Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of November 25, 2024

Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings - Week of November 25, 2024

Note: This is not a complete list of meetings for this upcoming week. All meetings and their details can be found at the Meeting Schedule page.

Monday, November 25, 2024 - 5:00 p.m. 

Ethics Board

 This meeting is being held virtually. Agenda
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NEW BUSINESS 

2. Introduction of Board Members and Staff 

3. 85412 Advisory Opinion re: Barbara Harrington-McKinney - Use of Alder Account to pay for a fiscal sponsorship fee Request for Advisory Opinion from Ethics Board Harrington-McKinney.pdf Memo to Ethics Board regarding Alder Account Use.pdf Draft Advisory Opinion-Fiscal Agent paid by Alder Funds.pdf AttachmentsMemo to Ethics Board.

4. 85413 Hearing re: Ethics Board Complaint filed by Emily Samson against Shadayra Kilfoy-Flores Attachments: Complaint Form - Ethics Board - filed by Emily Samson against Shadayra Kilfoy-Flores.pdf 

5. DISCUSSION ITEMS Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board may go into closed session pursuant sec.19.85(1)(a), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of deliberating concerning a case which was the subject of any judicial or quasi-judicial trial or hearing before that governmental body. If the Board does convene in closed session, notice is hereby given pursuant to sec. 19.85(2), Wis. Stats., that upon completion of the closed session, the Board may reconvene in open session to discuss the above matter without waiting 12 hours. ADJOURNMENT.

• Tuesday, November 26, at 4:30pm	Common Council Executive Committee 86265 Overview of Procedures for Censure or Removal of an Alder	Virtual

Tuesday, November 26, at 6:30 p.m. in virtual format.

Common Council

Agenda items include appointments to the Police Civilian Oversight Board.

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Of Interest to District 20 Residents:

6. 85464  Creating Section 28.022-00693 of the MGO to change the zoning of property located at 933 South Circle from PD (Planned Development) District to Amended PD (GDP) (Planned Development-General Development Plan) District and creating Section 28.022-0069 to approve a Speciric Implementation Plan. (District 20).

50. 86141  Report of Body-Worn Camera Experiment: Body Worn Camera Report.

53. 85415  Approving the prelimary plat of Hill Valley on property addressed as 940-1050 S. High Point Road, 1051 S. Pleasant View Road, and 902 Landmark  Trail (District 1).

58.  85814  Creating Section 28.022-00696 of the MGO to change the zoning of a portion of property located at 940-1050 South High Point Road, 1051 South Pleasant View Road and 902 Landmark Trail from Temporary A (Agricultural) District to TR-P (Traditional Residential-Planned) District....

106. 86221  Censuring Alder Charles Myadze for conduct unbecoming of an alder.

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Greater Madison MPO Secures $1 Million to Enhance Road Safety Across Dane County

Alexandra Andros, AICP, Director & Transportation Manager:

I wanted to share the good news that our application for SS4A funding was successful.  This will allow the Greater Madison MPO to support the development of local agency safety action plans and supplemental planning activities to achieve our goal of zero roadway fatalities and serious injuries by 2040. 

The Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has been awarded $1 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to enhance safety for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians throughout Dane County.

Join us to help shape the future of Madison's Southwest and Southeast areas. We look forward to your input!

November 19, 2024 Southwest Area Plan Kick-off.

Over 80 residents attended the In-Person launch of the Southwest Area Plan. On November 19, 2024 at Akira Toki Middle School, 5606 Russett.  Childcare and Spanish interpretation was provided.

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 -VIRTUAL
Save the date for the virtual Southwest Area Plan event to be held from Noon – 1:00pm and 6:00pm – 7:00pm on Tuesday, December 3. More information to come!

The Beltline bounds the Southwest Planning Area 

To the north and northeast, the City of Fitchburg to the south and southeast, and S. High Point Road to the west. It is represented by five different alder districts: District 1 ( Council Vice President John Duncan), District 7 ( Ald. Nasra Wehelie), District 10 ( Council President Yannette Figueroa Cole), District 19 ( Ald. John Guequierre), and District 20 ( Ald. Barbara Harrington-McKinney).

Read the full news release here to learn more about the Southwest and Southeast Area Plans and the dates of their kickoff events.

Southeast Area Plan
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - VIRTUAL 
Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Location: La Follette High School Cafeteria and Commons, 702 Pflaum Road. Childcare and Spanish interpretation will be provided. If there is a need for other language interpretation, please contact us at  southeastareaplan@cityofmadison.com.

Each event will begin with a brief presentation, but community members are welcome to drop in anytime, whether for a few minutes or the full duration. Come learn about the Southwest Area Plan and the Southeast Area Plan and share your ideas with City staff!

PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION AND ADD THIS INFORMATION TO YOUR CALENDAR: Virtual Meetings

For those unable to attend in person, virtual meeting options are available for both plans: Southwest Area Plan Virtual Meetings (registration required; both sessions cover the same content):

• December 3, 2024, from 12:00–1:00 p.m.
• December 3, 2024, from 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Southeast Area Plan Virtual Meeting (registration required):

• December 5, 2024, from 12:00–1:00 p.m.

OTHER DISTRICT 20 UPDATES

• Fireworks @Elver Park Survey

With the removal of the fireworks display on July 4th at Elver Park, there have been a few concerns regarding unsanctioned firework displays that took place on the evening of Thursday, July 4, 2024. Alder Barbara Harrington-McKinney is working to gather more information to gauge constituents’ sentiments toward bringing fireworks back to Elver Park for a once-a-year 4th of July celebration.

Take online by scanning the QR Code below or type in the following link: https://bit.ly/3SIewO6View full blog post

DISTRICT 20 Community Attention - Madison Estates & ReNew Apartments

MADISON ESTATES (Out-of-State Property Managers)

Tennant representatives from Madison Estates held a meeting with HVG owners of the Madison Estates property. The meeting was held Tuesday, Nov. 19th at 5:30pm at the Madison Estates clubhouse. Complaints at the apartment complex has City Building Inspection involved. Complains: Vandalism, Maintenance, Safety, Security Concerns, Overall Service Quality, rent inequity. New Manager hired and is in training. Progress towards Property Managers and Residents each being heard.

RENEW APARTMENTS (Out-of-State Property Managers)

Similar complaints at the apartment complex has City Building Inspection involved. 25 cars were reported vandalized. Complaints: Maintenance, Safety, Security Concerns, Overall Service Quality.

Open Records Request Filed by Cap Times Reporter for records involving communications between Ald. Govindarajan and Alds: Charles Myadze, Nasra Wehelie, Bill Tischler, Amani Latimer Burris, Isadore Knox, Jr., John Gueguierre, Barbara Harrington-McKinney.. A copy of the request is attached for your reference. 

From Enjoyiana Nururdin, Local Government Reporter, Cap Times

To: Ald. Govindarajan:

I'm requesting all relevant phone logs or call transcripts. text messages, and emails between you and the following alders between November 12 and November 22 that include or reference Charles Myadze, the Investigation reports from OVB Law and Consulting and censureship: 

Alds: Charles Myadze, Nasra Wehelie, Bill Tischler, Amani Latimer Burris, Isadore Knox, Jr., John Gueguierre, Barbara Harrington-McKinney.

From Common Council Office to Common Council Records Custodian, Friday, November 22, 2024.:

Please do the following:

• Search personal email for responsive records
• Search texts for responsive records
• Review phone logs and call transcripts for responsive records

Please search for records from 11/12/24 through 11/22/24, between yourself and Alder Govindarajan, which include any of the following key words:

• Charles Myadze
• Investigation report
• OVB, OVB Law, or OVB Law and Consulting
• censure/censureship/censureship

Please forward responsive records to me by Monday, December 2. Email communciations can be forwarded to CCRecordsCustodian@cityofmadison.com; you may find it most convenient to forward texts, photos of call logs, and call transcriptions to my work cell at 608-620-5885.

Once the district email search request has been processed by our IT department, I will reach out with district email responsive records for you to review.

Additional Updates, Notices,  Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of November 25, 2024

City Offices are closed on November 28 and 29. Administrative offices are closed on November 28 and 29, 2024 for Thanksgiving and Ho-Chunk Day. Emergency services will be open; please call 911. Use Report a Problem for non-emergencies.

Winter Parking Rules. Alternate side parking is in effect until March 15, 2025. Sign up for daily alternate side parking reminders by text.

NOTE:

I apologize for the lengthy post, but much has transpired this week and likely in the weeks ahead.  It has been my policy to use the District Blog for only District business. I posted my personal views on NextDoor and have received both positive and negative comments. I speak my truth and "My Why" is to vocalize my position on a certain issue. I am committed to follow a certain path. I decided NOT to publish my personal views surrounding the "Sanction against Alder Myadze" on the District 20 blog. District 20 Resident(s): I invite you to schedule an appointment with me to discuss in detail any concerns you may have related to my position as the elected Alder of District 20.

Alder Harrington-McKinney