Eau Claire City Council Meeting – November 26 & 27, 2018

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Eau Claire City Council – Monday November 26, 2018: Topics

Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Public hearing on an ordinance rezoning a portion of property located at 2857 Western Avenue from R-1 and R-3 to R-3 (File Z-1634-18). (Scott Allen)

Public hearing on the 2019 Operating Budget, the Library and Health Department budgets, and Special Agency Funding. (Jay Winzenz)

PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS

Public discussion on an ordinance creating Chapter 6.15 entitled “Keeping of Poultry” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Eau Claire. (Introduced by Vice President/Acting President Werthmann, Staff Presentation by Jenessa Stromberger)

Public discussion on an ordinance amending Section 9.37.020 entitled “Penalties” of Chapter 9.37 “Possession of Marijuana” and Section 1.24.030 entitled “Deposit Schedule” of the City Code of Ordinances. (Introduced by Vice President/Acting President Werthmann, Staff Presentation by Stephen Nick)

Public discussion on a resolution recognizing climate change and urging Congress to levy a revenue-neutral fee on carbon in fossil fuels. (Introduced by Council Members Beaton & Anderson, Staff Presentation by Stephen Nick)

Public discussion on a resolution authorizing members of City Council and other City of Eau Claire public bodies to bring non-disruptive children, family members or others to be seated with the member during public meetings and directing the City Manager to identify additional policies and procedures that could decrease barriers to service on public bodies for citizens with children or who provide care to a dependent family member. (Introduced by Council Members Christopherson & Anderson, Staff Presentation by Stephen Nick)

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

The City Council desires to hear the viewpoints of residents of the City of Eau Claire on ideas or concerns of citywide application. The Public Comment Period will be for up to 20 minutes (eligible to be extended by 2/3 vote of the City Council members present). Each speaker shall be permitted no more than 3 minutes to speak and shall speak only once per session.

ADJOURNMENT

The next City Council Legislative Meeting is scheduled to be held at 4 p.m. on November 27, 2018.

Eau Claire City Council – Tuesday November 27, 2018: Topics

Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

CONSENT AGENDA

CONSENT RESOLUTION

Resolution adopting the Consent Agenda – includes all agenda items 1 – 12

BUSINESS AGENDA

Resolution authorizing the sale of 318 Elm Street, Parcel 08-0333. (Kristine Basom)

Resolution approving agreements with Mayo Clinic Health System, Sacred Heart Hospital, OakLeaf Surgical Hospital and Marshfield Clinic regarding subsidies for the provision of Emergency Medical Services to various participating surrounding communities in the greater Eau Claire area. (Chris Bell)

Resolution approving agreements with the Towns of Brunswick, Clear Creek, Drammen, Lincoln, Ludington, Pleasant Valley, Rock Creek, Seymour, Spring Brook, Union and Washington; the City of Altoona; and the Village of Fall Creek for the City of Eau Claire Fire Department to provide Emergency Medical Services to their residents. (Chris Bell)

Resolution accepting and appropriating a Public Service Commission Energy Innovation Grant to undertake energy planning activities. (Because this item amends the budget, a 2/3 vote of the elected members, or eight affirmative votes, is required for adoption.) (Ned Noel)

Resolution recognizing climate change and urging Congress to levy a revenue-neutral fee on carbon in fossil fuels. (Council Members Beaton & Anderson)

Resolution authorizing members of City Council and other City of Eau Claire public bodies to bring non-disruptive children, family members or others to be seated with the member during public meetings and directing the City Manager to identify additional policies and procedures that could decrease barriers to service on public bodies for citizens with children or who provide care to a dependent family member. (Council Members Christopherson & Anderson)

ORDINANCES FOR ACTION

Ordinance rezoning a portion of property located at 2857 Western Avenue from R-1 and R-3 to R-3 (File Z-1634-18). (Scott Allen)

Ordinance creating Chapter 6.15 entitled “Keeping of Poultry” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Eau Claire. (Vice President/Acting President Werthmann)

Ordinance amending Section 9.37.020 entitled “Penalties” of Chapter 9.37 “Possession of Marijuana” and Section 1.24.030 entitled “Deposit Schedule” of the City Code of Ordinances. (Vice President/Acting President Werthmann)

Ordinance rezoning a property located at 559 North Hastings Way from P to C-3 (File Z-1635-18). (Scott Allen)

Ordinance rezoning a property located at 800 Wisconsin Street from I-1P and I-2P to I-2P and to amend the General Development Plan to allow for a change in land use for Building 17 from warehouse storage and office to include multi-family residential (File Z-1636-18). (Scott Allen)

Ordinance in accordance with Section 66.0217 Wisconsin Statutes, annexing to the City of Eau Claire and particularly to the 15th Assessment Ward, 2nd Aldermanic District, being a part of the Northeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 1-26-9, Town of Washington, Eau Claire County, as shown on Planning Drawing No. 18-5A (WIS DOT Petition). (Scott Allen)

Ordinance amending Chapter 5.04 of the City Code of Ordinances entitled “Pawnbrokers.” (Doug Hoffer)

Ordinance amending Table VIII entitled “Parking Prohibited” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Eau Claire. (Dave Solberg)

EAU CLAIRE CITY COUNCIL BUDGET ADOPTION

Resolutions adopting the following proposed budgets and appropriations for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019: • General Fund • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • City – County Health Department (Jay Winzenz)

Resolution adopting the following proposed budgets for various agencies and utilities of the City of Eau Claire for Fiscal Year 2019:(Jay Winzenz)

Resolution levying special assessment charges and extending annual installments of 2018 special assessments. (Jay Winzenz)

Resolution appropriating the 2019 capital projects identified in the 2019 – 2023 Adopted Capital Improvement Plan for the City of Eau Claire. (Jay Winzenz)

Resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds and authorizing an officer to declare official intent for federal income tax purposes. (Jay Winzenz)

Resolution approving the 2019 budgets for the Business Improvement Districts within the City of Eau Claire and authorization to levy special assessments: • South Barstow Business Improvement District • West Grand Avenue Business Improvement District • Water Street Business Improvement District • N. Barstow/Medical Business Improvement District (Jay Winzenz)

Resolution amending the City of Eau Claire Schedule of Fees and Licenses effective January 1, 2019. (Staff is requesting postponement to the December 11, 2018 Council Meeting.) (Jay Winzenz)

Resolution authorizing an application to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission for a Water Utility rate increase. (Jay Winzenz)

Resolution establishing the 2018 tax levies for taxes collectible in 2019 and setting the tax roll for all governmental units within the City of Eau Claire. (Jay Winzenz)

Resolution levying tax rates for all taxable real and personal property in the 2018 tax roll of the City of Eau Claire located in Eau Claire and Chippewa counties. (Jay Winzenz)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements by the City Manager and City Council.

ADJOURNMENT

The next City Council Legislative Meeting is scheduled to be held at 4 p.m. on December 11, 2018.

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