COMMON COUNCIL

210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Room 201 (City-County Building)

Agenda — 141 items

1. 1 Hybrid Meeting
2. 2 Interpretation and Accessibility
3. 3 Speaking Limit: 3 minutes for all items. You must register before your item is considered by the Council.
4. 4 The use of audible cell phone ringers and active use and response to cellular phone technology by the governing body, staff and members of the public is discouraged in the Council Chambers while the Council is in session.
5. 5 Roll Call
6. 6 Notified Absences: None
7. 7 Opening Remarks
8. 8 Presentations
9. 1. Presentation: Poetry Recitation by mk zariel-"to be trans in america" after Etel Adnan's "To Be In A Time Of War" 94845
10. 2. Presentation of the 2026 Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award by the City of Madison Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) and the Department of Civil Rights - Equal Opportunities Division (EOD) to Dr. Corinda Rainey-Moore. 93818
11. 11 Honoring Resolutions
12. 3. Recognizing October 1 - 8, 2026 as Week Without Driving 94752 Adopt Unanimously Pass
13. 4. Recognizing September 15, 2026, through October 15, 2026, as Hispanic Heritage Month 94765 Adopt Unanimously Pass
14. 14 Disclosures and Recusals
15. 15 Presentation of Consent Agenda
16. 5. Consent Agenda Document (9/22/26) 89058 Accept Pass
17. 17 At this time, a consent agenda will be moved with the recommended action listed for each item EXCEPT:
18. 18 1) Items which have registrants wishing to speak. 2) Items which Alder(s) have separated out for discussion/debate purposes.
19. 19 Public Comment
20. 20 Presentations
21. 6. Performance and Activity Update from Destination Madison - Ellie Westman Chin, CEO 94810
22. 22 Public Hearings
23. 23 Capital Budget
24. 7. 2027 Executive Capital Budget 94620
25. 25 Report of Board of Public Works
26. 8. Approving Plans, Specifications, And Schedule Of Assessments For Parman Terrace Assessment District - 2027. (District 11) 94520 Adopt and Close the Public Hearing Pass
27. 9. Approving Plans, Specifications, And Schedule Of Assessments For Milwaukee Street - Assessment District 2027. (District 15) 94521 Adopt and Close the Public Hearing Pass
28. 10. Approving Plans, Specifications, And Schedule Of Assessments For Sherman Avenue, N. Sherman Avenue, and McGuire Street Assessment District - 2026. (District 12) 94522 Adopt and Close the Public Hearing Pass
29. 29 End of Public Hearings
30. 30 Business Presented by the Mayor
31. 31 Confirmation Hearing
32. 11. Submitting the appointment of Gregory McClain for confirmation of a five-year term as Civil Rights Director. 94423 Adopt Unanimously Pass
33. 33 Appointments
34. 12. Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 9-8-2026; action 9-22-2026). 94612 Confirm Pass
35. 13. Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 9-22-2026; action 10-6-2026). 94842 Refer to a future Meeting to Confirm Pass
36. 36 Business Presented by the President of the Common Council
37. 14. Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through December 8, 2026: 10/6/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 10/20/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 11/10/26 (Budget) - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 11/11/26 (Budget, if needed) - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 11/12/16 (Budget, if needed) - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 11/24/26 - Virtual 12/8/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 89031 Accept Pass
38. 38 Reports of Officers
39. 39 Report of Board of Park Commissioners
40. 15. Authorizing the City’s acceptance of a Permanent Limited Easement for Public Pedestrian Trail Purposes from the Mary Ann McKenzie Legacy Trust over and across a portion of the property located at 3105 Woods Road in the Town of Verona, Wisconsin to extend the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. 94560 Adopt Unanimously Pass
41. 16. Approving Park Commission Resident Appointment to the Long Range Planning Subcommittee of the Board of Park Commissioners 94644 Adopt unanimously under suspension of MGO 2.055 Pass
42. 42 Report of Board of Public Works
43. 17. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements required to serve the Subdivision known as UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PARK PHASE II and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract 9749 (District 1) 94177 Adopt with the Recommendation(s) Pass
44. 18. SUBSTITUTE: Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8708, Hermina Street and Union Street Reconstruction District - 2024. (District 15) 94191 Adopt Unanimously Pass
45. 19. Accepting sidewalk improvements constructed by Private Contract In University Research Park - Science Drive Sidewalk, Private Contract No. 8442 (District 10). 94402 Adopt Unanimously Pass
46. 20. Assessing Benefits S. Paterson Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement Assessment District - 2024. (District 6). 94510 Adopt Unanimously Pass
47. 21. Accepting public stormwater management improvements constructed by Private Contract for Woods Farm - Stormwater Management, Private Contract No. 8059 (District 3) 94513 Adopt Unanimously Pass
48. 22. Accepting street and lateral improvements constructed by Private Contract for 5622 Eastpark Boulevard, Private Contract No. 9045 (District 17). 94514 Adopt Unanimously Pass
49. 23. Accepting sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and street improvements (excluding bituminous surface pavement) constructed by Private Contract In Eagle Trace - Phase 8, Private Contract No. 9575 (District 9). 94517 Adopt Unanimously Pass
50. 24. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 4305 Cherokee Drive - Cherokee Middle School and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9822 (District 10) 94518 Adopt Unanimously Pass
51. 25. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Madison LakeWay - SkyLine Improvements. (District 4, District 13) 94519 Adopt Unanimously Pass
52. 26. Amending the Final Schedule of Assessments for the Evergreen Avenue, Ohio Avenue, and Sommers Avenue Assessment District - 2025. (District 15) 94623 Adopt Unanimously Pass
53. 27. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9668, Mayflower Lift Station Replacement project. (District 14) 94625 Adopt Unanimously Pass
54. 28. Accepting sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and street improvements (excluding bituminous surface pavement) constructed by Private Contract In Village at Autumn Lake Phase 15, Private Contract No. 9378 (District 17). 94626 Adopt Unanimously Pass
55. 29. Declaring the City of Madison's intention to exercise its police powers establishing the Euclid Avenue and Birch Avenue Assessment District - 2027. (District 11) 94630 Adopt Unanimously Pass
56. 56 Report of Business and Economic Resources Committee
57. 30. Granting additional Special Vending Approvals under MGO 9.136(1)(k) as detailed on the accompanying special event resolution table. 94576 Adopt Unanimously Pass
58. 58 Report of City Clerk
59. 31. Report of Operator License Applications September 22, 2026. See attached report for list of operators. 89094 Grant Pass
60. 60 Report of Common Council Executive Committee
61. 32. Accepting the 2026 Agency Annual Surveillance Technology Reports for the 2025 Calendar Year 94144 Adopt Unanimously Pass
62. 62 AGENDA NOTE: A recommendation will be made from the floor as Common Council Executive Committee meets 9/22/26.
63. 33. Amending various sections of the Madison General Ordinances to correct inconsistencies and improper references in the Madison General Ordinances, constituting a 2026 City Attorney Revisor’s Ordinance. 94201 Adopt Unanimously Pass
64. 64 AGENDA NOTE: A recommendation will be made from the floor as Common Council Executive Committee meets 9/22/26.
65. 65 Report of Finance Committee
66. 34. Authorizing a non-competitive goods and services contract with Johnson Controls Building Solutions LLC, for building automation control upgrades services. 94248 Adopt Unanimously Pass
67. 35. Authorizing the acceptance of a grant for $250,000 from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Idle Sites Redevelopment Grant program, authorizing contracts with WEDC and OM Station LLC for the use of the funds and amending the 2026 Adopted Operating Budget for Economic Development Division - Office of Business Resources’ purchased services. (District 12) 94391 Adopt Unanimously Pass
68. 36. Authorizing the Parks Division to submit, and if awarded, amend the Parks Division’s Capital Budget and accept a grant of up to $2,300,000 from the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program for the implementation of the James Madison Park Master Plan. (District 2 and District 6) 94392 Adopt Unanimously Pass
69. 37. Accepting Wisconsin Department of Health Services donations of naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl test strips for overdose prevention for the Police Department’s Madison Area Recovery Initiative (MARI) and Patrol 94477 Adopt Unanimously Pass
70. 38. Amending the 2026 Police Department operating budget; and authorizing the Mayor to accept, if awarded, a USDOJ Office of Victims of Crime three-year grant for $500,000 to embed a crime response specialist within the Investigative Services Section, coordinate activities and services with the Crime Response Program of the Dane County District Attorney’s Office Victim Witness Unit, and meet the need to protect victims by restabilizing their safety and security options, improving victims’ ability and openness to cooperation and participation in the investigative process and criminal justice system 94484 Adopt Unanimously Pass
71. 39. Amending the 2026 Police Department operating budget; and authorizing the Mayor and Chief of Police to accept a USDOJ COPS Office Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act grant for $250,000 to provide Department-wide wellness and resiliency services, and Peer Support Team training. 94488 Adopt Unanimously Pass
72. 40. Approving the schedule of Special Charges for the State Street Mall/Capitol Concourse for 2025/26 Maintenance Charges. (District 2, District 4, and District 8) 94493 Adopt Unanimously Pass
73. 41. Amending the 2026 Engineering-Bicycle & Pedestrian Capital Budget to transfer existing budget from the Sidewalk Program to the Hermina-Starkweather Creek Ped Bridge project. (District 15) 94509 Adopt Unanimously Pass
74. 42. Recreate the 1.0 FTE position #4782 of Civil Technician 2 as a GIS Specialist 2. 94532 Adopt Unanimously Pass
75. 43. SUBSTITUTE: Delete the classification of Parking Division Director from CG18, R17 in the salary schedule and recreate the classification in CG21, R19. Recreate position #1275 as Parking Division Director in CG 21, Range 19 and reallocate the employee. 94533 Re-refer Pass
76. 44. Recreate the 1.0 FTE position #779 of Accounting Technician 3 (CG20, R16) as an Accountant 1 (CG18, R06) and reallocate the employee to the new position. 94575 Adopt Unanimously Pass
77. 45. Authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to accept $35,000 for passenger rail modeling work and amending the Transportation Department’s 2026 Capital Budget (Citywide). 94607 Adopt Unanimously Pass
78. 46. Authorizing the Negotiation and Execution of a Three-Party Contract with Walker Consultants, Inc. and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Curb Management Planning Services (Citywide). 94608 Adopt Unanimously Pass
79. 47. Approving a loan of up to $400,000 to MTZ Charitable Organization, Inc., or an affiliate LLC, from the Community Facilities Loan Program to help finance the construction of The Family Life Center to be located at 2019 Fisher Street; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement for that purpose. (District 14) 94609 Adopt Unanimously Pass
80. 48. Authorizing a MOU between the City of Madison, the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County, and Wisconsin Youth Company to establish a Community Resilience Hub Network. 94613 Adopt Unanimously Pass
81. 49. Authorizing Business Associate Agreements between the City of Madison Fire Department and Business Associates for EMS ride-along programs to ensure HIPAA law compliance. 94614 Adopt Unanimously Pass
82. 50. Authorizing the Finance Director to execute a contract amendment with ClearGov, Inc. to add software modules for capital budgeting and financial reporting 94616 Adopt Unanimously Pass
83. 83 Report of Police Civilian Oversight Board
84. 51. Directing the Chief of Police to report on the status of the recommendations regarding the policies and procedures of the Madison Police Department. 94641 Amend Pass
85. 85 Report of Police Department
86. 52. Chief of Police 2nd Quarter Report: Chief John Patterson, Madison Police Department 94792 Accept Pass
87. 87 Report of Risk Manager
88. 53. SubroIQ - Vehicle Damage - $17,532.77 94215 Disallow Pass
89. 88 Directing the Chief of Police to report on the status of the recommendations regarding the policies and procedures of the Madison Police Department. 94641 Adopt With Amendment(s) Pass
90. 54. N. Baime - Vehicle Damage - $1,644.24 94217 Disallow Pass
91. 55. Hupy and Abraham for J. Stieren - Personal/Bodily Injury - $250,000.00 94319 Disallow Pass
92. 56. J. Mason - Vehicle Damage - $1,569.84 94380 Disallow Pass
93. 57. S. Flom - Personal Injury/Property Damage - $30,000.00 94464 Disallow Pass
94. 58. S. Morgan - Property Damage - $2,242.00 94467 Disallow Pass
95. 59. K. Wirka - Property Damage - $1,664.50 94563 Disallow Pass
96. 60. G. Mergen - Vehicle Damage - $678.10 94566 Disallow Pass
97. 96 Report of Transportation Commission
98. 61. Authorizing a non-competitive service contract with ParkMobile, LLC for additional application-based meter payment services. 94307 Adopt Unanimously Pass
99. 62. Authorizing the Traffic Engineering Division to accept a federal grant for $96,648 to maintain a safety education program and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into the grant contracts and State/Municipal Agreements with Wisconsin Department of Transportation. (Citywide) 94569 Adopt Unanimously Pass
100. 63. Adopting the City of Madison Pedestrian Plan (Citywide). 94570 Adopt Unanimously Pass
101. 64. Adopting the City of Madison Safe Routes to School Strategic Plan (Citywide). 94574 Adopt Unanimously Pass
102. 101 Items Referred to this Meeting
103. 102 Resolutions
104. 65. Designating City of Madison Polling Locations for the November 2026 General Election. 94534 Adopt Unanimously Pass
105. 104 Introduction of New Business for Referral Without Debate
106. 105 Ordinances
107. 66. Creating Section 28.022-00820 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 5025 Sheboygan Avenue from PD (Planned Development) District to Amended PD (GDP) (Planned Development-General Development Plan) District and creating Section 28.022-00821 to approve a Specific Implementation Plan. (District 11) 94811 Refer For Public Hearing Pass
108. 67. Creating Section 28.022-00822 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 122 State Street from PD (Planned Development) District to PD (GDP) (Planned Development-General Development Plan) District and creating Section 28.022-00823 to approve a Specific Implementation Plan. (District 4) 94812 Refer For Public Hearing Pass
109. 68. Creating Section 28.022-00824 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 301 South Westfield Road from SE (Suburban Employment) District to CC-T (Commercial Corridor-Transitional) District. (District 9) 94813 Refer For Public Hearing Pass
110. 69. Creating Section 28.022-00825 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 6302 Driscoll Drive from PD (Planned Development) District to Amended PD (GDP) (Planned Development-General Development Plan) District and creating Section 28.022-00826 to approve a Specific Implementation Plan. (District 3) 94814 Refer For Public Hearing Pass
111. 70. Creating Section 28.022-00827 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 279 Junction Road from PD (Planned Development) District to SE (Suburban Employment) District. (District 9) 94815 Refer For Public Hearing Pass
112. 71. Amending Sections 3.14(2)(q), (3) and (3)(a) to rename the Traffic Engineering Division of the Department of Transportation the Mobility and Infrastructure Division, and retitle the position of Director of Traffic Engineering to the Director of Mobility and Infrastructure, and make other changes consistent with these actions. 94844 Refer Pass
113. 112 Resolutions
114. 72. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Oakwood Lutheran Home Association, Inc. and Oakwood Village, Inc. located at 6145 and 6175 Mineral Point Road (District 19) 94526 Refer to a future Meeting to Adopt Pass
115. 73. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Cox Rentals, LLC located at 122 State Street (District 4) 94527 Refer Pass
116. 74. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by RFA Asset Management located at 301 S Westfield Road (District 9) 94528 Refer Pass
117. 75. Amending the Police Department’s 2026 Operating Budget; and authorizing the Mayor and Chief of Police to accept a FY2026 USDOJ Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for $100,805, and to utilize these funds to support law enforcement initiatives 94699 Refer Pass
118. 76. Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 1 to the existing Purchase of Services contract between the City of Madison and Sasaki Associates, Inc. for traffic management design services for the Madison LakeWay - Phase 1 project. (District 4, District 6, District 13, District 14) 94714 Refer Pass
119. 77. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract amendment with Trapeze Software Group, Inc. to the System Supply & Maintenance Agreement entered into on February 10, 2016 to extend coverage for Trapeze back-office software going out of warranty at the end of 2026, and to incorporate Work Order for four TSDE Export services. The cost of this contract amendment will not exceed $303,469 in the Transit Utility 2027 operating budget. 94776 Refer Pass
120. 78. Authorizing the Planning Division to lead the preparation of the Near West Area Plan and Adopting a Public Participation Plan (District 5, District 8, District 10, District 11, District 13, District 14) 94777 Refer Pass
121. 79. Authorizing the City’s execution of a First Amendment to Option to Purchase, between the City of Madison and Tri-State Custom Construction, LLC, for the purpose of extending the City’s option to repurchase certain residential lots within Owl’s Creek Subdivision. (District 16) 94785 Refer Pass
122. 80. Authorizing the Planning Division to lead the preparation of the North Area Plan and Adopting a Public Participation Plan (District 12 and District 18) 94799 Refer Pass
123. 81. Applying to the Dane County Board for exemption from the Dane County Library Tax levied under Section 43.57(3) and 43.64(2) Wisconsin Statutes. 94809 Refer Pass
124. 123 Presentation of Claims Against the City
125. 124 Claims - Refer to the Risk Manager
126. 82. A. Appeti/Wodzro - Vehicle Damage - $4,520.39 94610 Referred
127. 83. M. Young - Economic and Personal Damages - $1,205,000.00 94674 Referred
128. 84. J. Campos - Vehicle Damage - $821.33 94677 Referred
129. 85. J. Pietzl - Vehicle Damage - $1,000.00 94681 Referred
130. 86. L. Anders - Pain and Suffering/Emotional Distress, etc. - $250,000.00 94684 Referred
131. 87. M. Anders - Pain and Suffering/Emotional Distress, etc. - $250,000.00 94687 Referred
132. 88. J. Godfrey - Vehicle Damage - $991.83 94690 Referred
133. 89. J. Lara - Vehicle Damage - $18,989.16 94693 Referred
134. 90. S. Mitchell - Vehicle Damage - $11,537.64 94696 Referred
135. 91. D. Mohammed - Personal Injury - Amount to be Determined 94761 Referred
136. 92. B. Walker - Vehicle Damage - $1,372.85 94764 Referred
137. 93. Mobilitas Insurance - Vehicle Damage - $12,500.13 94795 Referred
138. 94. M. Karow - Vehicle Damage - $1,300.00 94798 Referred
139. 95. N. Marquardt - Property Damage - Amount to be Determined 94807 Referred
140. 139 Announcements & Introductions of Items from the Floor
141. 140 Adjournment Adjourn Pass

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