City of Milwaukee - File #: 250552

• File #: 250552
• Version: 0
• Type: Motion
• Status: In Committee
• File created: 7/15/2025
• In control: LICENSES COMMITTEE
• Title: Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
7/18/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 01 WHIGHAM, Paul L, Agent for "Brunch All Day Cafe LLC", Class B Tavern License Application for "BRUNCH ALL DAY CAFE" at 3428 W VILLARD Av. The applicant was present and said that this would be his second location and that he would like to sell wine slushies. Regarding the item on the police report, he said that it was an altercation with a tenant and that he did not appeared in court. He added that he paid the fine in full yesterday and that he has the receipt. There were no neighbors present to testify. Individuals also present: Ald. Pratt said that the she is happy that this business is expanding and moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
7/18/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 08 ANTONIO PEREZ, Lucia, Agent for "Guelaguetza Restaurante y Barra LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Application Requesting Instrumental Musicians, Disc Jockey, Bands, Dancing by Performers, Patrons Dancing, Entertainment for Private Events and Alcohol Only Served w/Kitchen Open for "GUELAGUETZA RESTAURANTE Y BARRA" at 2537 W NATIONAL Av. The applicant said that her plan is to sell Mexican native food from Oaxaca. There were no neighbors present to testify. Individuals also present: Ald. Zamarripa said that this location has had its history with the last business being there for a year and not renewed. She said that it is her understanding that there is an amendment. Atty. Halbrooks requested that the closing time be 12am Sun-Sat and to withdraw the PEP application and to work with special permits for a year only for special events. He also said that they are working on the DNS inspections, that her client lives in the neighborhood, and that they won’t let the building go where it was with the previous tenant. Ald. Zamarripa said that according to the offline conversation they are amending the PEP application to 5 amusement machines and removal of the rest of the types of entertainment and to work with special permits for special events. Atty. Halbrooks agreed. Ald. Zamarripa moved to amend the application to close at 12am Sun-Sat and to amend the Public Entertainment Premises application to 5 amusement machines only and to apply for temporary permits for special events like quinceaneras. There were no objections. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
7/18/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 08 OSTOS DOMINGUEZ, Gabriel, Agent for "Antojitos El Muelle LLC", Food Dealer and Food Peddler Licenses Renewal Application for "ANTOJITOS EL MUELLE" at 3300 W LINCOLN Av. (Expires 8/13/2025) The applicant was present along with his son Mr. Ostos as interpreter. There were no neighbors present to testify. Individuals in objection: Carly Hegarty (MHD) said that the applicant was found operating without running water for proper hand washing in three occasions and that the business has pending fines for re-inspection as well. Individuals also present: Ald. Zamarripa asked Ms. Hegarty if the applicant received a warning for the first time. Ms. Hegarty said that it is correct and that the applicant did not fill up the tank. Ald. Zamarripa said that it seems that it is an ongoing issue with food trucks and that he has to do the work to have water available to operate. The applicant said that he will put something to keep the pipes warm like a heater. Ald. Zamarripa said that there are several options available including insulation for the pipes and that he can reach out to the HD to ask for options in order to serve food safely. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval with a Warning Letter. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
7/18/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 08 MARTINEZ- PEREZ, Hermelindo, Agent for "Taqueria El Arriero LLC", Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer Licenses Application Requesting Jukebox and 4 Amusement Machines for "TAQUERIA EL ARRIERO" at 3530 W NATIONAL Av. The applicant was present along with Sam Dawson as interpreter. The applicant said that he wants to sell food with alcohol beverages and that he is thinking to close at 12am instead based on the feedback from neighbors. Individuals also present: Ald. Zamarripa said that she talked to the applicant regarding the amendment and that some neighbors and stakeholders are present to testify. Individuals in objection: Kevin Solis (VIA Manager) – said that the office is located next door from this premises and that most of the business close at 5 pm because it is a residential area. He added that this application does not add any value to the area and that the organization supports business models as the previous one. Jeff Sponcia (717 S 36th St) – said that he is also a commercial property owner in the area and that his family welcomes the restaurant portion but they are hesitant with tavern especially with the service hours because of the noise, disruptions and behaviors associated with alcohol. He also wants to ask the applicant not to over serve patrons due the serious car crash that happened on National Av. Ald. Zamarripa said that she talked to neighbors and stakeholders and that they are asking that the applicant close at 11pm and that the applicant and his spouse are willing to close at 12am. The applicant said that he wants to amend the application to close at 12am. Ald. Zamarripa asked the applicant if he wants to amend the application to remove the jukebox. The applicant agreed. Ald. Zamarripa moved to amend the Public Entertainment Premises by removing the Jukebox. There were no objections. Ald. Zamarripa said that she appreciates the compromise of the applicant and moved to amend the application to close at 12am. There were no objections. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval as amended. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)
7/18/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 12 RENTERIA ROMERO, Cynthia, Agent for "El Carboncito LLC", Food Peddler License Renewal Application for "EL CARBONCITO" at 830 W GREENFIELD Av. (Expires 8/13/2025) The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ald. Perez said that this application was scheduled due a neighbor complain regarding the sign and that he let DNS to chime in. He added that he has no objections. There were no neighbors present to testify. Ald. Pratt moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
7/18/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 12 ANTUNEZ JIMENEZ, Maricela, Agent for "Taqueria Parrilla Mixe LLC", Food Peddler Licenses Renewal Application for "TAQUERIA PARRILLA MIXE" at 1116 W HISTORIC MITCHELL St. (Expires 8/21/2025) The applicant appeared with Sam Dawson as interpreter. Individuals also present: Ald. Perez said that this application was scheduled due a neighbor complain regarding blocking the traffic. He also said that he has no objections if the objector is not here to testify. There were no neighbors present to testify. Ald. Pratt moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)
7/18/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 12 ANTUNEZ JIMENEZ, Jose Luis, Agent for "Taqueria El Tizne LLC", Food Dealer and Food Peddler Licenses Renewal Application for "TAQUERIA EL TIZNE" at 1100 W HISTORIC MITCHELL St. (Expires 7/25/2025) The applicant was present along with Elida Martinez and Sam Dawson as interpreter. The applicant said that they have complied with the parking instructions cited on the police report. They also said that they are in the area but moving around. There were no neighbors present to testify. Individuals also present: Ald. Perez said that he has no objections. Ald. Chambers moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
7/18/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 12 PEREZ MARTINEZ, Toribio, Agent for "Taqueria El Toro LLC", Food Peddler License Renewal Application for "TAQUERIA EL TORO LLC" at 551 W HISTORIC MITCHELL St. (Expired 4/26/2025) The applicant was not present. Ald. Brower moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
7/18/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 12 PICA FUENTES, Maritza Ivette, Agent for "Ivette Sanitation LLC", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises Licenses Renewal Application for "PUNTA CANA" at 2000 S 13TH St. (Expires 9/23/2025) The applicant was present. Individuals also present: Ald. Perez said that he has talked to the applicant and that this application must be held in order to have a proper conversation with MPD prior the hearing. The applicant agreed. Ald. Burgelis moved to hold the application to the call of the chair. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
7/18/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 12 SINGH, Gurpreet, Agent for "Five Rivers Enterprise LLC", Class B Tavern and Food Dealer Licenses Application for "MAX LIQUOR AND FOOD" at 1401 W GREENFIELD Av. The applicant was present and said that this is his first business and that he will keep the current business model (liquor store with restaurant). Individuals also present: Ald. Perez asked Ms. Lopez if this application is consistent with what it is on file for the current one. Ms. Lopez confirmed it is. Ald. Perez said that he has no objections. Ald. Chambers moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
7/18/2025	0	LICENSES COMMITTEE	Minutes note: 12 HERNANDEZ VAZQUEZ, Marco Antonio, Agent for "Seafood and Grocery Store LLC", Class A Fermented Malt License Application for "SEAFOOD AND GROCERY STORE" at 1948 W FOREST HOME Av. The applicant was not present. Ald. Pratt moved to hold the application to the call of the chair upon first nonappearance. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
7/15/2025	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

250552

Version

Original

Reference

Sponsor

THE CHAIR

Title

Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.

Drafter

CC-CC

Laurie Phillip

7/14/2025