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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/23/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chamber
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments:
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     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
250806 01.CommunicationCommunication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250737 02.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: Common Council File Number 250737 contains the following recommendations: Approval with a 10 (ten) day suspension of the Food Dealer license for Abdel Jawad HAMED, based upon the preponderance of the evidence on the police report, aldermanic and applicant testimony that demonstrates the operation results in a threat to health, safety or welfare of the public, for the premises located at 3249 N 3RD St. (“THIRD STREET QUICK MART”) in the 6th aldermanic district. (Written objections have been filed) Nonrenewal of the Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer licenses for Marvin S BAILEY, based upon the preponderance of the evidence on the police report, and aldermanic, applicant and neighborhood testimony that demonstrates the operation results in a threat to health, safety or welfare of the public for the failure to comply with the approved plan of operations, disturbance of the peace and excessive littering; for the premises located at 2230 N MARTIN L KING JR DR. (“FLAME 13 RESTAURANT AND BAR”) in the 6th aldermanic district. (No written objections have been filed) Approval with a 10 (ten) day suspension of the Extended Hours Establishments, Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures licenses for Younas I MOHAMMAD, based upon the preponderance of the evidence on the police report, applicant and neighborhood testimony that demonstrates the operation results in a threat to health, safety or welfare of the public; for the premises located at 2707 W BURLEIGH St. (“GAS DEPOT”) in the 7th aldermanic district. (Written objections have been filed) The question was put: Have the members of the Common Council have read the committee recommendations report filed in this matter? All members present indicated they had read the report. Mr. Hamed (“THIRD STREET QUICK MART”) and Mr. Mohammad (“GAS DEPOT”) were present to address the Common Council. The question was put: Are there any motions relative to this matter? Hearing no motions made, a vote of those Council members present to approve the recommendations of the Licenses Committee as contained in File Number 250737 was called.
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
250709 03.MotionMotion relating to the revocation of the Class B Tavern license of Lourdes Jeronimo, agent for Escvzq Club 69 LLC, for the premises located at 1663 S 11th St doing business as “Club 69” in the 12th aldermanic district.

Minutes note: Common Council File Number 250709 recommends a 90 (ninety) day suspension of the Class B Tavern license for Lourdes JERONIMO, based upon the preponderance of the evidence on the police report, resident, police and aldermanic testimony that demonstrates the operation results in a threat to health, safety or welfare of the public for failure to comply with the approved plan of operations and disturbance of the peace; for the premises located at 1663 S 11TH St. (“CLUB 69”) in the 12th aldermanic district. (No written objections have been filed).
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
250776 04.MotionMotion relating to the revocation of the Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises licenses of Francisco Gomez-Ortiz, agent for Cantaritos Bar, LLC; for the premises located at 1566-1570 S Muskego Ave doing business as “Passion Nightclub” in the 12th aldermanic district.

Minutes note: Common Council File Number 250776 recommends the revocation of the Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises licenses for Francisco GOMEZ-ORTIZ, based upon the preponderance of the evidence on the police report and MPD testimony that demonstrates the operation results in threat to health, safety or welfare of the public for failure to comply with the approved plan of operations, the illegal drug activity, the criminal complaint and exhibits; for the premises located at 1566-1570 S MUSKEGO Av. (“PASSION NIGHTCLUB”) in the 12th aldermanic district. (No written objections have been filed).
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241224 05.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: WILSON, Jameco J. Public Passenger Vehicle Driver's License Application The applicant was not present. Held upon first non appearance. KLITZKA, Michael J. Public Passenger Vehicle Driver's License Application The applicant was not present. Denial based upon second nonappearance.
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250708 16.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to use and occupancy of the city-owned conduit system.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250625 07.ResolutionResolution granting approval of a driveway approach with a width greater than 30 feet for the premises at 432 East Kilbourn Avenue in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250630 08.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the exchange of jurisdiction of two signalized intersections adjacent to IH 43/94 in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250663 09.ResolutionResolution relating to the display of a Veterans Mental Health and Suicide Awareness flag.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250749 010.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works to install an official stop sign at the publicly traveled railroad grade crossing at East Jones Street near South Lincoln Memorial Drive for the planned National Highway Freight Program improvement of South Lincoln Memorial Drive from South Carferry Drive to Jones Street.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250755 011.ResolutionResolution 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 $15,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $300,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250756 112.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 $225,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $696,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250757 013.ResolutionResolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $295,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,316,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250759 014.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute State/Municipal Agreements for a State-Let Highway Project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the construction of STH 241 (South 27th Street); Bottsford Avenue to Howard Avenue, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $1,799,850 with an estimated City share of $38,000 and a grantor share of $1,761,850.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250760 015.ResolutionResolution approving and adopting the Agency Safety Plan for The Hop MKE Streetcar dated March, 2025 (Version 7.1) and August, 2025 (Version 8).ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250773 016.ResolutionResolution relating to the creation of the Milwaukee Area-Racine-Kenosha Passenger Rail Commission.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250790 117.ResolutionSubstitute resolution renaming Marketplace Triangle as George Gary Park.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250696 018.CommunicationCommunication transmitting the rail transit system safety status report for calendar year 2024 to the Milwaukee Common Council.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250475 019.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to city wage requirements for service contracts.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
250648 120.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2025 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250649 121.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2025 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250668 122.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to exemptions from city charges and fees for projects related to accessible entrances.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250779 123.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the suspension of permit fees for projects related to the repair of flood damage.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250575 124.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of 2025-2026 Family Foundations Comprehensive Home Visiting grant from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250650 125.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250655 026.ResolutionResolution reserving and appropriating up to $125,000.00 from the 2025 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2025 Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account and authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit entitled I.T., et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al.; Milwaukee County Case No. 2024CV4614.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250691 127.ResolutionSubstitute resolution increasing 2025 capital grantor share appropriation authority.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250710 028.ResolutionResolution amending Common Council File Number 241773 relating to acceptance and funding of the 2022-27 Public Health Infrastructure grant from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250763 029.ResolutionResolution outlining the process and communication of 2026 health and dental insurance premium rates.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250791 130.ResolutionSubstitute resolution reserving and appropriating up to $1,000,000 from the 2025 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2025 Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account for resolutions related to settlements of lawsuits and/or claims.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250815 131.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to required cybersecurity training for City employees.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250838 232.ResolutionSubstitute resolution appropriating up to $750,000 for the Department of Neighborhood Services' Code Compliance Program.

Minutes note: Ald. Burgelis moved to amend Common Council File Number 250838 by inserting the following Further Resolved clause immediately after the first Resolved clause: Further Resolved, That the first $500,000 received in repayment of loans issued through the Code Compliance Program after the effective date of this resolution shall be credited to the Partnerships in Affordable Ownership Housing Initiative fund; and, be it There was no objection.
AMENDEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250838 3 ResolutionSubstitute resolution appropriating up to $750,000 for the Department of Neighborhood Services' Code Compliance Program.

Minutes note: All Council members added as sponsors with unanimous consent.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250645 033.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
250646 034.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
250647 035.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
250770 036.CommunicationCommunication from the Ethics Board regarding changes to the Y footnotes in the Positions Ordinance.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
250824 037.CommunicationCommunication from the Information Technology Management Division relating to policies and procedures governing the quarantining of e-mail.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
230739 138.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the claim of LaSonia Stennis.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
250612 039.ResolutionResolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2024 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250622 140.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to legislative bills.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250640 141.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s State Legislative Package to seek introduction and passage of State legislation to ensure that state transportation aids match City-generated transportation-related tax revenue.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250657 042.ResolutionResolution approving the revised Municipal Court Non-Traffic Deposit Schedule.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250687 043.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled James McNutt, et al. v. Lauren Marowsky, et al., Milwaukee Circuit Court Case No. 22-CV-5218.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250775 144.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving the settlement of the Complaint entitled Luciano Rogers v. City of Milwaukee, ERD Case No. CR2020022274.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250385 045.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Charles Weathersby, Jr., C.I. File 1048-2025-685.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
231842 046.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim from Penn National Insurance on behalf of Dylan Good.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
240965 047.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of M & T Midnight Express Trucking, LLC.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250380 048.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Lawrence Scott Schneiderman.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250301 149.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to street takeovers, stunt driving, and spectating at illegal racing events.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
250683 150.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250684 051.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250493 152.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending Common Council File Number 250136 relative to acceptance and funding of the 2025-2026 Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250720 053.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Health Department to accept donations of diapers, wipes, period supplies, and related items from the Milwaukee Diaper Mission throughout 2025.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250762 054.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2025 Milwaukee National Integrated Ballistic Information Network Enhanced Capacity Initiative Grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250638 055.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures. PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250406 156.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the sale of city real estate.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
250523 157.OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Detailed Planned Development known as the Fifteens at Park East to Two-Family Residential, RT4, to restore the previous zoning designation for the properties located at 1524, 1540, and 1546 North Jefferson Street, on the east side of North Jefferson Street, south of East Pleasant Street, and allow the existing building to be reused as an office, in the 4th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
240246 058.ResolutionResolution approving a final Certified Survey Map for land located on the east side of North 13th Street, north of West Vliet Street, in the 15th Aldermanic DistrictADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250727 159.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Department of City Development to develop a North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Corridor Plan that will amend the Northeast Side Area Comprehensive Plan, part of the City of Milwaukee’s Overall Comprehensive Plan, in the 6th Aldermanic District, and authorizing a transfer of funds from the Capital Improvements Advance Planning Fund to a sub account for the King Drive Corridor Plan.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250728 160.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Department of City Development to prepare a Corridor Plan for Lisbon Avenue that will amend both the Washington Park Area Plan and the Fond du Lac and North Area Plan, parts of the City of Milwaukee’s Overall Comprehensive Plan, in the 15th Aldermanic District, and authorizing a transfer of funds from the Capital Improvements Advance Planning Fund to a subaccount for the Lisbon Avenue Design Charrette and Corridor Plan.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250729 261.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing and directing a transfer of funds from the Capital Improvements-Advance Planning Fund to a subaccount(s) for comprehensive planning, land use and zoning analysis.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250732 062.ResolutionResolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 126 (Field House Flats), in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250733 063.ResolutionResolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 129 (Mitchell Building), in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250734 164.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Amendment No. 4 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 53, (Menomonee Valley Shops), and authorizing additional expenditures in the 4th, 8th, 10th and 12th Aldermanic Districts.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250736 065.ResolutionResolution authorizing the approval of the Land Disposition Report and sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 3774 South 27th Street, in the 13th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250761 066.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a subaward of the Midwest Frontline Fund’s Great Lakes Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program through the Sherman Park Community Association in support of the Environmental Collaboration Office’s Healthy Homes & ECO Neighborhoods Project.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250329 067.CommunicationCommunication from the Office of Equity and Inclusion relating to human resource requirements quarterly report for the Corcoran Street Extension and Harbor Drive Public Improvements project.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
250778 068.ResolutionResolution relating to the suspension of permit fees for projects related to the repair of flood damage.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250414 269.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving annexation of territory to Business Improvement District No. 20 (East North Avenue), in the 3rd Aldermanic District.SUBSTITUTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
250414 2 ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving annexation of territory to Business Improvement District No. 20 (East North Avenue), in the 3rd Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
250823 170.ResolutionSubstitute resolution appropriating up to $1,500 from the Community and Economic Development Committee Fund to the Community Thanksgiving Lunch.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250617 071.AppointmentNomination of Mateo De La Cruz as the 13th District representative to the Milwaukee Youth Council.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250627 072.AppointmentAppointment of Apexa Patel to the Business Improvement District #48 by the Mayor. (9th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250639 073.AppointmentNomination of Corrine Caldwell as the 10th District representative to the Milwaukee Youth Council.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250765 074.AppointmentAppointment of Jason McNeal to the Business Improvement District #48 by the Mayor. (9th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
250802 075.AppointmentAppointment of Frank Dekan to the Business Improvement District #15 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250803 076.AppointmentReappointment of Ted Matkom to the Business Improvement District #37 by the Mayor. (7th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250505 077.ResolutionResolution relating to the use and allocation of HOME Investment Partnership 2025 reprogramming funds.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
250829 078.AppointmentNomination of Adalyn Chavez as the 11th District representative to the Milwaukee Youth Council.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
250887 079.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution conditionally approving a final certified survey map.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250891 080.Motion-Immediate AdoptionMotion approving a schedule of regular meetings of the Common Council and its standing committees for the year 2026.APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Not available