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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/4/2014 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
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Ord.01-14 A Ordinance 01-14 - Amend Sec. 86-194 - FeesOrdinanceOrdinance 01-14 To amend Sec. 86-194 - Fees. in the Municipal Code of Racine, Wisconsin. The Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin do ordain as follows: Part 1: In subsection (3) of Sec. 86-194 - Fees., of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, the first instance of “$50.00” is hereby repealed and shall be replaced with “$170.00.” Part 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage by a majority vote of the members-elect of the City Common Council and publication or posting as required by law. Passed by the Common Council: _______________________________________ Approved: _______________________________________ Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ City Clerk Fiscal Note: Fees are being increased to offset expenses incurred by the department while administering the associated services.His Honor, the Mayor, declared the public hearing closed  Action details Not available
ZOrd.001-14 A ZOrd. 001-14 - Ordinance Rezoning 116 10th StreetZoning OrdinanceZOrd. 001-14 An Ordinance Rezoning 116 10th Street 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 116 10th Street and more particularly described as follows: “Said lands being in Racine County, WI, City of Racine, in the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 16, Township 3 North, Range 23 East, being in Block 16 of the School Section, being the Western 102 feet of the Southern 60 feet of Lot 10, and the Western 102 feet of Lot 11 (116 Tenth Street), and the western 77.5 feet of the Southern 40 feet of Lot 9, and the eastern 18 feet of the southern 60 feet of Lot 10, and the Eastern 18 feet of Lot 11 and the western 77.5 feet of lot 12. (110 Tenth Street).” be rezoned from O/I Office Institutional District to O/I Office Institutional District with a FD Flex Development Overlay. Part 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage by a majority vote of the members-elect of the City Common Council and publication or posting as required by law. Passed by the CommHis Honor, the Mayor, declared the public hearing closed  Action details Not available
14-9748 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (Res. No. 14-0066)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services, requesting to extend the agreement with Tuesday Optimist to provide food and beverage concession service to the public at various City park locations. (Res. No. 14-0066) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 2-10-14: To authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services, to extend the agreement with Tuesday Optimist to provide food and beverage concession service to the public at various City park locations. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-9749 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (Res. No. 14-0067)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to apply for and accept $2,500.00 in grant funds from SC Johnson to support the GED program. (Res. No. 14-0067) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 2-10-14: To authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services, permission to apply for and accept $2,500.00 in grant funds from SC Johnson to support the GED program. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-9762 A communication submitting the claim of Racine Joint Venture II LLC, based on the alleged excessive 2013 real estate assessment and taxes for properties located at 5502 and 5700 Durand Avenue, for consideration.ClaimSubject: Communication submitting the claim of Racine Joint Venture II LLC, based on the alleged excessive 2013 real estate assessment and taxes for properties located at 5502 and 5700 Durand Avenue, for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 2-10-14: The claim of Racine Joint Venture II LLC, based on the alleged excessive 2013 real estate assessment and taxes for properties located at 5502 and 5700 Durand Avenue, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-9768 A claim of Mary StrongClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Mary Strong for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 2-10-14: The claim of Mary Strong for alleged damages to her door arising from the execution of a search warrant at her residence on or about December 4, 2013, be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-9753 A Communication from Phesal Ckadan requesting permission to install a projecting sign over City right-of-way at 2057 Douglas Avenue. (Res. No. 14-0079)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Phesal Ckadan requesting permission to install a projecting sign over City right-of-way at 2057 Douglas Avenue. (Res. No. 14-0079) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 02-11-14: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 02-26-14: The property owner of 2057 Douglas Avenue be granted permission to install stationary, projecting sign, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed and a $75.00 processing fee paid, in accordance with the State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Streets. Further recommends that the property owner be charged a $125.00 fee to cover administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.Referred  Action details Not available
14-9750 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services & the Board of Cemetery Commissioners (Res. No. 14-0073)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services and Board of Cemetery Commissioners requesting approval of Section 23 for sale of cremation graves at Graceland Cemetery. (Res. No. 14-0073) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 02-11-14: The communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services and Board of Cemetery Commissioners requesting approval of Section 23 for sale of cremation graves at Graceland Cemetery be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
14-9761 A No trespassing on RUSD schools during night time hours (Ord. 02-14)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Alderman Wiser relating to a new ordinance and forfeiture associated with no trespassing on RUSD schools during night time hours. (Ord. 02-14) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 02-11-14: That the new ordinance and forfeiture associated with no trespassing on RUSD schools during night time hours be deferred. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 2-26-14: That the item be deferred. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 03-11-14: That the item be deferred. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 03-25-14: That Communication from Alderman Wiser relating to a new ordinance and forfeiture associated with no trespassing on RUSD schools during night time hours. (Ord. 02-14) be amended to change the language from "school" to "Racine Unified School District". Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 04-08-14 : That Communication from Alderman Wiser relating to a new ordinance and forfeiture associated with no trespassing on RReferred  Action details Not available
14-9765 A (New) Application of Break & Run Billiards, Gregory Bowen, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2037 Lathrop Avenue. (13th District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Break & Run Billiards, Gregory Bowen, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2037 Lathrop Avenue. (13th District)Referred  Action details Not available
09-3447 A Finance Director to discuss a timecard/pay policy relating to the new City of Racine Time Management System.CommunicationSubject: The Finance Director requesting to discuss a timecard/pay policy relating to the new City of Racine Time Management System. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-27-09: Defer the item. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-27-14: To receive and file the itemApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9689 A claim of Kathleen TrocClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Kathleen Troc for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-27-14: The claim of Kathleen Troc for alleged damages arising from her alleged trip and fall in the crosswalk at Main Street and Fourth Street be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredFail Action details Not available
13-9689 A claim of Kathleen TrocClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Kathleen Troc for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-27-14: The claim of Kathleen Troc for alleged damages arising from her alleged trip and fall in the crosswalk at Main Street and Fourth Street be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9732 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into an Agreement between the Wisconsin Disaster Medical Response Team Medical Reserve Corps (WDMRTMRC) and the Racine County Medical Reserve Corps (RCMRC), which will facilCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into an Agreement between the Wisconsin Disaster Medical Response Team Medical Reserve Corps (WDMRTMRC) and the Racine County Medical Reserve Corps (RCMRC), which will facilitate intrastate collaboration. (Res. No. 14-0046) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-27-14: To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a memorandum of understanding between the Wisconsin Disaster Medical Response Team Medical Reserve Corps (WDMRTMRC) and the Racine County Medical Reserve Corps (RCMRC), which will facilitate intrastate collaboration. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9733 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into a contract agreement to accept funds of $3,500 from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). The funds will be used to support the Racine CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into a contract agreement to accept funds of $3,500 from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). The funds will be used to support the Racine County Medical Reserve Corps which will recruit, train and support, Health Professional volunteers for emergency and non-emergency response. (Grant Control # 2014-002) (Res. No. 14-0047) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-27-14: To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract agreement to accept funds of $3,500 from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). (Grant Control # 2014-002) Fiscal Note: There is no City match required.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9734 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into a contract agreement to accept the $25,000 Healthy Communities Grant from Weight Watchers International, Inc. The funds will be used for the “Racine on the Move” prograCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into a contract agreement to accept the $25,000 Healthy Communities Grant from Weight Watchers International, Inc. The funds will be used for the “Racine on the Move” program which offers financial assistance toward Weight Watchers meetings, YMCA memberships and Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services programs to support healthy lifestyles and healthy families in the City of Racine. (Grant Control # 2014-004) (Res. No. 14-0048) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-27-14: To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract agreement to accept the $25,000 Healthy Communities Grant from Weight Watchers International, Inc.(Grant Control # 2014-004) Fiscal Note: There is no City match required.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9735 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into a Contract Agreement and to accept funding in the amount of $169,708 from the Department of Health Services for the Local Public Health Departments Performance ConsolidCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator to enter into a Contract Agreement and to accept funding in the amount of $169,708 from the Department of Health Services for the Local Public Health Departments Performance Consolidated Programs. The Consolidated Contract covers allocations of $36,137 for Immunization, $24,857 for Childhood Lead, $79,715 for Wisconsin Well Woman Program, $4,044 for Prevention and $24,955 for Maternal Child Healthcare. The funds will be used for the continuation of programs. (Grant Control # 2014-003) (Res. No. 14-0049) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-27-14: To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a Contract Agreement and to accept funding in the amount of $169,708 from the Department of Health Services for the Local Public Health Departments Performance Consolidated Programs. (Grant Control # 2014-003) Fiscal Note: There is a soft match of $18,716 required of the City for Maternal Child Healthcare.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9736 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into a contract and to accept funds of $5,900 from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection. The Funds will be used to continue the unwanted preCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to enter into a contract and to accept funds of $5,900 from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection. The Funds will be used to continue the collections of unwanted prescription drugs that take place in April and October in conjunction with the household hazardous waste collection. (Grant Control # 2014-005) (Res. No. 14-0050) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-27-14: To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract and to accept funds of $5,900 from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection.(Grant Control # 2014-005) Fiscal Note: There is a City (soft) match required of $1,966.67.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9737 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for a Racine Founders Rotary Club Foundation Grant. (Res. No. 14-0045)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for a Racine Founders Rotary Club Foundation Grant. (Res. No. 14-0045) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-27-14: Permission be granted to the Police Chief to apply for and accept a Racine Founders Rotary Club Foundation Grant, under the assumption of no matching funds. Fiscal Note: The grant is for an amount up to $8,000, which would be used to purchase a harness mounted camera system for the K-9 police dogs.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9751 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and the Human Resources Manager requesting to meet in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. sec. 19.85(1)(c), to discuss strategy regarding upcoming contract negotiations with the City's laborCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Deputy City Attorney and the Human Resources Manager requesting to meet in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. sec. 19.85(1)(c), to discuss strategy regarding upcoming contract negotiations with the City's labor unions without contracts after December 31, 2014. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 1-27-14: To receive and file the item. Fical Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9716 A Final payment on Contract 09-13 (K3-009) - Street Paving Assessable (R1), Cornerstone Pavers, LLC., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0051)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting final payment on Contract 09-13 (K3-009) - Street Paving Assessable (R1), Cornerstone Pavers, LLC., contractor. (Res. No. 14-0051) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 01-28-14: That the work done by Cornerstone Pavers, LLC. under Contract 09-13 (K3-009), Street Paving Assessable (R1), be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $753,201.18. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 13-0169, dated April 15, 2013.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9728 A Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting final payment on Contract 06-11 (K1-006), PS - 2011 DPW/Engineering IT Support On-Call, AECOM, consultant. (Res. No. 14-0052)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting final payment on Contract 06-11 (K1-006), PS - 2011 DPW/Engineering IT Support On-Call, AECOM, consultant. (Res. No. 14-0052) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 01-28-14: That the professional services provided by AECOM, under Contract 06-11 (K1-006), PS - 2011 DPW/Engineering IT Support On-Call, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $27,343.16. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 10-2347, dated December 21, 2010.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9739 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting approval of the Encroachment Report for State Project ID: 2704-00-03, Ohio Street, 16th Street to Washington Avenue. (Res. No. 14-0053)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting approval of the Encroachment Report for State Project ID: 2704-00-03, Ohio Street, 16th Street to Washington Avenue. (Res. No. 14-0053) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 01-28-14: That the Encroachment Report for State Project ID: 2704-00-03, Ohio Street, 16th Street to Washington Avenue, be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9729 A (NEW) Application of Mangat Petro Erie Inc., Jatinder S. Mangat, Agent, for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 3945 Erie Street (15th District)CommunicationSubject: (NEW) Application of Mangat Petro Erie Inc., Jatinder S. Mangat, Agent, for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 3945 Erie Street (15th District)Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9687 A CU 2430 Lathrop Avenue (Res. No. 14-0058)Conditional Use PermitSubject: (Direct Referral) Request from Todd Brown from Heating and Cooling Solutions, Inc. seeking a conditional use permit to add a storage facility to the building located at 2430 Lathrop Avenue. (PC-14) (Res. No. 14-0058) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 1-29-14: That the request be approved, subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9754 A CSM 6006 21st Street Amendment (Res. No. 14-0054)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Amendment to Resolution 13-0490 for the Certified Survey Map of 6006 - 21st Street to strike condition b. from the conditions of approval. (PC-14) (Res. No. 14-0054) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 1-29-14: To rescind Resolution 13-0490 to remove condition b. from the conditions of approval as listed for the Certified Survey Map of 6006 21st Street. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9755 A CU 304 Sixteenth Street (Res. No. 14-0059)Conditional Use PermitSubject: (Direct Referral) Request from Donald Schumacher to operate a bed and breakfast at 304 Sixteenth Street. (PC-14) (Res. No. 14-0059) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 1-29-14: That the request be approved, subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9756 A CU 1328 Lathrop Avenue (Res. No. 14-0060)Conditional Use PermitSubject: (Direct Referral) Request from Richard Becker to utilize a portion of the building at 1328 Lathrop Avenue as a private office. (PC-14) (Res. No. 14-0060) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 1-29-14: That the item be approved, subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9757 A PUD Amend 4215 Durand Avenue (Res. No. 14-0061)Conditional Use PermitSubject: (Direct Referral) Request from Thomas M. Wood of Harris & Associates seeking an amendment to a Planned Unit Development to construct new garage structures at the Courtyard Apartment Complex at 4215 Durand Avenue. (PC-14) (Res. No. 14-0061) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 1-29-14: That the item be approved, subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9758 A Use Supplement 116 Tenth Street (Res. No. 14-0056)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Consideration of a use supplement related to a request from Pamela Deskins for a Flex Development Overlay at 116 Tenth Street. (PC-14) (Res. No. 14-0056) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 1-29-14: That a use supplement be adopted by a resolution of the Common Council in association with a Flex Development Overlay District, subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9759 A CU 116 Tenth Street (Res. No. 14-0057)CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Conditions of approval related to a request by Pamela Deskins for a Conditional Use Permit for a bed and breakfast and small events facility at 116 Tenth Street. (PC-14) (Res. No. 14-0057) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 1-29-14: That the request be approved, subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9763 A Fee increase ordinance CSMCommunicationSubject: (Ord.01-14) An ordinance amending Sec. 86-194 - Fees. in the Municipal Code of Racine, Wisconsin. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 1-29-14: That the ordinance be adopted. Fiscal Note: Fees are being increased to offset expenses incurred by the department while administering the associated services.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9764 A ZOrd.001-14 116 Tenth StreetZoning ItemSubject: (ZOrd.001-14) An ordinance rezoning 116 Tenth Street from O/I Office Institutional District to O/I Office Institutional District with a FD Flex Development Overlay. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 1-29-14: That the ordinance be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9128 A Communication from Alderman Helding to propose entering into an intergovernmental agreement with Kenosha pertaining to Ethics Board Hearing procedures and revising our Ethics Code to adhere with the terms of the intergovernmental agreement. (Ord. No. 11-1CommunicationSubject: Communication from Alderman Helding to propose entering into an intergovernmental agreement with Kenosha pertaining to Ethics Board Hearing procedures and revising our Ethics Code to adhere with the terms of the intergovernmental agreement. (Ord. No. 11-13) Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 07-29-2013: the City Attorney be directed to negotiate an intergovernmental agreement with the Kenosha City Attorney for effecting an ethics complaint processing ordinance. Recommendation of the City Attorney on 10-23-2013: the Item be referred to Committee of the Whole for review and approval of the proposed intergovernmental agreement and revisions to the Ethics Code. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 01-07-2014: the Item be deferred. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 01-21-2014: the Item be Received and Filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9625 A communication from the City Attorney recommending Council consideration of a press pass policy.CommunicationSubject: communication from the City Attorney recommending Council consideration of a press pass policy. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 01-21-2014: the Item be Received and Filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9645 A (Direct Referral) communication submitting Ordinance 11-13, to repeal and recreate portions of Sec. 2-584. - Duties of ethics board.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) communication submitting Ordinance 11-13, to repeal and recreate portions of Sec. 2-584. - Duties of ethics board. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 01-07-2014: the Item be deferred. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 01-21-2014: the Item be Received and Filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9654 A Revise Sec. 2-166. Vacating office due to nonattendance of meetings (Ord. 03-14)CommunicationSubject: Communication from Alderman of the 15th District to revise Sec. 2-166. Vacating office due to nonattendance of meetings of the Racine Municipal Code as follows: (Ord. No. 03-14) "The office of any individual appointed to any special committee, board, or commission of the city, who fails to attend three meetings in any term year (May 1 until April 30th), shall be automatically vacated. This would also includ, but is not limited to, medical reasons which would cause that member to miss the three meetings." Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 01-21-2014: that the City Attorney's office prepare an ordinance to create a new section of Ordinance "2-166 Office created; term" regarding nonattendance of meetings, as follows: The office of any individual, except aldermen, appointed to any special committee, board, or commission of the city, who, for any reason, fails to attend three meetings in any term year (May 1 until April 30th), shall be automatically vacated. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
14-9743 A Amendments to HHW Agreements (Res. No. 14-0065)CommunicationSubject: Amendment to Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Agreements (Res. No. 14-0065) Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 1/28/14: That Mayor Dickert and the City Clerk be authorized to sign amendments to the Household Hazardous Waste Agreement with participating communities. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 2-10-14: To authorize Mayor Dickert and the City Clerk to sign amendments to the Household Hazardous Waste Agreement with participating communities. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
Res.13-0492 A High Rollers Club - 1333 Douglas AvenueResolutionHigh Rollers Club - 1333 Douglas Avenue Resolved, that the request from Margaret Brockman to allow for 24/7 hours of operation at the High Rollers Club at 1333 Douglas Avenue is approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans submitted to the Plan Commission on December 11, 2013, be approved subject to the conditions herein. b. That compliance with all past approvals is required, except as modified by this approval. c. That all applicable building and occupancy permits be obtained from the Building Inspection department. Occupancy shall not exceed 88 individuals. d. That signage is not approved with this review. e. That there be no sale of alcohol on the premises. The serving of alcohol may be allowed as regulated by the City Clerk’s office. f. That there be no food sold on the premises. The serving of food may be allowed as regulated by the City Health Department. g. That the premises be open for inspection by the Building Department, Health Department, Police Department, City Development, or other applicable entity as needed to inspect oAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0045 A Racine Founders Rotary Club Foundation GrantResolutionRacine Founders Rotary Club Foundation Grant Resolved, that permission is granted to the Police Chief to apply for and accept a Racine Founders Rotary Club Foundation Grant, under the assumption of no matching funds. Fiscal Note: The grant is for an amount up to $8,000.00, which would be used to purchase a harness mounted camera system for the K-9 police dogs.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0046 A Agreement Between Wisconsin Disaster Medical Response Team Medical Reserve Corps (WDMRTMRC) and the Racine County Medical Reserve Corps (RCMRC)ResolutionAgreement Between Wisconsin Disaster Medical Response Team Medical Reserve Corps (WDMRTMRC) and the Racine County Medical Reserve Corps (RCMRC) Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to enter into a memorandum of understanding between the Wisconsin Disaster Medical Response Team Medical Reserve Corps (WDMRTMRC) and the Racine County Medical Reserve Corps (RCMRC), which will facilitate intrastate collaboration. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0047 A Funds to Support Racine County Medical Reserve CorpsResolutionFunds to Support Racine County Medical Reserve Corps Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to enter into a contract agreement to accept funds of $3,500.00 from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). The funds will be used to support the Racine County Medical Reserve Corps, which will recruit, train and support Health Professional volunteers for emergency and non-emergency response. (Grant Control #2014-002) Fiscal Note: There is no City match required.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0048 A Health Communities Grant from Weight WatchersResolutionHealth Communities Grant from Weight Watchers Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to enter into a contract agreement to accept the $25,000.00 Health Communities Grant from Weight Watchers International, Inc. for "Racine on the Move" program, which offers financial assistance toward Weight Watchers meetings, YMCA memberships and Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services programs to support health lifestyles and healthy families in the City of Racine. (Grant Control #2014-004) Fiscal Note: There is no City match required.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0049 A Local Public Health Departments Performance Consolidated ProgramsResolutionLocal Public Health Departments Performance Consolidated Programs Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to enter into a Contract Agreement and to accept funding in the amount of $169,708.00 from the Department of Health Services for the Local Public Health Departments Performance Consolidated Programs. The Consolidated Contract covers allocations of $36,137.00 for Immunization, $24,857.00 for Childhood Lead, $79,715.00 for Wisconsin Well Woman Program, $4,044.00 for Prevention and $24,955.00 for Maternal Child Healthcare. The funds will be used for the continuation of programs.(Grant Control #2014-003) Fiscal Note: There is a soft match of $18,716.00 required of the City for Maternal Child Healthcare.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0050 A Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer ProtectionResolutionWisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to enter into a contract and to accept funds of $5,900.00 from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection. The Funds will be used to continue the collections of unwanted prescription drugs that take place in April and October in conjunction with the household hazardous waste collection. (Grant Control # 2014-005) Fiscal Note: There is a City (soft) match required of $1,966.67.00.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0051 A Final payment on Contract 09-13 (K3-009) - Street Paving Assessable (R1)ResolutionFinal payment on Contract 09-13 (K3-009) - Street Paving Assessable (R1) Resolved, that the work done by Cornerstone Pavers, LLC. under Contract 09-13 (K3-009), Street Paving Assessable (R1), is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $753,201.18. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution 13-0169, dated April 15, 2013.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0052 A Final payment on Contract 06-11 (K1-006), PS - 2011 DPW / Engineering IT Support On-CallResolutionFinal payment on Contract 06-11 (K1-006), PS - 2011 DPW / Engineering IT Support On-Call Resolved, that the professional services provided by AECOM, under Contract 06-11 (K1-006), PS - 2011 DPW / Engineering IT Support On-Call, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $27,343.16. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 10-2347, dated December 21, 2010.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0053 A Encroachment Report for State Project ID: 2704-00-03ResolutionEncroachment Report for State Project ID: 2704-00-03AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0054 A Rescind Resolution 13-0490ResolutionRescind Resolution 13-0490 Resolved, that Resolution 13-0490 is to be rescinded and a new resolution created to remove condition b. from the conditions of approval as listed in Resolution 13-0490 for the Certified Survey Map of 6006 21st Street. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0055 A 3-Lot Certified Survey Map for 6006 - 21st Street (PC-13)Resolution3-Lot Certified Survey Map for 6006 - 21st Street (PC-13) Resolved, that the request for a three-lot certified survey map for 6006 Twenty-First Street is approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the certified survey map as prepared by Nielsen, Madsen, & Barber presented to the Plan Commission on December 11, 2013 be approved subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That the approved CSM will not alter any dedicated right-of-way, easements, or other use restrictions and covenants of record. c. That the map be physically created in accordance with State Statutes. d. That the signature lines on behalf of the City of Racine shall be updated for the full and proper names of the Mayor and City Clerk: John T. Dickert, Mayor, and Janice M. Johnson-Martin, City Clerk e. That within thirty (30) days of recording the CSM, a certified recorded copy shall be provided to the Department of City Development. Failure to provide the recorded copy will result in nullification of the approval. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0056 A Flex Development Overlay at 116 Tenth StreetResolutionFlex Development Overlay at 116 Tenth Street Resolved, that a use supplement is adopted by a resolution of the Common Council in association with a Flex Development Overlay District at 116 - 10th Street (also 110 Tenth Street), subject to the following conditions: a. That all uses listed in the underlying O/I - Office Institutional District are permissible by right or by conditional use permit unless otherwise modified or prohibited herein. b. That the following flex uses are allowed through Ordinance No. ZOrd.001-14: 1. Permitted Uses: (a) All uses listed in the O - Restricted Office District are permissible by right or by conditional use permit unless otherwise modified or prohibited herein. (b) Single-family dwelling. 2. Conditional Uses: (a) Small events facility, to capacities as authorized by applicable fire and building codes, but in no case shall capacities exceed 25 anticipated event participants (not including event staff). For purposes of this supplement, small events are defined as those for a wedding, shower, birthday, anniversary, luncheon, training, AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0057 A Small Events Facility at 116 Tenth StreetResolutionSmall Events Facility at 116 Tenth Street Resolved, that the request by Pamela Deskins for a conditional use permit for a bed and breakfast and small events facility at 116 Tenth Street is approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on January 29, 2014 be approved subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That in the matter of the bed and breakfast, all requirements of Section 114-428 (18) regulating Bed and Breakfast establishments, and as summarized herein, be complied with. The requirements as related to this request are as follows: 1. Provides for five or fewer rooms for rent, for no more than 15 tourists or transients, for no more than 30 days. 2. Provides no meals other than breakfast and provides the breakfast only to guests of the establishment. 3. That the structure was originally built and occupied as a single-family residence, or, prior to use as a place of lodging, was converted to use and occupied as a single-family residence. 4. Has had completed, prior to May 11, 1990, any structural additions to AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0058 A Add Storage Facility to Building Located at 2430 Lathrop AvenueResolutionAdd Storage Facility to Building Located at 2430 Lathrop Avenue Resolved, that the request from Todd Brown from Heating and Cooling Solutions, Inc. Seeking a conditional use permit to add a storage facility to the building located at 2430 Lathrop Avenue is approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on January 29, 2014 be approved subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That the maximum hours of contractor activities at the site be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with no hours on Sunday. c. That no painting, processing or fabrication of materials and equipment be conducted at this location. d. That all employee parking be contained on site. e. That two - 2 square feet signs stating “No parking of trailers, or trucks and box type truck over 6,000 lbs gross weight” be placed in the east façade of the building. f. That prior to the issuance of a building permit, samples depicting color, texture and thickness (where applicable) of the following materials shall be submitted for the revAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0059 A Bed and Breakfast at 304 Sixteenth StreetResolutionBed and Breakfast at 304 Sixteenth Street Resolved, that the request of Donald and Beverly Schumacher to operate a two-room bed and breakfast establishment at 304 Sixteenth Street is approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on January 29, 2014 be approved subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That all requirements of Section 114-274 (16) regulating Bed and Breakfast establishments, and as summarized herein, be complied with. The requirements as related to this request are as follows: 1. Provides for two or fewer rooms for rent, for no more than six tourists or transients, for no more than 30 days. 2. Provides no meals other than breakfast and provides the breakfast only to guests of the establishment. 3.That the structure was originally built and occupied as a single-family residence, or, prior to use as a place of lodging, was converted to use and occupied as a single-family residence. 4. Has had completed, prior to May 11, 1990, any structural additions to the dimensions of the original structure, incluAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0060 A Office at 1328 Lathrop AvenueResolutionOffice at 1328 Lathrop Avenue Resolved, that the request from Richard Becker to utilize a portion of the structure at 1328 Lathrop Avenue as an office for the management of rental properties is approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on January 29, 2014 be approved subject to the following conditions contained herein. b. That all applicable building inspections be performed and required permits obtained from the Building Inspection department for any construction, plumbing, electrical work, and any other required permits or inspections for work done, prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. c. That the hours of operation for the office shall be Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. d. That the garage shall not be used in operation of the business. e. That no vehicles or machinery involved in property management work shall be allowed at this location. f. That the applicant shall store all trash and debris indoors until the scheduled pick-up day. Should there continue to be concerns frAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.14-0061 A New Garage Structures at 4215 Durand Avenue - Courtyard Apartment ComplexResolutionNew Garage Structures at 4215 Durand Avenue - Courtyard Apartment Complex Resolved, that the request from Thomas M. Wood of Harris & Associates seeking an amendment to a planned unit development to construct new garage structures at the Courtyard Apartment Complex at 4215 Durand Avenue is approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on January 29, 2014 be approved subject to the following conditions contained herein. b. That the residential planned unit development living unit count is now amended and approved at 48 units. c. That all applicable building inspections be performed and required permits obtained from the Building Inspection department for any construction, plumbing, electrical work, and any other required permits or inspections for work done, prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. d. That the garages shall not be used in the operation of any business. e. That the garages are for the sole use of residents of the apartment facility. f. That prior to the issuance of a building permit, the follAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Ord.02-14 A Ord. 02-14 Sec. 66-139. School PropertyOrdinanceOrdinance 02-14 To create Sec. 66-139. School Property in the Municipal Code of Racine, Wisconsin. The Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin do ordain as follows: Part 1: To create Sec. 66-139. School Property in the Municipal Code of Racine, Wisconsin as follows: “Sec. 66-139. School Property. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to go upon the grounds of any school in the Racine Unified School District for the purpose of engaging in conduct which is disorderly, disruptive or otherwise detrimental to the orderly conduct of school affairs. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person: (1) Not engaged in legitimate school-related business to be present upon Racine Unified School District school grounds without express permission from a Racine Unified School District principal or his/her designee; (2) To remain upon the grounds of any Racine Unified School District school upon being requested to leave by any Racine Unified School District official, employee or law enforcement officer; (3) After having been requested to leave the grounds, to return to theReferred  Action details Not available
Ord.03-14 A Ord. 03-14 - Nonattendance at MeetingsOrdinanceOrdinance 03-14 To repeal and recreate Division I Generally, Section 2-166. Vacating office due to nonattendance of meetings of the Municipal Code of Racine, Wisconsin. The Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin do ordain as follows: Part 1: Repeal Sec. 2-166. Vacating office due to nonattendance of meetings in the Municipal Code of Racine, Wisconsin and recreate it as follows: “The office of any individual, except aldermen, appointed to any special committee, board, or commission of the city, who, for any reason, fails to attend three meetings in any term year (May 1 until April 30th), shall be automatically vacated.” Part 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage by a majority vote of the members-elect of the City Common Council and publication or posting as required by law. Passed by the Common Council: _______________________________________ Approved: _______________________________________ Mayor Attest: _______________________________________ City Clerk Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available