang, Agent for a "Class C" and Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for 400 Main Street. (1st District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Whey Chai Cuisine, Inc. - Fugang Wang, Agent for a "Class C" and Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for 400 Main Street. (1st District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 9-25-18: That the new application of Whey Chai Cuisine, Inc. - Fugang Wang, Agent for a "Class C" and Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for 400 Main Street be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Video Video
0876-18 A Communication from the Alderman of the 6th requesting to revise all city ordinance to codify what constitutes a quorum for all city boards, commissions, and committees.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 6th requesting to revise all city ordinance to codify what constitutes a quorum for all city boards, commissions, and committees. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 03-26-2019: That the City Attorney's office create an ordinance to provide a specific quorum of a simple majority of the membership for all governmental bodies of the City of Racine, except the Common Council. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Video Video
0877-18 A Communication from the Alderman of the 6th requesting to codify an appellant's ability to speak to their appeal for all boards, commissions, and committees.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 6th requesting to codify an appellant's ability to speak to their appeal for all boards, commissions, and committees. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 03-26-2019: the City Attorney's Office create an ordinance constituting all alders of City of Racine ex oficio members of any governmental body that reports to the City of Racine Common Council and that the chairperson of any governmental body other than the City of Racine Common Council must recognize any person with a direct interest in an agenda item and allow that person to speak to such item. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Video Video
0898-18 A  CommunicationSubject: Ordinance 0012-18 - Transient Lodging Tax Sec. 90-51. - Authority and purpose An Ordinance that amends the current Transient Lodging Tax, Sec. 90-51. - Authority and purpose Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 08-27-18: That Ordinance 0012-18 to amend the current Transient Lodging Tax be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0382-18 A Communication from the Fire Chief requesting permission to waive formal bidding and sole source the purchase of turnout gear for the Fire Department. (Res. 0277-18)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Fire Chief requesting permission to waive formal bidding and sole source the purchase of turnout gear for the Fire Department. (Res. 0277-18) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08/27/2018: Permission be granted to the Fire Chief to waive formal bidding procedures and allow the Fire Department to contract with WS Darley for the provision of Fire Dex turnout gear for a three year term. Fiscal Note: Funds for this purchase are available in account 13001 53240. Cost for a 3 year contract to replace 74 sets of turnout gear is $127,965.40.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0833-18 A Communication from Peter Kinzelman, Radio Tower, requesting permission to waive formal bidding and sole source the purchase of GPS receiver items. (Res. 0276-18)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Peter Kinzelman, Radio Tower, requesting permission to waive formal bidding and sole source the purchase of GPS receiver items. (Res. 0276-18) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08/27/2018: Permission be granted to Peter Kinzelman, Radio Tower, to waive formal bidding procedures and allow the Police Department to contract with Smiths Interconnect for the provision of Trax radio equipment. Fiscal Note: Funds for this purchase are available in account 45031 57350. Cost of the equipment is $40,100.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0836-18 A Claim of Jonathan HubbardClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Jonathan Hubbard for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08/27/2018: That the claim be denied. Fiscal Note: N/ADeniedPass Action details Video Video
0837-18 A Claim of Debra HuttonClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Debra Hutton for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08/27/2018: That the claim be denied. Fiscal Note: N/ADeniedPass Action details Video Video
0838-18 A Claim of Jenna DowerClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Jenna Dower for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08/27/2018:That the claim be denied. Fiscal Note: N/ADeniedPass Action details Video Video
0862-18 A (Res. 0278-18)CommunicationSubject: Committee Appearance Request to have Purchasing Agent Seek Bids for Motorcycles. (Res. 0278-18) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08/27/2018: Permission be granted to the Purchasing Agent to seek bids to purchase two Harley Davidson police motorcycles for the Racine Police Department. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in Asset Forfeiture Funds, Account #20603.57310. The approximate cost for both motorcycles is $48,885.66. No city match required.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0863-18 A  CommunicationSubject: Committee Appearance Request to Accept Donation for the School Security & Safety Division Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 08/27/2018: Permission be granted to the Chief of Police to accept a donation in the amount of $85,000 - $100,000 from the RUSD for the purchase of two 2019 Responder police vehicles for the Racine Police Department School Security & Safety Division. Fiscal Note: No City match is required.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0067-18 A Communication from RPD requesting to discuss traffic issues around Jefferson Lighthouse School (1722 W. 6th Street) on Cliff Avenue.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from RPD requesting to discuss traffic issues around Jefferson Lighthouse School (1722 W. 6th Street) on Cliff Avenue. Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 04-16-18: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-28-18: Recommends that ‘No Parking from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., on any school day’ be installed on ‘Cliff Avenue, west side, from West Sixth Street to Maple Street’. Fiscal Note: The estimated cost of this signage will result in an installation cost of $200.00 and an annual maintenance cost of $80.00.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0552-18 A Communication from Scotty Martin, requesting the name of Prospect Street be changed to Louise Hunter Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Scotty Martin, requesting the name of Prospect Street be changed to Louise Hunter Avenue. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 06-12-18: Defer until the August 28, 2018 Public Works and Services Committee meeting. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-28-18: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0830-18 A Communication from the Racine Yacht Club's Youth Foundation requesting permission to install a 40 foot floating dock off the riprap revetment of Rooney Recreation Area. (Res. 0279-18)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Racine Yacht Club's Youth Foundation requesting permission to install a 40 foot floating dock off the riprap revetment of Rooney Recreation Area. (Res. 0279-18) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-28-18: Permission be granted to the Racine Yacht Club’s Youth Foundation to install a 40 foot floating dock from the Rooney Recreational Area revetment with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $75.00 processing fee paid. B. A liability insurance certificate be filed. C. The floating dock shall not impact the existing shore protection. D. The floating dock must be in compliance with all State DNR and Federal DNR rules, regulations and requirements. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0851-18 A Subject: Communication from the Mayor requesting a resolution be adopted supporting the installation of ornamental arch-way signs, spanning Main St. at State St. and 6th St. (Res. 0280-18)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Mayor requesting a resolution be adopted supporting the installation of ornamental arch-way signs, spanning Main St. at State St. and 6th St. (Res. 0280-18) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-28-18: That a resolution be adopted supporting the installation of ornamental arch-way signs, spanning Main Street at State Street and 6th Street and directing City staff to: 1. Work with the representatives of WisDOT to determine how such installations might ultimately be allowed, located, configured and designed which, in turn, might inform and allow: 2. The Corbin Design firm to provide preliminary design concepts and cost estimates for installations consistent with WisDOT requirements, with Corbin costs to be covered by Room Tax Revenues held by the City so long as same do not exceed $10,000.00: 3. Bring back to the Common Council a final plan for financing and installing the ornamental arch-way signs which shall rely on private fund-raising, and to the extent necessary a form of “challenge grant” funded by the City.AmendedPass Action details Video Video
0851-18 A Subject: Communication from the Mayor requesting a resolution be adopted supporting the installation of ornamental arch-way signs, spanning Main St. at State St. and 6th St. (Res. 0280-18)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Mayor requesting a resolution be adopted supporting the installation of ornamental arch-way signs, spanning Main St. at State St. and 6th St. (Res. 0280-18) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-28-18: That a resolution be adopted supporting the installation of ornamental arch-way signs, spanning Main Street at State Street and 6th Street and directing City staff to: 1. Work with the representatives of WisDOT to determine how such installations might ultimately be allowed, located, configured and designed which, in turn, might inform and allow: 2. The Corbin Design firm to provide preliminary design concepts and cost estimates for installations consistent with WisDOT requirements, with Corbin costs to be covered by Room Tax Revenues held by the City so long as same do not exceed $10,000.00: 3. Bring back to the Common Council a final plan for financing and installing the ornamental arch-way signs which shall rely on private fund-raising, and to the extent necessary a form of “challenge grant” funded by the City.Adopted As Amended: Pass Action details Video Video
0853-18 A Final Payment on Contract 20170030, Douglas Avenue & Hamilton Street Sanitary Sewer Repairs, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., contractor. (Res. 0281-18)CommunicationSubject: Final Payment on Contract 20170030, Douglas Avenue & Hamilton Street Sanitary Sewer Repairs, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., contractor. (Res. 0281-18) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-28-18: That the work done by A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., under contract 20170030, Douglas Avenue & Hamilton Street Sanitary Sewer Repair, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $309,402.00. Final Payment to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 0476-17 of May 25, 2017.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0882-18 A In accordance with Section 2-95 of the Municipal Code of the General Ordinances of the City of Racine, recommends that the following requests for changes in traffic code be granted: Recommends that Schedule F of Section 94-141 relating to "No Parking,CommunicationSubject: In accordance with Section 2-95 of the Municipal Code of the General Ordinances of the City of Racine, recommends that the following requests for changes in traffic code be granted: Recommends that Schedule F of Section 94-141 relating to "No Parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., on any school day", be amended: By Including: 1. Cliff Avenue, west side, from West Sixth Street to Maple Street.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0757-18 A (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Maple Table (DBA: The Maple Table), located at 520 Monument Square, Antonino T. Lopiparo, Agent. (1st District).CommunicationSubject: (New) Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Maple Table (DBA: The Maple Table), located at 520 Monument Square, Antonino T. Lopiparo, Agent. (1st District). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 08-15-18: That the New Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Maple Table (DBA: The Maple Table), located at 520 Monument Square, Antonino T. Lopiparo, Agent be deferred for two weeks until the paperwork for the license is corrected. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 08-28-18: That the New Application for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Maple Table (DBA: The Maple Table), located at 520 Monument Square, Antonino T. Lopiparo, Agent be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0834-18 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting bids received for the sale of Abandoned Vehicles, August 16, 2018.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting bids received for the sale of Abandoned Vehicles, August 16, 2018. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 8-28-18: That the item be Received and Filed as the highest responsible bidder from the three bids was Sturtevant Auto Salvage. Fiscal Note: This will generate $12,425.00 in revenue for account 13101 48301.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0559-18 A  Conditional Use PermitSubject: (Direct Referral) A request by Thomas Stout of GNT Jewelry and Loan seeking a conditional use permit to operate a pawnbroker and convenient cash business at 2504 Douglas Ave. (PC-18) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 5-30-18: That the request by Thomas Stout of GNT Jewelry and Loan seeking a conditional use permit to operate a pawnbroker and convenient cash business at 2504 Douglas Avenue be denied as the location of the pawnbroker/convenient cash has a zero foot buffer from a residential district where a 250 foot buffer is required. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 7-25-18: That the request by Thomas Stout of GNT Jewelry and Loan seeking a conditional use permit to operate a pawnbroker and convenient cash business at 2504 Douglas Avenue be denied as the location of the pawnbroker/convenient cash has a zero foot buffer from a residential district where a 250 foot buffer is required. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0852-18 A update on negotiations with Mt PleasantCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Mayor and the City Administrator seeking to meet with the Committee of the Whole to address negotiations with Mount Pleasant. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 08-21-2018: the Item be Received and Filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0883-18 A Committee AppointmentCommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Mason nominating the following appointments/reappointments to the following committees, boards, and/or commissions: Appoint Fabi Maldonado, 1625 Grand Ave, Racine, 53403 to the Board of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services for a 3 year term, ending April 30, 2021. Reappoint Alderman Jeff Coe, 1044 Villa St, Racine, 53403 to the Civic Center Commission for a 1 Year term, ending April 30, 2019.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Video Video
0816-18 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting approval on behalf of the Uptown Business Improvement District to create Pass Through Park in Uptown Racine. (Res. 0300-18)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting approval on behalf of the Uptown Business Improvement District to create Pass Through Park in Uptown Racine. (Res. 0300-18) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on 08-08-2018: That the Item be approved as worded with the provision that the Pass Through Park board continue working amenably with Parks administration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 09/24/2018: That the City work in concert with the Uptown Business Improvement District in the design of "Pass Through Park" in Uptown Racine. Fiscal Note: $44,500 is included in the 2018 Intergovernmental Shared Revenue Fund budget as a transfer to TID 19 for "Design Pedestrian Passthrough".ReferredPass Action details Video Video
Res.0275-18 A Official Notice #10-2018 - Cemetery Grounds Maintenance, Snow Removal and Burial ServicesResolutionOfficial Notice #10-2018 - Cemetery Grounds Maintenance, Snow Removal and Burial Services Resolved, that contract for ground maintenance, snow removal, and burial services for the Racine Cemeteries is awarded to Reliable Property Services. Fiscal Note: Funds for these services are available in the Cemetery contracted services account 22450 52200. The estimated annual value of the contract $287,400.00.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0276-18 A Purchase GPS Receiver ItemsResolutionPurchase GPS Receiver Items Resolved, that permission is granted to Peter Kinzelman, Radio Tower, to waive formal bidding procedures and allow the Police Department to contract with Smiths Interconnect for the purchase of Trax radio equipment. Fiscal Note: Funds for this purchase are available in account 45031 57350. Cost of the equipment is $40,100.00.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0277-18 A Purchase of Turnout Gear for the Fire DepartmentResolutionPurchase of Turnout Gear for the Fire Department Resolved, that permission is granted to the Chief of the Fire Department to waive formal bidding procedures and allow the Fire Department to contract with WS Darley for the purchase of Fire Dex turnout gear for a three year term. Fiscal Note: Funds for this purchase are available in account 13001 53240. Cost for a three-year contract to replace 74 sets of turnout gear is $127,965.40.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0278-18 A Bids for MotorcyclesResolutionBids for Motorcycles Resolved, that permission is granted to the Purchasing Agent to seek bids to purchase two Harley Davidson police motorcycles for the Racine Police Department. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in Asset Forfeiture Funds, Account #20603.57310. The approximate cost for both motorcycles is $48,885.66. No city match required.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0279-18 A 40 Foot Floating Dock off the Riprap Revetment of Rooney Recreation AreaResolutionForty-Foot Floating Dock off the Riprap Revetment of Rooney Recreation Area Resolved, that permission is granted to the Racine Yacht Club’s Youth Foundation to install a 40-foot floating dock from the Rooney Recreational Area revetment with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed and a $75.00 processing fee paid. B. A liability insurance certificate be filed. C. The floating dock shall not impact the existing shore protection. D. The floating dock must be in compliance with all State DNR and Federal DNR rules, regulations, and requirements. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0281-18 A Final Payment on Contract 20170030 - Douglas Avenue & Hamilton Street Sanitary Sewer RepairsResolutionFinal Payment on Contract 20170030 - Douglas Avenue & Hamilton Street Sanitary Sewer Repairs Resolved, that the work done by A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., under Contract 20170030 - Douglas Avenue & Hamilton Street Sanitary Sewer Repair, is accepted, and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $309,402.00. Final Payment to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 0476-17 of May 25, 2017.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.0280-18 A Installation of Ornamental Arch-way Signs, Spanning Main Street at State Street and 6th StreetResolutionInstallation of Ornamental Arch-way Signs, Spanning Main Street at State Street and 6th Street Resolved, that the installation of ornamental arch-way signs, spanning Main Street at State Street and 6th Street is approved, and City staff is directed to: 1. Work with the representatives of WisDOT to determine how such installations might ultimately be allowed, located, configured, and designed, which, in turn, might inform and allow the Corbin Design firm to provide preliminary design concepts and cost estimates for installations consistent with WisDOT requirements, with Corbin costs to be covered by Room Tax Revenues held by the City so long as same do not exceed $10,000.00 2. Bring back a final plan for financing and installing the ornamental arch-way signs to the Common Council, which plan shall rely on private fund-raising and, to the extent necessary, a form of “challenge grant” funded by the City. Fiscal Note: N/AAdopted As Amended: Pass Action details Video Video
Ord.0014-18 A Ordinance 0014-18 - Discrimination and Affirmative Action/Human Rights CommissionOrdinanceOrdinance 0014-18 - Discrimination and Affirmative Action/Human Rights Commission An ordinance to amend Chapter 62, Article II of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin. The Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, do ordain as follows: Part 1: Amend Chapter 62, Article II, Section 62-26 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, as follows: Insert the following definitions in appropriate alphabetical-order placement: Bisexual means people who are emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to more than one sex, gender, or gender identity though not necessarily simultaneously, in the same way or to the same degree. Gay means a person who is emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to members of the same gender. Gay is often used to describe homosexual males, but lesbians may also be referred to as gay. Gender identity means the actual or perceived gender-related identity, expression, appearance, or mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual’s designated sex at ReferredPass Action details Video Video