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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/28/2023 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments:
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     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Roll call Not available
221644 01.CommunicationCommunication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.PLACED ON FILEPass11:0 Action details Video Video
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221471 22.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the standard of proof required for nonrenewal, suspension and revocation of licenses.PASSEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221613 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.APPROVEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
220436 04.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.APPROVEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221515 05.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute documents titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Local Bridge Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the rehabilitation of the Water Street Bridge over the Milwaukee River and to set up funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $430,150 with an estimated City share of $86,030 and a grantor share of $344,120.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221516 06.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute documents titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Local Bridge Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the rehabilitation of the 35th Street Bridge over Pierce Street Phase 1 and the rehabilitation of the 35th Street Bridge over Pierce Street Phase 2, and to set up funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $1,502,883 with an estimated City share of $300,576 and a grantor share of $1,202,307. ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221565 17.ResolutionResolution relating to the acceptance of the average cost of replacing the privately-owned portion of a lead water service line.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
221571 08.ResolutionResolution authorizing execution of the Department of Natural Resources Principal Forgiven Financial Assistance Agreement.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
221581 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 construction of South Dana Court Bridge in the 10th Aldermanic district with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of $60,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $60,000.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
221583 010.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute documents titled “Tunnel Inspection Agreement” and “State/Municipal Financial Agreement for Tunnel Inspections” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the inspection of Kilbourn Avenue Tunnels, South and North - MacArthur Square and 9th Street Tunnel - MacArthur Square and to set up funds for three annual inspections at an estimated total cost of $450,000 with an estimated City share of $301,500 and a Federal/state share of $148,500.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
221589 111.ResolutionResolution relating to authorizing and directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let STP-U Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, real estate, and construction of North Sherman Boulevard from West North Avenue to West Burleigh Street.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
221590 112.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let STP-U Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, real estate, and construction of N Sherman Blvd from West Burleigh Street to West Capitol Drive and to set up funds for design engineering and real estate acquisition at an estimated total cost of $2,653,406 with an estimated City share of $1,090,681.20 and a grantor share of $1,562,724.80.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
221597 113.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 $1,152,000 for a total estimated cost of $1,367,000.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
221598 014.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 $35,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,160,000.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
221599 015.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 $12,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $108,000.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
221600 116.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 $10,398,837.06 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $18,747,908.06.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
221623 017.ResolutionResolution approving Port Milwaukee’s 2023 Statement of Intentions for the State’s Harbor Assistance Program (HAP)ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221550 018.AppointmentAppointment of Kevin Soucie to the Public Transportation, Utilities and Waterways Review Board by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221602 019.AppointmentAppointment of Kevin Muhs to the Public Transportation, Utilities, and Waterways Review Board by the Mayor. CONFIRMEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221153 120.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to employee wages, benefits, and regulations.PASSEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
221513 121.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2023 rates of pay of certain offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass10:1 Action details Not available
221611 122.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2023 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221612 123.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2023 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221639 024.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to city wage requirements for service contracts.

Minutes note: Ald. Coggs moved to amend the file to make technical corrections as follows to the language in the body: Notwithstanding s. 310-13-2-a of the Code of Ordinances, the minimum hourly wage rate for service contracts executed by the department of administration – purchasing division after the date of publication of this ordinance until March 1, 2024, shall be $15 per hour. (Prevailed 11-0)
AMENDEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
221639 1 OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to city wage requirements for service contracts.PASSEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221610 125.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221636 026.AppointmentAppointment of Preston Cole as the Department of Administration Director by the Mayor.CONFIRMEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171433 227.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the annual salaries of city elected officials.PLACED ON FILEPass11:0 Action details Not available
171678 028.CommunicationCommunication relating to a progress report from the City’s diversity recruiter.PLACED ON FILEPass11:0 Action details Not available
181295 129.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to opting to have tax and water bills emailed.PLACED ON FILEPass11:0 Action details Not available
210536 030.ResolutionResolution relating to the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to be used for the Office of Veterans’ Affairs.PLACED ON FILEPass11:0 Action details Not available
210694 131.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to special incentive leave for employees who receive vaccination against the COVID-19 virus.PLACED ON FILEPass11:0 Action details Not available
220229 032.ResolutionResolution appropriating up to $4 million from the second tranche of ARPA funds for the Capitol Library Branch.PLACED ON FILEPass11:0 Action details Not available
221331 033.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass11:0 Action details Not available
221608 034.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass11:0 Action details Not available
221603 135.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the reallocation of a portion of the first tranche of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from speed limit reduction signage to the High Impact Paving Program.PLACED ON FILEPass11:0 Action details Not available
221609 036.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or administrative corrections.PLACED ON FILEPass11:0 Action details Not available
221646 037.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance relative to adding assignment footnotes to the positions of Parking Enforcement Officer, Communications Assistant IV, and Lead Parking Enforcement Officer within the Department of Public Works.PLACED ON FILEPass11:0 Action details Not available
221647 038.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to permit a 1% longevity increase for eligible City employees.PLACED ON FILEPass11:0 Action details Not available
221665 039.CommunicationCommunication from the Mayor's Office amending the Salary Ordinance relative to the position of Administration Director in the Department of Administration.PLACED ON FILEPass11:0 Action details Not available
     The following file was taken from committee:    Not available
221629 0 ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending Common Council File Number 211910 relating to the creation of the American Rescue Plan Act Funding Allocation Task Force.TAKEN FROM COMMITTEEPass11:0 Action details Not available
221629 0 ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending Common Council File Number 211910 relating to the creation of the American Rescue Plan Act Funding Allocation Task Force.

Minutes note: Ald. Coggs moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 11-0)
SUBSTITUTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221629 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending Common Council File Number 211910 relating to the creation of the American Rescue Plan Act Funding Allocation Task Force.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221512 140.OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance relating to the per-page fee imposed for black and white photocopies of paper records.PASSEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
220516 141.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3360 N 21st Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Louis Tracy (application made by Jeanine Tracy, Heir).ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
220921 142.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the claim of Virginia Braley.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221370 143.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1537 S 26th Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner Vitaliano Perez-Javier.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221487 044.ResolutionResolution relating to the City’s authority to make modifications to state highways for traffic-calming purposes.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221543 045.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Lazzarus Hunt, in the amount of $25,000.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221547 046.ResolutionResolution amending Common Council File Number 220912 approving an agreement between the City and Halling & Cayo, S.C. for legal services and representation relating to recovery of PCB-related damages.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221548 147.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to various legislative bills.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221562 148.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2741 N 40th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Rasheema McNight.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221566 149.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 6254 W Port Avenue, in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner Glen C. Cane.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221567 050.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Aretha Johnson v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No. 21-CV-5017.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221601 051.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Leonard C. White v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No. 21-CV-146.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221615 052.ResolutionThis resolution authorizes settlement of the lawsuit entitled Murdoch v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No. 21CV-202ADOPTEDPass10:1 Action details Not available
221624 053.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment for legal services from MWH Law Group LLP regarding the claims of Nicholas Zales.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221638 154.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 418 W Center Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Flamond F.E. Hightower.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221479 055.AppointmentAppointment of James Bohl to serve as Legislative Liaison Director by the Mayor.CONFIRMEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221658 056.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division presenting an overview of Governor Evers' 2023-25 Executive Budget.PLACED ON FILEPass11:0 Action details Video Video
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
211430 057.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Debra Berrones for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
211580 058.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Shabana Qureshi for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
211979 059.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Flor M. Vasquez for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
220469 060.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Randa McGowan for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221413 061.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Shequida Miller.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221182 1 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.TAKEN FROM FILEPass11:0 Action details Not available
221182 1 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.ASSIGNED TOPass11:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221189 062.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to meter parking regulations in the central business district.PASSEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
221544 063.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to overnight parking permits.

Minutes note: Ald. Mark Chambers added as co-sponsor.
PASSEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
221569 164.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221570 165.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221557 066.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a FY2021 Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221593 067.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance and funding of an Implementing Overdose Prevention Strategies at the Local Level Technical Assistance Grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221584 068.ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing a transfer of funds from the Capital Improvements-Advance Planning Fund to a subaccount for comprehensive planning, land use and zoning analysis, GIS mapping, and other related administrative activities.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
221586 169.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a Private Property Inflow and Infiltration Grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for inspecting and rehabilitating building laterals for vacant houses in the Homes MKE program and authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute agreements related thereto.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
221587 070.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Lease of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee-owned property at 821 East Locust Street to Garden Park Association, Inc., in the 3rd Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210793 071.CommunicationCommunication relating to the investigation and enforcement of electrical code violations in rental properties.PLACED ON FILEPass11:0 Action details Not available
211769 072.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Neighborhood Services reporting data on code violations and electrical fires.PLACED ON FILEPass11:0 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221628 073.ResolutionResolution to review and approve modifications to the contract used by the Community Development Grants Administration for 2023 community development activity and to authorize execution of contracts and subcontracts by City departments and agencies.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221585 074.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development relating to the 2022 annual report of neighborhood poster sales in accordance with a license agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Historic Milwaukee Inc.PLACED ON FILEPass11:0 Action details Not available
221619 075.CommunicationCommunication from the Comptroller’s Office relating to homeownership disparities and mortgage lending activity in the City of Milwaukee.PLACED ON FILEPass11:0 Action details Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
221687 076.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
221702 077.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution amending the membership of the City-County Heroin, Opioid, and Cocaine Task Force.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video
221722 078.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution relating to authorization of the settlement proposal and appropriation of funds from the Juul Labs, Inc. lawsuit.ADOPTEDPass11:0 Action details Video Video