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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/24/2026 9:30 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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     The meeting was called to order at 9:41 a.m.    Roll call Video Video
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent meditation.    Video Video
     The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of March 3, 2026? There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection.    Video Video
     Ald. Coggs moved that the Common Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole for the purpose of making a presentation. There was no objection. 2026 Women History Month honorees were recognized as follows: Arlisia McHenry, escorted by Ald. Pratt Jamila Benson, escorted by Ald. Coggs Amanda Avalos, escorted by Ald. Zamarripa Annette Jackson, escorted by Ald. Taylor Natalia Renteria, escorted by Ald. Moore Cameryn Roberts and Sarah Jonas, escorted by Ald. Dimitrijevic Ald. Pratt moved that the Common Council rise from Committee of the Whole. There was no objection.    Not available
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
251947 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:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251862 02.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: The question was put: Have the members of the Common Council read the report and recommendations of the Licenses Committee and the exceptions filed under this matter? All members of the Common Council indicated reading the report and recommendations of the Licenses Committee and the exceptions filed under this matter. The question was put: Are there any motions relative to this matter? Ald. Stamper moved to add to the application file a Good Neighbor Agreement 2026 for the Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures licenses of Aftan Sultan for the premises located at 2624 W LISBON Av. (“LISBON BP”) in the 15th aldermanic district. There was no objection. Hearing no other motions made, a vote of those Council members present to approve the recommendations of the Licenses Committee as contained in File Number 251862 was called.
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251664 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251808 04.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the amendment of the Official Map of the City of Milwaukee.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250986 05.ResolutionResolution approving a first amendment to the lease agreement with TowerCo 2013 LLC for a portion of the parcel located at 3929 S. 6th Street, in the 13th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251701 06.ResolutionResolution relating to the construction, maintenance, and funding of Stella’s Playground, Milwaukee’s first universally accessible and inclusive playground.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251777 17.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing an amendment to the Water Service Agreement with the Village of Menomonee Falls.ADOPTEDPass14:1 Action details Video Video
251860 08.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a 1st Revision to a State/Municipal Agreement for a Transportation Alternatives Program project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the Hopkins Protected Bike Lane project for a revision to the project limits.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251861 09.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 installation of non-participating temporary street lighting on STH 181 (County Line Road to Mequon Road), and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $80,500 with 100% City share.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251875 110.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to approval of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the purpose of establishing the terms and conditions for the River Skimmer Operation from 2026 to 2035.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251879 111.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 $1,012,000 for a total estimated cost of $1,630,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251880 112.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 $267,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,551,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251881 113.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 $42,513,574 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $57,951,316.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251882 014.ResolutionResolution extending the Active Streets for Businesses Program.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251884 015.ResolutionResolution relating to the application, acceptance and funding of a private property inflow and infiltration grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for a project in an area bounded by N. 53rd St. to N. 60th St. and W. Vienna Ave. to W. Capitol Dr. in the 7th aldermanic district.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251809 016.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to Spring leaf collection.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING    Not available
231617 117.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to employee wages, benefits, and regulations.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251790 018.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to city wage requirements for service contracts.PASSEDPass14:1 Action details Not available
251895 119.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
251896 120.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250002 121.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to ratify and confirm the final agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Police Supervisors’ Organization.ADOPTEDPass11:2 Action details Video Video
251766 022.ResolutionResolution approving an agreement between the Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., regarding extra-duty police services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251845 123.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2026 STD Infertility Prevention Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251876 124.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to extend the current three year contract with MetLife for the administration of the City’s voluntary benefits for Short-Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance for one additional year.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251983 025.AppointmentAppointment of Danielle Rodriguez to serve as the Department of Administration Director by the Mayor.CONFIRMEDPass13:1 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251655 026.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251822 027.CommunicationCommunication from the Comptroller’s Office relating to an audit of the Department of Neighborhood Services Financial Administration.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251923 028.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance relating to the rates of pay for Battalion Chief, Fire; Deputy Chief, Fire; and Assistant Fire Chief.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251949 029.CommunicationCommunication relating to the Report of Audit Finding Follow-Up for the Year Ended 12/31/2025.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251962 030.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to the revenue received from the towing of vehicles owned by habitual parking violators.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251825 131.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to a legislative bill.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251829 032.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Jeffrey Dinkins.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251844 033.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Fred Miller.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251848 034.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Mary Lou Sievert.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251849 035.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Robert and Catherine Adamus.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251850 036.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Harold Janas.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251853 037.ResolutionResolution authorizing the denial of claims for alleged unlawful and alleged excessive tax assessments filed with the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251885 038.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Robert Mercado v. City of Milwaukee, et al.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251909 039.ResolutionResolution reserving and appropriating up to $125,000.00 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2026 Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account and authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit entitled Berry Beverly v. City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251931 040.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Kevin Dudley.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251935 041.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Pang Thao and West Bend Mutual Insurance Company.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251938 042.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Vincent and Paulette Wollert and Progressive Home Insurance Company.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251945 143.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s State Legislative Package to express support for state legislation making illegal tire dumping a misdemeanor crime and providing penalty enhancements.

Minutes note: Ald. Chambers, Jr. added as a cosponsor.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Video Video
251291 044.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Ahmad & Guerard, LLP on behalf of The Estate of El Moctar Sidiya.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251293 045.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Precious McIntyre.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251346 046.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Ebony Kimbrough and Samarion Johnson.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251383 047.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Kinn Guesthouse.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251387 048.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of AT&T (AMER-25-202411-50-0071).DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251749 049.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Matt Marlett, Tramont Manufacturing LLC for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251797 250.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to law enforcement identification.

Minutes note: This file was not before the Common Council due to ongoing legal review by the City Attorney's Office, which was still pending. Ald. Burgelis moved for the Common Council to resolve itself into Committee of the Whole. There was no objection.
NOT ACTED ON   Action details Video Video
251872 051.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251873 052.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251753 053.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Health Department to enter into an agreement with Milwaukee Public Schools for emergency mass care and sheltering sites.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251830 054.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety Seat Belt Enforcement grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251831 055.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety Impaired Driving Enforcement grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251832 056.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Wisconsin State Patrol Division Spring Drug Recognition Expert Field Certification Training grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251833 057.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety Speed Enforcement grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251838 158.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a 2026-2027 Wisconsin Internet Crime Against Children Task Force Program grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251951 159.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the rendering of first aid by Milwaukee’s protective services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251694 060.AppointmentAppointment of Stephanie Fierro-Padilla to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251778 061.AppointmentAppointment of Karin Tyler as the Community Wellness and Safety Director by the Mayor.REFERRED TOPass11:4 Action details Video Video
251878 062.AppointmentAppointment of Alderwoman Larresa Taylor to the Board of Health by the Mayor. CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251668 063.CommunicationCommunication relating to Operation: Safe Haven and its work supporting veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251795 264.MotionSubstitute motion modifying Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedure 172 - Sick and Injured Persons.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251798 165.MotionSubstitute motion modifying Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedure 340 - Uniforms / Equipment / Appearance.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251843 066.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures. PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251617 167.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the documentation of historic buildings before demolition.

Minutes note: Ald. Bauman moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 15-0)
SUBSTITUTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251617 2 OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the documentation of historic buildings before demolition.

Minutes note: The file was substitute with Proposed Substitute A, relabeled as Substitute 2.
PASSEDPass11:1 Action details Not available
251837 068.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to property deconstruction.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING    Not available
250724 069.ResolutionResolution approving a final Certified Survey Map for land located on the south side of West Bobolink Ave, west of North 122nd Street, in the 5th Aldermanic DistrictADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251868 170.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 130(VIA), in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251869 171.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 131(FORMA), in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251904 072.ResolutionResolution dissolving Tax Incremental District No. 39 (Hilton Hotel) and authorizing the City Comptroller to distribute excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251905 073.ResolutionResolution dissolving Tax Incremental District No. 42 (Midtown) and authorizing the City Comptroller to distribute excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251906 074.ResolutionResolution dissolving Tax Incremental District No. 46 (New Arcade Project) and authorizing the City Comptroller to distribute excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251907 075.ResolutionResolution dissolving Tax Incremental District No. 51 (Granville Station) and authorizing the City Comptroller to distribute excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251866 076.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development and Department of Public Works relating to the final report for the Reimagining WIS 175 Study: Wisconsin Avenue to Lisbon Avenue.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251933 077.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the appointment of emerging youth achievement advisory council members and designees.

Minutes note: Ald. Stamper added as a cosponsor.
PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251679 078.ResolutionResolution designating August 1-8, 2026, as Bronzeville Week in the city of Milwaukee.

Minutes note: There was unanimous consent to all Common Council members as sponsors to the file.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251952 179.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to establishing the 5th District Movie Night Fund as an official City event and authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of contributions for this purpose.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251870 080.AppointmentAppointment of Marques Hogans as the Health Department Commissioner designee to the Emerging Youth Achievement Advisory Council.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251874 081.AppointmentAppointment of Roy Suarez del Real, III to the Fourth of July Commission by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251898 082.AppointmentAppointment of David Knutson to the Business Improvement District #20 by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251919 083.AppointmentAppointment of Brandon Strand to the Business Improvement District #51 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251865 084.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development relating to the 2025 annual report of neighborhood poster sales in accordance with a license agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Historic Milwaukee, Inc.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250798 285.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance creating a department of compliance and engagement.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251634 186.ResolutionResolution prohibiting the use of City property for civil immigration enforcement activities.

Minutes note: Ald. Zamarripa moved to amend the file by inserting the following clause after the 5th resolved clause: Further Resolved, That this resolution shall apply to a leased premises that is subject to a lease to which the City is a party, and which is executed after the effective date of this resolution, and its requirements shall be incorporated in any such lease unless waived by the Common Council; and be it Ald. Zamarripa moved to also amend the file by amending the second to last resolved clause to read as follows: Further Resolved, That this resolution shall not apply to property owned by the federal government and operated by or leased to the City, notwithstanding any other provision of this resolution; and be it (Prevailed 15-0)
AMENDEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251634 2 ResolutionResolution prohibiting the use of City property for civil immigration enforcement activities.

Minutes note: Ald. Taylor and Coggs added as cosponsors.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     Communications from City officers were read and ordered on file without objection.    Video Video
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
252005 087.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving a final certified survey map.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
252050 088.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Assessments to appeal a determination of the State of Wisconsin Board of Assessors.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
252053 089.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution rescinding Common Council File Number 991691 and Common Council File Number 001669 relating to state legislation.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     Announcements were made.    Video Video
     There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting adjourned at 12:09 p.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office    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