Updates & Week of April 17 Meetings of Interest for District 2

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This is my last Alder Update because I chose not to run on April 4.

Newly elected District 2 Alder Juliana Bennett will be seated on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 18. Alder Bennett will then take over the district2@cityofmadison email address, as well as this blog space. Also on April 18, Alder Bennett will no longer be available via her District 8 email address.

Four years of writing these weekly updates has been one of many aspects of being an alder that I have enjoyed. Not only was I able to keep folks aware of city happenings via these updates, but they also forced me to make sure I was aware of goings on in District 2, citywide, and on the agendas of our boards, committees, and commissions.

I have enjoyed getting to know so many residents, businesses owners, and other stakeholders. While after redistricting I did miss representing my neighbors in Tenney-Lapham, I also enjoyed the challenges in the new parts of District 2. Learning about the State Street area and the concerns of students, businesses, and commercial landlords, as well as downtown-focused public safety issues, turned out to be educational and even fun.

I can't sufficiently thank city staff across all agencies for their support and hard work during my two alder terms; they make the job of being an alder doable. City staff are some of the most dedicated and intelligent people I've known and without exception they genuinely strive to make Madison a great place to live and work for all. We owe them our gratitude.

While I won't be an alder after Tuesday, I do plan to stay involved. I also will continue being a resource for any alders who need advice in the areas of city government that I've become versed in. I'd also be happy to continue helping neighbors understand city processes and learn how they can help us continue to move forward.

I hope to see all of you around District 2 and District 6, hopefully on foot, on the bus, or on a bike so we can chat.

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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
 
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Crazy Legs Route

Annual Crazy Legs Classic to Impact District 2 on April 29

On Saturday, April 29, 2023, the annual Crazy Legs Traffic will disrupt car and bike traffic in District 2 and in surrounding areas. Streets will be closed along the route. The race starts on UW's Library Mall with as many as 10,000 runners and walkers heading down State Street beginning at 9:50am.

The route will turn left onto West Gilman Street with runners then turning left on N. Carroll Street. They will be on N. Carroll St. for one block, turn left onto Langdon Street and then head down Langdon past the Memorial Union. As usual the running and walking routes end at Camp Randall Stadium, but the only portion of the routes impacting District are at the beginning. Organizers expect all streets to be open by noon, but those along the beginning of the route will likely open sooner.

 

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From Madison Police Department

During the month of April, the Madison Police Department, in partnership with the Dane County Sheriff's Office, will be conducting extra patrols that will focus on enforcing Wisconsin's alcohol and seatbelt laws.  These additional enforcement efforts are made possible through traffic overtime grants provided by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. 

The goal of these extra patrols is not only to enhance public safety, but to prevent needless tragedies.  Someone is injured or killed in an impaired driving crash every two hours in Wisconsin and thousands of unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants are killed every year in crashes throughout the United States.

The Madison Police Department needs your help to make our roads safer in 2023.  Please put your cell phone down, buckle up, slow down and drive sober.  If you have been drinking, please call a sober friend, a cab or a ride-share service to get you home safely.

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2. COVID-19 RESOURCES & INFORMATION

From Public Health Madison & Dane County:

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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Common Council: Details
12:00pm, Tuesday, April 18, 2023
 
Noon and 6:30 pm meeting
 
HONORING RESOLUTIONS
 
Agenda Item 1
Commending and thanking Alder Patrick Heck for his dedicated service to the constituents in District 2 and to the City of Madison.

Agenda Item 2
Commending and thanking Alder Erik Paulson for his dedicated service to the constituents in District 3 and to the City of Madison.
 
Agenda Item 3
Commending and thanking Alder Barbara Vedder for her dedicated service to the constituents in District 12 and to the City of Madison.
 
Agenda Item 4
Commending and thanking Alder Sheri Carter for her dedicated service to the constituents in District 14 and to the City of Madison.
 
Agenda Item 5
Commending and thanking Alder Grant Foster for his dedicated service to the constituents in District 15 and to the City of Madison.
 
Agenda Item 6
Commending and thanking Alder Keith Furman for his dedicated service to the constituents in District 19 and to the City of Madison.
 
Agenda Item 7
Commending and thanking Alder Matt Phair for his dedicated service to the constituents in District 20 and to the City of Madison.
 
REFER ALL UNFINISHED BUSINESS TO THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
 
ADJOURN SINE DIE
 
SWEARING IN OF RE-ELECTED MAYOR
 
SWEARING IN OF NEWLY-ELECTED AND RE-ELECTED ALDERPERSONS
 
CONVENE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING - APRIL 18, 2023
 
ROLL CALL
 
Agenda Item 8
Election of Common Council President
 
Agenda Item 9
Election of Common Council Vice President
 
RECESS MEETING TO 6:30 PM, APRIL 18, 2023
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Common Council: Details
6:30pm, Tuesday, April 18, 2023
 
Noon and 6:30 pm meeting
 
APRIL 18, 2023, 6:30 PM RECESSED COMMON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
 
Agenda Item 10
Proclaiming April 24, 2023 through April 28, 2023 as Arbor Week
 
PRESENTATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
 
Agenda Item 11
Consent Agenda document (4/18/23)
Legislative History
4/12/23 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.
 
BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR
 
Agenda Item 23
Report of the Mayor submitting alder committee appointments.
Legislative History
4/10/23 Mayor's Office    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO CONFIRM
Confirm 4/18/23; 2/3 vote required for Plan Commission
NOTE: Appointments will be made available no later than Tuesday (4/18/2023).
 
BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
 
Agenda Item 24
Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through June 20, 2023:
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
4/12/23 Council Office    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ACCEPT - REPORT OF OFFICER
 
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
 
REPORT OF ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE
 
Agenda Item 28
Business Name Change
Delicacies of Asia LLC • Current dba: Delicacies of Asia
506 State St Class B Beer, Class C Wine
Alder District 2 (Alder Bennett)
New dba: Hot Pot 608 All You Can Eat
3/15/23 ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT - REPORT OF OFFICER
 
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
 
Agenda Item 56
Accepting additional Emergency Rental Assistance funds from the U.S. Treasury Department, to be awarded to the City of Madison under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319), to help prevent evictions and promote housing stability for eligible households affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, amending the Community Development Division's 2023 Operating Budget to reflect the receipt and proposed uses of those funds, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to amend agreements with the Community Action Coalition for South-Central Wisconsin and Benevate, Inc. (a/k/a Neighborly Software) to implement Dane CORE 2.0 Emergency Rental Assistance Program and, additionally, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to amend the City's agreement with the Institute for Community Alliances for administering the Dane CoC Coordinated Entry system to expand housing services for households identified on the Coordinated Entry list. 
Recent Legislative History
3/27/23 FINANCE COMMITTEE    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT    (15 VOTES REQUIRED) - REPORT OF OFFICER
Fiscal Note
The proposed Resolution amends the 2023 Adopted Operating Budget for the Community Development Division (CDD) - Affordable Housing and authorizes the City to accept up to $4.1 million from the U.S. Treasury and increase corresponding expenses for services that prevent evictions, promote housing stability among eligible households through direct rental assistance, and provide eligible housing stability services. CDD's 2023 adopted operating budget includes $30.9 million in funding from the U.S. Treasury for the Emergency Rental Assistance 2 program, which was added via Common Council Operating Budget Amendment #4. The City has received notice that the actual grant award is higher than the amount authorized in the budget, and a budget amendment is needed to accept the remaining funds.
 
Agenda Item 57
A Resolution authorizing the Finance Director or their Designee to execute an amendment to the non-competitive purchase of services contract with Sustain Dane to provide additional weeks of staffing for the food scraps recycling drop-off sites at two neighborhood farmer's markets in 2023.
Recent Legislative History
3/27/23 FINANCE COMMITTEE    RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER
Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes an amendment to an existing non-competitive purchase of services contract with Sustain Dane. The current contract provides for Sustain Dane to administer a program to collect food scraps for recycling at two farmers' markets during the 2022 and 2023 seasons and is funded by a US Department of Agriculture grant to the city. The remaining grant funds will cover eight weeks of staffing at the two markets in 2023. The proposed contract amendment will extend the program for the full 2023 farmers' market season at a cost of $20,000. The extension will be funded by the existing Sustainability Improvements capital budget. No appropriation is required.
 
ITEMS REFERRED TO THIS MEETING
 
RESOLUTIONS
 
Agenda Item 77
Authorizing a contract with LanguageLine Solutions for the provision of interpretation and translation services for the City of Madison, WI.
Recent Legislative History
3/21/23 COMMON COUNCIL   Refer to a future Meeting to Adopt to the COMMON COUNCIL
Adopt 4/18/23
Agenda Note: Recommended action is re-refer to Finance Committee (4/24/23), Common Council (4/25/23).
 
INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FOR REFERRAL WITHOUT DEBATE
 
RESOLUTIONS
 
Agenda Item 85
Providing the Latino Chamber of Commerce (LCC) of Dane County a $35,745 grant for their business development initiatives using Small Business Equity and Recovery Program (SBER) funds and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement with the Latino Chamber of Commerce (LCC) of Dane County or their fiscal sponsor for that purpose.
Legislative History
3/27/23 Economic Development Division    Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (4/24/23), Common Council (4/25/23)
 
Agenda Item 89
Providing Urban Community Arts Network, Ltd. (UCAN) a $30,000 grant for a "MadLit" program on the 100 Block of State Street using Small Business Equity and Recovery Program (SBER) funds and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement with UCAN for that purpose. (4th AD)
Legislative History
4/6/23 Economic Development Division    Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (4/24/23), Economic Development Committee (4/19/23), Common Council (4/25/23)
 
Agenda Item 92
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a non-competitive on-call service contract with EOTO, LLC for Community Outreach Services.
Legislative History
4/10/23 Metro Transit   Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (4/24/23), Common Council (4/25/23)
 
Agenda Item 103
Related to the approval of Madtown GEM's application for a Low-speed vehicle service license and two Low-speed vehicle permits.
Legislative History
4/12/23 Traffic Engineering Division    Referred for Introduction
Transportation Commission (4/26/23), Common Council (5/2/23)
Note: This application relates to a low-speed vehicle service in the downtown area.
 
Agenda Item 104
Amending the 2023 Operating Budget and Setting the 2023 Rates for the Sewer Utility, Stormwater Utility and Landfill Remediation (citywide)
Legislative History
4/12/23 Engineering Division    Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (4/24/23), Board of Public Works (4/19/23) and Common Council (4/25/23) 
 
Agenda Item 106
Authorizing the City of Madison Fire Department to accept up to $12,000 in donations for a 50th anniversary recognition event for paramedic service in the City of Madison and amending the Madison Fire Department's 2023 adopted operating budget to include the $12,000 as agency revenue and increasing supplies expense authority by the same amount.
Legislative History
4/12/23 Fire Department    Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (4/24/23), Common Council (4/25/23)
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS & INTRODUCTION OF ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR
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Board of Public Works: Details
4:30pm, Wednesday, April 19, 2023
 
ITEMS REFERRED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL
 
Agenda Item 7
Amending the 2023 Operating Budget and Setting the 2023 Rates for the Sewer Utility, Stormwater Utility and Landfill Remediation (citywide) 
Lead agency is Finance Committee (4/24/23) with additional referral of the Board of Public Works (4/19/23)
REPORT BY CITY ENGINEERING
RECOMMEND TO ADOPT
 
RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
 
Agenda Item 24
Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for 2023 Parking Garage Maintenance. ( 2nd, 4th and 6th ADs)
On going maintenance of Capitol Square North, State Street Capitol, Overture Center, Wilson Street, South Livingston Street, State Street Campus (Lake), and State Street Campus (Frances) parking garages. Work includes concrete repair of slabs, columns and beams, joint repairs, pour strip replacement, CMU crack repair, brick masonry repair and sealing, silane sealer, sealant replacement at slab cracks and joints, full-system membrane repair installation or replacement, epoxy injection crack repair, expansion joint replacement, powerwash, prime, grit-blast and paint steel and concrete, repair cracked stair treads, and new floor drain installation. The estimated project cost is $439,671.00
REPORT BY PARKING UTILITY
RECOMMEND TO ADOPT
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Economic Development Committee: Details
5:00pm, Wednesday, April 19, 2023
 
NEW BUSINESS / DISCUSSION ITEMS
 
Agenda Item 2
Providing Urban Community Arts Network, Ltd. (UCAN) a $30,000 grant for a "MadLit" program on the 100 Block of State Street using Small Business Equity and Recovery Program (SBER) funds and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement with UCAN for that purpose. (4th AD)

Agenda Item 3
Cooperative Enterprise Development Program 
 
Agenda Item 4
Office of Business Resources Financial Assistance Programs
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Alcohol License Review Committee: Details
5:30pm, Wednesday, April 19, 2023
 
21+ Entertainment License
 
Agenda Item 14
21+ Entertainment License
Serrato Entertainment Inc • dba The Capital • Capacity: 250
430 W Gilman St • Agent: Luis Serrato
Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 70% alcohol, 30% food
Aldermanic District 2 (Alder Heck) • Police Sector 403
Recent Legislative History
3/15/23 ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE   Table
Note: This item was on the ALRC agenda for their March meeting, but the applicant did not appear so the item was tabled. See Agenda Item 20 below for more information.
 
Recessed Public Hearing
 
Agenda Item 20
21+ Entertainment License
Serrato Entertainment Inc • dba The Capital • Capacity: 250
430 W Gilman St • Agent: Luis Serrato
Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 70% alcohol, 30% food
Aldermanic District 2 (Alder Heck) • Police Sector 403
Recent Legislative History
3/15/23 ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE   RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO RE-REFER - PUBLIC HEARING to the ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Note: This item was on the ALRC agenda for their March meeting, but the applicant did not appear so as is typical practice, the item was referred to the April 19 meeting to give the applicant a second opportunity to appear. The applicant proposes to open a nightclub with DJs at the former location of Blue Velvet Lounge with a proposed capacity of 250. They estimate that 30% of revenue will come from food and 70% from alcohol sales. In March, the applicant presumably held an information meeting as required, but I do not believe that the Campus Area Neighborhood Association or MPD was able to attend given the short notice, nor was I. I have not heard from the applicant since then so remain skeptical that their business and security plans are adequate. Their application can be found here. See Agenda Item 14 above for more information.
 
Public Hearing
 
New License - Public Hearing
 
Agenda Item 23
Public Hearing - New License
Classy Glass Inc • dba Frances Street Market
438 N Frances St • Agent: Adrian Holtzman • Estimated Capacity (in/out): 7/20
Class B Beer, Class C Wine • 30% alcohol, 70% food
Alder District 2 (Alder Bennett) • Police Sector 403
Legislative History
4/10/23 Clerk's Office    Referred for Introduction
Note: As mentioned in earlier Alder Updates, the applicant held an informational meeting on April 9. The Campus Area Neighborhood Association attended, as did I. Several aspects of the business and security plan assured us that the business' objective was not to become an alcohol-focused business so both CANA and I are generally supportive of the application. The application can be found here.
 
Disciplinary Matter
 
Agenda Item 29
Disciplinary Matter - Demerit Point Assessment
ZAPL, LLC • dba City Bar
636 State St. • Agent: Adam Greenberg • Capacity (in/out): 160/40
Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 90% alcohol, 10% food
Aldermanic District 2 (Alder Bennett) • Police Sector 403
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Board of Park Commissioners: Details
6:30pm, Wednesday, April 19, 2023
 
Agenda Item 6 Superintendent of Parks
 
Agenda Item 7
April 2023 Superintendent's Report
RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE OF THE REPORT
 
Agenda Item 9 NEW BUSINESS
 
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.
 
Agenda Item 11*
Board of Park Commissioners Proclaiming Commitment to Supporting Pollinator Health
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
 
Agenda Item 14*
Request from staff to approve 2023 Qualifying Discounts Program pilot
RECOMMEND APPROVAL FROM THE FACILITIES, PROGRAMS AND FEES MARCH 20, 2023 MEETING
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Downtown Coordinating Committee: Details
5:30pm, Thursday, April 20, 2023
 
Note: The Agenda for this meeting was not available as of publication, but should later be available at "Details" above.
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Community Development Block Grant Committee: Details
5:30pm, Thursday, April 20, 2023
 
PRESENTATIONS
 
Agenda Item 5
2022 Housing Resources and Homeless Services Overview
 
REPORTS
 
Agenda Item 6
Staff Report
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Category: City Meetings of Interest
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