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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/13/2010 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers, 3rd Fl., City Hall
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments: Public Works e-book, Finance & Personnel e-book
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     The meeting was called to order at 9:07 a.m.    Not available
     The roll was called.    Roll call Not available
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said.    Not available
     Common Council President HInes asked that Council observe a moment of silence in memory of those Polish officials and citizens lost in a recent plane crash.    Not available
     The invocation was offered by Milwaukee's Roman Catholic Archbishop Jerome Listecki.    Not available
     The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of March 24, 2010? There being none, the minutes of this meeting were approved without objection.    Not available
     Commendatory and condolatory resolutions were read and ordered on file without objection.    Not available
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091371 11.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to restructuring and combining licenses for professional and street photographers, and public dance hall and shows and exhibitions, and repealing licenses for roller skate rentals on public premises and tag day permits.    Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081673 02.Communication-ReportCommunication relating to the Mobile Home Task Force.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
091428 03.Communication-ReportCommunication transmitting the report and recommendations of the Mobile Home Study Task Force.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091385 04.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: The court reporter was sworn in. The question was put: Have the members of the Common Council read the Report and Recommendations of the Licenses Committee and the exceptions filed in this matter? All members present indicated they had done so. The question was put: Are any of the following or their counsels present and, if so, do they wish to address the Common Council? Jerry J. Spencer was present. Mandeep Dhawan was not present. Ald. Bohl moved that the Common Council resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of taking testimony in these matters. There was no objection. Jerry J. Spencer appeared in person. Asst. City Attorney Bruce Schrimpf appeared and addressed the Common Council. Ald. Bohl moved that the Committee of the Whole rise. There was no objection. Alds. Bohl and Murphy asked to be recorded as OPPOSED to the Committee's recommendation concerning Mandeep Dhawan.
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091489 01.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: Return the public passenger vehicle license application of Gurjit Singh to committee.
AMENDEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091489 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee relative to licenses.APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091532 02.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to crimes at retail establishments and required security camera measures.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091533 03.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to grant funds for additional law enforcement services.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091549 14.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091550 15.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091587 06.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to public passenger licensing of shuttle vehicles.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091479 07.ResolutionResolution authorizing the application of a 2009 Staffing for Adequate Fire Emergency and Response Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091534 08.ResolutionResolution approving a Law Enforcement Services Grant Agreement with Havenwoods Economic Development Corporation.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091558 19.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Fire Department’s application, acceptance and funding of a 2009 Homeland Security Exercise Grant from the State of Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081523 010.Communication-ReportCommunication from the taxicab review board relative to its 2009 activities.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091485 21.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2010 offices and positions in the City Service.

Minutes note: Ald. Dudzik asked to be recorded as opposed to the following positions: Housing Rehabilitation Specialist, Sr. Housing Rehabilitation Specialist
PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091535 02.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to prepare and execute a Request for Proposal for a fee-for-service dental plan and for dental maintenance organization plans for 2011-2013.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091536 03.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to prepare and execute a Request for Proposal for a Wellness and Prevention Program vendor for 2011-2013.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091258 04.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
091575 05.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers and equipment requests.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
091577 06.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091473 11.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to legislative bills.

Minutes note: Strike the committee's recommendation relating to AB-892/SB-645 -- Voter registration/proof of residence
AMENDEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091473 2 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to legislative bills.ADOPTEDPass14:1 Action details Not available
091568 02.ResolutionResolution to cancel real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing various key numbers on the 2008 and 2009 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091570 13.ResolutionSubstitute resolution requesting approval of the Board of Ethics Rules and Procedures.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091611 24.ResolutionSubstitute resolution expressing the City of Milwaukee's support for pending federal legislation, H.R. 4812, Local Jobs for America Act.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091499 05.AppointmentAppointment of Carlos Amador to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091311 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution opposing early release of prisoners from state facilities and urging suspension of the state’s early release program.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
091518 07.OrdinanceAn ordinance related to procedures for initiating in rem proceedings.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
091543 08.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Atty. Robert Figg on behalf of Denise Denton for personal injuries. (12th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091517 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution related to procedures for initiating in rem proceedings.TAKEN FROM COMMITTEEPass15:0 Action details Not available
091517 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution related to procedures for initiating in rem proceedings.REFERRED TOFail2:13 Action details Not available
091517 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution related to procedures for initiating in rem proceedings.

Minutes note: Proposed substitute B Alds. Murphy, Hamilton, Wade, and Hines asked to be listed as a co-sponsors.
SUBSTITUTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091517 2 ResolutionSubstitute resolution related to procedures for initiating in rem proceedings.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091396 11.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to manufactured homes and manufactured home communities, and campgrounds.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091584 02.ResolutionResolution accepting a proposal submitted by C. P. Corporation to purchase the City-owned property at 2121-23 West North Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091597 03.AppointmentAppointment of Mark Knapp to the Standards and Appeals Commission by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091599 04.AppointmentReappointment of Mark Wagner to the Housing Authority by the Mayor. (11th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091566 01.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the intent to issue Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for the Alterra Coffee Roasters, Inc. Project.

Minutes note: Substitute both text and exhibit.
SUBSTITUTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091566 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the intent to issue Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for the Alterra Coffee Roasters, Inc. Project.ADOPTEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
091588 12.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing an expenditure of $25,000 from the Development Fund to relocate electrical service for the 35th Street Viaduct street lighting substation to facilitate the Silver City Townhomes project, in the 8th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091503 03.AppointmentAppointment of Matthew O’Neil to the Business Improvement District Board #16 (West North Avenue) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091509 04.AppointmentAppointment of Joyce Parker to the Business Improvement District Board #44 (Kinnickinnic Avenue) by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091510 05.AppointmentAppointment of Steven Ste. Marie to the Business Improvement District Board #44 (Kinnickinnic Avenue) by the Mayor.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091511 06.AppointmentAppointment of Michael Marx to the Business Improvement District Board #44 (Kinnickinnic Avenue) by the Mayor.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091522 07.AppointmentAppointment of John Grunau to the Business Improvement District Board #42 (Schlitz Park) by the Mayor.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091592 08.AppointmentAppointment of David Bardon to the Business Improvement District Board #43 (South 27th Street) by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091593 09.AppointmentAppointment of Frank Giuffre, Sr. to the Business Improvement District Board #43 (South 27th Street) by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091594 010.AppointmentAppointment of Milan Kresovic to the Business Improvement District Board #43 (South 27th Street) by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091595 011.AppointmentAppointment of Rodney Reider to the Business Improvement District Board #43 (South 27th Street) by the Mayor. (8th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091596 012.AppointmentAppointment of Thomas Bernacchi to the Business Improvement District Board #43 (South 27th Street) by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091401 013.Communication-ReportCommunication from the Brewery Project LLC relating to a 2009 progress report.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
091616 014.CommunicationCommunication relating to the Milwaukee Continuum of Care’s report on the Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
090281 0 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to application and acceptance of an Africa Urban Poverty Alleviation Program grant from Sister Cities International.TAKEN FROM COMMITTEEPass15:0 Action details Not available
090281 0 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to application and acceptance of an Africa Urban Poverty Alleviation Program grant from Sister Cities International.

Minutes note: Alds. Murphy, Bauman, Hines and Coggs as co-sponsors.
SUBSTITUTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
090281 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to application and acceptance of an Africa Urban Poverty Alleviation Program grant from Sister Cities International.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
090895 11.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege for change of ownership to Demano Inc. for a concrete platform with stairs and for addition of two concrete steps for the premises at 1006 East Brady Street, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091463 12.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the installation of a new traffic control signal at the intersection of West Bolivar Avenue and South 13th Street in the 13th Aldermanic District at a cost of $61,000 for a total estimated cost of $61,000, 100% of which will be reimbursable from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091545 13.ResolutionSubstitute resolution determining it necessary to make various assessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $236,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,113,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091546 14.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $3,048,200 for a total estimated cost of $3,649,500.

Minutes note: Ald. Hamilton moved to amend by adding the following: 1st Aldermanic District W. Lawn Ave. - N. 13th St. to N. Green Bay Ave. (ST211090114) File Number) 091545: Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where needed, sodding (3.5-foot width of tree border area), grading, tree removal where necessary, and install traffic calming speed hump(s). (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $52,800; Nonassessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $250,000). The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $378,000. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2010 construction season. This amendment would also increase the total estimated dollar amounts in the title from $2,745,400 to $3,048,200 and from $3,271,500 to $3,649,500.
AMENDEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091546 2 ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $3,048,200 for a total estimated cost of $3,649,500.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091547 15.ResolutionSubstitute resolution determining it necessary to make various nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $89,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,262,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091548 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $7,478,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $9,465,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091551 07.ResolutionResolution relative to the cost participation and installation of coordinated traffic control signals at six all-way stop controlled intersections under the Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality program at a total estimated cost of $379,240.82, with an estimated grantor share of $303,392.66, an estimated City of Greenfield Share of $8,775.00, and an estimated City of Milwaukee share of $67,073.16, and to install these improvements upon execution of the agreement.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091552 08.ResolutionResolution authorizing a sidewalk replacement project in the eighth and tenth aldermanic districts.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091564 09.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming and construction of the improvement of North Mayfair Road from West Burleigh Street to West Silver Spring Drive with Federal/State aid under the State Trunk Highway Program.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091565 010.ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a street occupancy permit to KPH Construction as construction manager for the Federal Court House roofing project at 613 North Jackson Street allowing occupancy for 32 feet of the entire roadway of North Jackson Street from East Michigan Street to a point 120 feet north.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091569 011.ResolutionResolution relative to the application, acceptance, and funding of a Hawthorn Glen grant, from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources, and authorizing a sub-grant to Milwaukee Public Schools, Department of Recreation and Community Services for improvements at Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education and Nature Center.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091583 112.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing and directing the Department of Public Works and the Department of City Development to commence negotiations of a lease of City-owned property known as Catalano Square.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091600 013.AppointmentReappointment of John Gurda to the Citizen Advisory Committee on the Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities and Streets by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081219 014.ResolutionResolution to grant a special privilege to Sixth St. Market, LLC to construct and maintain marquee signage on the west face of the property for the premises at 1750 North 6th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
091602 015.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to infrastructure improvements in the Marquette University area.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
090185 01.CommunicationCommunication from the office of the City Attorney relating to the status of Summerfest lease negotiations.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     Reports of city officers were read and ordered on file without objection.    Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
091634 01.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     Announcements were made.    Not available
     There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:27 a.m.    Not available
     -- Jim Owczarski, Deputy City Clerk    Not available