Agenda CITY OF JANESVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, July 25, 2011
7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call.
3. Regular City Council meeting minutes of July 11, 2011. “C”
4. Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory
Committee including an appeal of the denial for an operator’s
license for Anyvirkamal Bopari and Sarbjit Bopari.
(Refer to separate agenda.) “C”
5. Financial statement for the month of June, 2011. “C”
6. Special recognition: Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of
Mark J. Mackinnis’ service to the City of Janesville.
(File Res. No. 2011-822)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda
not requiring a public hearing.
2. Second reading, public hearing and action on a proposed ordinance
annexing property located at 2120 East Delavan Drive.
(File Ord. No. 2011-487)
3. Second reading, public hearing and action on a proposed ordinance
zoning property located at 2120 East Delavan Drive to R1 upon
annexation. (File Ord. No. 2011-488)
4. Second reading, public hearing and action on a proposed ordinance
prohibiting the possession of any firearm in any City building or
structure except as allowed by law for sworn law enforcement and peace
officers. (File Ord. No. 2011-493)
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“C” – This designation indicates an item that the City Council will take up
under a Consent Agenda.
City Council Agenda – July 25, 2011
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OLD BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
5. Discussion and action on a proposed City Council policy establishing a
Code of Conduct for members of the City Council; and Commissions,
Committees, and Boards. (Revised Council Policy No. 88)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation of the Transportation Committee: Public hearing and
action on a proposed resolution authorizing the removal of traffic control
signals at Academy Street and West Milwaukee Street.
(File Res. No. 2011-825)
2. Award of Contracts 2011-14 (Evonik Shoreline Restoration), 2011-15
(Sanitary Sewer Lining & Point Repairs), 2011-16 (Monterey Park
Concrete Flatwork) for Public Works Bid Schedule “D” – 2011.
3. Update and possible action on proposed business incubator.
4. Introduce, refer to Plan Commission and schedule a public hearing on a
proposed ordinance amending the City’s Sign Code to allow electronic
message signs within Sign District E under specific situations and if
approved by the Plan Commission through a conditional sign permit.
(File Ord. No. 2011-494)
5. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be
affected by Council action.
6. Matters not on the Agenda.
7. Consideration of a motion to convene into closed session, pursuant to
Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85(1)(e), for the purpose of deliberating and
setting the negotiation and bargaining strategies, terms, and conditions
for a potential industrial site TIF #22 development agreement, since
competitive and/or bargaining reasons require a closed session.
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.