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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/16/2022 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 205
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0611-22 A Subject: Hip Hop Appreciation MonthCommunicationSubject: Hip Hop Appreciation Month   Action details Not available
0612-22 A Subject: Woman's Equality DayCommunicationSubject: Woman's Equality Day   Action details Not available
0484-22 A Subject: Developer's Agreement for the Sorenson Creek Project - Sorenson Creek LLC (Developer) Recommendation: Approve FURTHER RECOMMENDS THAT THIS ITEM BE REFERRED TO THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. Fiscal Note: The estimated $90,000 cost toCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, on behalf of the Waterworks Department, requesting permission to enter into the Developer's Agreement for the Sorenson Creek Project - Sorenson Creek LLC (Developer). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 8-8-2022: That the Waterworks Department be authorized to enter into agreement for the Sorenson Creek Project. Fiscal Note: The estimated $90,000 cost to construct the water main extension is to be paid by the Developer.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0546-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by _____________ requesting the City sell a property at 1233 Schiller to Alfredo Hernandez, an abutting property owner.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe, requesting permission that the City sell a property at 1233 Schiller to Alfredo Hernandez, an abutting property owner. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 8-8-2022: That the City of Racine approve the sale of a property at 1233 Schiller to Alfredo Hernandez for $3,500 and to authorize City Staff to execute all necessary documents for the sale. Fiscal Note: Sale proceeds of $3,500 will be considered program income for CDBG and will be repurposed within the CDBG program.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0547-22 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting permission to accept the 2022/2023 Mayor’s Gang Collaborative Grant (#00462). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 8-8-2022: That the Chief of Police be granted permission to accept the 2022/2023 Mayor’s Gang Collaborative Grant. Fiscal Note: Grant amount is $63,400 City Match: NoneApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0548-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Perez, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting to accept the BJA FY21 Smart Prosecution-Innovative Prosecution Solutions Grant (#00365).CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Perez, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting permission to accept the BJA FY21 Smart Prosecution-Innovative Prosecution Solutions Grant (#00365). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 8-8-2022: That the Chief of Police be granted permission to accept the BJA FY21 Smart Prosecution-Innovative Prosecution Solutions Grant (#00365). Fiscal Note: Grant amount is $53,603 City Match: NoneApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0549-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting to apply for the Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative FY2022 Competitive Grant (#00467).CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting permission to apply for the Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative FY2022 Competitive Grant (#00467). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 8-8-2022: That the Chief of Police be granted permission to apply for the Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative FY2022 Competitive Grant (#00467). Fiscal Note: Grant amount is $700,000 City Match: NoneApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0550-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting to apply for and accept the 2021 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) (#00466) and renew the Interlocal Agreement with tCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting permission to apply for and accept the 2021 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) (#00466) and renew the Interlocal Agreement with the Racine County Sheriff’s Office. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 8-8-2022: That the Chief of Police be granted permission to apply for and accept the 2021 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) and approval to renew the Interlocal Agreement with the Racine County Sheriff’s Office. Fiscal Note: Grant amount is $45,050 City Match: NoneApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0551-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting to accept the TAPS Academy Grant (#00447).CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, on behalf of the Chief of Police, requesting permission to accept the TAPS Academy Grant (#00447). Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 8-8-2022: That the Chief of Police be granted permission to accept the TAPS Academy Grant. Fiscal Note: Grant amount is $66,000 City Match: NoneApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0568-22 A Subject: Communication from Mayor Mason requesting that Racine Ordinances Chapter 66, Article II, Section 66-35 be created to add disorderly conduct toward or harassment of an election official as an offense and that Ord. 0009-22 be approved.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, requesting that Racine Ordinances Chapter 66, Article II, Section 66-35 be created to add disorderly conduct toward or harassment of an election official as an offense and that Ord. 0009-22 be approved. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 8-8-2022: That Racine Ordinances Chapter 66, Article II, Section 66-35 be created to add disorderly conduct toward or harassment of an election official as an offense and that Ord. 0009-22 be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0572-22 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, requesting permission to expand services and enter into agreement, Contract #2022078, with Housing Resources Inc. for Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) Management. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 8-8-2022: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign Contract #2022078 with Housing Resources Inc. for Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) Management for the City of Racine. Fiscal Note: Contract is in the amount of $150,000. Funds are available in account 22910 52200 22917 ARPA Contracted Services-FEC.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0573-22 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Taft, Mayor Mason and Alder Tate II, proposing that the Common Council pass a resolution placing an advisory referendum on the November 8, 2022, election ballot for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the City the question of whether the State of Wisconsin should repeal Wisconsin Statutes section 940.04, which bans abortion at any stage of pregnancy without exception for rape, incest, or health of the patient, to allow legal access to abortion care. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 8-8-2022: That the Common Council pass a resolution placing an advisory referendum on the November 8, 2022, election ballot for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the City the question of whether the State of Wisconsin should repeal Wisconsin Statutes section 940.04, which bans abortion at any stage of pregnancy without exception for rape, incest, or health of the patient, to allow legal access to abortion care. Fiscal Note: N/AApprovedPass Action details Video Video
0575-22 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting that the City Administrator, the City Attorney, and the City’s collective bargaining team provide an update regarding collective bargaining issues and any related lawsuits in which the City of Racine is involved. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 8-8-2022: To authorize the City Administrator and bargaining team to enter into negotiations with the public safety collective bargaining units based on wages and benefits offered to the general employees for 2021 and 2022. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0576-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting that the City Administrator address post-retirement health insurance eligibility for public safety employees of the City of Racine.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, requesting that the City Administrator address post-retirement health insurance eligibility for public safety employees of the City of Racine. Staff Recommendation: That the City Administrator address post-retirement health insurance eligibility for public safety employees of the City of Racine. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 8-8-2022: To delay implementation of the post retirement eligibility transition until July 1, 2023 for represented public safety employees as discussed in closed session. Fiscal Note: To be discussed.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0542-22 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2022083 - Park Services Building Parking Lot Paving. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-10-22: That Contract 2022083 - Park Services Building Parking Lot Paving, be awarded to A.W. Oakes & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $159,067.00, plus an alternate bid of $39,030.00, for a total bid of $198,097.00, they being the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects 45050 57110 Parks-Land Improvements.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0543-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2022084 - Parks Asphalt Paving.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2022084 - Parks Asphaltic Paving. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-10-22: That Contract 2022084 - Parks Asphaltic Paving, be awarded to DK Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $508,230.00, they being the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects: 45050 57110 Parks-Land Improvements.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0544-22 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Coe, on behalf of Jamie Collins, Veterans Club Inc. requesting to close Wisconsin Avenue between 8th St and 9th St, on Sunday, September 24, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the Annual Car Show. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-10-22: That permission be granted to the Veterans Club, Inc. to close Wisconsin Avenue between 8th and 9th St., to thru traffic on September 24, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the Annual Car Show, per the attached stipulations. Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to various City Departments, on a regular basis, to assist in implementing this event.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0545-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Paffrath, on behalf of Richard Frontier, Eagles Club, requesting to close the 300 block of Hamilton Street from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, August 28, 2022, for the 17th Annual Car and Motorcycle Show.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Paffrath, on behalf of Richard Frontier, Eagles Club, requesting to close the 300 block of Hamilton Street from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, August 28, 2022, for the 17th Annual Car and Motorcycle Show. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-10-22: That permission be granted to Racine Eagles Club to close the 300 block of Hamilton to thru traffic on August 28, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the 17th Annual Car and Motorcycle Show, per the attached stipulations. Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to various City Departments, on a regular basis, to assist in implementing this event.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0553-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Downtown Racine Corporation, requesting permission to close Main Street from State Street to 7th Street, 6th Street from Lake Avenue to Grand Avenue, and Wisconsin Avenue from 4th Street toCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Downtown Racine Corporation, requesting permission to close Main Street from State Street to 7th Street, 6th Street from Lake Avenue to Grand Avenue, and Wisconsin Avenue from 4th Street to 7th Street, for Party on the Pavement on September 17, 2022, from 12:00pm-7:00pm, applicant also requests a “Free Parking Day” in Downtown for this event. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-10-22: That permission be granted to the Downtown Racine Corporation to close Main Street from State Street to 7th Street, 6th Street from Lake Avenue to Grand Avenue, and Wisconsin Avenue from 4th Street to 7th Street, for Party on the Pavement on September 17, 2022, from 12:00pm-7:00pm, for Party on the Pavement, per the attached stipulations. Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to the various City Departments, on a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0558-22 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of Angela Zimmermann, Racine Public Library, submitting Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2022036 - Racine Public Library Interior Renovations, Raasch Construction & Engineering, Inc., Contractors. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-10-22: That Change Order No.1 to Contract 2022036 - Racine Public Library Interior Renovations, Raasch Construction & Engineering, Inc., Contractors, be approved in the amount of $4,497.84. Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is available in the following Org-Object: 20710 57200-Building Improvements.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0562-22 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones on behalf of the City Engineer amending Chapter 94, Article III - Parking Regulations, specifically Section 94-141 - No Parking Zones, Schedule F: ADD the following items to section (23) No parking from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on Monday through Friday: Indiana Street, east side, from 20th Street south 150 feet. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-10-22: Approve the amendment to the Municipal Code. Fiscal Note: Nominal fees to produce and install the signs.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0563-22 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to submit final payment for Contract 2022029 - Main Street Lift Gate Replacement, Drax, Inc., Contractors. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-10-22: That the work completed by Drax, Inc., on Contract 2022029 - Main Street Lift Gate Replacement be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract of $192,638.00. Final Payment to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract 2022029 was authorized under Resolution No.0101-22, dated March 1, 2022.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0569-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of Tom Molbeck, Department of Parks and Recreation, to submit final payment for Contract 2021093 - Zoo Path Emergency Repair, DK Contractors Inc., Contractors.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of Tom Molbeck, Department of Parks and Recreation, to submit final payment for Contract 2021093 - Zoo Path Emergency Repair, DK Contractors Inc., Contractors. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-10-22: That the work completed by DK Contractors, Inc., on Contract 2021093 - Zoo Path Emergency Repair be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract of $78,676.14. Final Payment to include retainage. Fiscal Note: Contract 2021093 was authorized under Resolution No.0945-21, dated December 7, 2021Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0570-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of Tom Molbeck, Department of Parks and Recreation, submitting Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2021093 - Zoo Path Emergency Repair, DK Contractors Inc., Contractors.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of Tom Molbeck, Department of Parks and Recreation, submitting Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2021093 - Zoo Path Emergency Repair, DK Contractors Inc., Contractors. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-10-22: That Change Order No.1 to Contract 2021093 - Zoo Path Emergency Repair, DK Contractors Inc., be approved in the amount of $19,276.14. Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is available in the following Org-Object: 45050 57110-Parks-Land Improvements.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0571-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones and Alder West, on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Works, submitting the following alleys to be included in the 2023 Public Hearing for 2024 Construction.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones and Alder West, on behalf of the Commissioner of Public Works, submitting the following alleys to be included in the 2023 Public Hearing for 2024 Construction. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 08-10-22: That the following alleys bounded by: · Forest Street and N. Memorial Drive and Liberty Street · 20th and 21st Street and Center Street and Grand Avenue as submitted by the Commissioner of Public Works, be considered for reconstruction with Portland Cement Concrete Paving for the 2024 Construction season (2023 Public Hearings) and that a preliminary resolution be introduced. Fiscal Note: This is an assessable alley project and, therefore, all costs will be paid by the abutting property owners.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0574-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the City Engineer, requesting approval of Transportation Project Plat for 2703-09-01 North Main Street Project.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Jones, on behalf of the City Engineer, requesting approval of the Transportation Project Plat for project 2703-09-01 North Main Street Project. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 8-10-22: That the request be approved. Further that the Mayor, City Clerk, and necessary City staff be authorized to execute the easement document as requested by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the 2023 CIP Budget.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0347-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy, on behalf of the City Clerk, requesting to adopt new policy and procedures on record checks for renewal liquor establishments.CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy, on behalf of the City Clerk, requesting to adopt new policy and procedures on record checks for renewal liquor establishments. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 07-11-2022: That the Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy, on behalf of the City Clerk, requesting to adopt new policy and procedures on record checks for renewal liquor establishments be Deferred. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 08-08-2022: That the Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy, on behalf of the City Clerk, requesting to adopt new policy and procedures on record checks for renewal liquor establishments be recommended for approval. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0488-22 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy requesting to adopt Ord.0008-22 Qualifications for Operator’s License; false statement; denials. Recommendation of the Public Safety and LIcensing Committee on 08-08-2022: That the Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy requesting to adopt Ord.0008-22 Qualifications for Operator’s License; false statement; denials be recommended for approval. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved  Action details Not available
0552-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Terry McCarthy submitting an application for a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage for C & K Enterprises, DBA Sausage Kitchen, located at 1706 Rapids Drive, Christopher Miller, Agent. (7 District)CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason and Alder McCarthy submitting an application for a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage for C & K Enterprises, DBA Sausage Kitchen, located at 1706 Rapids Drive, Christopher Miller, Agent. (7th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 08-08-2022: That the application for a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage for C & K Enterprises, DBA Sausage Kitchen, located at 1706 Rapids Drive, Christopher Miller, Agent. (7th District), be Approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0561-22 A Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy submitting a renewal application for a 2022-2023 Motor Vehicle Towing License, Jensen & Jensen Inc DBA Jensen Towing & Recovery, located at 2625 N. Green Bay Road Racine, WI 53404. ( 6 District)CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy submitting a renewal application for a 2022-2023 Motor Vehicle Towing License, Jensen & Jensen Inc DBA Jensen Towing & Recovery, located at 2625 N. Green Bay Road Racine, WI 53404. (6th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and LIcensing Committee on 08-08-2022: That the Communication sponsored by Alder McCarthy submitting a renewal application for a 2022-2023 Motor Vehicle Towing License, Jensen & Jensen Inc DBA Jensen Towing & Recovery, located at 2625 N. Green Bay Road Racine, WI 53404 be recommended for approval. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0595-22 A Allocation of up to 200,000CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting an allocation of up to $200,000 for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-funded economic development activities. Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 8/11/2022: that the recommendation to the Common Council that $200,000 in FY 2021 CDBG funds be allocated to the Wisconsin Women’s business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) for the provision of microenterprise (five or fewer employees, owner operated, low to moderate income) assistance with grants ranging from $5,000 - $15,000 and wrap around services providing technical assistance through training and one on one guidance be approved. 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.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0409-22 A rezone 1346 Main StreetCommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, for consideration of a request by Raymond and Lodze Noël seeking to rezone the property at 1346 Main Street from R-2 Single Family Residential to R-5 General Residence District as allowed by Sec. 114-77 of the Municipal Code. (PHDC-22) Recommendation of the Planning, Heritage, and Design Commission on 06-01-22: That the item be deferred to the next meeting (June 29, 2022) to obtain more information from the applicant about the proposal. Recommendation of the Planning, Heritage, and Design Commission on 06-29-22: That the item be deferred to obtain more information from the applicant about the proposal. Recommendation of the Planning, Heritage, and Design Commission on 08-03-22: That the item be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0555-22 A  CommunicationSubject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason submitting a request by Michael's Signs, authorized agent for Infusino’s Restaurant, seeking a conditional use permit to operate an electronic message sign at 3225 Rapids Drive as allowed by Sec. 114-1033 of the Municipal Code. (PHDC-22) Recommendation of the Planning, Heritage, and Design Commission on 08-03-22: That the request for a conditional use permit to operate an electronic message sign at 3225 Rapids Drive be approved, subject to conditions a. - e. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
0605-22 A  CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of LaToshya Manning, LaPre Enterprise, requesting to close the 2700 block of 19th Street from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Friday, August 19th, 2022, for a community block party and resource fair.ApprovedPass Action details Not available