Updates & Week of Feb. 6 Meetings of Interest for District 2

District 2 Updates and Meetings of Interest

 

City meetings continue to be mostly virtual with details listed in City Meetings of Interest below. Common Council meetings are hybrid so the public can attend in person or via Zoom.

 

Stay in touch with your neighbors through either Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc. or Campus Area Neighborhood Assoc.

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There are three sections to this week's update:

1. District 2 Updates
2. COVID-19 Resources & Information 
3. City Meetings of Interest to District 2

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1. DISTRICT 2 UPDATES

 

 

• 2023 Spring Primary Election - Several offices on the ballot this spring require a primary election on Feb. 21. District 2 has three candidates running for Alder, so there will be a Feb. 21 primary for that election, as well as citywide in the Mayoral and State Supreme Court elections. The City Assessor's Office website allows you to find out which Aldermanic district you live in. Search by your address on the Property Look-up page. If you live in Aldermanic districts 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 12, 14, or 20, you will see the primary races for your district on your ballot. The Spring General Election will be held Tuesday, April 4.

• In-Person Absentee Voting Starts Tuesday in Madison: In-person absentee voting for the Spring Primary Election will begin Tuesday, Feb. 7, at several locations throughout the City of Madison. What will you need to bring with you if you're voting absentee in person?

• Campus Area Neighborhood Association Hosting District 2 Alder Candidate Debate Forum on Monday, February 13, 2023, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Details:

Zoom and at Hillel's auditorium (611 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53703) 

Join CANA to learn what District 2 Alder candidates Colin Barushok, Juliana Bennett, and Evan McSorley care about and envision for the future of Downtown Madison! 

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88358065025? pwd=czMzQUZzTkhDMHRkOXBKVGs5K2hCdz09 

Meeting ID: 883 5806 5025 

Passcode: 557337

(A recording will be available after the event!)

Please fill out the District 2 community input survey! It is due Thursday, Feb 9th at 11:59 PM: https://forms.gle/yfeymafq3fFpNAhy8

 

• There's Still Time to Get Your Flu Vaccine and More City News

• Celebrate Black History Month at Madison Public Library: February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of the achievements by African Americans and a time to honor the central role of black Americans throughout history and in the present day. For a full list of events, displays and activities, visit the Madison Public Library's Black History Month page.

• Voices of Color: A virtual presentation hosted by Melvin Hinton and sponsored by the Madison Senior Center. On Feb. 16 at 10am, we welcome Dr. Linda Vakunta, Deputy Mayor.

• Metro Transit Celebrates Transit Equity Day

• Get the latest version of Metro Rider Updates, including the plan for updating all bus routes on June 11.

• City's Partnership with Project Home Will Lead to More Home Renovations for Low-to-Moderate Income Families

• Monona Terrace Call for Sculpture Artist Submissions

• Call for Artists: Exhibition Application for Madison Public Library 2023-2024

• From the Mayor: Stay Informed with Madison's NEW Vision Zero Quarterly Newsletter

• News and Events From Madison Parks: Ice Skating Update and Free Events

• Lake Monona Waterfront Design Challenge: Take the Survey: The three design teams have presented their vision for Madison's Lake Monona Waterfront. See the proposals, watch the recorded presentations and take the survey!

• Next John Nolen Drive Public Information Meeting: Feb. 23 - The City of Madison invites the community to the next public information meeting for the upcoming reconstruction for John Nolen Drive.

• The 2023 Neighborhood Grant Program is Open! The guidelines and application are now on the City's webpage! See the News Story for more info. Applications are due Feb. 20 by 4:30 p.m.

 

Lunar New Year Downtown Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 5

Downtown is again hosting the Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association for a Lunar New Year performance in Lisa Link Peace Park in the 400 block of State Street. The performance (see above image from last year's festivities) will start at noon and afterwards the lions will be offering blessings for some of the AAPI-owned businesses on State St and Capitol Square, wishing them luck, fortune, and prosperity in the New Year!

More information about the celebration can be found here.

 

Feb. 6 Family Definition Community Informational Meeting

 

Building Inspection staff is hosting one more community informational meeting about the proposed legislation to revise the family definition in our zoning code. These meetings are intended to provide information to community members about the proposal and to answer questions about it.

 

Monday, February 6 at 6:00 PM

You are invited to a Zoom meeting. Please register in advance.

When: Feb 6, 2023, 6:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada).

 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Read more about the legislation. We also have a website about the proposal here, including links to meeting recordings when available. The recording of an earlier Feb. 2 meeting is available here.

 

Last Chance for Dane County Community Housing Survey

We need your help! Dane County is home to a thriving economy, vibrant communities, abundant natural resources, and residents who enjoy a high quality of life! Yet, we are experiencing an extreme housing shortage, people can't find housing, and thousands of Dane County residents--our neighbors, coworkers, and family members--are struggling to stay in their homes while affording basic necessities. By working together to build on local efforts and assess ongoing challenges, we can take the next steps to expedite the development and preservation of affordable and workforce housing. 

Let's take the next step together! Click Here to take this 10-minute Community Housing Survey to share your thoughts on housing and affordability for our community. All participants will be entered into a raffle to win a $25 gift card. Paper surveys with self-addressed envelopes can be made available by contacting the project team at parry@countyofdane.com. The survey will remain open through Feb. 9.

Enuesta De Vivienda Comunitaria

Kev Ntsuam Xyuas Lub Zej Zog Rau Kev Vaj Tsev 

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2. COVID-19 RESOURCES & INFORMATION

From Public Health Madison & Dane County:

• The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is now offering two FREE COVID test kits per month. That's a total of ten tests, sent to your doorstep, each month. Order yours today.

• COVID-19 vaccine webpage
• Learn about the many testing sites in Dane County (in Spanish)
• COVID-19 Data Dashboard
• The latest Data Notes

Dane CORE - for rental and utility assistance.

Visit the City's Coronavirus Website for Madison's COVID updates, responses and resources.

Dane County Food Pantry Network from Community Action Coalition.

State of Wisconsin COVID-19 resources and information from state agencies, including the State Dept. Public Health

Info on UW-Madison's response to the pandemic.

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3. CITY MEETINGS OF INTEREST TO DISTRICT 2

Below are some pertinent agenda items from city committees that are meeting this week. If you click on meeting "Details" below, you will find participation and viewing options, and a link to the full meeting agenda. If you click on an item from within an agenda, you will see all documents that relate to that item.
 
I appreciate hearing from you on any agenda items on which you have a particular interest or concern.

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City-County Homeless Issues Committee: Details

5:30pm, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023

 

PRESENTATIONS 

 

Agenda Item 2

Updates from HSC Education and Advocacy Committee

 

REPORTS

 

Agenda Item 3

Men's shelter development update 

 

Agenda Item 4

COVID response update

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Common Council: Details

6:30pm, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023

 

HONORING RESOLUTIONS

 

Agenda Item 1

Celebrating February 2023 as Black History Month in the City of Madison

 

PRESENTATION OF CONSENT AGENDA

 

Agenda Item 2

Consent Agenda document ((2/7/23)

Legislative History

1/23/23 Council Office    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ACCEPT - REPORT OF OFFICER

 

At this time, a consent agenda will be moved with the recommended action listed for each item EXCEPT:

1) items which have registrants wishing to speak. 2) items which alderperson(s) have separated out for discussion/debate purposes.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Public comments will not be taken on items which are listed on the consent agenda for referral and the Council adopts the referral as part of the consent agenda OR when the Council has heard public comments on an item at a previous meeting and the item is on this agenda for discussion and action only. The Council may allow public comments in either instance by a majority vote.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

REPORT OF ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE

 

Agenda Item 7

Public Hearing - New License

Ian's Pizza Frances, LLC • dba Ian's Pizza Frances

319 N Frances St • Agent: Rose Mohan • Estimated Capacity (in/out): 49/0

Class B Beer • 5% alcohol, 95% food

Alder District 2 (Alder Heck) • Police Sector 400

Recent Legislative History

1/18/23 ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT - PUBLIC HEARING

 

REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

 

Agenda Item 10

Approving Plans, Specifications, And Schedule Of Assessments For Resurfacing 2023 - Assessment District. (2nd, 4th, 6th, 10th, 14th)

Recent Legislative History

1/18/23 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - PUBLIC HEARING

Note: This item includes milling of E. Washington in District 2 from N. Webster to N. Franklin Streets.

 

END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

 

Agenda Item 17

Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through June 20, 2023:

2/28/23 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)

3/7/23 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)

3/21/23 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)

4/18/23 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)

4/25/23 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)

5/2/23 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)

5/16/23 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)

6/6/23 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)

6/20/23 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)

Legislative History

1/23/23 Council Office    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ACCEPT - REPORT OF OFFICER

 

REPORTS OF OFFICERS

 

REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH FOR MADISON AND DANCE COUNTY

 

REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

 

Agenda Item 24

Amending the 2023 Adopted Operating Budget to allocate an additional $91,078 to Public Health Madison Dane County for the purpose of expanding funding for Violence Prevention Services, funded through a corresponding reduction in the Common Council budget.

Recent Legislative History

1/9/23 FINANCE COMMITTEE    Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Common Council to Adopt to the BOARD OF HEALTH FOR MADISON AND DANE COUNTY

The motion failed which means Finance Committee is not recommending approval to the lead.

2/1/23 BOARD OF HEALTH FOR MADISON AND DANE COUNTY    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT

AGENDA NOTE: The Finance Committee motion failed. The recommended action is to adopt (15 votes required).

 

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

Agenda Item 59

Amending the 2023 Adopted Operating Budget to transfer $74,460 from the Common Council to the Department of Civil Rights for the purpose funding a new 1.0 FTE Equal Opportunities Investigator position.

Recent Legislative History

1/9/23 FINANCE COMMITTEE    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT (15 VOTES REQUIRED) - REPORT OF OFFICER

The motion failed which means Finance Committee is not recommending approval.

AGENDA NOTE: The Finance Committee motion failed. The recommended action is to place on file.

 

Agenda Item 71

Adopting updates to the City of Madison Personnel Rules to allow for Reinstatement Policy to apply to general municipal employees as well as non-represented employees; and creating a Furlough Policy as requested by Common Council.

Recent Legislative History

1/30/23 FINANCE COMMITTEE    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER

 

Agenda Item 79

SUBSTITUTE: Authorizing a $400,000 loan to Centro Hispano, Inc. from the Community Facilities Loan Program to help finance the construction of a community facility at 2403 Cypress Way, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement for that purpose, and amending previously enacted Resolutions 22-00757 and 22-00758 to accommodate a new closing schedule.

Recent Legislative History

2/2/23 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE    Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval to the FINANCE COMMITTEE

 

REPORT OF LANDMARKS COMMISSION

 

Agenda Item 81

Landmark Nomination for the Filene House (1617 Sherman Ave); 12th Ald. Dist.

Recent Legislative History

1/9/23 LANDMARKS COMMISSION   RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ACCEPT - REPORT OF OFFICE

 

REPORT OF STREET USE STAFF COMMISSION

 

Agenda Item 94

Amending Section 10.056(5)(b)5. of the Madison General Ordinances to allow administrative approval of a street use permit application to close on-street parking meter space(s) as permitted by sec. 12.1425, MGO.

Recent Legislative History

1/25/23 STREET USE STAFF COMMISSION    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER

 

REPORT OF SUSTAINABLE MADISON COMMITTEE

 

Agenda Item 95

Creating Section 29.40 and amending Section 1.08(3)(a) of the Madison General Ordinances to establish a building energy savings code, and to update the bond schedule accordingly.

Recent Legislative History

1/18/23 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE    Re-refer to the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

1/23/23 SUSTAINABLE MADISON COMMITTEE    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER

AGENDA NOTE: Recommended action is re-referral to the Economic Development Committee on 2/15/23 and with a return to the Common Council on 3/7/23

 

INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FOR REFERRAL WITHOUT DEBATE

 

ORDINANCES

 

Agenda Item 97

Repealing Section 33.22 of the Madison General Ordinances to Dissolve the Public Safety Review Committee. Sponsors: Barbara Harrington-McKinney

Legislative History

1/3/23 Attorney's Office    Referred for Introduction

Common Council (2/28/23)

Note: See Public Safety Review Committee Agenda Item #7 below for more on this item.

 

Agenda Item 98

Amending Subsections (a) and (b) of Supplemental Regulations related to Keeping of Chickens within Section 28.151 of the Madison General Ordinances to increase the number of chickens allowed as an accessory use. Sponsors: Grant Foster

Legislative History

1/19/23 Attorney's Office    Referred for Introduction

Plan Commission (3/13/23), Madison Food Policy Committee (3/1/23), Common Council (3/21/23)

DRAFTER'S ANALYSIS: Sections (a) and (b) of "Keeping of Chickens" in the Supplemental Regulations (MGO Sec. 28.151) is amended to increase the number of chickens allowed as an accessory use. In lots with up to four dwelling units, the amount of allowable chickens is increased from four (4) to ten (10). As an accessory use to a museum, school, day care center, or recreation, community or neighborhood center, the amount of allowable chickens is increased from six (6) to ten (10). This increase is in response to resident concerns that the current amount of allowable chickens is limiting as flocks age and become unproductive.
While the amount of allowable chickens is increased, the measures already in place to enforce any nuisance or unsanitary conditions remain. Madison's zoning code requires that chicken enclosures shall be located at least twenty-five (25) feet from any residential structure on an adjacent lot. MGO Sec. 7.29 prohibits keeping chickens in any unsanitary condition or within such proximity of dwelling houses or in any manner so as to be a nuisance, which is enforceable by Public Health Madison Dane County.

 

Agenda Item 100

Repealing MGO 23.11 which regulated curfew hours for juveniles.

Sponsors: Grant Foster

Legislative History

1/30/23 Attorney's Office Referred for Introduction

Public Safety Review Committee (2/8/23); Common Council (2/28/23)

 

Agenda Item 101

Repealing MGO 12.76(2) and (3) which prohibits bicycle trick riding and bicycles on footbridges.

Sponsors: Grant Foster

Legislative History

1/30/23 Attorney's Office    Referred for Introduction

Transportation Policy and Planning Board (3/6/23) Common Council (3/21/23)

 

Agenda Item 102

Repealing MGO 12.782 which regulates the sale and rental of bicycles.

Sponsors: Grant Foster

Legislative History

1/30/23 Attorney's Office    Referred for Introduction

Transportation Policy and Planning Board (3/6/23), Common Council (3/21/23)

 

Agenda Item 103

Repeal and re-organize penalty provisions regarding bicycles and off-road motor vehicles.

Sponsors: Grant Foster

Legislative History

1/30/23 Attorney's Office    Referred for Introduction

Transportation Policy and Planning Board (3/6/23), Common Council (3/21/23)

 

Agenda Item 104

Repealing MGO 12.781 which licenses bicycle dealers.

Sponsors: Grant Foster

Legislative History

1/30/23 Attorney's Office    Referred for Introduction

Transportation Policy and Planning Board (3/6/23), Common Council (3/21/23)

 

Agenda Item 105

Amending Sections 28.078 and 28.079 of the Madison General Ordinances to eliminate the Residential Point System for Downtown Residential 1 (DR1) and Downtown Residential 2 (DR2) districts.

Sponsors: Patrick W. Heck

Legislative History

1/30/23 Attorney's Office    Referred for Introduction

Plan Commission (2/27/23), Common Council (3/7/23)

 

Agenda Item 106

Repealing Section 33.55 and 33.56 and recreating Section 33.56 of the Madison General Ordinances to create a Transportation Commission, and amending Sections 3.14 and 16.01 to remove references to the Transportation Policy and Planning Board.

Sponsors: Grant Foster And Keith Furman

Legislative History

1/31/23 Attorney's Office    Referred for Introduction

Board of Public Works (2/22/23), Transportation Commission (3/6/23), Transportation Policy and Planning Board (3/6/23), Common Council (3/7/23)

 

Agenda Item 107

Creating Section 33.56(5)(e) of the Madison General Ordinances to add Green Streets initiative to the responsibilities of the Transportation Commission.

Sponsors: Grant Foster And Keith Furman

Legislative History

1/31/23 Attorney's Office    Referred for Introduction

Board of Public Works (2/22/23), Transportation Commission (3/6/23), Transportation Policy and Planning Board (3/6/23) Common Council (3/7/23)

 

Agenda Item 108

Amending Sections 28.071 and 28.134 of the Madison General Ordinances to clarify the maximum stories and feet in the Downtown Height Map.

Sponsors: Patrick W. Heck, Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Erik Paulson And Michael E. Verveer

Legislative History

1/31/23 Attorney's Office    Referred for Introduction

Plan Commission (2/27/23), Common Council (3/7/23)

DRAFTER'S ANALYSIS:    This proposed ordinance amends sections of MGO Sec. 28.071 "General Provisions for Downtown and Urban Districts" and MGO Sec. 28.134 "Height and Bulk Requirements." First, the change removes the maximum floor-to-floor story height and instead adds height limits in feet. Projects must be at or below the maximum height and maximum number of stories. Second, it adds an affordable housing incentive when a project has a voluntary contractual Land Use Restriction Agreement ("LURA") with the City of Madison. Those projects may exceed the maximum number of stories as long as the project does not exceed the maximum height in feet. Third, the change removes ground floor elevation restrictions in the zoning code. The Urban Design Commission will be able to use the Downtown Design Guidelines instead for downtown sites with elevation slopes. Finally, it clarifies, but does not change, how height in the downtown is measured and adds a graphic illustration.

 

Agenda Item 109

BY TITLE ONLY: Repealing Sections 32.03 and 33.34 and amending Section 33.09(3) of the Madison General Ordinances to combine the City-County Homeless Issues Committee, Landlord and Tenant Issues Committee, and Housing Strategy Committee.

Sponsors: Yannette Figueroa Cole, Juliana R. Bennett And Jael Currie

Legislative History

1/31/23 Attorney's Office    Referred for Introduction

City-County Homeless Issues Committee (3/6/23), Landlord and Tenant Issues Committee (2/16/23), Housing Strategy Committee (2/23/23), Common Council (3/7/23)

 

Agenda Item 111

Repealing Section 5.02 of the Madison General Ordinances.

Sponsors: Grant Foster

Legislative History

2/1/23 Attorney's Office    Referred for Introduction

Common Council (2/28/23)

DRAFTER'S ANALYSIS: This ordinance repeals Section 5.02 which created a Traffic Bureau. There is no statutory requirement to have a Traffic Bureau created by ordinance, nor are other specific aspects of the police department created by ordinance. All aspects of this Section are addressed and covered under current ordinances and CBAs. The repeal of this section has no impact on Madison Police Department operations or personnel, it should be viewed as a housekeeping change through the elimination of an unnecessary ordinance.

 

Agenda Item 112

Repealing Section 12.02 of the Madison General Ordinances.

Sponsors: Grant Foster

Legislative History

2/1/23 Attorney's Office    Referred for Introduction

Common Council (2/28/23)

DRAFTER'S ANALYSIS: This ordinance repeals Section 12.02 which created a Traffic Bureau. There is no statutory requirement to have a Traffic Bureau created by ordinance, nor are other specific aspects of the police department created by ordinance. All aspects of this Section are addressed and covered under current ordinances and CBAs. The repeal of this section has no impact on Madison Police Department operations or personnel, it should be viewed as a housekeeping change through the elimination of an unnecessary ordinance.

 

Agenda Item 113

Amending Section 26.01(1) of the Madison General Ordinances to remove extraneous provisions within the section related to Public Indecency.

Sponsors: Grant Foster

Legislative History

2/2/23 Attorney's Office    Referred for Introduction

Common Council (2/28/23)

DRAFTER'S ANALYSIS: This ordinance removes extraneous provisions as the defined term of "nudity" is not cited in the ordinance.

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

Agenda Item 116

Amending the 2023 Operating Budget of the Police Department; and accepting a Wisconsin Department of Justice Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) grant award of $25,000 to fund the purchase of computers and supplies to improve teleworking capabilities

Sponsors: Patrick W. Heck

Legislative History

1/23/23 Police Department    Referred for Introduction

Finance Committee (2/13/23), Public Safety Review Committee (2/8/23), Common Council (2/28/23)

 

Agenda Item 117

Approving the City of Madison Golf Program Code of Conduct for the City of Madison Golf Courses.

Legislative History

1/24/23 Parks Division    Referred for Introduction

Board of Park Commissioners (2/8/23), Common Council (2/28/23)

 

Agenda Item 122

Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #36 (Capitol Gateway), City of Madison.

Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway And Brian Benford

Legislative History

1/27/23 Economic Development Division    Referred for Introduction

Finance Committee (3/6/23), Plan Commission (2/13/23), Common Council (3/7/23)

Note: This resolution includes the following clause - 

9. TID 36 (Capitol Gateway) has sufficient surplus tax increments to donate $2,800,000 to TID 42 (Wingra) and $47,200,000 to TID 51 (South Madison), the Recipient TIDs.

 

Agenda Item 127

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a service contract with RENEW Wisconsin, Inc. to administer the three annual MadiSUN solar programs for residential, business, nonprofit, and affordable housing solar installations, through 2025.

Legislative History
1/30/23 Mayor's Office    Referred for Introduction

Finance Committee (2/13/23), Common Council (3/7/23)

 

Agenda Item 136

Submitting the appointment of Charles J. Romines for confirmation of a five-year term as both Streets Superintendent and Public Works Team Leader.

Legislative History

1/31/23 Human Resources Department    Referred for Introduction

Finance Committee (2/13/23), Common Council (2/28/23)

 

Agenda Item 137

Amending the 2023 Adopted Operating Budget to allocate an additional $82,000 to the Fire Department for the purpose of expanding funding for the CARES program, funded through a corresponding reduction in the Common Council budget.

Sponsors: Tag Evers

Legislative History

2/1/23 Council Office    Referred for Introduction

Finance Committee (2/13/23), Common Council (2/28/23)

 

Agenda Item 138

Amending the 2023 Police Department operating budget; and authoring the Chief of Police to enter into a cost reimbursement agreement for $20,000 annually with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for overtime costs associated with participation in the FBI's local Joint Terrorism Task Force aimed at preventing mass shootings.

Sponsors: Patrick W. Heck And Brian Benford

Legislative History

2/1/23 Police Department    Referred for Introduction

Finance Committee (2/3/23), Public Safety Review Committee (2/8/23), Common Council (2/28/23)

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS & INTRODUCTION OF ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR

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Board of Public Works: Details

4:30pm, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023

 

AGENDA ITEMS

 

Agenda Item 4

At this time, a consent agenda will be moved with the recommended action listed for each item EXCEPT:

1) items which have registrants wishing to speak.

2) items which require an extraordinary (roll call) vote and are not included on the consent agenda by unanimous consent.

3) items which Board Members have separated out for discussion/debate purposes.

Those numbers with an asterisk are consent agenda items.

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT - PUBLIC CONTRACTS 

 

Agenda Item 32*

Declaring the City of Madison's intention to exercise its police powers establishing the 500 block E. Washington Avenue Assessment District - 2023. (2nd AD)

RECOMMEND TO ADOPT

Note: The contemplated purposes of this assessment district is to install new sanitary main and sanitary laterals.

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Public Safety Review Committee: Details

5:00pm, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023

 

REPORTS

 

FIRE REPORTS

 

Agenda Item 2

Report from the Madison Fire Department/CAREs Unit update

 

POLICE REPORTS

 

Agenda Item 3

For Information Only - Chief Barnes Quarterly Report 

 

Agenda Item 4

Report from the Madison Police Department including information on recent gun violence and an update on the strategic plan.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Agenda Item 5

Amending the 2023 Police Department operating budget; and authoring the Chief of Police to enter into a cost reimbursement agreement for $20,000 annually with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for overtime costs associated with participation in the FBI's local Joint Terrorism Task Force aimed at preventing mass shootings.

 

Agenda Item 6

Amending the 2023 Operating Budget of the Police Department; and accepting a Wisconsin Department of Justice Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) grant award of $25,000 to fund the purchase of computers and supplies to improve teleworking capabilities.

 

Agenda Item 7

Repealing Section 33.22 of the Madison General Ordinances to Dissolve the Public Safety Review Committee

Sponsors: Barbara Harrington-McKinney

Fiscal Note
The proposed ordinance change dissolves the Public Safety Review Committee (PSRC) in its entirety. Public Safety staff (Police and Fire) attend the committee meetings, prepare reports, and respond to questions/ requests from the committee. The dissolution of the committee would result in savings of staff time, including overtime, spent on these activities. No appropriation is required.

Note: There is ongoing work that is part of the TFOGS-driven project to eliminate redundant or ineffective Boards, Committees, and Commissions, or to combine them when appropriate. I am generally supportive of combining some of our BCCs, including potentially PSRC, but there is a fair amount of process and accommodations that need to be made before considering doing this. Will the Police Civilian Oversight Board or the Police Independent Monitor take over some of the duties of PSRC? Will they monitor the CARES program? Will the PCOB be prepared for community input on MPD and MFD issues? Will the Independent Monitor do any of that? Other BCCs? If so, ordinances need to be changed concerning their duties. Could we possibly need alder representation on the PCOB if their duties were to change or expand? Do PCOB stakeholder organizations need to be engaged on any changes? Have MPD and MFD been engaged? Can the Police and Fire Commission take on any PSRC functions? From what I know at this point, none of those important questions have been considered with this proposed dissolution of PSRC.

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Board of Park Commissioners: Details

6:30pm, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023

 

REPORTS

 

Agenda Item 6 Superintendent of Parks

 

Agenda Item 7

February 2023 Superintendent's Report

RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE OF THE REPORT

 

Agenda Item 9 NEW BUSINESS
 

Agenda Item 11

Carts in Parks 2.0 Summary and Request from Staff to Approve Carts in Parks 3.0 for the 2023 Vending Season

REFERRED FROM FACILITIES, PROGRAMS AND FEES SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING ON JANUARY 30, 2023

 

Agenda Item 20

Approving the City of Madison Golf Program Code of Conduct for the City of Madison Golf Courses.

RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER

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