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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/18/2021 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Virtual
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0386-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the City Clerk requesting to waive formal bidding and enter into an agreement with Kane Communications to assist the City with outreach and communications directly related to increasing vaccinaCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting to waive formal bidding and enter into an agreement with Kane Communications to assist the City with outreach and communications directly related to increasing vaccination rates in the City of Racine. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-10-2021: That the committee waive formal bidding and enter into an agreement with Kane Communications to assist with outreach and communications related to vaccinations be approved. Fiscal Note: Funds will be reimbursed by FEMA, under the FEMA vaccination grant application.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
0387-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting permission to apply for a reimbursement grant from FEMA for COVID-19 Vaccination planning, preparation, implementation and outreach. (Grant Control #00376). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-10-2021: That the Health Department be authorized to apply for a reimbursement grant from FEMA for COVID-19 Vaccination planning, preparation, implementation and outreach. (Grant Control #00376) Fiscal Note: Total application project costs are $1,173,000. Grant will pay for 100% of the cost. There is no City match. Grant request is for reimbursement for some costs the City has already incurred as well as additional costs associated with the expansion of vaccination availability and community outreach.Approved  Action details Not available
0393-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason and Alder Taft, requesting permission to enter into a sole source professional services agreement with SmithGroup for design and analysis services associated with the Coastal Resiliency and Improvements project development. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-10-2021: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute and sign the professional services agreement with SmithGroup for design and analysis services associated with the Coastal Resiliency and Improvements project development. Fiscal Note: The cost of approximately $670,000 is budgeted in the 2021 capital plan under 45050 57110.Approved  Action details Not available
0305-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, on behalf Interim Chief Macemon, is requesting to appear before the F&P Committee on April 26, 2021 to discuss applying for and accepting the Wisconsin DOT / Bureau of Transportation Safety Grant (#00366).GrCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, on behalf Interim Chief Macemon, requesting to authorize the Police Department to apply for and accept the Wisconsin DOT / Bureau of Transportation Safety Grant (#00366). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 04-26-2021: To Defer this item to the next Finance and Personnel meeting on 05-10-2021. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-10-2021: To authorize the Police Department to apply for and accept the Transportation Safety Grant (#00366) from the Wisconsin DOT for 2021. Fiscal Note: The grant amount is $13,000 and there is no city match required.Approved  Action details Not available
0330-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Natalia Taft, on behalf of the City Attorney's Office, submitting the claim of Gregory Mastos and Tammy Mastos for consideration for disallowance. Staff Recommendation: the claim be disallowed. Fiscal NoCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Natalia Taft, on behalf of the City Attorney's Office, submitting the claim of Gregory Mastos and Tammy Mastos for consideration for disallowance. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-10-2021: That the claim of Gregory Mastos and Tammy Mastos be disallowed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0333-21 A Subject: Communications sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the intergovernmental agreement between the City of Racine and the Village of Elmwood Park to provide Fire and EMS services starting January 1, 2022CommunicationSubject: Communications sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the intergovernmental agreement between the City of Racine and the Village of Elmwood Park to provide Fire and EMS services starting January 1, 2022. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-10-2021: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the intergovernmental agreement between the City of Racine and the Village of Elmwood Park to provide Fire and EMS services starting January 1, 2022. Fiscal Note: This intergovernmental agreement will provide $46,923 annually Starting January 1, 2022 with an increase of two percent (2%) annually for the next four years starting in 2023.Approved  Action details Not available
0342-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, on behalf of the Finance Director, requesting the termination of Tax Incremental District No. 2 (Lakefront).CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, on behalf of the Finance Director, requesting the termination of Tax Incremental District No. 2 (Lakefront). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee 05-10-2021: That the request by the Finance Director for the termination of Tax Incremental District No. 2 (Lakefront) be approved. Further that the Finance Director, Mayor, and City Clerk be authorized and directed to submit the necessary forms and reports to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0349-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, on behalf of Interim Chief Macemon,requesting to appear before the F&P Committee on May 10, 2021 to seek approval to accept a donation from the Union Grove High School National Honor Society.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, on behalf of Interim Chief Macemon, requesting approval to accept a donation from the Union Grove High School National Honor Society. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-10-2021: That the request to accept a donation from the Union Grove High School National Honor Society be approved. Fiscal Note: The donation is in the amount of $15,000.00 and no City Match is required. This donation is directed to the RPD K-9 Unit in honor of fallen RPD officers Jennifer Diener and John Hetland.Approved  Action details Not available
0382-21 A Subject:Communication sponsored by Mayor Cory Mason for approval of the 2021 General Economic Development Services contract with Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC). Staff Recommendation: That the request for approval of the 2021 GenCommunicationSubject:Communication sponsored by Mayor Cory Mason for approval of the 2021 General Economic Development Services contract with Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-10-2021: That the request for approval of the 2021 General Economic Development Services with Racine County Economic Development Corporation be approved. Further that the Mayor and City Clerk, or their designees, be authorized and directed to enter into a contract with RCEDC for General Economic Development Services for 2021. Fiscal Note: The cost of the contract is $84,000. Funds are available in 45260 52100 IG Fund Professional Services.Approved  Action details Not available
0383-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, on behalf of the City Clerk, submitting the bid received for printing the Common Council Proceedings and legal notices for the period of June 01, 2021 through May 31, 2022. Recommendation of the Finance &CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, on behalf of the City Clerk, submitting the bid received for printing the Common Council Proceedings and legal notices for the period of June 01, 2021 through May 31, 2022. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-10-2021: Award the bid to The Journal Times, they being the sole and lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Prices have increased for published advertisements to $.63 per line for the first insertion, $.62 per line for each subsequent insertion, affidavit fee $1.00, 3 copies of each session of the Common Council for $16.50 per page, and bound books $71.00 per book.Approved  Action details Not available
0352-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of MyEyeDr, requesting a stationary projecting sign overhang encroachment for business located at 217 6th Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of MyEyeDr, requesting a stationary projecting sign overhang encroachment for business located at 217 6th Street. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-21: That the property owner at 217 6th Street be granted permission to install a stationary projecting sign over the City right-of-way with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed and a $150.00 processing fee paid, in accordance with State Statue 66.0425, Privileges in Streets. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.Approved  Action details Not available
0353-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2021028-Roof Replacement Safety Building.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2021028-Roof Replacement Safety Building (RWP). Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-21:That Contract 2021028-Roof Replacement Safety Building (RWP), be awarded to FJA Christiansen Roofing Co., Inc., in the amount of $548,185.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in Org-Obj-45040-57200, DPW-Building ImprovementsApproved  Action details Not available
0354-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2021030-City Annex Roof Replacement.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2021030-City Annex Roof Replacement. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-21: That Contract 2021030-City Annex Roof Replacement, be awarded to Carlson Racine Roofing & Sheet Metal, in the amount of $97,268.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in Org-Obj-45040-57200, DPW-Building ImprovementsApproved  Action details Not available
0355-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2021031-Roof Replacement-Penguin/Meerkat Building.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2021031-Roof Replacement-Penguin/Meerkat Building. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-21: That Contract 2021031-Roof Replacement-Penguin/Meerkat Building be awarded to Carlson Racine Roofing & Sheet Metal, in the amount of $25,979.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder Fiscal Note: Funding is available in Org-Obj-45040-57200, DPW-Building ImprovementsApproved  Action details Not available
0356-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2021032-Roof Replacement-1415 Hampden Place.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2021032-Roof Replacement-1415 Hampden Place. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-21: That Contract 2021032-Roof Replacement-1415 Hampden Place, be awarded to H.I.S Comp, LLC, in the amount of $60,960.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in Org-Obj-45040-57200, DPW-Building ImprovementsApproved  Action details Not available
0357-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2021033-Parking Ramp Stairwell Repairs.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2021033-Parking Ramp Stairwell Repairs. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-21: Since no bids were received on this contract, that the project be re-bid. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0358-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2021036-HVAC Upgrades Humble Park.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2021036-HVAC Upgrades Humble Park. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-21: That Contract 2021036-HVAC Upgrades Humble Park, be awarded to United Mechanical, Inc., in the amount of $79,299.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in Org-Obj-45050-57200, Parks-Building ImprovementsApproved  Action details Not available
0359-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder. Jones, on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works / Operations, to submit final payment on Contract 20180038, Wayfinding Signage, Michael’s Signs, Inc., Contractor.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder. Jones, on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works / Operations, to submit final payment on Contract 20180038, Wayfinding Signage, Michael’s Signs, Inc., Contractor. Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-21: That the work completed by Michael’s Signs, Inc., LLC, on Contract 20180038, Wayfinding Signage, LLC., Contractor be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $298,990.00, including retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract 20180038 was authorized under Resolution 0172-18 dated June 6, 2018. Funding for this work is available in Org-Object 45040-57110, DPW Land Improvements.Approved  Action details Not available
0384-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe and Mayor Mason requesting to adopt Ord.0007-21 Parking at 481 Water Street Municipal Parking Lot, as attached. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-21: To adopt the Ordinance as attached. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0388-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations, submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 2021019-HAF Netting and New Batting Cage. Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and ServicCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations, submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 2021019-HAF Netting and New Batting Cage. Recommendation of the Public Works and Service Committee on 5-11-21: That Change Order No.1, on Contract 2021019-HAF Netting and New Batting Cage, in the credit amount of ($57,917), be approved. Fiscal Note: Funding to cover this deduct amount of ($57,917) should be credited to 45050 57200, Parks - Building ImprovementsApproved  Action details Not available
0314-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe requesting that the Public Safety and Licensing Committee determine the day of the week and the hour at which it will meet for the next year. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-12-2021: That Public Safety and Licensing Committee will meet Monday at 5:00 p.m. the week before the Common Council meeting. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0329-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe submitting an application for a Change of Agent, with a "Class B" "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License, for Dekoven Foundation for Churchwork, Inc DBA The Dekoven Center, located at 600 Caron Butler Dr., Lynn Biese-Carroll, Agent. (2 District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-12-2021: That the application for a Change of Agent, with a "Class B" "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License, for Dekoven Foundation for Churchwork, Inc DBA The Dekoven Center, located at 600 Caron Butler Dr., Lynn Biese-Carroll, Agent. (2 District), be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0332-21 A Communication sponsored by Alder Coe submitting an application for a Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage Raza's US Pantry LLC DBA US Pantry, located at 1627 Washington Ave, Ghulam Mian, Agent (3rd District).CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe submitting an application for a Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage Raza's US Pantry LLC DBA US Pantry, located at 1627 Washington Ave, Ghulam Mian, Agent (3rd District). Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-12-2021: That the application for a Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage Raza's US Pantry LLC DBA US Pantry, located at 1627 Washington Ave, Ghulam Mian, Agent (3rd District), be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0335-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Lemke submitting an application for a Reserved Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for JTS Catering LLC DBA Blue Bear Bakery, Catering / Deli, located at 622 Three Mile Road, TeCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe submitting an application for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for JTS Catering LLC DBA Blue Bear Bakery, Catering / Deli, located at 622 Three Mile Road, Tesa Santoro, Agent. (15th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-12-2021: That the application for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for JTS Catering LLC DBA Blue Bear Bakery, Catering / Deli, located at 622 Three Mile Road, Tesa Santoro, Agent. (15th District), be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0381-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe submitting renewal requests for intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverages for the 2021-2022 year.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe submitting renewal requests for intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverages for the 2021-2022 year. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-12-2021: That the renewal requests for intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverages for the 2021-2022 year, be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0390-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe submitting an application for a Sidewalk Cafe w/ Alcohol for Amos Los Tacos LLC DBA Amos Los Tacos, located at 230 Main Street, Rick Onyon, Agent. (1st District)CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe submitting an application for a Sidewalk Cafe w/ Alcohol for Amos Los Tacos LLC DBA Amos Los Tacos, located at 230 Main Street, Rick Onyon, Agent. (1st District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-12-2021: That the application for a Sidewalk Cafe w/ Alcohol for Amos Los Tacos LLC DBA Amos Los Tacos, located at 230 Main Street, Rick Onyon, Agent. (1st District), be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0391-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe for an application requesting a Change of License Premise, and a Temporary Extension of License Premise to Shoop Parking Ramp for the 2021 year, located at 226 Main Street, from Amos Los Tacos LLC DBA Amos LosCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe for an application requesting a Change of License Premise, and a Temporary Extension of License Premise to Shoop Parking Ramp for the 2021 year, located at 226 Main Street, from Amos Los Tacos LLC DBA Amos Los Tacos, Rick Onyon, Agent. (District 1) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-12-2021: That the application requesting a Change of License Premise, and a Temporary Extension of License Premise to Shoop Parking Ramp for the 2021 year, located at 226 Main Street, from Amos Los Tacos LLC DBA Amos Los Tacos, Rick Onyon, Agent. (District 1), be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0350-21 A Offer to purchase 1101 Grand AvenueCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting the City accept the offer of Juan A. Hernandez Ortiz and Shawna M. Hernandez DeLeon to purchase 1101 Grand Avenue. Recommendation of CDBG Advisory Board on 5/10/2021: That the request to accept the offer of Juan A. Hernandez Ortiz and Shawna M. Hernandez DeLeon to purchase 1101 Grand Avenue as presented be approved and that the Mayor, the City Clerk, and the Director of City Development are authorized to execute any documents necessary to complete the sale. Fiscal Note: The City will receive $163,000 in CDBG Program Income minus commissions and closing costs.Approved  Action details Not available
0351-21 A Amendments to contractsCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting amendments to the CDBG, CDBG-CV, and ESG-CV contracts executed pursuant to Resolution #0673-20 and #0519-20 to extend the expiration dates until December 31, 2021. Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 5/10/2021: That the CDBG Advisory Board approve amendments to the CDBG, CDBG-CV, and ESG-CV contracts executed to date to extend the expiration date until December 31, 2021 Fiscal Note: The total CDBG, CDBG-CV, and ESG-CV contract budgets will remain unchanged.Approved  Action details Not available
0400-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Request by Elizabeth Brown, for consideration of a conditional use permit to operate a candy store at 1615 Grove Avenue, classified as a “retail use in an existing commercial building”, in a residential district, as allowed by Sec. 114-293 of the Municipal Code. (PHDC-21) Recommendation of the Planning, Heritage, and Design Commission on 05-12-21: That the request by Elizabeth Brown for a conditional use permit to operate a candy store at 1615 Grove Avenue, classified as a "retail use in an existing commercial building" in a residential district as allowed by Sec. 114-293 of the Municipal Code be approved subject to conditions a. - h. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0408-21 A Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Mayor Mason presenting the Emergency Order, Face Coverings, as attached.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Mayor Mason presenting the Declaration of Emergency Order, Face Coverings, as attached. Recommendation of Mayor Mason: That the City of Racine Declaration of Emergency Order, Face Coverings be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReceived and FiledPass Action details Not available
0409-21 A Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored Mayor Mason proposing that Section 54-35 of the Racine Code of Ordinances, wear of face coverings, be repealed, and Ordinance 0010-21, as attached, be adopted.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored Mayor Mason proposing that Section 54-35 of the Racine Code of Ordinances, wear of face coverings, be repealed, and Ordinance 0010-21, as attached, be adopted. Recommendation of Mayor Mason: To adopt Ordinance 0010-21 as attached. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Not available
0402-21 A Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by from Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Community Partnerships, to accept $20,000 from Results for America for a part-time, LTE Outreach and Communications Fellow to suCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by from Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Community Partnerships, to accept $20,000 from Results for America for a part-time, LTE Outreach and Communications Fellow to support and promote the City's economic mobility initiatives. Staff Recommendation: To Approve Fiscal Note: No City match is required.Approved  Action details Not available
0405-21 A  CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting authorization for the Mayor to accept a $46,246,465 allocation from United State Department of Treasury Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. (Grant Control #00379) Staff Recommendation: Approve authorizing the Mayor to accept the $46,246,465 allocation from United State Department of Treasury Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. Fiscal Note: There is no local match. Revenues and eligible expenditures are being segregated in the City’s ERP system under Fund 229-Rescue and Recovery Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
0406-21 A  CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason submitting the following appointments: Brian O'Connel to the Library Board for a term expiring May 30, 2024 Sam Peete to the Zoning and Building Board of Appeal for a term expiring April 30, 2024Approved  Action details Not available