Meeting Details

Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/4/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chamber
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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     Meeting convened at 9:35 AM

Minutes note: The Pledge of Allegiance was said and followed by silent invocation. The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of October 13, 2026? There being none, the minutes of the meeting were approved without objection.
    Roll call Not available
     UNFINISHED BUSINESS    Not available
260496 01.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to penalties and liability for illegal dumping.

Minutes note: Ald. Jackson moved to AMEND this file by SUBSTITUTE Under the advice of the City Attorney, the Proposed Substitute clarifies the conditions under which a violation of the ordinance may be enforced against a responsible corporate officer and reduces the maximum penalty for dumping in waterways from $10,000 per day of violation to $5,000 per day of violation, consistent with similar state prohibitions. Finally, the Proposed Substitute clarifies the process for cost recovery by requiring reports of dumping incidents by relevant City department to be referred to the Office of the City Attorney for civil action.
AMENDEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
260496 1 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to penalties and liability for illegal dumping.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260810 12.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the responsibility for cleaning litter in the tree border.

Minutes note: Ald. Westmoreland moved to SUBSTITUTE Proposed Substitute A moves the language relating to the responsibility for removing litter in the tree border. Instead of applying the existing sidewalk-cleanliness enforcement provisions in s. 116-8, Proposed Substitute A applies the existing littering-of-premises enforcement provisions in s. 79-12. The Department of Neighborhood Services is responsible for enforcement.
AMENDEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260810 2 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the responsibility for cleaning litter in the tree border.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
260920 03.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
260888 04.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: Common Council File Number 260888 contains the following recommendations: Renewal with a 10 (ten) day suspension of the Food Dealer license of Rasha Kardo based upon the preponderance of the evidence on resident and aldermanic testimony that demonstrates the operations results in a threat to health, safety and welfare of the public; for the premises located 914 N 27TH St. (“DUNKIN”) in the 4th aldermanic district. (Written objections have been filed). Appearing Atty. Daniel Murphy on behalf of Rasha Kardo Ald. Burgelis objected on the 10-day suspension. Renewal with a 10 (ten) day suspension of the Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer licenses of Gloria D Diggs based upon the preponderance of the evidence in the police report, applicant, and neighborhood testimony that demonstrates the operation results in a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the public and for the failure to comply with the approved plan of operations for being open with an expired license; for the premises located at 3910 W FOND DU LAC Av. (“PLAY BY PLAY”) in the 7th aldermanic district. (No written objections have been filed).
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260890 05.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260734 16.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to fines for the theft or destruction of copper cables and wires.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260817 17.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the prevention of electrical wire theft.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260819 18.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to establish a reward program for individuals who provide information relating to the theft of electrical wires.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260851 09.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “2nd 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, and to set up additional funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $150,000 with an estimated City share of $37,500 and a grantor share of $112,500.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260855 010.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “State/Municipal Financial Agreement and State/Municipal Maintenance Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for street lighting work and five sanitary manholes adjustment/seal replacement as non-participating utility items within the City of Milwaukee city limit on project Kearney Street between 72nd Street and 76th Street as part of the WisDOT project, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $87,920 with 100 percent City share.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260856 011.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 programming, design, and construction of South 27th Street (STH 241) from Howard Avenue to the UPRR, and to set up funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $200,000 with an estimated City share of $50,000 and a grantor share of $150,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260857 012.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 Lisbon Avenue to West Burleigh Street, and to set up additional funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $650,000 with an estimated City share of $162,500 and a grantor share of $487,500; and to set up funds for real estate acquisition at an estimated total cost of $505,000 with an estimated City share of $0 and a grantor share of $505,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260858 013.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 programming, design, real estate acquisition, and construction of West Capitol Drive (STH 190) from North 35th Street to the Milwaukee River, and to set up funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $2,570,000 with an estimated City share of $642,500 and a grantor share of $1,927,500; and to set up funds for real estate acquisition at an estimated cost of $110,000 with an estimated City share of $0 and a grantor share of $110,000.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
260862 014.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute Project Agreements titled “State/Municipal Agreement for an Infrastructure Transportation Alternatives Program Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and to set up design engineering at a total estimated cost of $688,549 with an estimated City of Milwaukee share of $137,709, and a grantor share of $550,840 for two projects.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260864 015.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 $530,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,285,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260865 016.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 $380,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,315,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260866 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 $690,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,185,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260867 118.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing area-wide and scattered sites sidewalk replacement at various areas and appropriating funds for these purposes with the city construction cost estimated to be $1,670,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,685,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260868 019.ResolutionResolution providing for continuance of deferred payment of assessments for worthy indigent resident property owners, and appropriating funds for this purpose with the 2026 City cost to be $527.83 with a ten year total of the deferred properties being $7,480.40. ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260869 020.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Public Works - Milwaukee Water Works to execute a second amendment to extend the intergovernmental cooperation agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Public Schools for the School to Work Transition Program.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260837 021.AppointmentAppointment of Aaron Moriak to the Public Transportation, Utilities and Waterways Review Board by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION    Not available
     Be advised that the Common Council may convene into closed session to discuss items #22 and #23 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in the Common Council Chamber, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conferring with the City Attorney who will render oral or written advice with respect to litigation in which the city is or is likely to become involved, and then may go into open session for the regular agenda. Please be further advised that less than 24 hours notice is being provided for this closed session because it was impraticable to do so.    Not available
260549 022.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026-2027 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program grant.

Minutes note: Ald. Burgelis moved to amend the first Resolved clause to add the text "if the grantor accepts reservation of rights language approved by the City Attorney." Ald. Burgelis further moved to amend the file by adding an additional Further Resolved clause, reading "Further Resolved, That if the reservation of rights language is not accepted by the grantor, the Police Department shall not accept the grant without further approval of the Common Council, and, be it". There were no objections.
AMENDEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260549 1 ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026-2027 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program grant.ADOPTEDPass11:3 Action details Not available
260849 023.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a BioWatch Grant Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.PLACED ON FILEPass10:4 Action details Not available
260849 0 ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a BioWatch Grant Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.RECONSIDEREDPass13:2 Action details Not available
260849 0 ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a BioWatch Grant Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Minutes note: Ald. Jackson moved that the Common Council convene into closed session, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conferring with the City Attorney who will render oral or written advice with respect to litigation in which the city is or is likely to become involved. All Common Council members voted aye. The meeting convened into closed session at 10:14 a.m. The meeting reconvened into open session at 10:50 a.m.
ADOPTEDPass9:3 Action details Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260790 124.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
260791 125.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260809 226.Charter OrdinanceA substitute charter ordinance relating to contracts for automated license plate reader technology.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260896 127.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2027 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260897 128.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2027 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260821 029.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2026-27 Epidemiology & Lab Capacity National Wastewater Surveillance System grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260853 030.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 Preventive Health Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260854 031.ResolutionResolution relating to the acceptance and funding of the 2027 Family Planning Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260895 132.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260550 133.ResolutionA substitute resolution authorizing the implementation of the UnitedHealthcare NexusACO program for the City of Milwaukee health plan.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
260788 034.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
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260578 135.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.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260836 036.ResolutionResolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2025 tax roll, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260838 037.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Jacob Enriquez v. City of Milwaukee et al.ADOPTEDPass14:1 Action details Not available
260861 138.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to settlement agreement indemnification provisions.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260914 139.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to retain outside counsel to prepare and pursue civil litigation in matters involving toxic exposure.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260928 040.CommunicationCommunication from the City Attorney relating to prospective litigation settlement agreements.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
251768 041.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim by AT&T Mobility LLC.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251775 042.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim by El Greco, Inc./John Gliatis.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251979 043.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim by Luis Hernandez Lopez.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260820 044.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Detra Rodgers.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260835 045.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Greater Milwaukee Auto Auction.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260844 046.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260845 047.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260847 148.OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance relating to the City Hall Campus Emergency Preparedness Committee.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260924 049.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to locations where selling articles from parked vehicles is prohibited.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260831 050.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Health to enter into an agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services to place dedicated staff in the Health Department for emergency preparedness support.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260852 051.ResolutionResolution amending Common Council File Number 251845 relating to the acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 STD Infertility Prevention Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260859 052.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 Women, Infants and Children’s Breast Feeding Peer Counseling Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260882 053.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a FY2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program - Local Solicitation grant.ADOPTEDPass12:2 Action details Not available
260883 054.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a U.S. Department of Justice FY2026 COPS Technology and Equipment Program (Congressionally Directed Spending) grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260834 055.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
260934 056.CommunicationCommunication relating to the report and recommendations of the City Hall Campus Emergency Preparedness Committee.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260533 157.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from General Planned Development known as Bookends to a Detailed Planned Development known as Zenith to allow the construction of a multi-family residential building at 711 East Kilbourn Avenue and 822 North Van Buren Street, on the east side of North Van Buren Street, south of East Kilbourn Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260497 158.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Department of City Development to work with various City agencies and outside experts and stakeholders to recommend policies and regulations to prevent negative environmental, neighborhood, and community impacts of data processing centers.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260637 159.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the creation of a data center dashboard.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260743 060.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1241A West Scott Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260744 061.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1628-30 North 24th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260745 062.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1810 West Fairmount Avenue, in the 1st Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260746 063.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1960B South 7th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260747 064.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 6930B North Raintree Drive, in the 9th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260874 165.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Amendment No. 5 to the Project Plan and authorizing expenditures for Tax Incremental District No. 70 (735 N Water), in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260875 066.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1116 West Scott Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260876 067.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 4450 North 37th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260877 068.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2754A North 12th Street, in the 15 Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260878 069.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2543-45 North 36th Street, in the 15 Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260879 070.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2318 West Maple Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260884 071.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of City Development to execute an agreement relating to the development and public use of accessory dwelling unit design packages.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260192 172.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to a Youth Council anti-nicotine scholarship contest.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260922 173.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds for the Fifth District Thanksgiving Giveaway.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
260899 074.AppointmentReappointment of Steve Bartelt to the Business Improvement District #21 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
260904 075.AppointmentAppointment of Cristian Flores to the Business Improvement District #32 by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
260961 076.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
261029 077.Motion-Immediate AdoptionMotion amending the Common Council Procedure and Rules relating to standing committee referrals.APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
261034 078.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionSubstitute resolution designating the Milwaukee Neighborhood Housing Resource Fair an official City of Milwaukee event and authorizing the acceptance of funds for this purpose.

Minutes note: Ald. Coggs expressed concern that the title of this RESOLUTION may present confusion in relation to an existing event of the same nature called the Housing Resource Fair. Ald. Stamper agreed to change the name to read “Milwaukee Neighborhood Housing Resource Fair.” There were no objections
AMENDEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
261034 1 Resolution-Immediate AdoptionSubstitute resolution designating the Milwaukee Neighborhood Housing Resource Fair an official City of Milwaukee event and authorizing the acceptance of funds for this purpose.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     Meeting convened at 11:20 AM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant     Not available