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Please note: this meeting's minutes have not been finalized yet. Actions taken on legislation and their results are not available.
Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/16/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Common Council Chamber
AMENDED: Item #40 Added
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available Not available
  01. Communication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.    Not available Not available
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
251361 12.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to alcohol beverage licenses in the public spaces.    Not available Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
251331 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.    Not available Not available
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
241103 04.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.    Not available Not available
251360 15.MotionSubstitute motion relating to the locations of various Milwaukee County Transit System bus stops.    Not available Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
251019 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution assigning the honorary street name Rabbi Michel Twerski to North 51st Boulevard from West Burleigh Street to West Keefe Avenue in the 7th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
251131 07.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and execution of a Green Infrastructure funding from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the construction of five bioswales and three grass swales at West Becher Street near the Interstate 43 overpass and authorizing entry into post construction maintenance covenant, in the 12th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
251253 08.ResolutionResolution adopting the 2025 Milwaukee County Hazard Mitigation Plan.    Not available Not available
251265 09.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Engineer to apply for Federal Transportation Alternatives Program grants for the 2026-2030 application cycle, with an 80 percent grantor share and a 20 percent local share.    Not available Not available
251286 010.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 $265,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,685,000.    Not available Not available
251287 011.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 $365,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $4,128,000.    Not available Not available
251288 012.ResolutionResolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $5,171,688.02 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $18,025,702.80.    Not available Not available
251289 013.ResolutionResolution to remove obstructions and to remove or reconstruct encroachments, projections, and special privileges from streets and alleys on the 2026 paving program.    Not available Not available
251345 014.ResolutionResolution relating to Amendment 3 to the Harbor Assistance Program grant agreement between Port Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and to the acceptance, funding and expenditure of additional grant funds awarded to Port Milwaukee in conjunction with this Amendment    Not available Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
251217 015.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works providing a comprehensive review of the CIty of Milwaukee's snow plowing policies and procedures.    Not available Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
241536 116.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to reporting requirements for certain positions.    Not available Not available
251009 117.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to a 5-year city fiscal forecast.    Not available Not available
251282 118.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service.    Not available Not available
251283 119.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.    Not available Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
250855 020.ResolutionResolution designating certain City of Milwaukee events and initiatives as eligible for contributions.    Not available Not available
250872 121.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing city departments to expend monies appropriated in the 2026 city budget for Special Purpose Accounts, Debt Service Fund, Provisions for Employees’ Retirement Fund, Common Council Contingent Fund, Grant and Aid Fund, and Special Capital Projects or Purposes.    Not available Not available
250873 122.ResolutionSubstitute resolution appropriating $50,000,001 from the 2026 Special Purpose Account Reimbursable Services Advance Fund.    Not available Not available
251110 123.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2026 Family Planning Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.    Not available Not available
251216 124.ResolutionResolution directing various departments to provide administrative support to the Department of Community Wellness and Safety and the Department of Equity and Inclusion.    Not available Not available
251225 125.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions in 2026 by employees of city departments and board and commission members and further authorizing expenditure of departmental budgeted funds for that purpose.    Not available Not available
251227 126.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing a one-year extension to the term of Tax Incremental District No. 42 (Midtown) and using the resulting tax incremental revenue to benefit affordable housing and improve housing stock in the City of Milwaukee with the 2025 levy.    Not available Not available
251228 127.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing a one-year extension to the term of Tax Incremental District No. 39 (Hilton Hotel) and using the resulting tax incremental revenue to benefit affordable housing and improve housing stock in the City of Milwaukee with the 2025 levy.    Not available Not available
251229 128.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing a one year extension to the term of Tax Incremental District No. 46 (Grand Avenue / New Arcade) and using the resulting tax incremental revenue to benefit affordable housing and improve housing stock in the City of Milwaukee with the 2025 levy.    Not available Not available
251230 129.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing a one-year extension to the term of Tax Incremental District No. 51 (Granville Station) and using the resulting tax incremental revenue to benefit affordable housing and improve housing stock in the City of Milwaukee with the 2025 levy.    Not available Not available
251237 130.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2026 Lead Detection Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.    Not available Not available
251238 131.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2026 HIV Partner Services Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.    Not available Not available
251270 132.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of General Obligation Promissory Notes for up to $10 million of contingent borrowing for excess 2025 expenditures.    Not available Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
241688 033.ResolutionResolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue from Milwaukee Public Schools.    Not available Not available
250603 034.CommunicationCommunication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to the audit of the Community Development Grants Administration (CDGA) award process.    Not available Not available
250892 035.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division and the Office of the Comptroller relating to the development of a formal fund balance policy.    Not available Not available
250895 036.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Information Technology Management Division relating to additional ways the City can use e-texts.    Not available Not available
251053 037.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.    Not available Not available
251232 038.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division relating to amending the 2026 Positions Ordinance as a result of the Common Council adopted budget and amendments.    Not available Not available
251373 039.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Positions Ordinance to designate one position of Community Health Administrative Specialist in the Milwaukee Health Department as bilingual.    Not available Not available
251482 040.ResolutionCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to an amendment to the Salary Ordinance to permit a 3% wage adjustment for eligible non-represented City employees    Not available Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
251182 141.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Sedric A. Smith v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Eastern District of Wisconsin Court Case Number 25-cv-192    Not available Not available
251233 042.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Paulette Laster, individually and as personal representative of the Estate of Myles Elliot Laster v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Milwaukee County Court Case No. 2023CV004866 and U.S. District Court Case No. 2023CV001030.    Not available Not available
251258 043.ResolutionResolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2024 tax roll, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.    Not available Not available
251311 044.ResolutionResolution relating to locations for in-person absentee voting in the City of Milwaukee for the 2026 Spring Primary and Spring Election.    Not available Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
141487 045.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Atty. Teresa Rickert on behalf of 4830 West Vliet Street, LLC for property damage. (10th Aldermanic District)    Not available Not available
150423 046.CommunicationCommunication from the City Attorney relating to costs and expenditures associated with litigation and claims alleging police misconduct.    Not available Not available
151202 047.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of the billboard cases.    Not available Not available
160553 048.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Marion Kaiser for loss of dogs. (8th Aldermanic District)    Not available Not available
161084 049.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment from the contingent fund for payment of settlement regarding DJK v. City of Milwaukee.    Not available Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available Not available
250437 050.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Fateia Ross.    Not available Not available
250462 051.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Nick Crneckly for property damage.    Not available Not available
250463 052.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Chipata Banda for property damage.    Not available Not available
250488 053.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Sal Homes LLC.    Not available Not available
250621 054.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Marcia Ferguson Velde for property damage.    Not available Not available
250656 055.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Sterling Jackson.    Not available Not available
250801 056.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Brenda Burton.    Not available Not available
250832 057.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim by Progressive Subrogation on behalf of Terrell Gamble.    Not available Not available
250835 058.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Cameron Canady and Caleb Adams.    Not available Not available
251169 059.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Clark and Dawn Wantoch.    Not available Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
240354 260.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to penalties for food peddlers operating in the public right-of-way.    Not available Not available
251244 061.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to parking controls.    Not available Not available
251246 062.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to traffic controls.    Not available Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
250989 163.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to certification of ambulance service providers for the City emergency medical system.    Not available Not available
251064 164.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending Common Council File Number 250493 relative to acceptance and funding of the 2025-2026 Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.    Not available Not available
251154 165.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2026 Carita B. Urban grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.    Not available Not available
251210 066.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2025 Wisconsin State Patrol Division Fall Drug Recognition Expert Field Certification Training grant.    Not available Not available
251223 167.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2026 Maternal and Child Health Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.    Not available Not available
251239 168.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2026 Forward Health Outreach grant from the WI Department of Health Services.    Not available Not available
251240 169.ResolutionResolution relating to the acceptance and funding of the 2026 WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.    Not available Not available
251247 170.ResolutionResolution amending Common Council File Number 250137 relating to acceptance and funding of the 2025-2026 Cities Readiness Initiative grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.    Not available Not available
251294 071.ResolutionResolution approving a service provider agreement for emergency medical services in the City of Milwaukee with various providers.    Not available Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REFERS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:    Not available Not available
250028 272.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the ethical treatment and ownership of animals.    Not available Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
251188 173.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the 1st Amendment to the Detailed Planned Development known as Legacy Lofts Real Estate Development to add Social Service Facility as a permitted use within the first-floor commercial space of the mixed-use building located at 1536-1540 West North Avenue, on the north side of West North Avenue between North 15th Street and North 16th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
251264 074.ResolutionResolution authorizing the acceptance of an unsolicited offer to purchase from 3706 Property Investments, LLC for the City-owned tax deed property at 4500-06 West Burleigh Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
251316 075.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1207 West Walker Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
251317 076.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2454 North 23rd Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
251318 077.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 3156 North 31st Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
251319 078.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 5055-A North 41st Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
251320 079.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 5914-16 North 37th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
251321 180.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2635 South 28th Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
251322 181.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2564 North 35th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
251323 182.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 5277-A North 34th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
251326 183.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2937-A North 50th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
251327 184.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1434 North 26th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.    Not available Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
251296 085.AppointmentReappointment of Catrina Crane to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor. (7th 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
251031 186.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the establishment of the Year 2026 Funding Allocation Plan.    Not available Not available
251355 187.ResolutionSubstitute resolution declaring Kings Konnect an official City event and authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of contributions for this purpose.    Not available Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
251306 088.AppointmentAppointment of Travis Landry to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)    Not available Not available
251307 089.AppointmentReappointment of Alderwoman Milele Coggs to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor.     Not available Not available
251329 090.AppointmentAppointment of Brian D. Litzsey as a representative of the Milwaukee Public Schools to the Emerging Youth Achievement Advisory Council by the Common Council President.    Not available Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available Not available
251181 091.ResolutionResolution approving Year 2026 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District 28, located in the City of Milwaukee.    Not available Not available