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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/7/2023 9:00 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 9:35 am    Roll call Video Video
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
221525 01.CommunicationCommunication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Video Video
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221235 02.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of Neighborhood Services, License Division, Health Department, and Department of Administration - Information Technology Management Division to collaborate on streamlining the permit and approval process. ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221531 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: Renewal with a 20 (twenty) day suspension of the Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises licenses based upon the preponderance of the evidence in the police report that demonstrates the operation results in a threat to health, safety or welfare of the public for Nathan T. Tusler, for the premises located at 1110 N Martin L King Jr Dr. ("White Tail") in the 4th aldermanic district. (No Written Objections Have Been Filed) Nonrenewal of the Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer licenses based upon the preponderance of the evidence in the police report which was included in the notice, resident and applicant testimony that demonstrates the operation results in a threat to health, safety or welfare of the public for Felipe Martinez Jr., for the premises located at 626 S 5th St. ("Walkers Lounge & Events") in the 12th aldermanic district. (Written Objections Have Been Filed) Felipe Martinez Jr., represented by counsel, Atty. Josh Gimble Deputy CA Todd Farris
APPROVEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
220344 04.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.APPROVEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221067 15.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving and adopting the Agency Safety Plan for The Hop MKE Streetcar dated August 2022 (Version 5).ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
221184 16.ResolutionResolution approving an Operating Agreement with Ventures Endurance, LLC for staging of the 2023 Milwaukee Marathon in the City of MilwaukeeADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221276 17.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the City of Milwaukee to execute a Permanent Roadway Easement Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation as part of the Kneeland Properties Infrastructure Improvement Project at 907 West Hinman Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221424 08.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “2nd Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Urbanized Area STP-Urban Program Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of West Vliet Street from N. 27th Street to N. 12th Street. ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221436 09.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the design of West Vliet Street from N. 27th Street to N. 12th Street with a total estimated cost increase of $40,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $40,000.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221437 010.ResolutionResolution authorizing City entry into Green Infrastructure Funding Agreements, and Conservation Easements, with MMSD and MPS for various, identified MPS properties in the 1st, 6th, 10th, 12th and 14th Aldermanic Districts.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221440 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 $3,265,713.84 for a total estimated cost of $9,708,236.84.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221441 012.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 $15,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $200,000.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221442 113.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 $771,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,600,000.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
221443 114.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 $3,923,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $4,067,000.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221444 015.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement titled “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the Hmong American Peace Academy, LTD.” for the cost of the construction of two concrete speed tables on North 84th Street between West Congress Street and West Hampton Avenue in the 5th Aldermanic District with a total estimated cost of $40,000.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221445 016.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement titled “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the City of St. Francis” for the cost sharing of construction for the asphalt overlay on S. Brust Ave. in the 13th Aldermanic District with a City share of $7,700.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221480 017.AppointmentAppointment of Jackie Carter as Municipal Port Director by the Mayor.CONFIRMEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221169 018.MotionMotion relating to the appeal of T R Edwards, Hunger Task Force, for a special event permit.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
220488 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution to vacate a portion of East Wright Street in the block bound by East Meinecke Avenue, North Gordon Place, East Wright Street and the Milwaukee River, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.TAKEN FROM COMMITTEEPass12:0 Action details Not available
220488 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution to vacate a portion of East Wright Street in the block bound by East Meinecke Avenue, North Gordon Place, East Wright Street and the Milwaukee River, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221485 219.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2023 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
221486 220.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2023 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221278 121.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Department of Administration to work with each City department to develop basic standards of equity and inclusion, including an examination of potential future budgetary cuts and their impact on City employees and residents.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
221371 122.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2022-23 Wisconsin Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health services.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221396 023.ResolutionResolution relating to the reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from speed limit reduction signage to traffic calming installations.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221401 124.ResolutionSubstitute Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2023 HIV Partner Services Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221402 125.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2023 STD Infertility Prevention Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221460 026.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2023 Homeland Security Program Southeast Wisconsin Threat Analysis Center (STAC) Intelligence and Infrastructure Protection Analyst grant.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221462 027.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2023-2024 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program grant.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221463 028.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2023 Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group Program grant.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221473 129.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2023 Newborn Hearing Screening & Intervention grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221474 130.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending Common Council File 220418 relative to acceptance and funding of 2022-23 Lab Response Network for Biological Threats (LRN-B) grant.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221484 131.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
220790 032.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire Department amending the Positions Ordinance to add two positions of Battalion Chief, Fire.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
221332 033.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
221403 034.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller relating to the 2023 Annual Audit Work Plan.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
221483 035.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or administrative corrections.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
221505 036.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller Relating to the Fraud Hotline Annual Report for the Year Ended 12/31/2022PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211818 137.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to an appeal of Patrick Adamek for property damage.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
221208 138.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 507 E Howard Ave, in the 14th Aldermanic District to its former owner Jane Johnston.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221398 139.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3071-3073 N 39th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Giles Trust Attn: Crystal Giles.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221412 040.ResolutionResolution approving the settlement of the lawsuit entitled Demetrious Lowe, v. Donald Gaglione, Jr., et al., E.D. Wisc. Case No. 21-CV-560 , in the amount of $175 ,000.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221447 041.ResolutionResolution authorizing accepting a settlement of $575, 000.00 in the case of City of Milwaukee v. Gestra Engineering, Inc. et al Case No. 22-CV-1966ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221466 142.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4601 N 50th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Oliver Ventures LLC Attn: Shawna O'Hara.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221467 143.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3740 N 88th Street, in the 5th Aldermanic District to its former owner James M. Burns.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221468 144.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1710 N 6th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner TW Telecom of WI LP Attn: Andrew Hughes Robinson.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221469 145.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1314 N. 25th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District to its former owner Purposal Play LLC, Attn: Tiffany Gratton-McDuffie.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221476 046.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Broadway Tierra Partners, LLC v. City of MilwaukeeADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221477 047.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled WWB Development II, LLC v. City of MilwaukeeADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221503 048.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Michelle L. Holman in the amount of $170,000.00.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221182 149.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2118-20 N 24th Place, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner S.C.H Property Management LLC., Attn: Mesteshia Coleman.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
210790 050.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Diane Govern, agent for St. Bernadette Parrish. for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
220248 051.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Gwendolyn Perry for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221419 152.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
221420 153.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221263 054.ResolutionResolution establishing a Community Engagement fund and authorizing contributions and expenditures from it.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221364 055.ResolutionResolution relating to Joint Public Safety Radio Upgrade capital project.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221461 056.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2023 Homeland Security Program Southeast Wisconsin Threat Analysis Center (STAC) Operations grant.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221464 057.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2023 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety Impaired Driving Enforcement grant.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221465 058.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2023 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety Seat Belt Enforcement grant.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221488 059.ResolutionResolution relating to the Third Amendment to the City’s Private Ambulance Service Provider Agreements with Bell Ambulance, Inc. and Curtis-Universal, Inc.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221499 060.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to a moratorium on the issuance of certificates of occupancy for establishments selling electronic smoking devices or electronic smoking device paraphernalia.

Minutes note: Ald. Brostoff moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute B. (Prevailed 12-0)
SUBSTITUTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
221499 1 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to a moratorium on the issuance of certificates of occupancy for establishments selling electronic smoking devices or electronic smoking device paraphernalia.

Minutes note: Ald. Spiker, Perez, and Stamper, II added as cosponsors.
PASSEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221430 061.ResolutionResolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 5725 West Burleigh Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221453 062.ResolutionResolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 112 (Martin Luther King Library), in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221500 163.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the acceptance of an unsolicited offer to purchase for the City-owned property located at 2361 North 55th Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221536 164.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Department of City Development to issue an Exclusive Right to Negotiate to Beyond Organic for the City of Milwaukee-owned property located at 716 West Windlake Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221541 165.ResolutionSubstitute resolution declaring the Milwaukee Public Library at 310 West Locust Street surplus to municipal needs and approving the Land Disposition Report authorizing the sale of City-owned properties at 310 West Locust Street, 2971-75 and 2977-79 North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
201626 066.CommunicationCommunication relating to the 2021 activities of the Joint Committee on the Redevelopment of Abandoned and Foreclosed Homes.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221459 067.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the duties of the arts board.PASSEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221426 268.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing acceptance of additional funding of the Milwaukee Continuum of Care grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc.

Minutes note: Ald. Stamper moves to substitute the file with Proposed Substitute A and further moves for adoption as substituted.
SUBSTITUTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221426 2 ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing acceptance of additional funding of the Milwaukee Continuum of Care grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221427 169.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Fiscal Year 2021 Continuum of Care Program from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Milwaukee City and County Continuum of Care.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221504 170.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the allocation of the Emergency Solutions Grant-CV2 from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Community Development Grants Administration.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221425 071.AppointmentAppointment of Audrey Morrow to the Business Improvement District #19 by the Mayor. (1st Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221450 072.AppointmentAppointment of Michael Belot to the Business Improvement District #53 by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221452 073.AppointmentAppointment of Jill Ingels to the Business Improvement District #53 by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221454 074.AppointmentAppointment of Rich Lundt to the Business Improvement District #53 by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221456 075.AppointmentAppointment of Grant Freitag to the Business Improvement District #53 by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221457 076.AppointmentAppointment of Dan Katt to the Business Improvement District #53 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221540 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution designating August 21 - 27, 2023, as Hip-Hop Week MKE in the City of Milwaukee.TAKEN FROM COMMITTEEPass12:0 Action details Not available
221540 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution designating August 21 - 27, 2023, as Hip-Hop Week MKE in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
221591 077.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
221594 078.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving an Affidavit of Correction relative to errors contained in Certified Survey Map No. 8895, located on the south side of West Silver Spring Drive and east of North 68th Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221621 080.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution expressing the City of Milwaukee’s support for passage of State legislation known as the 2023 Safe Roads Save Lives Act, or substantially similar legislation, to allow for the use of automated traffic enforcement cameras for the purpose of speed, red-light running and accident reduction at certain qualifying intersections.ADOPTEDPass9:3 Action details Not available
221595 079.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution amending Common Council File Number 221275 to make a technical correction.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     The meeting adjourned at 10:57 am Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.     Not available