Legislation Details

File #: 260508    Version: 0
Type: Communication Status: Placed On File
File created: 7/14/2026 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 7/31/2026
Effective date:    
Title: Communication from the Department of Employee Relations and the Fire and Police Commission relating to policies and procedures in place to protect employees in the event of air quality incidents.
Sponsors: ALD. BROWER
Indexes: CITY EMPLOYEES, REPORTS AND STUDIES, SAFETY MEASURES
Attachments: 1. DER Memo on Air Quality Response 7.27.26, 2. MKE AFSCME Statement Re_ Hazardous Smoke Conditions, 3. Hearing Notice List
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7/29/20260 FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE

Minutes note: Appearing: Ald. Mark Brower, 3rd Ald. Dist. Jackie Carter, DER Leon Todd, FPC Jerrel Kruschke, DPW Mike Mazmanian, DNS Aaron Lipski, Fire Chief There was inquiry and discussion on air quality impact response from departments for their employees; policy, protocols, and approaches in place; departments having discretion; utilization of N95 masks; severe weather policy and coordination; remote and alternative work arrangement determinations; suspension of field operations; inspection of impacted buildings; concerns from AFSCME Locals 33, 47 adn 426; meet and confer opportunities and commitments; and communication to employees.		Pass5:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
7/14/20260 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available

Number

260508

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ORIGINAL

Reference

 

Sponsor

ALD. BROWER

Title

Communication from the Department of Employee Relations and the Fire and Police Commission relating to policies and procedures in place to protect employees in the event of air quality incidents.

 

Requestor

 

Drafter

CC-CC

Laurie Phillip

6/2/2026