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File #: 201707    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/13/2021 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 5/4/2021
Effective date:    
Title: Substitute resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to prepare recommendations to the Common Council intended to ensure that all City elected officials are governed by City policies regulating sexual harassment and other forms of intimidation.
Sponsors: ALD. ZAMARRIPA, ALD. MURPHY, ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC, ALD. JOHNSON, ALD. KOVAC, ALD. SPIKER, ALD. PEREZ, ALD. BORKOWSKI, ALD. HAMILTON, ALD. BAUMAN, ALD. DODD, ALD. COGGS, ALD. RAINEY, ALD. LEWIS, ALD. STAMPER
Indexes: PUBLIC OFFICIALS, SEX CRIMES
Attachments: 1. Hawks Quindel SC Letter, 2. Hearing Notice List
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
5/12/20211 MAYOR SIGNED   Action details Meeting details Not available
5/4/20211 COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTED

Minutes note: Ald. Borkowski moved the entire council sponsor this item. There were no objections. 		Pass15:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
4/28/20211 FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION

Minutes note: Appearing: Makda Fessahaye, Dept. of Employee Relations Director Tearman Spencer, City Attorney 		Pass5:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
4/26/20211 CITY CLERK DRAFT SUBMITTED   Action details Meeting details Not available
4/13/20210 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available

Number

201707

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1

Reference

 

Sponsor

ALD. ZAMARRIPA, MURPHY, DIMITRIJEVIC, JOHNSON, KOVAC, SPIKER, PEREZ, BORKOWSKI, HAMILTON, BAUMAN, DODD, COGGS, RAINEY, LEWIS AND STAMPER

Title

Substitute resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to prepare recommendations to the Common Council intended to ensure that all City elected officials are governed by City policies regulating sexual harassment and other forms of intimidation.

Analysis

This resolution directs the Department of Employee Relations to investigate and prepare recommendations for the most effective way to ensure that City elected officials are subject to the City’s policies regulating sexual harassment and other forms of intimidation.

Body

Whereas, All City employees deserve to feel respected, valued, and, above all, safe while carrying out their official duties; and

 

Whereas, Workplace harassment impacts not only employee wellbeing, but also the ability of employees and organizations to work effectively; and

 

Whereas, The City’s anti-harassment and intimidation policies detail not only what constitutes workplace harassment and intimidation, but also the mechanisms for reporting abuse and disciplinary procedures; and

 

Whereas, An investigation by the Department of Employee Relations concluded that the City’s current anti-harassment and intimidation policies do not apply to elected officials; and

 

Whereas, By virtue of their position at the top of the City’s organizational structure and as leaders in the community, elected officials occupy a position of trust which can leave employees particularly vulnerable; and

 

Whereas, As leaders, elected officials are key influencers and set an example for the overall workplace climate of respect and safety; now, therefore, be it

 

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Common Council directs the Department of Employee Relations to investigate the best method to make the City’s anti-harassment and intimidation policies applicable to City elected officials; and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That the Department of Employee Relations shall submit a report of its findings to the Common Council within 6 months of adoption of this resolution.

 

Requestor

 

Drafter

LRB 176655-2

Christopher H. Hillard

4/16/2021