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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/31/2023 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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     Meting convened at 9:36 AM The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent meditation. The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of October 10, 2023? There being none, the meeting minutes stand approved. There were no objections. Presentation guest brought by Ald. Brostoff, Levi Stein from the Friendship Circle of Wisconsin.    Roll call Video Video
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
230925 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
230874 02.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: Nonrenewal of the Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer licenses for Eric Whitelaw based upon second nonappearance for the premises located at 715-17 S 5th St. (“Hex Nightclub”), in the 12th aldermanic district. (No Written Objections Have Been Filed) Nonrenewal of the Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer licenses for Marcos Ramos-Garcia based upon nonappearance for the premises located at 2242 S Kinnickinnic Av. (“Makk'n'Cheese/Blind Tiger’), in the 14th aldermanic district. (No Written Objections Have Been Filed) Renewal with a 30 day suspension of the Hotel/Motel license for Alpa N. Patel, based upon the preponderance of the evidence in the police report and the applicant’s testimony that demonstrates the operation results in a threat to health, safety or welfare of the public; for the premises located at 4600 S 27th St. (“Suburban Motel”), in the 13th aldermanic district. (Written Objections Have Been Filed) Ald. Spiker moved, notwithstanding the committee's recommendations, that a 15 day suspension be given, instead of the 30 day suspension, originally recommended by License committee. There were no objections. Renewal with a 10 day suspension of the Extended Hours Establishments, Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures licenses for Rajmaninder S. Sangha based upon the preponderance of the evidence in the police report and the applicant’s testimony that demonstrates the operation results in a threat to health, safety or welfare of the public; for the premises located at 4928 W Villard Av. (“Citgo”), in the 1st aldermanic district. (Written Objections Have Been Filed) Are any of the following or their counsels present and, if so, do they wish to address the Common Council? Alpa N. Patel, represented by counsel, The Rose Group S.C. Jennifer Giller Baumann Rajmaninder S. Sangha not present when called. Ald. Spiker moved renewal with a 15 day suspension of the Hotel/Motel license for Alpa N. Patel, based upon the preponderance of the evidence in the police report and the applicant’s testimony that demonstrates the operation results in a threat to health, safety or welfare of the public; for the premises located at 4600 S 27th St. (“Suburban Motel”). There were no objections. (Prevailed 15-0)
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
230805 03.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Village of Menomonee Falls to provide water service to a property in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230827 04.ResolutionResolution releasing a No Vehicular Access Restriction from the South limits of South 26th Street to Parcel 2, approximately 172 feet south of West Whitaker Avenue, in the 13th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230832 05.ResolutionResolution approving a Fifth Amendment to Lease Agreement between the City and Verizon Wireless Personal Communications, LP, for placement of personal communications services (PCS) antennas at the City’s fire station at 5600 W. Oklahoma Ave.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230833 06.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “2nd Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Local Bridge Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) for the rehabilitation of the South 72nd Street Bridge over Honey Creek in Aldermanic District 11 with a total cost increase for the project of $66,507, with a grantor share of $16,507 and a City share of $50,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230844 07.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “2nd Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Local Bridge Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the West Grange Avenue Bridge over Canadian Pacific Railway in Aldermanic District 13.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230846 08.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 North Lake Drive between East Newberry Boulevard and East Edgewood Avenue in the 3rd Aldermanic district with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of $400,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $400,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230854 09.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Milwaukee to approve the Milwaukee Estuary Dredged Material Management Facility Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230866 110.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 $666,330 for a total estimated cost of $1,305,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230867 011.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 $25,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $500,000.ADOPTEDPass30:0 Action details Not available
230868 012.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 $50,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,350,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230869 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 $782,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,259,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230872 114.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works - Milwaukee Water Works (“MWW”) to execute an intergovernmental cooperation agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Public Schools (“MPS”) regarding MWW’s participation as a host job site to students enrolled in the MPS School-to-Work Transition Program for a period of three years from 2024 - 2027.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230882 015.ResolutionResolution extending the Active Streets for Businesses Program.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230893 016.ResolutionResolution authorizing acceptance of a City-owned utility easement in vacated North Hopkins Street from approximately 150’ North of West Douglas Avenue to the Union Pacific (formerly Chicago & Northwestern) Railroad, in the 9th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass30:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
230405 017.CommunicationCommunication from the Infrastructure Services Division relating to a Statement of Mid-Year Review for Financial Condition of the Sewer Maintenance Fund.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
230870 018.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division transmitting the 2024 Assessment Rates Report.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
230888 119.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2023 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230889 120.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2023 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230890 121.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230891 122.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
230715 123.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending Common Council File Number 230299 relating to acceptance and funding of the 2023-24 ReCAST grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230778 124.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230919 025.ResolutionResolution increasing capital grantor share appropriation authority for 2023.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
230913 026.AppointmentReappointment of Molly King to the Deferred Compensation Plan Board by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
230776 027.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
230887 028.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
230937 029.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to add an assignment rate to the Residential and Commercial Code Enforcement Inspectors in the Department of Neighborhood Services.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
230938 030.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to provide the snow and ice control footnote to various titles within the Department of Public Works.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
230940 031.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to amendments made to the classification and pay for the position of Fleet Repair Manager in the Fire Department.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
230606 032.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of state legislation protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals and opposing legislation attacking the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals.

Minutes note: President Perez asked to be added as CO-sponsor.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230617 133.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to legislative bills.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230831 034.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Robert Joseph v. City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230860 035.ResolutionResolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2020, 2021, and 2022 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230892 136.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Chad Vance, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Court Case Number 2023-CV-1401.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230902 037.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Pro Rental Solution, LLC C.I. File No. 1029-2023-1199,ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221914 038.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Wilber on behalf of Darrell Moffett.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
220848 039.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of KS Energy Services for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
221049 040.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Kishone Perkins.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
221146 041.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Catholic Financial Life.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
221176 042.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Chubb Group of Insurance Companies on behalf of Beth Duray and Timothy Casey.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230113 043.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of LaShanda Jordan.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230162 044.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of the Aemilian PreschoolDISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230279 045.ResolutionResolution to the claim of Justin and Tierra Nemitz.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
230817 146.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to nuisance odor regulations.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230841 147.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230842 148.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
230865 049.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2023 Wisconsin State Patrol Division Fall Drug Recognition Expert Field Certification Training grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
230772 050.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to the 9-1-1 Wait Times Report for Quarter Two of 2023.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
230782 051.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
230834 052.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221968 053.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Bay View Neighborhood Plan 2040 (Bay View Neighborhood Plan) and amending the Southeast Side Area Plan as part of Milwaukee’s Overall Comprehensive Plan, in the 14th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230510 154.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the First Amendment to the Detailed Planned Development known as Renaissance Farwell to allow changes to the previously approved multi-family residential development located at 1443 and 1451 North Prospect Avenue, on the south side of East Curtis Place between North Prospect Avenue and North Farwell Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
230570 155.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting Permanent Historic Designation to the Burnham-Zube House at 1636 W. National Ave., in the 12th Ald. DistrictADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230627 156.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as Garden Apartments for changes to the previously approved residential development at 4450 South 27th Street, located on the east side of South 27th Street, south of West Whitaker Avenue, in the 13th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230862 157.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the sale of vacant lots to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for it’s 2024-2026 homebuilding program, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230878 058.ResolutionResolution authorizing the continued implementation of the Anti-Displacement Neighborhood Preference Policy.

Minutes note: Sponsors added: Chambers, Taylor
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
230909 059.AppointmentAppointment of Marjorie Rucker to the Board of Zoning Appeals by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)REFERRED TOFail5:10 Action details Not available
230909 0 AppointmentAppointment of Marjorie Rucker to the Board of Zoning Appeals by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230910 060.AppointmentAppointment of Terry Witkowski to the Board of Zoning Appeals by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)REFERRED TOFail4:11 Action details Not available
230910 0 AppointmentAppointment of Terry Witkowski to the Board of Zoning Appeals by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:1 Action details Not available
230911 061.AppointmentReappointment of Jennifer Current to the Board of Zoning Appeals by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)REFERRED TOPass9:6 Action details Not available
230912 062.AppointmentReappointment of Eric Lowenberg to the Board of Zoning Appeals by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District)REFERRED TOPass11:4 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
230864 063.ResolutionResolution approving Year 2024 Operating Plans for various Business Improvement Districts and Neighborhood Improvement Districts, located in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230873 064.ResolutionResolution relating to the establishment of the Year 2024 Funding Allocation Plan.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230921 065.ResolutionResolution relating to the reallocation of prior year Emergency Solutions Grant funds (ESG), to fund Homeless activities.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230922 066.ResolutionResolution relating to the reallocation of funding from the HOME ARP Match Funds, to fund Tenant Based Rental Assistance.

Minutes note: Ald. Chambers request to be added as Co-sponsor.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
230928 367.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the appropriate City officials to seek to reopen and renegotiate the Payment In Lieu Of Taxes agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Center District.

Minutes note: All Common Council members requested to sponsor this file, unanimously.
SUBSTITUTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230928 4 ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the appropriate City officials to seek to reopen and renegotiate the Payment In Lieu Of Taxes agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Center District.

Minutes note: Ald. Rainey, Brostoff, Spiker, Zamarripa, Westmoreland and Dimitrijevic added as co-sponsors. A motion was made by Ald. Rainey to add the entire Common Council as sponsor and there was no objection.
AMENDEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
230928 4 ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the appropriate City officials to seek to reopen and renegotiate the Payment In Lieu Of Taxes agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Center District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191923 068.CommunicationCommunication relating to the final report and activities of the City-County Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
230981 069.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.

Minutes note: Sponsors added: Brostoff, Stamper and Westmorand
    Action details Not available
231007 271.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionSubstitute resolution directing the Commissioner of Neighborhood Services to work with Northcott Neighborhood House to develop a deconstruction plan and report the plan to the Common Council within 30 days.

Minutes note: Sponsors added: Chambers, Taylor and Westmorland
SUBSTITUTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
231007 2 Resolution-Immediate AdoptionSubstitute resolution directing the Commissioner of Neighborhood Services to work with Northcott Neighborhood House to develop a deconstruction plan and report the plan to the Common Council within 30 days.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
231015 072.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution designating August 19 - 25, 2024, as Hip-Hop Week MKE in the City of Milwaukee.

Minutes note: All Common Council members added as sponsors.
    Action details Not available
230982 070.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution expressing the City of Milwaukee’s endorsement and support of the principles of the “We All Belong” campaign.

Minutes note: Sponsors added: Brostoff, Stamper and Westmorand
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available