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File #: 241341    Version:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 12/17/2024 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 3/4/2025
Effective date: 3/22/2025    
Title: A substitute ordinance establishing a pedestrian mall to be known as “Nativity Jesuit Pedestrian Mall” in South 29th Street from West Orchard Street to a point approximately 180 feet south of West Orchard Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: PEDESTRIAN AREAS, STREETS
Attachments: 1. 2110565-Description-Rev-6-11-24.pdf, 2. 241341 - Map of Nativity Jesuit Ped Mall.pdf, 3. City Plan Commission Letter.pdf, 4. Response from CA Carson, 5. Notice published 2/12/25
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
3/21/20252 CITY CLERK PUBLISHED   Action details Meeting details Not available
3/10/20252 MAYOR SIGNED   Action details Meeting details Not available
3/4/20252 COMMON COUNCIL PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
2/20/20251 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTEDPass5:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
2/20/20252 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass5:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
2/12/20251 CITY CLERK PUBLISHED   Action details Meeting details Not available
1/29/20250 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass5:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
1/27/20250 CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE AND ASSIGNED

Minutes note: Mr. Leichtling presented. Staff recommends approval. Appearing: James Washington, DPW Brionne Bischke, JSD Vanessa Slis, NJA Mr. Washington and applicant team presented on specifics of the pedestrian mall project. This ordinance establishes a pedestrian mall in South 29th Street, from West Orchard Street to a point approximately 180 feet south of West Orchard Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District for public use and private use by Nativity Jesuit Academy. Providing testimony in support: Machez Martinez, NJA teacher and parent Mark Heron, NJA board member There was discussion regarding public and private use of the pedestrian mall, community outreach, safety, green space availability, accessibility, and signage/messaging. Commissioner Gonzalez moved approval, seconded by commissioner Crane. (Prevailed 7-0)
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12/17/20240 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available

Number

241341

Version

SUBSTITUTE 2

Reference

 

Sponsor

ALD. BAUMAN

Title

A substitute ordinance establishing a pedestrian mall to be known as “Nativity Jesuit Pedestrian Mall” in South 29th Street from West Orchard Street to a point approximately 180 feet south of West Orchard Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District.

Sections

113-26                     cr

Analysis

This ordinance establishes a pedestrian mall to be known as “Nativity Jesuit Pedestrian Mall” in South 29th Street, from West Orchard Street to a point approximately 180 feet south of West Orchard Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District. The ordinance is consistent with s.66.0905 and 62.71, Wis. Stats.

 

Body

Whereas, The City of Milwaukee desires to establish a pedestrian mall to be known as “Nativity Jesuit Pedestrian Mall” in South 29th Street, from West Orchard Street to a point approximately 180 feet south of West Orchard Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District; and

 

Whereas, In accordance with s. 62.71(4), Wis. Stats., the Common Council finds that:

 

a.                     The proposed pedestrian mall will be located adjacent to a business district as it is in the vicinity of storefronts at the intersection of West Greenfield Avenue and South Layton Boulevard, as well as nearby schools and hospital.

 

b.                     Reasonably convenient alternate routes exist for private vehicles to traverse around the proposed pedestrian mall.

 

c.                     Continued, unlimited use by private vehicles of the proposed pedestrian mall would endanger pedestrian safety.

 

d.                     Properties abutting the proposed pedestrian mall can be provided reasonably and adequately with emergency vehicle services, as well as delivery and receiving of merchandise or materials, from other streets or alleys.

 

e.                     It is in the public interest to use the proposed pedestrian mall for pedestrian purposes.

 

f.                     Preparation of preliminary plans, acquisition of land, and use of public funds are unnecessary to improve the proposed pedestrian mall, considering that all plans and improvements will be completed and paid for by a private entity upon:

 

i.                     Review and recommendation by the City Plan Commission.

 

ii.                     Approval of plans for these improvements by the Common Council.

 

; now, therefore

 

The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:

 

Part 1. Section 113-26 of the code is created to read:

113-26. Nativity Jesuit Pedestrian Mall.

1. CREATED. In accordance with ss. 66.0905 and 62.71, Wis. Stats., a pedestrian mall is established in an area previously used for vehicular thoroughfare in South 29th Street from West Orchard Street to a point approximately 180 feet south of West Orchard Street. The designated area shall be limited to pedestrian and bicycle users, and to emergency, public works maintenance, and utility transportation vehicles.

 

2. AREA AND LOCATIONS. The area and location to be included in the pedestrian mall established under this section is specifically described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 6 North, Range 21 East, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; thence South 88 degrees 14 minutes 18 seconds West along the North line of the Northeast Quarter, aforesaid, a distance of 692.93 feet; thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes 22 seconds East, 380.76 feet to the Northeast Corner of Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 9047 as recorded in Document 10787136, Milwaukee County Records, said point also being the Point of Beginning; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 38 seconds East, 60.00 feet to a point in the East right-of-way line of South 29th Street; South 00 degrees 34 minutes 22 seconds East, 179.78 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 14 seconds West, 60.00 feet to a point in the East line of said Lot 1 and the Westerly right-of-way of South 29th Street; thence North 00 degrees 34 minutes 22 seconds West, along said East line and Westerly right-of-way line 179.79 feet to the Point of Beginning.

 

3. MAP ON FILE. A map of the pedestrian mall area described in sub. 1 is on file with the city clerk.

 

LRB

APPROVED AS TO FORM

 K. Broadnax

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Legislative Reference Bureau

Date:  February 10, 2025

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Attorney

IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE

IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE

 

 

____________________________

Office of the City Attorney

Date:  ______________________

 

Requestor

Department of Public Works

Drafter

LRB180501-3

Ned Littlefield

02/10/2025