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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/22/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Common Council Chamber
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     The meeting was called to order at    Not available Not available
     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 regular meeting of April 2, 2025? There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection.    Not available Not available
     UNFINISHED BUSINESS    Not available Not available
221377 11.Charter OrdinanceA substitute charter ordinance relating to use of gender-neutral terminology for fire department personnel.    Not available Not available
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available Not available
241927 02.CommunicationCommunication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.    Not available Not available
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
241901 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.    Not available Not available
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
241826 04.ResolutionResolution granting approval of a driveway approach with a width greater than 30 feet for the premises at 1845 North Water Street in the 3rd Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
241827 05.ResolutionResolution granting approval of a driveway approach with a width greater than 30 feet for the premises at 6373 North 91st Street in the 2nd Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
241851 06.ResolutionResolution directing the proper City officials to prepare and execute an intergovernmental cooperation agreement and a ten-year maintenance covenant between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the purpose of establishing responsibilities for design, construction, post construction vegetation establishment, and maintenance for a green infrastructure project in an area around the Port of Milwaukee Overpass, in the 14th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
241856 07.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “Intergovernmental Agreement Relating to the Sharing of Costs for the 2022-2026 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program cycle for the Milwaukee County Beerline Trail Extension Between Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee” for the design and construction of the Beerline Trail Extension project.    Not available Not available
241857 08.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 West Appleton Avenue (STH 175) from West Burleigh Street to STH 181 (North 76th Street), with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $2,175,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $1,976,812 and an estimated City share of $198,188.    Not available Not available
241858 09.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to access and utilize a portion of four City-owned properties for the National Avenue (STH 59) Pavement Replacement Project, in the 8th and 12th Aldermanic Districts.    Not available Not available
241859 010.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to convert, access and utilize portions of three City-owned properties for the North 35th Street project at the intersections with Lisbon, North, and Center in the 15th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
241860 011.ResolutionResolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute State Municipal Agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the City of Milwaukee utility alterations in conjunction with the I-94 East West, Early East Leg (30th Street - 25th Street) Reconstruction Project, at a total estimated cost of $93,253,770, with an estimated grantor share of $93,180,421 and an estimated City share of $73,349.    Not available Not available
241861 112.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute State Municipal Agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the City of Milwaukee utility alterations in conjunction with the I-94 East West, West Leg (70th Street - Zablocki Drive) Reconstruction Project, at a total estimated cost of $149,282,198, with an estimated grantor share of $148,905,750 and an estimated City share of $376,448.    Not available Not available
241864 013.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute utility agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for work on city facilities in conjunction with the I-94 East West, Early East Leg (30th Street - 25th Street) contract work with a total estimated cost of $63,985, with an estimated grantor share of $57,586.50 and an estimated City share of $6,398.50.    Not available Not available
241870 014.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute utility agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for work on city facilities in conjunction with the I-94 East West, West Leg (70th Street - Zablocki Drive) contract work with a total estimated cost of $486,960, with an estimated grantor share of $438,264 and an estimated City share of $48,696.    Not available Not available
241881 115.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 $1,196,525 for a total estimated cost of $1,750,000.    Not available Not available
241882 116.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 $1,225,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $12,340,000.    Not available Not available
241883 117.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 $12,363,409.53 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $23,743,709.53.    Not available Not available
241884 018.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement titled “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Greenfield” for the cost sharing of construction for concrete maintenance on W. Cold Spring Rd. in the 11th Aldermanic District with a City of Milwaukee share of $115,000.    Not available Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
241854 019.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works and the Department of Administration - Information Technology Management Division relating to the use of technology for improved access to refuse collection information.    Not available Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
241924 120.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2025 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.    Not available Not available
241925 121.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2025 offices and positions in the City Service.    Not available Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
241691 122.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing carryover of certain fund balances from 2024 to 2025 in accordance with Section 65.07(1)(p), Wisconsin Statutes.    Not available Not available
241774 123.ResolutionSubstitute resolution rescinding reserved commitments and appropriating remaining funds from the 2024 Common Council Contingent Fund for the purpose of closing the 2024 financial books due to unanticipated shortfalls in current year operating expenses    Not available Not available
241923 124.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.    Not available Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
091682 025.CommunicationCommunication from the Police Department transmitting 2010 quarterly reports relative to the status of overtime expenditures.    Not available Not available
180874 026.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the classifications and rates of pay of positions within the office of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.    Not available Not available
200046 027.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to fiscal considerations and interventions necessary for the 2020 City Budget resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.    Not available Not available
241136 028.AppointmentAppointment of Ben Roovers to serve as the Labor Negotiator by the Mayor.    Not available Not available
241656 029.CommunicationCommunication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to the Report of Audit Finding Follow-Up for the Year Ended 12/31/2024    Not available Not available
241657 030.CommunicationCommunication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline Report for the Year Ended 12/31/2024    Not available Not available
241772 031.AppointmentAppointment of David Piedt to the Deferred Compensation Plan Board by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District)    Not available Not available
241791 032.MotionMotion directing the City Clerk to expend from the resources reserved from the Council-Led Transfer Fund.    Not available Not available
241921 033.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.    Not available Not available
241922 034.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.    Not available Not available
241931 035.CommunicationCommunication from the City of Milwaukee Employes' Retirement System relating to the effect of recent economic fluctuations on the City's pension plan.    Not available Not available
241950 036.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to provide assignment rate footnotes for Equipment Operators and Special Equipment Operator positions when performing demolition duties.    Not available Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
241642 137.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving the settlement of the lawsuit entitled Matthew Drought v. City of Milwaukee et al., EDW Case No. 23-CV-1738    Not available Not available
241813 138.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending the City of Milwaukee's State Legislative Package to express support for passage of 2025 AB125/SB135, legislation creating a special observance day in honor of Vel R. Phillips.    Not available Not available
241822 039.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Jeffrey Smith, in the amount of $15,000.    Not available Not available
241847 040.ResolutionResolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s legislative package to seek introduction and passage of state legislation to make Wisconsin a "hands-free cell phone state."    Not available Not available
241908 141.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving the settlement of the lawsuit entitled Torrey D. Hardy v. Alondra Santiago, Oscar Espita, Nicholas Romeo, Jordan Bryant, City of Milwaukee, et al. EDW Case No. 24-CV-1107    Not available Not available
241952 142.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to legislative bills.    Not available Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
241902 043.AppointmentAppointment of Rafael Garcia to the Board of Review by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)    Not available Not available
241905 044.AppointmentAppointment of Martin Matson to the Board of Review by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)    Not available Not available
241913 045.AppointmentAppointment of Ken Little to the Board of Review by the Mayor. (2nd Aldermanic District)    Not available Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
141801 046.CommunicationCommunication from the Equal Rights Commission relating to its 2014 activities and priorities.    Not available Not available
151354 047.ResolutionResolution relative to legislative bills.    Not available Not available
160231 048.CommunicationCommunication relating to the processing of manufacturing appeals and the payments of refunds by the City.    Not available Not available
161539 049.ResolutionResolution relative to legislative bills.    Not available Not available
170937 050.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to updates and current activities.    Not available Not available
181597 051.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to snow removal at city owned properties, crosswalks, and bus stops.    Not available Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available Not available
241788 052.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Travelers Personal Insurance Company on behalf of Meakalotta Edwards.    Not available Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
241240 153.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the Burnham Park food peddler vehicle zone.    Not available Not available
241661 154.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to tobacco regulations.    Not available Not available
241893 055.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to parking controls.    Not available Not available
241894 056.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to traffic controls.    Not available Not available
241904 057.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the penalty for illegal dumping.     Not available Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
241773 158.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending Common Council File Number 221114 relative to acceptance and funding of the 2022-27 Public Health Infrastructure grant from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.    Not available Not available
241804 059.ResolutionResolution approving an agreement between the Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., regarding extra-duty police services.    Not available Not available
241824 160.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the acceptance of 2025 Funding Assistance Program (FAP) funding.    Not available Not available
241848 161.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of Milwaukee Health Department and Milwaukee Public Schools regarding student health records.    Not available Not available
241862 062.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2025 Wisconsin State Patrol Division Spring Drug Recognition Expert Field Certification Training grant.    Not available Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
241503 063.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission and the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the 2024 Milwaukee Police Satisfaction Survey.    Not available Not available
241809 064.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to the 9-1-1 Wait Times Report for Quarter Four of 2024    Not available Not available
241933 065.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to recent changes to Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedures/Instructions.    Not available Not available
241945 066.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to 2025 crime data and the 2025 Violent Crime Reduction Plan.    Not available Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
240938 167.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the 1st Amendment to the Detailed Planned Development known as Downer Avenue Redevelopment, Phase 2 to allow a multi-family residential development to be constructed on the property located at 2560 North Stowell Avenue, on the northeast corner of North Stowell Avenue and East Webster Place, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
240997 268.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to creation of the RT5 zoning district.    Not available Not available
240999 369.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to zoning regulations for accessory dwelling units.    Not available Not available
241338 170.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the 3rd Amendment to the Detailed Planned Development known as Brady USA, Inc. Phase 1 (f/k/a W.H. Brady Company Corporate Center) and the 1st Amendment to the Detailed Planned Development known as Brady USA, Inc. Phase 2 to allow an expansion to the existing building and parking lot located at 6555 West Good Hope Road, on the south side of West Good Hope Road, west of North 60th Street, in the 9th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
241464 171.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the First Amendment to the Detailed Planned Development known as Holy Cathedral Church of God in Christ (aka Cathedral Heights) to allow changes to the previously approved plans for the construction of a church at 7200 West Florist Avenue, located on the north side of West Florist Avenue, east of North 73rd Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
241592 172.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance correcting the mixed zoning of the parcel located at 1026 North 24th Street, on the east side of North 24th Street, south of West Highland Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District and assigning the zoning of Two-Family Residential, RT4, to the property.    Not available Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
241334 073.ResolutionResolution approving a final Certified Survey Map for land located on the south side of West Bobolink Avenue, east of North 111th Street, in the 5th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
241559 174.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting permanent historic designation of the Central City Plaza Historic District between W. Walnut St. and W. Vine St. and N. 6th St. N. 7th St., in the 6th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
241581 175.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting Permanent Historic Designation to the Stollenwerk/Correa House at 2246 S. Aldrich Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
241875 076.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of four City of Milwaukee owned vacant lots, located at 2635-2647 North 35th Street, to Turner Community Partners for construction of four new single-family homes, in the 15th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
241878 077.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of four City-owned tax-deed vacant lots at 3033-37, 3039-41, 3043 and 3051 North 35th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
241879 078.ResolutionResolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 94 (1st and Becher), authorizing additional expenditures, and approving a development agreement, in the 14th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
241911 079.CommunicationCommunication relating to Reclaiming Our Neighborhood’s 2024 Milwaukee Housing Conditions Report.    Not available Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
241795 180.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to review and approve modifications to the contract used by the Community Development Grants Administration for 2025 community development activity and to authorize execution of contracts and subcontracts by City departments and agencies.    Not available Not available
241796 181.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing acceptance of funding of the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) Legacy Planning Implementation Grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, Inc.    Not available Not available
241876 082.ResolutionResolution to accept $164,820 in grant funds from Employ Milwaukee, Inc to support the City of Milwaukee’s Summer Youth Internship Program for 2025.    Not available Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
240709 083.AppointmentReappointment of Dr. Kantara Souffrant to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)    Not available Not available
241527 084.AppointmentAppointment of Matt Moroney to the Business Improvement District #21 by the Mayor.     Not available Not available
241753 085.AppointmentAppointment of Steve Mahan to the Emerging Youth Achievement Advisory Council by the Mayor.     Not available Not available
241888 086.AppointmentAppointment of Bishop Walter Harvey to the Business Improvement District #54 by the Mayor.     Not available Not available
241889 087.AppointmentAppointment of Mabel Lamb to the Business Improvement District #54 by the Mayor. (7th Aldermanic District)    Not available Not available
241890 088.AppointmentAppointment of Fred Robinson to the Business Improvement District #54 by the Mayor. (7th Aldermanic District)    Not available Not available
241891 089.AppointmentAppointment of Elliott Torrence to the Business Improvement District #54 by the Mayor. (5th Aldermanic District)    Not available Not available
241892 090.AppointmentAppointment of Maurice Wince to the Business Improvement District #54 by the Mayor. (7th Aldermanic District)    Not available Not available
241900 091.AppointmentAppointment of Dr. Brenda Cassellius as a representative of the Milwaukee Public Schools to the Emerging Youth Achievement Advisory Council by the Common Council President.    Not available Not available
241910 092.AppointmentReappointment of Keith Bailey to the Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award Selection Committee by the Mayor. (2nd Aldermanic District)    Not available Not available
241935 093.AppointmentNomination of Kalise Williams as Second District representative to the Milwaukee Youth Council.    Not available Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
241867 094.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development relating to the 2024 annual report of neighborhood poster sales in accordance with a license agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Historic Milwaukee, Inc.    Not available Not available
     Communications from City officers were read and ordered on file without objection.    Not available Not available
250003 097.Motion-Immediate AdoptionMotion to reschedule the Judiciary and Legislation Committee meeting from May 5, 2025 to May 8, 2025.    Not available Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available Not available
241965 095.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.    Not available Not available
241974 096.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution conditionally approving a final certified survey map.    Not available Not available
     There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting adjourned at Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office    Not available 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 Not available