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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/1/2021 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Virtual
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0461-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Pride 2021   Action details Not available
0462-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Immigrant Heritage Month   Action details Not available
0463-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Gun Violence Awareness 2021   Action details Not available
0452-21 A Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Alder Taft on behalf of Chief Robinson requesting a closed session conference pursuant to Wis. Stat. sec. 19.85(1)(d) to consider strategy for crime detection or prevention.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Alder Taft on behalf of Chief Robinson requesting a closed session conference pursuant to Wis. Stat. sec. 19.85(1)(d) to consider strategy for crime detection or prevention. Staff Recommendation: Adopt the strategy for crime detection and prevention. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Not available
0431-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason seeking approval to enter into a development incentive agreement with CCM-Porters, LLC, regarding the Porters site located at 301 Sixth Street and 608 Wisconsin Avenue. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-24-2021: That the request to enter into a development incentive agreement with CCM-Porters, LLC, regarding the Porters site located at 301 Sixth Street and 608 Wisconsin Avenue be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the agreement, and such related documents necessary to carry the agreement into effect, on the City’s behalf. Fiscal Note: To be discussed.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
0300-21 A Subject: Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Racine, Racine Water Utility and Village of Mount Pleasant relating to cost sharing on Oakes Rd infrastructure projectsCommunicationSubject: Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Racine, Racine Water Utility and Village of Mount Pleasant relating to cost sharing on Oakes Rd infrastructure projects Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on May 18, 2020: Approve and Refer to the Finance and Personnel Committee Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-24-2021: To approve subject to City Attorney review of the agreement. Fiscal Note: The water main work on this project is estimated to cost $100,000, which amount is budgeted in the Waterworks Utility capital improvement plan.Approved  Action details Not available
0430-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe and Mayor Mason requesting to refund 2021 license fees related to small businesses and to amend the 2021 budget to offset the loss in revenue with American Rescue Plan funds when received. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-24-2021: To Approve Fiscal Note: Funds to be refunded from the American Rescue Plan, in an amount no larger than $120,000.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
0436-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Melissa Lemke on behalf of the Public Health Director requesting to accept $28,000 of funding from the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the 2021 Wisconsin Beach Monitoring Program. (Grant control #00384) Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-24-2021: That staff be authorized to enter into an agreement and accept funding from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $28,000 for the 2021 Wisconsin Beach Monitoring Program. Fiscal Note: Grant is for $28,000, there is no local match.Approved  Action details Not available
0437-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Lemke on behalf of the Public Health Director requesting to accept $21,000 of from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Local Public Health Departments HIV Prevention Partner Services ConsolidaCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Lemke on behalf of the Public Health Director requesting to accept $21,000 of from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Local Public Health Departments HIV Prevention Partner Services Consolidated Program. (Grant Control #00377) Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-24-2021: That staff be authorized to enter into an agreement and accept $21,000 of from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Local Public Health Departments HIV Prevention Partner Services Consolidated Program. Fiscal Note: Grant is for $21,000, there is no local match.Approved  Action details Not available
0438-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Lemke on behalf of the Public Health Director requesting to accept $610,200 of funding from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Local Public Health Departments ELC COVID-19 Grant. (Grant contrCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Lemke on behalf of the Public Health Director requesting to accept $610,200 of funding from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Local Public Health Departments ELC COVID-19 Grant. (Grant control #00364) Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-24-2021: That staff be authorized to enter into an agreement and accept funding from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Local Public Health Departments ELC COVID-19 Grant. Fiscal Note: Grant is for $610,200 there is no local match.Approved  Action details Not available
0439-21 A Subject: Item: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason recommending that the City of Racine Public Health Administrator, Community Health Director, and Director of Environmental Health be paid for unused 2020 vacation leave.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason recommending that the City of Racine Public Health Administrator, Community Health Director, and Director of Environmental Health be paid for unused 2020 vacation leave. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 05-24-2021: That the City of Racine Public Health Administrator, Community Health Director, and Director of Environmental Health be paid for unused 2020 vacation leave at the option of such employees. Fiscal Note: The total amount to be paid will be no more than $11,725.97.Approved  Action details Not available
0407-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason and Alderman Jung on behalf of the Sustainability and Conservation Coordinator submitting a Resolution to approve joining the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC). Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-25-21: That the Sustainability and Conservation Coordinator be authorized to participate in the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC). Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0282-21 A Subject: Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works requesting that the position of Assistant Commissioner of Public Works be designated as the City of Racine Authorized Representative for allCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works requesting that the position of the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works be designated as the Authorized Representative for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources CVA/POSF grant application. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-27-2021: That the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works be designated as the Authorized Representative for the WDNR CVA/POSF grant application. Fiscal Note: NoneApproved  Action details Not available
0419-21 A  CommunicationSubject:Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of City Engineer, submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 20200057-Ohio Street Lighting, MP Systems, Inc., Contractor. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-25-21: That Change Order No. 2 to Contract 20200057-Ohio Street Lighting be approved in the amount of $17,765.40 Fiscal Note: Funding to cover the cost of this $17,765.40 change order is available in Org-Obj 45040-57520, Replace City Circuits.Approved  Action details Not available
0420-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of City Engineer, submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 20200007-Assessable Streets and Alleys, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Contractor. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-25-21: That Change Order No. 2 to Contract 20200007-Assessable Streets and Alleys, A. W. Oakes & Son, Inc., Contractor, be approved in the amount of $11,596.00 Fiscal Note: Funding to cover the cost of this $11,596.00 change order is available in Org-Obj 60484-57570, Storm Sewer.Approved  Action details Not available
0421-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the City Engineer submitting a Three Party Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Racine, WisDOT, and Strand Associates, Inc., for State Project ID: 2703-09-01, North MaiCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the City Engineer submitting a Three Party Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Racine, WisDOT, and Strand Associates, Inc., for State Project ID: 2703-09-01, North Main Street, Goold Street to Melvin Avenue (City Contract 2021056). Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-25-2021: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a three-party professional engineering services agreement between the City of Racine, WisDOT, and Strand Associates, Inc., for State Project ID: 2703-09-01, Main Street - Goold Street to Melvin Avenue. Fiscal Note: This project is in the not-to-exceed amount of $432,671.51, with the State's share being $348,137.21 (80%), and the City's share being $86,534.30, and available in Org-Object 45040-57500-4003.Approved  Action details Not available
0422-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, submitting the final resolution for the following street assessments: Portland Cement Concrete Paving (PCCP) Barbara Drive - Cul-de-sac to Golf Avenue Chatham Street - Melvin avenue to Lombard Avenue Dekoven Avenue - Clark Street to Racine Street Kentucky Street - Kinzie Avenue to Haven Avenue Kewaunee Street - North Main Street to Chatham Street Lighthouse Drive - Sheffield Drive to Queens Court Lombard Avenue - North Main Street to Chatham Street Bituminous Concrete Paving Barbara Drive - Cul-de-sac to Golf Avenue Chatham Street - Melvin avenue to Lombard Avenue Dekoven Avenue - Clark Street to Racine Street Kentucky Street - Kinzie Avenue to Haven Avenue Kewaunee Street - North Main Street to Chatham Street Lighthouse Drive - Sheffield Drive to Queens Court Lombard Avenue - North Main Street to Chatham Street Sanitary Sewer Main Dekoven Avenue - Clark Street to Racine Street Kewaunee Street - North Main Street to Chatham Street Sanitary Sewer Lateral Dekoven Avenue - Clark Street to RApproved  Action details Not available
0423-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication from the President of Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc., requesting permission to use City right-of-way for the 4th of July Parade on July 5, 2021, with stipulations attached. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-25-21: That permission be granted to Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc. to close certain City streets on Monday, July 5, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to hold the 2021 Independence Day Parade, with stipulations as attached. Fiscal Note: The City of Racine shall provide 4th Fest of Greater Racine, Inc., approximately $145,000 in in-kind services, including, but not limited to, overtime and capital contributions for the conduct of the parade.Approved  Action details Not available
0424-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of City Engineer, submitting Change Order No. 1 to Contract 20200095-Sanitary Sewer Lateral Repairs-STH 20 & Various Locations, Globe Contractors Inc., Contractor. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-25-21: That Change Order No. 1 to Contract 20200095- Sanitary Sewer Lateral Repairs-STH 20 & Various Locations, Globe Contractors Inc., Contractor, be approved in the deduct amount of ($10,562.66) Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is credited in the following Org-Obj, 22640-57560, Sanitary Sewers.Approved  Action details Not available
0425-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to submit final payment for Contract 20200095- Sanitary Sewer Lateral Repairs-STH 20 & Various Locations, Globe Contractors Inc., Contractor Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-25-21: That the work completed by Globe Contractors, Inc., on Contract 20200095, Sanitary Sewer Lateral Repairs-STH 20 & Various Locations, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $365,325.34. Final to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract 20200095 was authorized under Resolution No. 0061-21, dated February 2, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
0428-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication from Alder Jung on behalf of the Transit and Parking System Manager and the City Attorney presenting a Consent and Novation Agreement assigning rights and obligations under the existing transit management agreement with the City of Racine from First Transit, Inc., to FirstGroup Management, Inc. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-25-21: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the Consent and Novation Agreement. Fiscal Note: There is no changed fiscal effectApproved  Action details Not available
0429-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jung, Mayor Mason, Alder Jones, and Alder Rouse requesting to approve a resolution for the City of Racine officially supporting the construction of the Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee (KRM) Commuter Rail Line, as attached. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-25-21: That a resolution of support for Federal Investments in the Construction of the Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee (KRM) Commuter Rail Line, be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Not available
0432-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the City Engineer, submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 20200001, 2020 Sanitary Sewer Construction, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc. Contractor. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-25-21: That Change Order No. 2 to Contract 20200001 Sanitary Sewer Construction, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc. Contractor be approved in the deduct amount of ($21,894.20) Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is credited in the following Org-Obj: 22640-57560, Sanitary SewersApproved  Action details Not available
0433-21 A Subject: Contract 20200001, 2020 Sanitary Sewer Construction, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc. Contractor.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, requesting to authorize final payment for Contract 20200001, 2020 Sanitary Sewer Construction, A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc. Contractor. Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-25-2021: That the work completed by A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc. on Contract 20200001, 2020 Sanitary Sewer Construction, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract of $448,951.80. Final to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract 20200001 was authorized under Resolution No. 0051-20 dated February 4, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
0435-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the City Engineer requesting that the City enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with the Village of Mt. Pleasant for WisDOT Project ID: 1693-34-06 Lake Michigan Path Phase 4.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the City Engineer requesting that the City enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with the Village of Mt. Pleasant for WisDOT Project ID: 1693-34-06 Lake Michigan Path Phase 4. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 05-25-21: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with the Village of Mt. Pleasant for WisDOT Project ID: 1693-34-06 Lake Michigan Path Phase 4. Fiscal Note: The Village of Mt. Pleasant will reimburse the City of Racine the Village’s pro rata shares of the construction costs plus 15% for design engineering, contract and construction management services, at a not-to-exceed fee of $107,000 and any additional costs will be submitted to the Village for approval.Approved  Action details Not available
0446-21 B Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works submitting road salt prices for salt for ice control during the 2021-2022 Winter Season.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works submitting road salt prices for salt for ice control during the 2021-2022 Winter Season. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-25-21: That the bid of Compass Minerals America, Inc. for the purchase of approximately 7,000 tons of salt for ice control during the 2021-2022 winter season under their proposed one-year contract extension price of $72.03 (increase of 3% per ton) per ton delivered, be approved. Fiscal Note: Funding for this purchase is available in Org-Obj 14010 53200, Work Supplies.Approved  Action details Not available
0379-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe submitting an application for a Secondhand Article Dealer’s License, Wisconsin Discount DBA Wisconsin Discount, located at 2724 16th Street Racine, WI 53405, Abdel Yasin, Agent. (9th District)CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe submitting an application for a Secondhand Article Dealer’s License, Wisconsin Discount DBA Wisconsin Discount, located at 2724 16th Street Racine, WI 53405, Abdel Yasin, Agent. (9th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-24-2021: That the application for a Secondhand Article Dealer’s License, Wisconsin Discount DBA Wisconsin Discount, located at 2724 16th Street Racine, WI 53405, Abdel Yasin, Agent. (9th District), be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0413-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe on behalf of the Racine Public Library requesting a small area of Pershing Park for use by a petting zoo on Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Recommendation from the Public Safety and LicCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe on behalf of the Racine Public Library requesting a small area of Pershing Park for use by a petting zoo on Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Recommendation from the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-24-2021: That small area of Pershing Park for use by a petting zoo on Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., be approved Fiscal: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0416-21 A Subject: 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 05-24-2021: That the renewal requestsCommunicationSubject: 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 05-24-2021: 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
0426-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe submitting an application for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Mexico Lindo Restaurant LLC DBA Mexico Lindo, located at 600 6th St., Edward Scharding, Agent. (1 DCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe submitting an application for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Mexico Lindo Restaurant LLC DBA Mexico Lindo, located at 600 6th St., Edward Scharding, Agent. (1 District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-24-2021: That the application for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Mexico Lindo Restaurant LLC DBA Mexico Lindo, located at 600 6th St., Edward Scharding, Agent. (1 District), be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0427-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe submitting an application for a Scooter Business, Bird Rides, Inc DBA Bird, located at 406 Broadway Ave Unit #369, Austin Marshburn, OwnerCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe submitting an application for a Scooter Business, Bird Rides, Inc DBA Bird, located at 406 Broadway Ave Unit #369, Austin Marshburn, Owner Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-24-2021: That the application for a Scooter Business, Bird Rides, Inc DBA Bird, located at 406 Broadway Ave Unit #369, Austin Marshburn, Owner, be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0442-21 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe proposing to amend Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 6-133, Ordinance 0009-21, Operator's License, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe proposing to amend Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 6-133, Ordinance 0009-21, Operator's License, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 05-24-2021: That to amend Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 6-133, Ordinance 0009-21, Operator's License, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0226-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jung, requesting authorization for the Transit and Parking System Manager to exercise a one-year option under an existing purchased transportation agreement with Wisconsin Coach Lines for the commuter bus route serving Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee. Recommendation of the Transit Commission on 3-22-21: To Approve Fiscal Note: $782,712.00 covered by State and Federal operating grantsApproved  Action details Not available
0401-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Request by CCM-Porters LLC, authorized agent for Cardinal Capital Management Inc., for consideration of a conditional use permit to build and operate a mixed use development at 301 6th Street and 608 Wisconsin Avenue as allowed by Sec. 114-508 of the Municipal Code and for Design Review being located within the Downtown Design Review Area. (PHDC-21) Recommendation of the Planning, Heritage, and Design Commission on 05-20-21: That, based on the findings of fact, the request by CCM-Porters LLC, authorized agent for Cardinal Capital Management Inc., for consideration of a conditional use permit to build and operate a mixed use development at 301-6th Street and 608 Wisconsin Avenue as allowed by Sec. 114-508 of the Municipal Code be approved, subject to conditions a. - i. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0440-21 A CommunicationCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting an allocation of $244,960 for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-funded economic development activities. Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 05/24/2021: that the CDBG Advisory Board recommend to the Common Council that the $244,960 in CDBG funds allocated for economic development activities as part of the FY 2020 Annual Action Plan be obligated to Legacy Redevelopment Corporation (LRC) to undertake eligible activities as indicated in their submitted application and in accordance with all Federal, State, and local regulations. Further, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary written agreements. Fiscal Note: Sufficient funds exist to satisfy the obligation incurred through this proposed action. The City has allocated the $244,960 to be encumbered through this action via the economic development set-aside in the FY 2020 Annual Action Plan.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
0441-21 A CommunicationCommunicationSubject: Communication Sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting budget amendments to contracts obligating CDBG-CV funds to Legal Action of Wisconsin for eviction diversion and foreclosure prevention. Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 05/24/2021: that the CDBG Advisory Board recommend to the Common Council that Legal Action of Wisconsin's request for budget amendments be approved as requested. Further, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute all necessary written agreements. Fiscal Note: This action shifts funding from foreclosure prevention to eviction diversion activities. The overall amount of funding allocated under both agreements will not change.Approved  Action details Not available
0459-21 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason appointing the following: Becki Hornung to the Library Board for a term expiring May 31, 2023Approved  Action details Not available