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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/21/2023 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chamber
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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     The meeting was called to order at 9:53 a.m.    Roll call Not available
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent meditation.    Not available
     The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of February 28, 2023? There being none, the minutes of the meeting were approved without objection.    Not available
     Ald. Zamarripa moved that the Common Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole for hearing presentations. There was no objection.

Minutes note: Ald. Dimitrijevic, Ald. Coggs, Ald. Zamarripa addressed the Common Council in honor of Women's History Month followed by a spoken word poem given by Melissa Blue Mohammad and comments from Arlisia McHenry, who appeared on behalf of Mayor Cavalier Johnson. Ald. Zamarripa, Ald. Coggs, and Ald. Dimitrijevic recognized and honored Paula Perez, Janette Herrera, and Kelsey Kaufmann, respectively, as 2023 Women's History Month Honorees. Ald. Coggs moved that Common Council rise from Committee of the Whole. There was no objection.
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     Pres. Perez yielded chairmanship of the meeting to Ald. Dimitrijevic, Ald. Zamarripa, and Ald. Coggs for the remainder of the meeting.

Minutes note: Ald. Dimitrijevic chairing the Licenses Committee and Public Works Committee reports. Ald. Zamarripa chairing over the Finance and Personnel Committee, Judiciary and Legislation Committee, and Public Safety and Health Committee reports. Ald. Coggs chairing over the Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee, Committee and Economic Development Committee, and Matters of Immediate Adoption reports.
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     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
221748 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 Not available
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221741 02.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative 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 any of the following or their counsels present and, if so, do they wish to address the Common Council: Mario A. Spencer? Atty. Michael Maistelman, legal counsel to Mr. Spencer, indicated his presence to address the Common Council. Ald. Coggs moved that the Common Council resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole for the purposes of hearing oral arguments on behalf of the complainant or the licenses in opposition to the report and recommendation and then a statement by the City Attorney. There were no objections. Appearing to address the Common Council: Atty. Michael Maistelman, legal counsel to Mario A. Spencer Atty. Christopher Jackson, City Attorney's Office Ald. Coggs moved that the committee now rises. There were no objections. The question was put: Are there any motions relative to this matter? Ald. Rainey moved renewal with a ten (10) day suspension of the Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer licenses for Mario A. Spencer, for the premises located at 4001 W Fond Du Lac Av. D.B.A. "Infinity Lounge". Ald. Rainey withdrew his motion. Ald. Rainey moved to return to committee the request to add types of entertainment and the change of hours of the license renewal application for Mario A. Spencer, for the premises located at 4001 W Fond Du Lac Av. D.B.A. "Infinity Lounge". (Prevailed 12-0)
AMENDEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221741 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: Appearing to address the Council: Atty. Christopher Jackson, City Attorney's Office Ald. Perez moved call to question. There was no objection. Ald. Spiker moved renewal with a ten (10) day suspension of the Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer licenses for Mario A. Spencer, for the premises located at 4001 W Fond Du Lac Av. D.B.A. "Infinity Lounge". (Failed 2-10)
AMENDEDFail2:10 Action details Not available
221741 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: 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 221741 was called.
APPROVEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221556 03.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the amendment of the Official Map of the City of Milwaukee.PASSEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221725 24.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the purchase of low- and zero-emission vehicles.PASSEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221618 05.ResolutionResolution authorizing an amendment to the Water Service Agreement with the City of Mequon relating to the identified second point of connection to the Milwaukee Water Works distribution system.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221625 06.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Local Bridge Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) for the rehabilitation of the West Cherry Street Bridge over the Milwaukee River.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221657 07.ResolutionResolution authorizing acceptance of various City-owned utility Easements in vacated North 29th Street From 80’ North of West Vienna Avenue to West Melvina Street, in the 7th Aldermanic district .ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221697 08.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Milwaukee Board of School Directors and the Milwaukee Public Schools to grant a federal interest lien in order to initiate construction funded by federal funds.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221683 19.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 $25,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $350,000.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221684 110.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 $61,500 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,181,500.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221685 111.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 $6,555,500.12 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $10,057,658.12.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221686 012.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 Greenfield” for the cost sharing of construction for the asphalt overlay on W. Wanda Ave. and S. Melinda St. in the City of Greenfield.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221696 013.ResolutionResolution relating to the establishment of an Interim Plaza Program.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221712 014.AppointmentReappointment of David Jasenski to the Public Transportation, Utilities, and Waterways Review Board by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221719 115.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2023 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221720 116.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2023 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
140498 117.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to paid leave for employee elected members of the annuity and pension board.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
141571 018.Charter OrdinanceA charter ordinance relating to retirement benefits for employees represented by Milwaukee Police Supervisors’ Organization.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
141621 019.Charter OrdinanceA charter ordinance relating to retirement benefits for non-represented sworn fire department employees.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
180248 020.CommunicationCommunication from the Police Department amending the Positions Ordinance relative to adding one position of Police Psychologist in the police academy.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
180612 021.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance relative to rates of pay for the position of Municipal Services Electrician in various departments.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
181714 022.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to recruitment flexibility for all information technology positions citywide.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
190714 123.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the salary of the Chief Investment Officer of the Employes’ Retirement System.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
190962 024.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance relative to adding recruitment flexibility to the position of Network Administrator in the Employes’ Retirement System and Department of Administration - Information and Technology Management Division.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
211563 025.ResolutionResolution directing the Office of the Comptroller to prepare an annual Financial Institution Lending Report.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
221710 026.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
221715 027.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
221716 028.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
221770 029.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Emergency Communications amending the Positions Ordinance to transfer telecommunication positions from the Police Department to the Department of Emergency Communications.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
212047 030.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Kraai v. City of Milwaukee, Eastern District Federal Court Case Number 20-cv-00909.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221470 131.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2527 S 9th Place, in the 14th Aldermanic District to its former owner Jorge A. Herrera-Aguilera.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221560 132.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2615 N 19th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Key Management Solutions LLC Attn: Willie Roundtree.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221561 133.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3012 W Hayes Avenue, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner Christian A. Valadez-Miramontes.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221604 034.ResolutionResolution authorizing the denial of claims for alleged unlawful and alleged excessive tax assessments filed with the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221674 035.ResolutionResolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2019 and 2020 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221680 036.ResolutionResolution approving the settlement of the Complaint entitled Derrick Wilson v. Fawn Schwandt, et. al. U.S.D.C. Case No. 20-CV-00699 in the amount of $13,500.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221694 037.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled MKE BLK23, LLC v. City of MilwaukeeADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221182 138.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
221262 039.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Roger and Margaret PhillipsPLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
220956 040.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Gerald Hill for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221414 041.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Allstate on behalf of Euranna Odom.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221494 042.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Allstate on behalf of Flexdrive Services LLC.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221495 043.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Eric Young.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221533 044.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Ryan Wanke for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     TAKEN FROM COMMITTEE:    Not available
221641 1 ResolutionSubstitute Resolution relating to the selection of outside counsel for the purpose of advising the City concerning nuisance levels of automobile thefts.TAKEN FROM COMMITTEEPass12:0 Action details Not available
221641 1 ResolutionSubstitute Resolution relating to the selection of outside counsel for the purpose of advising the City concerning nuisance levels of automobile thefts.

Minutes note: Ald. Coggs moved to substitute the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 12-0)
SUBSTITUTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221641 2 ResolutionSubstitute Resolution relating to the selection of outside counsel for the purpose of advising the City concerning nuisance levels of automobile thefts.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
220110 245.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance suspending enforcement of the tall grass and weeds ordinance during the month of May.

Minutes note: Ald. Dimitrijevic moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 12-0) The Proposed Substitute provides that homeowners, rather than the City, shall provide the signs to be displayed on properties participating in the program.
SUBSTITUTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
220110 3 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance suspending enforcement of the tall grass and weeds ordinance during the month of May.

Minutes note: Ald. Brostoff added as a cosponsor.
PASSEDPass11:1 Action details Not available
221212 146.OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance relating to various revisions to ambulance certification regulations.PASSEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221661 147.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221662 148.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.

Minutes note: Ald. Perez moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 12-0) The Proposed Substitute establishes 4-way stops at the intersection of South 1st Street and East/West Florida Street and South 2nd Street and West Bruce Street.
SUBSTITUTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221662 2 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221739 149.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to meter parking regulations in the central business district.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221682 050.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a supplemental grant award increasing the 2020 Operation Legend grant amount.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221733 051.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to property deconstruction.PASSEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221689 052.ResolutionResolution approving a Project Plan, a Development Agreement and authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 115 (NM North), in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221690 053.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 1107 West Oklahoma Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221692 054.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of City Development and Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Milwaukee County to undertake a Reimagining WIS 175 Feasibility Study that may be adopted by the Common Council as part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221699 055.ResolutionResolution authorizing a new tax exempt land use for the property located in the Park East Redevelopment Plan.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
121554 056.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to electrical installations and licensing.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
130021 057.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the basis for the calculation of building permit fees.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
130994 058.OrdinanceAn ordinance amending certain provisions for the disposal of city real estate.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
131284 059.OrdinanceAn ordinance regarding the city’s participation in real estate development projects.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
181654 060.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Neighborhood Services regarding the status of property deconstruction activities.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
220628 061.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Regional Business, RB1, to Industrial Light, IL1, for the property located at 8120 West Brown Deer Road, on the north side of West Brown Deer Road, east of North 85th Street, in the 9th Aldermanic District.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221681 162.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the reallocation of funding from the CHDO HOME Pool, to fund affordable housing projects.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221701 063.ResolutionResolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $50,000 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account for various events and initiatives in 2023.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221709 064.AppointmentReappointment of Mandeep Kler to the Business Improvement District #48 by the Mayor. (9th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221711 065.AppointmentReappointment of Patti Plough to the Business Improvement District #48 by the Mayor. (9th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221713 066.AppointmentReappointment of Thomas Irgens to the Business Improvement District #21 by the Mayor.CONFIRMEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221714 067.AppointmentReappointment of Mark Krause to the Business Improvement District #48 by the Mayor. (9th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221693 068.CommunicationCommunication transmitting a report relating to the City of Milwaukee Community Block Grants Administration and the development of the HOME American Rescue Plan.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
     Communications from City officers were read and ordered on file without objection.    Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
221796 069.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221804 070.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution authorizing an extension for the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the proposed development at 1728 North 6th Street and 513 West Vine Street in the North 5th Street-West Vine Street Redevelopment Project Area for sale to Haywood Group, LLC, for residential development, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221806 071.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution amending Common Council File Number 221273 to make a technical correction.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
221768 072.Motion-Immediate AdoptionMotion to reschedule the Public Works Committee meeting from March 30, 2023 to April 3, 2023.APPROVEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
     Announcements were made.    Not available
     There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting adjourned at 11:37 a.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office    Not available