Madison City Week Ahead 3/6/23

Council just met last week, but this is the second to last meeting of this council this week.  Lots of clean ups and rushed items this time of year.

Monday, March 6, 2023

8:00 am Notice of Possible Quorum of the Police and Fire Commission Fire Station 14

• The Fire Department Physical Ability Test (PAT) consists of a series of events that simulate firefighting activities. This includes the following events: Stairmaster Step mill, Ladder movement and raise, Hose Drag, Sledgehammer, Search, Rescue, and Pike Pole. After successful completion of the PAT, the Fire Chief selects candidates to receive an extensive reference/background check for possible future employment.

  Members of the Police and Fire Commission have been invited to observe testing at any time on Monday, March 6 and Tuesday, March 7 between 8am and 4pm.

4:30 pm Finance Committee Virtual

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

• Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #37 (Union Corners), City of Madison.

• Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #42 (Wingra), City of Madison.

• Approving the Creation of the Project Plan and Boundary for Tax Incremental District (TID) #51 (South Madison), City of Madison.

• Resolution approving the Scope of Services for the Cooperative Enterprise Development Program for 2023 and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract for $122,495.58 with C4CS to implement the program.

• SUBSTITUTE: Authorizing the sole source purchase of services by the Community Development Division from EQT By Design to conduct and evaluate stakeholder engagement and identify strategies associated with older adult services in Madison, funded by an allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

• Approving a Substantial Amendment to the City’s FY21 Annual Action Plan to include supplemental HOME-ARP grant funds awarded to the City of Madison by HUD as part of the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act; amending the Community Development Division’s Adopted 2023 Operating Budget to recognize the additional grant revenue and commensurate expenditures; and authorizing the Community Development Division to issue one or more Request for Proposals to allocate the funds.

• SUBSTITUTE – Authorizing the City to execute a competitive service contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for project development and other engineering services associated with N-S Bus Rapid Transit.

• Authorizing the Negotiation and Execution of a Contract with HNTB for continued Passenger Rail Study Services

• SUBSTITUTE: Establishing a Grant Program to Support Accessible Taxi Cabs in Madison

5:00 pm Landmarks Commission Virtual

• 654 Williamson St – Demolition of an existing commercial structure and construction of a new mixed-use structure in the Third Lake Ridge Hist. Dist.; 6th Ald. Dist.

• 1130 Jenifer St – Construction of a two-story rear addition in the Third Lake Ridge Hist. Dist.; 6th Ald. Dist.

• 946 Spaight St – Exterior Alteration to a Designated Madison Landmark in the Third Lake Ridge Hist. Dist. – Replacement of patio wall; 6th Ald. Dist.

• 1121 Rutledge St – Addition and Exterior Alterations in the Third Lake Ridge Hist. Dist. – Lower height of existing rear addition to create rooftop deck, replace one window, and create new window and door openings; 6th Ald. Dist.

• 1617 Sherman Ave – Development Adjacent to a Designated Madison Landmark (Yahara River Parkway); 12th Ald. Dist.

• Amendment to Landmarks Commission Policy Manual
• Reports

5:00 pm Transportation Policy and Planning Board Virtual

• 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.

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

5:00 pm Joint Meeting of the Transportation Commission and Transportation Policy and Planning Board Virtual

• 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.

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

5:30 pm Sister City Collaboration Committee Virtual

5:30 pm City-County Homeless Issues Committee Virtual

• New Men’s Shelter trauma-informed design assessment and development updates

• 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.

• COVID response updates

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

8:00 am Notice of Possible Quorum of the Police and Fire Commission Fire Station 14

• The Fire Department Physical Ability Test (PAT) consists of a series of events that simulate firefighting activities. This includes the following events: Stairmaster Step mill, Ladder movement and raise, Hose Drag, Sledgehammer, Search, Rescue, and Pike Pole. After successful completion of the PAT, the Fire Chief selects candidates to receive an extensive reference/background check for possible future employment.

  Members of the Police and Fire Commission have been invited to observe testing at any time on Monday, March 6 and Tuesday, March 7 between 8am and 4pm.

3:00 pm Deferred Compensation Committee Virtual

• Request for Emergency Withdrawal 2023-02

6:30 pm Common Council Virtual, City-County Building

• Presentation: Poetry recitation by James Roberts – “In a Garden of Withered Flowers”

• Creating Section 28.022-00604 of the Madison General Ordinances to assign permanent zoning of property located at 3440 High Point Road, 20th Alder District, to SR-V2 (Suburban Residential – Varied 2) District.

• ALRC Licenses
  • Public Hearing –Public Hearing – New License Ian’s Pizza Frances, LLC • dba Ian’s Pizza Frances 319 N Frances St

  • Public Hearing – License Transfer – Bloom Bake Shop LLC • dba Bloom Bake Shop
    Transfer from 1851 Monroe St to 1859 Monroe St

  • Public Hearing – New License
    Cultura Cali LLC • dba Jalisco Cocina Mexicana
    108 King St

  • Public Hearing – New License
    La Pollera Colombiana LLC • dba La Pollera Colombiana
    3579 E Washington Ave

  • Public Hearing – New License
    Raiko Health LLC • dba Sultan Restaurant
    1054 Williamson St

• Approving Plans, Specifications, And Schedule Of Assessments For Hudson Avenue, Miller Avenue, Willard Avenue, Center Avenue, and Sommers Avenue Assessment District – 2023. (15th AD)

• Approving Plans, Specifications, And Schedule Of Assessments For Davies Street & Dempsey Road Reconstruction Assessment District – 2023. (15th AD)

• Approving Plans, Specifications, And Schedule Of Assessments For 500 block E. Washington Avenue Assessment District – 2023.

• Amending the City of Madison Official Map to establish mapped reservations for future Streets and Highways in the City of Madison to connect Genomic Drive to Mineral Point Road and extend Charmany Drive between S Rosa Road and Genomic Drive consistent with recommendations in the adopted Odana Area Plan.

• Creating Section 28.022-00610 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 414 D’Onofrio Drive, 7601-7633 Ganser Way, 7701-7717 Mineral Point Road, and 409 S High Point Road, 9th Alder District, from PD (Planned Development) District to RMX (Regional Mixed-Use) District; and creating Section 28.022-00611 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of the property located at 7801-7815 Mineral Point Road and 7802-7878 Big Sky Drive, 9th Alder District, from SR-V2 (Suburban Residential-Varied 2) District and CC (Commercial Center) District to RMX (Regional Mixed-Use) District.

• Creating Section 28.022-00612 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 23, 36, 53, and 66 West Towne Mall; 7017-7455 Mineral Point Road; 7230, 7301-7357 and 7401 West Towne Way; and 448 S Gammon Road, 9th Alder District, from CC (Commercial Center) District to RMX (Regional Mixed-Use) District.

• Creating Section 28.022-00613 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 6502-6602 Grand Teton Plaza; 6501, 6601-6637 and 6701 Mineral Point Road; and 406-414 Grand Canyon Drive, 19th Alder District, from SE (Suburban Employment) District and CC (Commercial Center) District to RMX (Regional Mixed-Use) District; and creating Section 28.022-00614 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of the property located at 6405-6411 Mineral Point Road and 401 S Yellowstone Drive, 19th Alder District, from SE (Suburban Employment) District to CC-T (Commercial Corridor-Transitional) District.

• SUBSTITUTE: Creating Section 28.022-00615 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 6101 Mineral Point Road and a portion of 5922 Research Park Boulevard, 19th Alder District from CC-T (Commercial Corridor-Transitional) District and MXC (Mixed-Use Center) District to RMX (Regional Mixed-Use) District; creating Section 28.022-00616 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of a portion the property located at 5922 Research Park Boulevard, 19th Alder District, from MXC (Mixed-Use Center) District to CC-T (Commercial Corridor-Transitional) District; and creating Section 28.022-00617 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of a portion the property located at 5922 Research Park Boulevard, 19th Alder District, from MXC (Mixed-Use Center) District to SE (Suburban Employment) District.

• Creating Section 28.022-00618 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 406-440 Science Drive, 11th Alder District, and 431 Catalyst Drive and 401 and 441 Charmany Drive, 19th Alder District from SE (Suburban Employment) District to RMX (Regional Mixed-Use) District.

• Creating Section 28.022-00619 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 5501-5601 Research Park Boulevard, and 5602 Tokay Boulevard, 19th Alder District, and 621-645 Science Drive and 5330 Tokay Boulevard, 11th Alder District, from SE (Suburban Employment) District to RMX (Regional Mixed-Use) District.

• Creating Section 28.022-00620 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 606-670 S Whitney Way, 19th Alder District from CC (Commercial Center) District to RMX (Regional Mixed-Use) District.

• Amending the City of Madison Official Map to establish mapped reservations for future Streets and Highways in the City of Madison at West Towne Mall and its environs consistent with recommendations in the adopted Odana Area Plan.

• 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.

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

• Declaring the City of Madison’s intention to exercise its police powers establishing the Harvey Street and Schmitt Place Assessment District – 2023.

• Authorizing the City to retain outside counsel on noncompetitive basis to represent its interest in filing suit against Kia and Hyundai for their role in creating a public nuisance.

• Amending Section 2.04(1)(k) of the Madison General Ordinances to remove reporting requirement that reports of City agencies and bodies be listed on the Council agenda in a continuous rotation.

• Amending Section 2.055(1) of the Madison General Ordinances to clarify the allowable action taken on the day an item is introduced.

• SUBSTITUTE: Amending Section 33.01(12) of the Madison General Ordinances to exempt certain City boards, commissions and committees from recording requirements.

• 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.

• SUBSTITUTE: 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.

• SUBSTITUTE: Establishing a Grant Program to Support Accessible Taxi Cabs in Madison

• Relief from conditions of gifts and dedication per Section 66.1025(1) Wisconsin Statutes, of Outlot 7, Second Addition to Truax Air Park West for the replatting (by Certified Survey Map) a portion of the plat, being located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Township 8 North, Range 10 East, City of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. (12th AD)

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

• Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #37 (Union Corners), City of Madison.

• Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #42 (Wingra), City of Madison.

• Approving the Creation of the Project Plan and Boundary for Tax Incremental District (TID) #51 (South Madison), City of Madison.

• Approving a Substantial Amendment to the City’s FY21 Annual Action Plan to include supplemental HOME-ARP grant funds awarded to the City of Madison by HUD as part of the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act; amending the Community Development Division’s Adopted 2023 Operating Budget to recognize the additional grant revenue and commensurate expenditures; and authorizing the Community Development Division to issue one or more Request for Proposals to allocate the funds.

• 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.

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

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

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

• Repealing MGO 12.781 which licenses bicycle dealers.

• Report dated February 7, 2023 re: Board, Committee, Commission, Ad Hoc Committee and Subcommittee and Members who have not filed the Statement of Interests Form.

• Modifying RES-22-00635 (Legistar 72997) to extend the end date of the Task Force on Farmland Preservation from 3/31/23 to 6/30/23

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

10:00 am Street Use Staff Commission Virtual

• No agenda

10:00 am Equal Opportunities Commission – Hearing Madison Municipal Building

• Autumn Cohen-Jones vs Oak Hill Investments, LLC

11:00 am Equal Opportunities Commission – Hearing Madison Municipal Building

• Pretic Howard vs Oak Hill Investments, LLC

3:00 pm Task Force on Farmland Preservation Virtual

4:30 pm Board of Public Works Virtual

• Amending the Engineering-Major Streets Adopted Capital Budget to add funding from TID #45 to the Wilson/Broom project for storm water and flood mitigation improvements, and undergrounding of overhead utilities. (4th AD)

• Approving the stormwater WPDES annual report to the WDNR. Review and approval of this report is required as a condition of the City of Madison’s discharge permit from the WDNR/EPA as authorized under NR-216.

• Determining a Public Purpose and Necessity and adopting Transportation Project Plat Number: 12777-1-4.08, Amendment 1 (5th AD) – Campus Drive

• Establishing assessments for the installation of street trees requested by the property owner (notices and public hearings have been waived). (Various ADs.)

• High Point Gardens Condominiums Petition for City of Madison to provide on-site Trash and Recycling Collection Services.

• Accepting final report and proposed solutions of the Pheasant Branch Watershed Report. (9th AD)

5:00 pm Public Safety Review Committee Virtual

• Establishing a Glass-Free Zone for the Mifflin Street area from 6:00 a.m. on April 29, 2023 to 6:00 a.m. on April 30, 2023.

• Discussion on dissolving the Public Safety Review Committee

• Reports

5:00 pm Transportation Commission Virtual

5:30 pm Education Committee Virtual

6:30 pm Board of Park Commissioners Olin Facility

• Reports

• Board of Park Commissioners World Migratory Bird Day 2023 Proclamation

• Board of Park Commissioners Earth Day 2023 Proclamation

• Annual Informational Presentation and Update by Madison Boats

• Authorizing the City to execute an agreement with Mad City Ski Team, Inc. to use portions of Law Park and the adjacent Lake Monona lake bed for water ski shows, practices, lessons and other special events for the years of 2023-2025.

• Authorizing the City to execute an agreement with Pontoon Porch LLC to use the Law Park area, the nearby Monona Terrace property, and Olin Park boat launch for picking-up and dropping-off passengers as part of the operation of User’s pontoon boat rental business for the years of 2023-2026.

• Informational Presentation Regarding the Properties Known as Thorstrand Estate Located within Marshall Park

• Request from Big Top Events for capital improvements at Breese Stevens Field

• Request from Big Top Events for additional concerts at Breese Stevens Field

• Amending the 2023 Economic Development Division TID 39 Capital Budget by $2,400,000, authorizing the use of $2,286,000 of existing 2023 Economic Development Division TID 51 Capital Budget, and authorizing the execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “PSA”) for the purchase of 1800, 1802 and 1804 South Park Street, Madison, WI (the “Properties”) from All Metals Real Estate LLC and BAVVLE LLC (the “Seller”).

• Adopting the Hawthorne-Truax Neighborhood Plan as a supplement to the City of Madison Comprehensive Plan

• Overview of the Park Development Plan Process

• Approving Administrative Parcel Reclassification of the Senior Center Courtyard from Urban Plaza to Park and Authorizing the Parks Division to Improve, Program and Maintain as a Public Park (4th A.D)

• Adopting Proposed Senior Center Courtyard Site Plan

• Informational Staff Presentation Regarding Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Impact on Park Land

• Amending Subsection 33.05(5) of the Madison General Ordinances to Eliminate the Golf Subcommittee and the Warner Park Community Recreation Center Advisory Subcommittees of the Board of Parks Commissioners.

• Approving an Update to the Board of Park Commissioners Rules of Procedure and Basic Policies

Thursday, March 9, 2023

11:30 am Women’s Initiatives Committee Virtual

2:30 pm Early Childhood Care and Education Committee Virtual

4:30 pm Community Development Authority Virtual

• No agenda

5:00 pm Equal Opportunities Commission Virtual

• No agenda

5:30 pm Community Development Authority – Madison Revitalization and Community Development Corporation Virtual

• MRCDC Resolution #11 – Authorizing MRCDC to accept a CDA loan of $91,342 at 0% interest due 12.31.2024 for heating system replacement at 13 scattered site dwelling units. (Legistar File #76613)