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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/2/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Common Council Chamber
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     The meeting was called to order at 9:29 a.m.    Not available Video Video
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent meditation.    Not available Video Video
     Ald. Jackson moved that the Common Council resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for hearing presentations. There was no objection. The meeting convened into Committee of the Whole. Presentations were given to recognize the following individuals: Tony Evans, exemplary citizen and hero Zoe Chambers, Miss Juneteenth Day 2024 Matthew Goss, Mister Juneteenth Day 2024 Brionna Clemmons, Little MIss Juneteenth Day 2024 Mason Donald, Mister Juneteenth Day Junior 2024 Ald moved that the Common Council rise from Committee of the Whole. There was no objection.    Not available Video Video
     The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of June 11, 2024? There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection.    Not available Video Video
     UNFINISHED BUSINESS    Not available Not available
231836 01.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting permanent historic designation to Grand Avenue Historic District on West Wisconsin Avenue in the 4th Aldermanic District upon recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission.    Not available Video Video
231836 01.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting permanent historic designation to Grand Avenue Historic District on West Wisconsin Avenue in the 4th Aldermanic District upon recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission.    Not available Not available
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available Not available
240319 02.CommunicationCommunication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.    Not available Video Video
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
240200 13.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to notice and disclosure of change of ownership of alcohol beverage establishments.    Not available Video Video
240214 14.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to convenience stores.    Not available Video Video
240304 15.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to alcohol beverage establishment regulations and licensing procedures.    Not available Video Video
240326 16.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to license requirements for private security personnel during the Republican National Convention.    Not available Video Video
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
240321 07.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.    Not available Video Video
     THE FOLLOWING MAY BE PLACED ON FILE AS NO LONGER NEEDED:    Not available Not available
070454 08.OrdinanceAn ordinance prohibiting the renting of hotel, motel and rooming house rooms by the hour.    Not available Not available
090182 09.OrdinanceOrdinance relating to the licensing of food dealers.    Not available Not available
090184 010.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to standards of proof and acceptable evidence for use in licensing deliberations.    Not available Not available
090462 011.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to requirements for new Class “A” alcohol beverage establishment licenses.    Not available Not available
091672 012.OrdinanceAn ordinance providing a moratorium on the issuance of new Class “A" retail alcohol beverage licenses for the purpose of studying neighborhood impacts of new Class “A" licensed establishments throughout the city.    Not available Not available
110634 013.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to clarifying common council procedure for deliberating and voting upon the recommendations of the licensing committee.    Not available Not available
111629 014.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to licensing and regulation of junk and scrap metal collectors and dealers and motor vehicle salvage dealers.    Not available Not available
120013 015.OrdinanceAn ordinance related to cigarette and tobacco products retailer licensing.    Not available Not available
120651 016.ResolutionResolution relating to cigarette and tobacco retailer licensing.    Not available Not available
120705 017.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to licensing committee procedure and consideration of licensing recommendations made to the common council.    Not available Not available
121258 018.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to home improvement contractor licensing requirements.    Not available Not available
130107 019.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the filing of documents establishing the right to occupy a premises by an applicant for a food dealer license.    Not available Not available
130461 020.MotionTEST -Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.    Not available Not available
130649 021.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to underage persons entering certain licensed premises.    Not available Not available
130700 122.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to junk dealer vehicles.    Not available Not available
130787 023.ResolutionResolution relating to the licensing, inspection and grading of food dealers.    Not available Not available
130788 024.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the licensing, inspection and grading of food dealers.    Not available Not available
131448 025.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the permitting of dumps and the licensing of junkers.    Not available Not available
140636 026.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to regulation of towing services.    Not available Not available
141581 027.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to licensing requirements and procedures.    Not available Not available
141731 028.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the licensing of public entertainment premises.    Not available Not available
171103 029.MotionMotion relating to the revocation of the Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises licenses of Alpesh Patel, agent for 107 LLC, for the premises at 8775 N. 107th Street doing business as “Bar 107” in the 9th aldermanic district.    Not available Not available
180010 030.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to its policy under which PA-33s are prepared following police responses.    Not available Not available
180770 031.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to licensing requirements for transient merchants.     Not available Not available
181124 032.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to penalties for violating code provisions regulating pawnbrokers, secondhand dealers, secondhand motor vehicle dealers, and precious metal and gem dealers.    Not available Not available
191630 033.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the issuance of alcohol beverage licenses in census tracts with high levels of poverty.    Not available Not available
200756 034.CommunicationCommunication from various agencies relating to the establishment of a moratorium on certain licenses within certain portions of the City.    Not available Not available
210889 035.MotionMotion relating to the Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises License for Anthony T Booher for the premises located at 2640 W Greves St d.b.a. "MKE Junk Junkies LLC".    Not available Not available
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
231972 136.ResolutionSubstitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Rev. Bobby L. Sinclair" to North 18th Street from West Vienna Avenue to West Capitol Drive in the 6th Aldermanic District.    Not available Video Video
231973 137.ResolutionSubstitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "James (JL) Davis" to North 22nd Street from West Congress Street to West Cornell Street in the 1st Aldermanic District.    Not available Video Video
231974 138.ResolutionSubstitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Gloria Ford Gilmer, Ph.D" to West Highland Avenue from North 6th Street to North 8th Street in the 4th Aldermanic District.    Not available Video Video
240153 039.ResolutionResolution to inform the Common Council of the City’s Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for the year 2023.    Not available Video Video
240188 140.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the acceptance of a quit claim deed from Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, Inc. for a portion of property abutting South 24th Street just south of West Legion Street, for dedication as public right-of-way for street purposes and approving a public access easement agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, Inc. regarding construction and access to the Rogers Street Academy Pedestrian Mall, in the 8th Aldermanic District.    Not available Video Video
240236 041.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to a previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation of the installation traffic control devices on North Teutonia Avenue from West Groeling Avenue to West Capitol Drive in the 6th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost increase for the project of $125,000, with one hundred percent of the increase being City funded.    Not available Video Video
240256 042.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision to State/Municipal Agreement for State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of the North 51st Street Intersections with North Burleigh and North Center.    Not available Video Video
240260 043.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and execution and funding of a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant for the rehabilitation of an existing bioretention facility, and test the performance of several pilot soil amendments located near North 26th Street (extended) and West Canal Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District.    Not available Video Video
240276 144.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 $1,315,385 for a total estimated cost of $1,526,400.    Not available Video Video
240277 045.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 $8,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $250,000.    Not available Video Video
240278 146.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 $110,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,100,000.    Not available Video Video
240279 147.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 $5,367,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $6,886,000.    Not available Video Video
240283 148.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving an Operating Agreement with Badgerland Striders Running Club for staging of the 2024 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon, half marathon, 5K run and 5K walk in the City of Milwaukee    Not available Video Video
240292 149.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the membership of the Board of Harbor Commissioners.    Not available Video Video
240294 150.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works (“DPW”) to execute an intergovernmental cooperation agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Public Schools (“MPS”) setting forth the maintenance responsibilities of DPW and MPS for the Rogers Street Academy Pedestrian Mall.    Not available Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
240127 051.AppointmentReappointment of Jerrel Kruschke to serve as the Commissioner of Public Works by the Mayor.    Not available Video Video
240129 052.AppointmentReappointment of Kevin Muhs to serve as the City Engineer by the Mayor.    Not available Video Video
240130 053.AppointmentReappointment of Patrick Pauly to serve as the Superintendent of Water Works by the Mayor.    Not available Video Video
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
240316 154.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.    Not available Video Video
240317 155.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 offices and positions in the City Service.    Not available Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
240221 156.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending Common Council File Number 231102 relating to acceptance and funding of the 2024 STD Infertility Prevention Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.    Not available Video Video
240237 157.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to authorizing up to $4,500,000 of 2024 contingent borrowing to cover costs related to the Cherry Street Bridge project.    Not available Video Video
240238 158.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing up to $2,200,000 of 2024 contingent borrowing to cover costs related to the replacement of the Police Administration Building (PAB) Electrical Switchgear System.    Not available Video Video
240255 159.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to increasing 2024 capital grantor share appropriation authority by up to $25,000,000 for DPW street projects and DCD TID projects which receive partial reimbursement through various State and/or Federal aid and grant programs, but require the city to front the project cost.    Not available Video Video
240280 160.ResolutionSubstitute resolution transferring and appropriating funds related to the JUUL Labs, Inc. legal settlement to the Settlement Fund and establishing project accounts within the Settlement Fund for the expenditure of funds.    Not available Video Video
240281 161.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to expenditure of funds received from the JUUL Labs Multi-state Settlement.    Not available Video Video
240315 162.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.    Not available Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
240122 063.AppointmentReappointment of David Henke to serve as the Chief Information Officer by the Mayor.    Not available Video Video
240125 064.AppointmentReappointment of Nik Kovac to serve as the Budget and Management Director by the Mayor.    Not available Video Video
240126 065.AppointmentReappointment of Preston Cole to serve as the Department of Administration Director by the Mayor.    Not available Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
240313 066.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.    Not available Video Video
240361 067.CommunicationCommunication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to the City sales tax.    Not available Video Video
     THE FOLLOWING MAY BE PLACED ON FILE AS NO LONGER NEEDED:    Not available Video Video
161687 068.CommunicationCommunication relating to the City of Milwaukee’s new Land Management System.    Not available Not available
170643 069.ResolutionResolution relating to an audit of the Safe Zone initiative by the City Comptroller.    Not available Not available
191957 070.CommunicationCommunication from the Office of Mayor Tom Barrett relating to the anticipated receipt and use of federal aid resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.    Not available Not available
191964 071.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division relating to a sensitivity analysis of the 2021 City Budget.    Not available Not available
200018 072.Charter OrdinanceA charter ordinance relating to the employees’ retirement system.    Not available Not available
201246 073.CommunicationCommunication relating to Municipal Court collection contract.    Not available Not available
210934 074.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration relating to Children’s Savings Accounts.    Not available Not available
211453 075.CommunicationCommunication from the Office of the Assessor relating to the failure to properly equalize 2021 personal property assessments.    Not available Not available
211919 076.CommunicationCommunication from various City departments relating to the allocation of the second tranche of American Rescue Plan Act funding.    Not available Not available
220228 077.ResolutionResolution appropriating up to $1 million from the second tranche of ARPA funds to offset the cost of traffic-calming devices.    Not available Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
180484 078.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation authorizing the Office of the Milwaukee County District Attorney to create part-time assistant district attorney positions to serve in the Community Prosecution Units at local Milwaukee Police Department districts.    Not available Video Video
210070 079.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Election Commission relating to the state Election Commission’s recent decision to remove a significant number of voters from the rolls due to inactivity.    Not available Video Video
211125 080.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of legislation authorizing the City to immediately tow the vehicles of drivers operating at certain speeds.    Not available Video Video
211416 081.ResolutionResolution remitting taxes and interest to certain properties previously classified as taxable and appropriating funds for this purpose.    Not available Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available Video Video
231038 082.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Ryan Montgomery for property damage.    Not available Not available
231590 083.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Ashley Smith for property damage.    Not available Video Video
231592 084.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Phoenix Midtown, LLC for property damage.    Not available Not available
231641 085.ResolutionResolution to relating to the claim of Clarence Hayes.    Not available Not available
240065 086.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Kenneth Kingsby for property damage.    Not available Not available
240175   ResolutionSubstitute resolution urging the Secretary of the Air Force to choose the 128th Air Refueling Wing at the General Mitchell Air National Guard Base as the future home of the KC-46 “Pegasus” aircraft.    Not available Video Video
240175   ResolutionSubstitute resolution urging the Secretary of the Air Force to choose the 128th Air Refueling Wing at the General Mitchell Air National Guard Base as the future home of the KC-46 “Pegasus” aircraft.    Not available Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
230895 087.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the staffing of the Milwaukee commission on domestic violence and sexual assault.    Not available Video Video
240240 088.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to parking controls.    Not available Video Video
240241 089.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to traffic controls.    Not available Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
240220 190.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending Common Council File Number 211069 relating to acceptance and funding of the 2021 - 2024 Immunizations Cooperative Agreement Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.    Not available Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
240095 091.AppointmentReappointment of Leon Todd to serve as Executive Director of the Fire & Police Commission by the Mayor.    Not available Video Video
240131 092.AppointmentReappointment of Dr. Michael Totoraitis to serve as the Commissioner of Health by the Mayor.    Not available Video Video
240132 093.AppointmentReappointment of Ryan Zollicoffer to serve as the Director of Emergency Management and Communications by the Mayor.    Not available Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
231776 094.CommunicationCommunication relating to the annual report from the Office of Community Wellness and Safety.    Not available Video Video
240055 095.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to the 9-1-1 Wait Times Report for Quarter One of 2024.    Not available Video Video
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
240297 296.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance related to energy benchmarking for commercial, multi-family, and government buildings.    Not available Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
240249 197.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures, creating Tax Incremental District No. 119 (Midtown Home Ownership Initiative), and approving the termination of all rights and the release of all restrictions governing the property to be redeveloped within the Project Plan area, in the 15th Aldermanic District.    Not available Video Video
240251 198.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned property at 505-507 East Howard Avenue (AKA 507 East Howard Avenue, Parcel Number 5810703000) to the estate of its former owner.    Not available Not available
240252 199.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the acquisition of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee(HACM)-owned vacant lot at 1519 North 13th Street and the disposition of this property and the adjacent City-owned vacant lot at 1515 North 13th Street to Milwaukee County, in the 15th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
240253 1100.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the approval of the Land Disposition Report and sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 3774 South 27th Street, in the 13th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
240261 0101.ResolutionResolution granting permanent historic designation to Schuster's Department Store at 1220 W. Vliet Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
240325 1102.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the City’s support for and participation in the Expanding Nature-Based Solutions Through the Urban Bird Treaty Program.    Not available Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
240275 0103.AppointmentReappointment of Baboonie Tatum to the Bronzeville Advisory Committee by the Common Council President.    Not available Not available
     THE FOLLOWING MAY BE PLACED ON FILE AS NO LONGER NEEDED:    Not available Not available
100913 0104.ResolutionResolution relating to the acceptance of property from the Bank of America for redevelopment purposes.    Not available Not available
111126 0105.ResolutionResolution approving a memorandum of understanding between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County for the operation of a Milwaukee County Housing Trust Fund.    Not available Not available
111234 0106.ResolutionResolution approving a memorandum of understanding between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County relating to creation and operation of a regional housing trust fund for Southeastern Wisconsin.    Not available Not available
130102 0107.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to zoning regulations for furniture and appliance rental and leasing establishments.    Not available Not available
130108 1108.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to a moratorium on the issuance of certificates of occupancy for furniture and appliance rental and leasing establishments.    Not available Not available
130904 0109.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the security and appearance of vacant commercial properties.    Not available Not available
220217 0110.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development relating to the City’s eligibility for resources under President Biden’s Housing Supply Action Plan.    Not available Not available
240254 1111.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 4124 West Villard Avenue, in the 1st Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
231406 1112.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing participation in the County and Cities Housing Committee.    Not available Not available
240257 0113.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Talking Book and Braille Library Grant.    Not available Not available
240258 0114.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of an Interlibrary Loan Services Grant.    Not available Not available
240322 1115.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving the HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes as part of Bronzeville Week 2024.    Not available Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
240399 0118.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution expressing the City of Milwaukee’s support for both state and federal legislation banning bump stocks.    Not available Not available
240154 0116.AppointmentAppointment of Michelle Mattson to the Business Improvement District #5 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)    Not available Not available
     Communications from City officers were read and ordered on file without objection.    Not available Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available Not available
240359 0117.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution conditionally approving a final certified survey map.    Not available Not available
240399 0118.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution expressing the City of Milwaukee’s support for both state and federal legislation banning bump stocks.    Not available Not available
     Announcements were made.    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