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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/3/2007 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
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ZOrd.0009-06 A An ordinance to rezone 3921-21st Street, 2100 and 2200 Lathrop AvenueZoning OrdinanceAn ordinance to rezone 3921-21st Street, 2100 and 2200 Lathrop Avenue To amend the map of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Racine. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: That the property located at 3921 - 21st Street, 2100 and 2200 Lathrop Avenue, and more particularly described as follows: "Lots 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11 of Block 11 of Doris Park Addition to the City of Racine. Said land being in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin" be rezoned from "R-2" Single Family Residence, to "B-2" Community Shopping, and designated as Supplement No. ______, which Supplement is hereby made a part of this ordinance. Part 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication. Passed by the Common Council: ___________________________ Approved: _______________ ___________________________ Mayor Attest: ___________________________ City Clerk Fiscal Note: N/A   Action details Not available
ZOrd.0010-06 A An Ordinance To rezone 1101 Mound AvenueZoning OrdinanceAn Ordinance To rezone 1101 Mound Avenue To amend the map of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Racine. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: That the parcel of property located at 1101 Mound Avenue, and more particularly described as follows: “Block 33 of Sage’s Addition being the parts as described in Volume 228 of the Register of Deeds, pages 121 through 123, and Volume 642 of the Register of Deeds, Page 135, except those parts described in Volume 1988, pages 897 through 899 for street right-of-way purposes being East of Mound Avenue and West of Marquette Street. Said land being in the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin” be rezoned from "I-2" General Industrial District, to "B-5" Central Service District, and designated as Supplement No. _____, which supplement is hereby made a part of this ordinance. Part 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication. Passed by the Common Council: ___________________________ Approved: __________________ ___________________________ May   Action details Not available
06-2894 A Request from Fire Chief to transfer fundsCommunicationSubject: Communications from the Fire Chief requesting to transfer funds to cover the replacement of a kitchen appliance at Fire Station 1. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 01-08-07: Funding be authorized for the purchase of a replacement cooking stove at Fire Station 1 and that $7,000 be transferred from account 986.300.5040, Fire Station #1 Female Locker Room, to account 986.300.5050, Fire Station #1 Cooking Stove, and carried forward to calendar year 2007. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer.Referred  Action details Not available
06-2997 A Requesting $25,000 to be utilized for the implementation stage of labeling Joshua Glover Underground Railroad Project as historic markers.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 1st District requesting $25,000 to be utilized for the implementation stage of labeling Joshua Glover Underground Railroad Project as historic markers. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 01-08-07: The item be deferred. Recommendation of Landmarks Preservation Commission on 01-08-07: Supports the provision of appropriate financial assistance by the City for the implementation stage of the Joshua Glover Underground Railroad Project. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-22-07: The item be deferred and directs finance staff to determine where funds are available for the Joshua Glover Underground Railroad Project. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 2-12-07: That unappropriated Room Tax funds in the amount of $7,371.02 be allocated to the Racine County Roots of Freedom Underground Railroad Heritage Trail and that the Committee forward their recommendation of allocating any unappropriated City of Racine Special Event Funds as of December 31, 2006, currently estimated aReferred  Action details Not available
06-2997 A Requesting $25,000 to be utilized for the implementation stage of labeling Joshua Glover Underground Railroad Project as historic markers.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 1st District requesting $25,000 to be utilized for the implementation stage of labeling Joshua Glover Underground Railroad Project as historic markers. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 01-08-07: The item be deferred. Recommendation of Landmarks Preservation Commission on 01-08-07: Supports the provision of appropriate financial assistance by the City for the implementation stage of the Joshua Glover Underground Railroad Project. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-22-07: The item be deferred and directs finance staff to determine where funds are available for the Joshua Glover Underground Railroad Project. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 2-12-07: That unappropriated Room Tax funds in the amount of $7,371.02 be allocated to the Racine County Roots of Freedom Underground Railroad Heritage Trail and that the Committee forward their recommendation of allocating any unappropriated City of Racine Special Event Funds as of December 31, 2006, currently estimated aReferred  Action details Not available
06-2999 A Amendment of the Tax Incremental District Number 15 Project Plan.CommunicationSubject: Amendment of the Tax Incremental District Number 15 Project Plan. Also referred to the City Plan Commission. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 2-12-07: That the item be deferred. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-21-07: The item be received and filed Fiscal Note: NAReferred  Action details Not available
06-2999 A Amendment of the Tax Incremental District Number 15 Project Plan.CommunicationSubject: Amendment of the Tax Incremental District Number 15 Project Plan. Also referred to the City Plan Commission. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 2-12-07: That the item be deferred. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-21-07: The item be received and filed Fiscal Note: NAReferred  Action details Not available
06-3005 A Brighter FuturesCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept and for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract with the Racine County Human Services Department for the Brighter Futures program in the amount of $70,000. The City will serve as the fiscal agent and the monies will be divided between the City of Racine, Caledonia/Mt. Pleasant and Western Racine County Health Departments. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 01-08-07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign a contract with the Racine County Human Services Department (Grant Control No. 2006-043) for the Brighter Futures Program in the amount of $70,000. Recommendation of the Board of Health on 01/09/07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign a contract with the Racine County Human Services Department (Grant Control No. 2006-043) for the Brighter Futures Program in the amount of $70,000. Fiscal Note: There is no match required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
06-3005 A Brighter FuturesCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept and for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract with the Racine County Human Services Department for the Brighter Futures program in the amount of $70,000. The City will serve as the fiscal agent and the monies will be divided between the City of Racine, Caledonia/Mt. Pleasant and Western Racine County Health Departments. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 01-08-07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign a contract with the Racine County Human Services Department (Grant Control No. 2006-043) for the Brighter Futures Program in the amount of $70,000. Recommendation of the Board of Health on 01/09/07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign a contract with the Racine County Human Services Department (Grant Control No. 2006-043) for the Brighter Futures Program in the amount of $70,000. Fiscal Note: There is no match required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
06-3006 A CCHP HMO ContractCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract with Children's Community Health Plan. CCHP is an HMO provider to Medicaid recipients which is subcontracting to other HMOs. This contract allows the City of Racine Health Department to be reimbursed for services provided to clients with said HMOs. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 01-08-07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign a contract with Children's Community Health Plan (CCHP) allowing the City of Racine Health Department to be reimbursed for services provided to clients with said HMOs. Recommendation of the Board of Health on 01/09/07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign a contract with Children's Community Health Plan allowing the City of Racine Health Department to be reimbursed for services provided to clients with said HMOs. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
06-3006 A CCHP HMO ContractCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract with Children's Community Health Plan. CCHP is an HMO provider to Medicaid recipients which is subcontracting to other HMOs. This contract allows the City of Racine Health Department to be reimbursed for services provided to clients with said HMOs. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 01-08-07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign a contract with Children's Community Health Plan (CCHP) allowing the City of Racine Health Department to be reimbursed for services provided to clients with said HMOs. Recommendation of the Board of Health on 01/09/07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign a contract with Children's Community Health Plan allowing the City of Racine Health Department to be reimbursed for services provided to clients with said HMOs. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
06-3022 A Children and Youth with Special Healthcare NeedsCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept and for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract with the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin for the Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs program. The grant amount is $3,640 and the contract period is 01/01/07-12/31/07. The contract has been reviewed and approved by Terry Maier in the Finance Department. The grant control number is 2006-046. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 01-08-07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign a contract with the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin for the Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs program. (Grant Control No. 2006-046) in the amount of $3,640 for calendar year 2007. Recommendation of the Board of Health on 01/09/07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign a contract with the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin for the Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs program in the amount of $3,640 for calendar year 2007. Fiscal Note: There is no match rReferred  Action details Not available
06-3022 A Children and Youth with Special Healthcare NeedsCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to accept and for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract with the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin for the Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs program. The grant amount is $3,640 and the contract period is 01/01/07-12/31/07. The contract has been reviewed and approved by Terry Maier in the Finance Department. The grant control number is 2006-046. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 01-08-07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign a contract with the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin for the Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs program. (Grant Control No. 2006-046) in the amount of $3,640 for calendar year 2007. Recommendation of the Board of Health on 01/09/07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign a contract with the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin for the Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs program in the amount of $3,640 for calendar year 2007. Fiscal Note: There is no match rReferred  Action details Not available
06-3024 A Communication from the Chief of Police asking that the police department be allowed to carry over $35,000 from account 101.311.5770 (Machinery & Equipment) from the 2006 budget to the 2007CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chief of Police asking that the police department be allowed to carry over $35,000 from account 101.311.5770 (Machinery & Equipment) from the 2006 budget to the 2007 budget and that the money be allocated to buy transcribing equipment and that formal bidding be waived. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 01-08-07: Permission granted to carry forward $35,000 from the 2006 account 101.311.5770 (Machinery & Equipment) to the 2007 budget for the same account. Money will be allocated to purchase transcribing equipment. Further recommend that, in the best interest of the City, formal bidding be waived. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee of 01-08-07: That permission be granted to carry forward $35,000 from the 2006 account 101.311.5770 (Machinery & Equipment) to the 2007 budget for the same account. Money will be allocated to purchase transcribing equipment. Further recommend that, in the best interest of the City, formal bidding be waived. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the trReferred  Action details Not available
06-3024 A Communication from the Chief of Police asking that the police department be allowed to carry over $35,000 from account 101.311.5770 (Machinery & Equipment) from the 2006 budget to the 2007CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chief of Police asking that the police department be allowed to carry over $35,000 from account 101.311.5770 (Machinery & Equipment) from the 2006 budget to the 2007 budget and that the money be allocated to buy transcribing equipment and that formal bidding be waived. Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on 01-08-07: Permission granted to carry forward $35,000 from the 2006 account 101.311.5770 (Machinery & Equipment) to the 2007 budget for the same account. Money will be allocated to purchase transcribing equipment. Further recommend that, in the best interest of the City, formal bidding be waived. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee of 01-08-07: That permission be granted to carry forward $35,000 from the 2006 account 101.311.5770 (Machinery & Equipment) to the 2007 budget for the same account. Money will be allocated to purchase transcribing equipment. Further recommend that, in the best interest of the City, formal bidding be waived. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the trReferred  Action details Not available
06-2907 A Request to install traffic signal controls at the intersection of Chicago and Spring Streets.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 6th District, on behalf of Merlyn and Joanne Tamblingson, 2207 Rupert Boulevard, and Sue Griego, 2208 Rupert Boulevard, to install traffic signal controls at the intersection of Chicago and Spring Streets. Recommendation: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Referred  Action details Not available
06-3011 A Request to use city sidewalks for an ice sculpting festival on February 24, 2007 and to allow the sculptures to remain until they melt.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the owner of Copacetic, 409 Main Street, and representative of the merchant committee, requesting to use city sidewalks for an ice sculpting festival on February 24, 2007 and to allow the sculptures to remain until they melt. Recommendation: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Referred  Action details Not available
06-3013 A Proposal to designate the courtroom the Michelson Municipal Courtroom.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mark Nielsen, Municipal Judge, proposing to designate the courtroom the Michelson Municipal Courtroom. Recommendation: The Racine Municipal Court be designated the Michelson Municipal Courtroom in honor of Judge Robert Michelson. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.Referred  Action details Not available
06-3016 A Request to install two (2) vent hoods over public right-of-way on Park Avenue and Seventh Street for Henry & Wanda's.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the owner of Henry & Wanda's, 501 Sixth Street, requesting to install two (2) vent hoods over public right-of-way on Park Avenue and Seventh Street. Recommendation: The property owner of 501 Sixth Street be granted permission to install two (2) vent hoods over public right-of-way on Park Avenue and Seventh Street, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed, in accordance with State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Streets. Further recommends that the property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.Referred  Action details Not available
06-2935 A Request to rescind Resolution #6748 regarding Change Order #2 to Contract 27-05 (K5-034) of October 11, 2005 Monument Square Landscape.CommunicationSubject: Request to rescind Resolution #6748 regarding Change Order #2 to Contract 27-05 (K5-034) of October 11, 2005 Monument Square Landscape. Staff recommendation: Approve request to rescind Resolution #6748 Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee of 01-08-07: That the request to rescind Resolution #6748 regarding Change Order #2 to Contract 27-05 (K5-034) of October 11, 2005 Monument Square Landscape, be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
06-3014 A Racine Antique Mall for a Secondhand Article Dealer License for 310 Main Street. (Renewal) (1st District)CommunicationSubject: (Renewal) Application of Racine Antique Mall for a Secondhand Article Dealer License for 310 Main Street. (1st District) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee of 01-08-07: That the license be granted. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
06-3007 A Communication from Robert and Rebecca Venn, Port Gilbert, LLC., requesting a change in the 2-Hour parking restrictions at 949 Washington Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Robert and Rebecca Venn, Port Gilbert, LLC., requesting a change in the 2-Hour parking restrictions at 949 Washington Avenue. Alderman Keith Fair, Robert and Rebecca Venn invited to the meeting.Referred  Action details Not available
06-3002 A Request from the City Attorney to go into closed session after roll call pursuant to sec. 19.85 (1)(g), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conferring with the City Attorney who is rendering oral advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the council with reCommunicationSubject: Request from the City Attorney to go into closed session after roll call pursuant to sec. 19.85 (1)(g), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conferring with the City Attorney who is rendering oral advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the council with respect to litigation with AT&T in which the City is likely to become involved. It is also the intent that open session will follow closed session. Executive Committee Recommendation: To approve intervention in the Milwaukee declaratory judgment litigation.Referred  Action details Not available
06-2995 A Communication from Keith Fair wishing to discuss licensing process.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Alderman Keith Fair wishing to discuss the process being used for licensing and prerequisites for taking parties to due process. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 01/17/2007: that the Item be received and filed. Recommendation of the City Attorney on 01/17/2007: that the Item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
06-2995 A Communication from Keith Fair wishing to discuss licensing process.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Alderman Keith Fair wishing to discuss the process being used for licensing and prerequisites for taking parties to due process. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 01/17/2007: that the Item be received and filed. Recommendation of the City Attorney on 01/17/2007: that the Item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
06-3015 A Communication from the 5th, 11th, and 13th district alderman requesting the Committee of the whole and the Fire Chief to discuss the fire inspection fee's.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the 5th, 11th, and 13th district alderman requesting the Committee of the whole and the Fire Chief to discuss the fire inspection fee's. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 03-20-2007: The item be referred to the Public Safety & Licensing Committee and referred to the Finance & Personnel Committee. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-9-07: That the item be received and filed. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee of 04-09-07: That the fire inspection fees be accepted. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
06-3021 A Request of Alderman Thomas Friedel for review of the fees charged for use of Cemetery facilities (grounds and buildings) used for a function not associated with burial on Cemetery grounds.CommunicationSubject: Request of Alderman Thomas Friedel for review of the fees charged for use of Cemetery facilities (grounds and buildings) used for a function not associated with burial on Cemetery grounds.Referred  Action details Not available
06-2901 A (New) Application of Grid Iron, LLC, Deborah Delao, Agent, for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1632 Douglas Avenue.CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Grid Iron, LLC, Deborah DeLao, Agent, for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1632 Douglas Avenue. (4th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee of 12-11-06: That the license be granted, contingent upon the outcome of the Special Public Safety & Licensing Committee meeting on December 14, 2006 and current license holder surrendering their license. Also, pending city department approvals, and Common Council final approval. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee of 01-08-07: That the item be granted. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
06-2897 A Agreement with Racine County Economic Development Corp. (RCEDC) for continued assistance with the City's Brownfields InitiativeCommunicationSubject: Agreement with Racine County Economic Development Corp. (RCEDC) for continued assistance with the City's Brownfields Initiative. Recommendation of the Economic Development Committee on 12/19/2006: the agreement be approved. Recommendation of Redevelopment Authority on 01-03-07: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into the agreement. Further to adopt RDA Resolution 07-03. Fiscal Note: The $55,000 for the agreement is available in the 2007 Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Account no. 919.000.5610. .Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-3012 A Communication from the Mayor proposing the purchase of a propertyCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Mayor proposing the purchase of a property. Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 1-3-07: That the Common Council, pursuant to sec. 66.1333 (5) (b) Wis. Stats., authorize the Redevelopment Authority to acquire by purchase 1402 Liberty Street (parcel ID 07856000) and 1423 State Street (parcel ID 08180000). Further that that the Common Council provide up to $260,000 plus closing costs to fund the acquisition. Further to aopt Resolution 07-05. Fiscal Note: Funds will be advanced from the 2004 and/or 2005 Capital Project Funds.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-2704 A Communication regarding Racine Zoological GardensCommunicationSubject: Communication from Jay Christie, President and CEO of Racine Zoological Society requesting an audience with the Racine Common Council to present the next phase of development at the Racine Zoological Gardens. Recommendation: that the Item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-2899 A Communication from City Attorney regarding retirees lawsuitCommunicationSubject: Communication from the City Attorney requesting to meet with the Committee of the Whole in closed session to discuss litigation regarding the retirees lawsuit. Recommendation: the Item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.06-7389 A Agreement with Racine County Economic Development Corporation for Brownfields ProgramResolutionAgreement with Racine County Economic Development Corporation for Brownfields Program Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC), from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007, for continued technical assistance to the City in initiating and providing lead staff support for a comprehensive brownfield redevelopment program in the City of Racine at a cost of $55,000. Fiscal Note: The cost of the agreement is available in the 2007 Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Account No. 919.000.5610.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.06-7390 A Authorize the Redevelopment Authority to acquire 1402 Liberty Street and 1423 State StreetResolutionAuthorize the Redevelopment Authority to acquire 1402 Liberty Street and 1423 State Street Resolved, by the Common Council of the City of Racine pursuant to sec. 66.1333 (5) (b), Wis. Stats., that the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Racine is authorized and directed to acquire by purchase 1402 Liberty Street (parcel ID 07856000) and 1423 State Street (parcel ID 08180000). Further resolved, that the Interim Finance Director is authorized and directed to advance to the Authority up to $260,000 plus closing costs to fund the acquisition and to establish the accounts necessary for the transfer of funds. Fiscal Note: Funds will be advanced from the 2004 and/or 2005 Capital Project Funds.AdoptedPass Action details Not available