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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/10/2026 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 9:25 AM     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 January 20, 2026.. There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection. The Council recognized a pair of individuals who have left a lasting mark on Milwaukee. First, Mr Reuben Harpole as a local historian whose works ensure our stories are never forgotten. Mr. Harpole has worked in service of the community for decades, and among his notable accomplishments are having helped develop more than 25 community centers and programs across Milwaukee Public Schools and higher education institutions, being a pillar of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Center for Urban Community Development, and working to help preserve history via America's Black Holocaust Museum. Second, outgoing Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin for all success with the Bucks organization and in Milwaukee. During his 12-year tenure as President, Mr. Feigin helped lead the Bucks to an NBA ti    Not available
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
251674 01.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:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251214 12.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to certificate of occupancy requirements for license and permit applications.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251650 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: Nonrenewal of the Class D Operator’s license of Cassandra A. Barbosa based upon second nonappearance. (No written objections have been filed). Nonrenewal of the Class D Operator’s license of Scott M. Kalka based upon second nonappearance. (No written objections have been filed). Nonrenewal of the Food Dealer and Food Peddler licenses of Sidian M. Flores Manzanares based upon fourth nonappearance; for the premises located at 1339 W GREENFIELD AV., (“ANTOJITOS CATRACHOS”) in the 12th aldermanic district. (No written objections have been filed).
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251074 14.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the donation of certain impounded motorcycles.

Minutes note: Ald. Jackson added as Co-sponsor.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251259 15.ResolutionResolution to vacate a portion of unimproved right of way in the block bound by West Birch Avenue, North 66th Street, and North 67th Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251418 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to develop plans for use of the City’s urban wood.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251423 17.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to coordinate its activities to minimize impacts on school drop-off and pick-up.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251424 28.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to develop a plan for incentivizing its employees to report illegal dumping activity.

Minutes note: Ald. Pratt and Chambers added as o-sponsors.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251425 19.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to create a user-friendly way to find information about construction projects and public-facing department activities.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251427 110.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Port Director to report annually to the Common Council.

Minutes note: Ald. Pratt and Chambers added as o-sponsors.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251472 111.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Milwaukee Water Works to coordinate with the Health Department when replacing lead water service laterals.

Minutes note: Ald. Pratt and Chambers added as o-sponsors.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251570 012.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-41 Zoo Freeway, from Howard Avenue to the Union Pacific Railroad, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $802,000 with an estimated City share of $200 and a grantor share of $801,800.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251589 013.ResolutionResolution approving a fourth amendment to the lease agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for the placement of personal communications services antennas and ancillary equipment at 8814 W. Lisbon Avenue.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251599 014.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a change order to a Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Solutions grant funding agreement for the installation of bioswales within North Jefferson Street between East Wells Avenue and East Erie Street in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251610 015.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “Cost Sharing Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Wauwatosa” for non-participating real estate acquisition activities related to West Bluemound Road from North 106th Avenue to North 66th Avenue, which is being completed with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation State Highway Rehabilitation-Maintenance funding for the improvement of the roadway.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251611 116.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 $234,300 for a total estimated cost of $245,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251612 117.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 $275,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,490,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251613 018.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 $310,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $5,977,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251614 119.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 $3,875,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $12,372,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251594 020.AppointmentAppointment of Joseph Lamers to the Public Transportation, Utilities and Waterways Review Board by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250634 021.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works providing an update on its pilot program for the installation of cameras on snow plow trucks and other fleet vehicles.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251657 122.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251659 123.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251413 124.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the listing of City internship opportunities online, on appropriate mobile applications and on social media.

Minutes note: Ald. Stamper, Chambers, Jackson, Westmoreland, Taylor, Pratt, and Burgelis added as Co-sponsors.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251414 225.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing all City departments to notify the Finance & Personnel Committee whenever an account balance variance of $100,000 or more is projected to occur.

Minutes note: Ald. Stamper, Chambers, Jackson, Westmoreland, Moore, and Pratt added as Co-sponsors.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251445 126.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Comptroller’s Office to develop a fund balance policy.

Minutes note: Ald. Stamper, Chambers, Jackson, and Westmoreland added as Co-sponsors.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251451 127.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to a master list of City-controlled social media pages.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251452 128.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to an annual application usage report.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251456 129.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Department of Administration to examine City and County purchasing opportunities for potential collaboration.

Minutes note: Ald. Stamper, Chambers, Jackson, Westmoreland, Moore, Pratt and Burgelis added as Co-sponsors.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251530 030.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2025-2026 Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251580 031.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to extend the contract with Froedtert Workforce Health for the City’s wellness program, occupational health, and clinic services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251582 032.ResolutionResolution relating to approval of funding for the 2026 Department of Administration - Information and Technology Management Division, Public Facility Communications Capital Improvement Program.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251667 133.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the creation and maintenance of an inventory of all artificial intelligence products in use by city agencies.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251568 034.CommunicationCommunication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to the Audit of the Election Commission Payroll.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
251656 035.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
251693 036.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division amending the 2026 Positions Ordinance relating to position authority for positions in the Department of Public Works - Operations DivisionPLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
251697 037.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to add a percentage increase for Water Repair Worker 2 positions assigned to operate Hydro-Vac equipment in the Department of Public Works - Water Works.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Video Video
251024 138.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the claim of Bruce Jones.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251103 139.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to legislative bills.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251178 140.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the claim of Pat Van Alyea.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251333 141.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the claim of Tyrone and Bridget Ferguson.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251334 142.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the claim of Donna Spencer.ADOPTEDPass14:1 Action details Not available
251357 043.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Bobby Jones, Jr.,ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251453 144.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s Legislative Package to seek introduction and passage of state legislation to incorporate Vision Zero into Driver’s Education curriculum.

Minutes note: Ald. Stamper, Moore, Taylor, Burgelis and Brower added as Co-sponsors.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251615 045.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to amend a contract for legal services to the City concerning issues and matters of labor law.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251620 046.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of CTC Supplies, LLC. C.I. File No. 2025-001729.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251636 047.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Deer District, LLC. C.I. File No. 2025-002359.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251639 048.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Richard Blaha.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251640 049.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Nathan Smalkoski.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251641 050.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Willola Cornelius.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251642 051.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Nathan Smalkoski.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251678 252.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the acceptance and allocation of funds received as a result of the settlement of claims arising from Multi-District Litigation No. 2:18-mn-2873.

Minutes note: Ald. Perez, Stamper, and Moore added as Co-sponsors.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
250961 053.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Jean Umhoefer for the claim for injuries sustained.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250983 054.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Saul Clemons for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250992 055.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Markeith Davis for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251179 056.ResolutionResolution regarding the claim for Krystle Rogers.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251252 057.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Roberta Bailey.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251382 058.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Tyi and Arlene Carter.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250028 359.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the ethical treatment and ownership of animals.

Minutes note: Ald. Burgelis added as Co-sponsors.
PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251587 060.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251588 061.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251374 262.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Public Health Crisis Response grant from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251607 063.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a COPS Anti-Heroin grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251299 064.AppointmentAppointment of Raven Jones to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251300 065.AppointmentAppointment of Kelsey Leopold to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251301 066.AppointmentAppointment of Alphonso Pettis to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor. (11th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251303 067.AppointmentReappointment of Antonia Drew Norton to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor. (9th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251304 068.AppointmentAppointment of Niel Thoreson to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251308 069.AppointmentAppointment of J.O. Haselhoef to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee by the Mayor. (11th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251467 070.AppointmentAppointment of Debbie Lassiter to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251466 071.AppointmentAppointment of Christopher Allen to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251465 072.AppointmentAppointment of Vina Xiong to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251468 073.AppointmentAppointment of Janan Najeeb to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251493 074.AppointmentAppointment of Dinah LaCaze to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251498 075.AppointmentAppointment of State Representative Sequanna Taylor to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor. (7th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251372 076.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault relating to its recent, current, and future activities.REFERRED TOPass15:0 Action details Not available
251593 077.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
251623 078.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Emergency Communication relating to the selection and implementation of the CommsCoach program.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241665 179.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to notification requirements for certain matters appearing before the zoning, neighborhoods and development committee.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251071 280.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to notification requirements for city plan commission public hearings on zoning map amendments.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251260 181.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Two-Family Residential, RT4, to Local Business, LB2, for the property located at 342 East Bay Street, which will be combined with the commercial property to the west, located on the north side of East Bay Street, east of South Hilbert Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251261 182.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the 14th Amendment to the General Planned Development, GPD, known as Park Place to add Assembly Hall and Catering Service as permitted uses for the property located at 11301 West Lake Park Drive, within Sub Area E of the GPD, generally located on the south side of West Lake Park Drive, west of North 107th Street, in the 9th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251231 183.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting permanent historic designation to the Brady and Farwell Historic District on the eastern corner of East Brady Street and North Farwell Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251276 184.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting permanent historic designation to the Second German Methodist Episcopal Church, part of the Brewers Hill National Register Historic District, at 140 W. Garfield Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251324 285.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2470 W Keefe Ave, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251408 286.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to housing incentives for Department of Community Wellness and Safety employees and contractors.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251448 187.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the development of the funding proposal for affordable housing initiatives funded by tax incremental district extensions in the 2027 City Budget.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251471 188.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Board of Zoning Appeals to provide annual reports to the Common Council.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251480 189.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2052 South 5th Place, in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251649 190.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving the City of Milwaukee acquisition of the property at 3282 North 35th Street from United Realty, L.L.C., in the 7th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251263 091.ResolutionResolution approving a Land Disposition Report for the property at 541 North 20th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251618 092.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the project guidelines of the arts board.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251571 193.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $83,300 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account for various events and initiatives in 2026.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251596 194.ResolutionResolution authorizing a $75,000 service contract between the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources and City of Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office through its FEED MKE program to provide non-regulatory technical assistance to Wisconsin food waste generators and entities on projects to prevent and divert food waste from landfills.HELD IN COUNCILPass15:0 Action details Not available
251619 195.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office through its FEED MKE program to receive a $25,000 grant from Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign as part of the Mayor’s Alliance to End Childhood Hunger.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251677 196.ResolutionSubstitute resolution appropriating up to $5,000 from the Community and Economic Development Fund for the 2026 MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
241124 097.ResolutionResolution relating to the City’s support for the Walker’s Point Youth and Family Center and appropriating funds for that purpose. PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
251704 098.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving an agreement between the City and O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. (local counsel) and Miller Shah LLP (national counsel) for legal services and representation relating to the recovery of fire truck-related damages.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251752 099.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution authorizing the Department of Emergency Communications to apply for Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants, with a grantor share of 50% and a local share of 50%.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     Meeting adjourned at 10:22 AM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant     Not available