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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/11/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chamber
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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     Meeting convened at 9:20 AM     Roll call Video Video
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent meditation.

Minutes note: President acknowledge Mr. Ajamou Butler, brought Common Council as part of the celebration of Black History MOnth, Mr. Buttler was born and raised in Milwaukee and, among his many achievements, founded Heal the Hood in 2012.
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     The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of January 21, 2025. There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection.

Minutes note: Performance by Mr. Ajamou Butler, whose drumming
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     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
241565 01.CommunicationCommunication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Roll call Video Video
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
240903 02.MotionMotion relating to the revocation of the Extended Hours, Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures licenses of Gurinder Nagra, agent for "4295 N Teutonia Ave Inc" for the premises located at 4295 N Teutonia Ave doing business as Teutonia Gas and Food in the 1st aldermanic district, following reversal of previous revocation by the Milwaukee Circuit Court.

Minutes note: Common Council File Number 240903 contains the following recommendations: Revocation of the Extended Hours, Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights and Measures licenses held by Gurinder Nagra, based upon the preponderance of the evidence in the police report, neighborhood, MPD, aldermanic, applicant and counsel testimony that demonstrates the operation would result in a threat to the health, safety and welfare of the public specially relating to guns fired in the premises, loitering, the illegal drug activity, problematic area, parcel and failure to comply with the approved plan of operations; for the premises located at 4295 North Teutonia Av ("Teutonia Gas & Food") in the 1st aldermanic district. No one was present when called.
APPROVEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
241543 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: Common Council File Number 241543 contains the following recommendations: Nonrenewal of the Class D Operator’s license for Kelly H Brazil based upon the preponderance of the evidence in the police report and applicant testimony that demonstrates that the license would be a threat to health, safety and welfare of the public. Nonrenewal of the Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer licenses for Antonio R Layton based upon the preponderance of the evidence in the police report, residents, aldermanic, applicant and MPD testimony that demonstrates the operation results in a threat to health, safety and welfare of the public for the reckless driving of patrons, excessive loitering, assaults, battery, loud noise at the time that the bar is operating and the failure to comply with the approved plan of operations; for the premises located at 2537 W National Av. (“La Cueva”) in the 8th aldermanic district
APPROVEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
240511 14.ResolutionSubstitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Bishop Sedgwick Daniels" to North 32nd Street from West Hampton Avenue to West Hopkins Street in the 1st Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241204 15.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving the execution of a street light pole license with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, regarding custom street light poles in the public right-of-way around the Northwestern Mutual downtown campus in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241270 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a parking agreement between the City of Milwaukee and The Edison SPE, LLC, at the 1000 North Water Street parking structure.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241468 07.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 IH-94 East West, National Avenue from 70th Street to Miller Park Way, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $2,939,500 with an estimated City share of $600 and a grantor share of $2,938,900.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241469 18.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 $1,059,490 for a total estimated cost of $1,350,000.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241470 19.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 $60,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,155,000.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241471 110.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 $445,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,085,000.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241472 111.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 $3,553,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $4,118,000.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241473 012.ResolutionResolution authorizing and granting permission to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to access and utilize a portion of two City-owned properties for the 16th Street Viaduct over the Menomonee River Bridge Rehabilitation Project, in the 4th and 8th Aldermanic Districts.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241474 013.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of West Silver Spring Drive Intersection with North 64th Street, and to set up funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $250,000 with an estimated City share of $25,000 and a grantor share of $225,000.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241477 014.ResolutionResolution approving an Operating Agreement with Ventures Endurance Events, LLC for staging of the 2025 Milwaukee Marathon in the City of MilwaukeeADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241507 015.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2024 Clean Heavy Duty Vehicles Environmental Protection Agency Grant regarding the “Greening Out Fleet” program.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241561 016.ResolutionResolution supporting the proper City officials in applying for a Federal Highway Administration PROTECT grant, with a goal of strengthening surface transportation resiliency in the Sherman Park Neighborhood.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241101 117.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the transfer of funds from the Concentrated Blight Elimination capital account to the Housing Infrastructure Preservation capital account.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
231509 118.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to employee wages, benefits, and regulations.PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241447 019.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the fee charged for sale of the code of ordinances.PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241457 020.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the parking reimbursement cap for police administration building employees.PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241496 121.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2025 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241497 122.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2025 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241332 223.ResolutionSubstitute resolution awarding and granting the authority to enter into a Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. for energy conservation and facility improvement measures at various City-owned buildings.

Minutes note: Ald. Dimitrijevic moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute B. (Prevailed 13-0)
SUBSTITUTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241332 3 ResolutionSubstitute resolution awarding and granting the authority to enter into a Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. for energy conservation and facility improvement measures at various City-owned buildings.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
241381 124.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241425 125.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending Common Council File Number 231757 relating to the acceptance and expenditure of a Cities Forward grant.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241483 126.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the awarding of food waste recovery and composting mini-grants to community organizations as part of the Environmental Collaboration Office’s FEED MKE Pilot Project.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241502 027.ResolutionResolution adopting a City of Milwaukee generative AI policy.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
241510 128.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing up to $1,800,000 in 2025 Contingent Borrowing to finance energy efficiency and solar energy projects at various city facilities.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241511 029.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a $67,000 grant through the Fund for Lake Michigan in support of the Environmental Collaboration Office’s Water Centric City-Fishable, Swimmable Rivers & Water Bodies project.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241533 130.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the suspension of expenditure authority in the Unified CAD System capital account.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241534 131.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to authorizing up to $1,400,000 of 2025 Contingent Borrowing to fund the Unified CAD System project and the Unified NICE/WORD System.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
231925 332.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to participation in the Zilber Family Foundation’s The Bridge Project and appropriating funds for that purpose.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
241276 033.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller relating to the City of Milwaukee Information Technology Risk Assessment.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
241377 034.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
241421 035.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to pay one position of Grant Monitor in the Department of Administration equivalent to the rate of pay for ARPA Director.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
241494 036.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
241495 037.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
241509 138.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing a tax-exempt lease purchase agreement to finance energy efficiency and solar energy projects at various City facilities.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
241548 039.CommunicationCommunication from the Police Department amending the Positions Ordinance to add one position of HVAC Maintenance Technician and delete one position of Municipal Services Electrician.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
241567 040.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission amending the Positions Ordinance relating to mileage reimbursement for the positions of Emergency Communications Director and Deputy Director.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241499 041.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to equal rights investigations, hearings, and determinations.PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241455 042.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Robert H. Kohlhoff, C.I. File No. 1030-2023-1274ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241456 043.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claims of Dennis J. Dalgord, Raenita Hunt, and Victor R. Dalgord, C.I. File No. 1030-2024-511ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241479 044.ResolutionResolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s state legislative package relating to the creation and funding of a State of Wisconsin statewide police recruitment bonus incentive program.

Minutes note: Ald. Westmoreland requested to be added as Co-sponsor. There were no objections.
ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241508 145.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled David Seager v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Case No. 24-CV-9423.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241535 146.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to contract for legal services between the City of Milwaukee and Nathan & Kamionski LLP in relation to the lawsuit entitled “Wilber v. City of Milwaukee, et. al.,” Case No. 2:23-CV-00951, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241545 147.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to authorization of the acceptance of funds from the JUUL Labs, Inc. lawsuit.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241555 048.ResolutionResolution rescinding Common Council File Number 231209 relating to the claim of Mary Whalen and Phillip Chavez, and approving payment for the claim.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241484 049.AppointmentAppointment of Rae Johnson to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241485 050.AppointmentAppointment of Paul Smith to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
240026 051.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Djdade Denson for property damage.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Video Video
241201 052.CommunicationCommunication from the Comptroller’s Office relating to the Annual Outstanding Receivables Report.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
241486 053.AppointmentAppointment of Virginia Zerpa to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
231995 054.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Attorney Timothy Rymer on behalf of Derrick Graham for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
240576 055.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Lewa Evans for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241284 056.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Charles Garbers.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
230466 257.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the reporting of policies issued by the chiefs of the police and fire departments.

Minutes note: Ald. Burgelis asked to added as Co-sponsor. There were no objections.
PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241448 058.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241449 059.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241406 060.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Health to enter into a local agent agreement for licensing and inspection with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241476 061.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2025 NIBIN Enhanced Capacity Initiative Grant.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241478 062.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Health to enter into program partnership agreements relating to the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241423 063.AppointmentAppointment of Krissie Fung to the Fire and Police Commission by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
241549 064.AppointmentAppointment of Tara Cavazos to the Safety and Civic Commission by Ald. Peter Burgelis.CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141633 065.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire Department of Employee Relations relating to the Location Study.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
150082 066.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Health Department regarding Nursing Services.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
150203 067.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire Department transmitting an annual report on advanced life support billing activities.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150420 068.CommunicationCommunication from the City Engineer relative to the inspection of the railroad bridge at 1st Street and Oregon.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150424 069.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works on standards for stop sign controlled intersections.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
150442 070.CommunicationCommunication from various City agencies relating to recent challenges to the public health, safety, and welfare.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Video Video
151589 071.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to auto theft trends.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Video Video
231370 072.CommunicationCommunication relating to the 2024 activities of the City-County Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Video Video
241414 073.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to recent changes to Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedures/Instructions.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
241461 074.CommunicationCommunication from the Wisconsin Policy Forum, the Milwaukee Police Department, and the Fire and Police Commission relating to the "Arresting Developments" Report.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
240721 175.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the membership of the board of zoning appeals.PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241465 076.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of three City of Milwaukee owned vacant lots, located at 3063-3071 North Dr. Lester Carter Drive, to Milwaukee Christian Center for construction of two new single family homes through their YouthBuild program, in the 7th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
241466 077.ResolutionResolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 3953 North 76th Street, in the 5th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
241467 078.ResolutionResolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 2509 West Capitol Drive, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241352 079.AppointmentReappointment of Allyson Nemec to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
241353 080.AppointmentReappointment of Ranell Washington to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
230897 081.CommunicationCommunication relating to the 2024 activities of the Joint Committee on the Redevelopment of Abandoned and Foreclosed Homes.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Video Video
231369 082.CommunicationCommunication relating to the 2024 activities of the Bronzeville Advisory Committee.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241426 083.ResolutionResolution relating to entering into the 2025 through 2028 Bibliographic Database Development and Maintenance; ILS, Resource Sharing, and Technology; and Resource Library Agreements between the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Library, and the Milwaukee County Federated Library System.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
241560 284.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $105,372 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account for various events and initiatives in 2025.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241312 085.AppointmentReappointment of Andre Carter to the Business Improvement District #19 by the Mayor. (1st Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
241513 086.AppointmentAppointment of Kyle Grokowsky to the Business Improvement District #53 by the Mayor. CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
241525 087.AppointmentAppointment of Jim Cavanaugh to the Business Improvement District #21 by the Mayor. CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
241615 088.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving a final certified survey map.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     Meeting Adjourned at 10:08 AM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant    Not available