Meeting Details

Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/14/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chamber
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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     The meeting was called to order at 9:29 a.m.    Roll call Video Video
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent meditation. The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the meeting of June 23, 2026? There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection. Ald. Moore moved that the Common Council resolved itself into a committee of the whole for the purpose of making a presentation. There was no objection. Led by Ald. Moore, a presentation was made to recognize Homer Blow for his 35th anniversary as a radio personality. Ald. Pratt moved that the Common Council rise from committee of the whole. There was no objection.    Video Video
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Video Video
260378 01.CommunicationCommunication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260318 02.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: The question was put: Have the members of the Common Council read the report and recommendations of the Licenses Committee and the exceptions filed under this matter? All members of the Common Council present indicated reading the report and recommendations of the Licenses Committee and the exceptions filed under this matter. Excused was Ald. Stamper. The question was put: Are any of the following or their counsels present and, if so, do they wish to address the Common Council: Balkar Singh? Legal counsel for Balkar Singh indicated his presence to address the Common Council. Ald. Zamarripa moved that the Common Council resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole for the purposes of hearing oral arguments on behalf of the complainant or the licenses in opposition to the report and recommendation and then a statement by the City Attorney. There were no objections. Appearing to address the Common Council: Atty. David Halbrooks, legal counsel for Balkar Singh Atty. Travis Gresham, City Attorney's Office Ald. Zamarripa moved that the committee now rises. There were no objections. The question was put: Are there any motions relative to this matter? Ald. Zamarripa moved to amend the file to include the following licenses as agenda only: 1. Approval with a Warning Letter of the Extended Hours Establishments and Food Dealers Licenses for Robert B. Pyles for the premises located at 7451 W. Appleton Av, DBA "McDonalds". 2. Approval with a Warning Letter of the Extended Hours Establishments, Filling Station, FoodDealer and Weights & Measures Licenses for Shoabi Iqbal Kiyana, for the premises located at 9040 W. Silver Spring Dr, DBA "Clark". 3. Renewal of the Class B Tavern, Food Dealer and Sidewalk Dining Licenses with Change of Hours to Close at 2PM Wed-Sat, for Jessica A. Reinhardsten, for the premises located at 408 W. Florida St. #104, DBA "Greige". 4. Approval of the Transfer Application of the Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises Licenses, with Change of Hours To Open 6AM and Close 2AM Sun-Sat and Hookah Services for Marcela Lechuga, for the premises located at 1663 S. 11th St., DBA "Macrina's Sport Bar". (Prevailed 14-0)
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260318 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: Ald. Jackson moved renewal with a 30 (thirty) day suspension, notwithstanding the recommendation of the Licenses Committee, of the Class A Malt & Class A Liquor license as amended of Balkar Singh based upon the preponderance of the evidence on the police report, neighborhood and aldermanic testimony, that demonstrates the operation results in a threat to health, safety or welfare of the public for the loitering and failure to comply with the approved plan of operations; for the premises located at 2876 N 16TH St. (“MAGIC FOODS”) in the 15th aldermanic district. (Failed 5-7-1-2)
AMENDEDFail5:7 Action details Not available
260318 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: Hearing no other motions made, a vote of those Council members present to approve the recommendations of the Licenses Committee, as contained in the file and as amended, was called.
APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260229 03.MotionMotion relating to the revocation of the Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises licenses of Maritza Ivette Pica Fuentes, agent for “Ivette Sanitation LLC”, for the premises located at 2000 S 13th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204 doing business as “Punta Cana” in the 12th Aldermanic District.APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251556 14.ResolutionSubstitute resolution assigning the honorary street name José A. Olivier to South 9th Street between West Mineral Street and West Washington Street in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260289 15.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $177,900 for a total estimated cost of $197,900.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
260290 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution 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 $105,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,975,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260291 07.ResolutionResolution 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 $100,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $100,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260292 18.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $1,472,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,987,240.17.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260310 09.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, real estate acquisition, and construction of North 76th Street (STH 181) from STH 175 to West Grantosa Drive, to set up funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $2,700,000 with an estimated City share of $675,000 and a grantor share of $2,025,000, and to set up funds for real estate acquisition at an estimated cost of $200,000 with an estimated City share of $0 and a grantor share of $200,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260311 010.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, real estate acquisition, and construction of South 1st Street (STH 32) from West Lapham Boulevard to East National Avenue, to set up funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $2,235,000 with an estimated City share of $558,750 and a grantor share of $1,676,250, and to set up funds for real estate acquisition at an estimated cost of $265,000 with an estimated City share of $0 and a grantor share of $265,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260312 011.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the construction of Interstate Highway 43 North-South Freeway; Halyard Street to Capitol Drive, and to set up funds for real estate acquisition and construction at an estimated total cost decrease of $4,450,000 with an estimated City share decrease of $1,666,500 and a grantor share decrease of $2,783,500.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260313 012.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “State/Municipal Financial Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the adjustment and seal replacement of 18 sanitary manholes, construction of bioswales, and adjusting City Underground Conduit (CUC) manhole cover as non-participating utility items within the City of Milwaukee city limit on project STH 241(South 27th Street), West Layton Avenue to West College Avenue as part of the WisDOT project, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $164,500 with 100% City share.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260314 013.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “7th Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and real estate acquisition of West National Avenue from 39th Street to 1st Street with a total estimated cost decrease for the project of $203,700, with an estimated decrease of Grantor share of $2,678,850, and an estimated increase of City share of $2,475,150.

Minutes note: Ald. Chambers, Jr., moved to return the file back to committee. (Prevailed 10-3-1-1)
REFERRED TOPass10:3 Action details Video Video
260315 014.ResolutionResolution informing the Common Council of the City’s Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for the year 2025.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260319 115.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the purposes of delegating responsibilities for the design and construction for the 43rd Street Ditch Project for the Kinnickinnic River in the 8th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260320 116.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving an Operating Agreement with Badgerland Striders Running Club for staging of the 2026 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon, half marathon, 5K run and 5K walk in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260334 017.ResolutionResolution granting approval of a driveway approach with a width greater than 30 feet for the premises at 517 West Layton Avenue, in the 13th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260268 018.AppointmentReappointment of Ald. Bauman to the Public Transportation, Utilities, and Waterways Review Board by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
260344 019.AppointmentAppointment of Rebecca Gries to the Board of Harbor Commissioners by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260366 020.AppointmentAppointment of Ald. Brower to the Public Transportation, Utilities and Waterways Review Board by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260333 121.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260359 122.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260101 123.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260260 124.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to issue a request for proposal for Stop Loss Insurance for the City’s medical and prescription health plan.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260261 125.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to issue a request for proposal for the administration of the City’s Workers’ Compensation Benefits Plan.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260284 126.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 Wisconsin Well Woman Program grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260288 027.ResolutionResolution relating to increasing the reimbursable expenditure authority for the Department of Public Works, Department of Administration, Department of City Development, and the Health Department in the Reimbursable Services Advance Fund.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260321 228.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing reimbursement for attendance at the StriveTogether Policy Summit.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260358 029.ResolutionResolution reserving and appropriating up to $1,500,000 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2026 Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account for resolutions related to settlements of lawsuits and/or claims.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260276 030.CommunicationCommunication from the Deferred Compensation Plan relating to the Auto-Escalation Program.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260329 031.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260330 032.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260331 033.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260337 034.CommunicationCommunication relating to the Milwaukee Police Department Information Technology General Controls Audit Report.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260391 035.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to add a percentage increase for Bridge Operator and Bridge Operator - Lead assigned to work on the bridge maintenance crew.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260109 136.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to revisions of various provisions of the code for purposes of correcting errors, clarifying language, eliminating obsolete provisions, and updating references.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260203 137.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the claim of Julie Kaufmann.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260316 038.ResolutionResolution relating to the first amendment to agreement with outside counsel in the matter of Antoine D. Young v. City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260338 039.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Metropolitan Associates, et al. v. City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260339 040.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Layton Grove Apartments LLC v. City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251633 041.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Cooper Horn.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
251767 042.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim by Gendlin, Liver & Rymer, S.C. on behalf of Michael Rodgers.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Video Video
251624 043.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Attorney Phillip Georges on behalf of Lashawn Johnson.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
251628 044.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Sovaja Knox.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
251630 045.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Lawrence Howard.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
251835 046.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Ivan Kruslin for bodily injuries sustained.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260279 047.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260280 048.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260367 149.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to street parking exceptions.

Minutes note: Ald. Zamarripa moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 14-0)
SUBSTITUTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260367 2 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to street parking exceptions.

Minutes note: The file was substituted with Proposed Substitute A, relabeled as Substitute 2.
PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
260369 150.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to dangerous and exotic animals.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260246 051.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Health to execute agreements to facilitate abatement of lead hazards in residential properties.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260256 152.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 Evaluation of Molecular Detection Methods for Genital Ulcer Disease Grant from the Association of Public Health Laboratories.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
252141 053.AppointmentAppointment of John Fletcher to the Safety and Civic Commission by Ald. Larresa Taylor.CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260232 054.AppointmentReappointment of Dana World-Patterson to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260233 055.AppointmentReappointment of LaNelle Ramey to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners by the Mayor. (9th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250758 056.CommunicationCommunication relating to the 2025/26 activities of the City Hall Campus Emergency Preparedness Committee.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260225 057.MotionMotion modifying Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedures 660 - Vehicle Pursuits and Emergency Vehicle Operations and 575 - Video Release Policy.

Minutes note: This file was not considered.
    Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
252190 158.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from General Planned Development to a new Detailed Planned Development known as The Everett Multifamily to allow a multi-family residential development on the property located at 234 South Water Street, on the east side of South Water Street, south of East Pittsburgh Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260046 159.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Industrial Light, IL1, to Industrial Office, IO1, for the western 50 feet of 1215 West Layton Avenue, located on the south side of West Layton Avenue, east of South 13th Street, in the 13th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
252193 160.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 134 (Austin Commons), in the 14th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260295 161.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Project Plan and authorizing expenditures for Tax Incremental District No. 72 (Bishops Creek), in the 1st and 7th Aldermanic Districts.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260296 162.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Project Plan and authorizing expenditures for Tax Incremental District No. 74 (North 35th Street and West Capitol Drive), in the 6th and 7th Aldermanic Districts.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260298 163.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan and authorizing expenditures for Tax Incremental District No. 62 (DRS Power & Control Technologies), in the 1st Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260299 064.ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing a transfer of funds from the Capital Improvements-Advance Planning Fund to a subaccount for comprehensive planning, land use and zoning analysis, GIS mapping, printing, and other related administrative activities.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260302 065.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed properties at 2034-2038 West Greenfield Avenue, in the 8th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
260304 066.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 3068 North Teutonia Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260335 067.ResolutionResolution appropriating up to $10,000 from the Economic Development Committee Fund for the Second District Back to School Festival.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260341 068.AppointmentAppointment of Kristin Kurzka to the Business Improvement District #26 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260342 069.AppointmentAppointment of Sandra Armstrong to the Business Improvement District #26 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260343 070.AppointmentAppointment of Deantrium King to the Business Improvement District #37 by the Mayor. (1st Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     Communications from City officers were read and ordered on file without objection.    Video Video
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
260426 071.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
260430 072.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving the HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes as part of Bronzeville Week 2026.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     Announcements were made.    Video Video
     There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:42 a.m.    Not available
     Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office    Not available
     This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.    Not available