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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/18/2023 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 9:36 a.m.

Minutes note: Ald. Andrea M. Pratt was sworn in and made some remarks. Ald. Lamont Westmoreland was sworn in and made some remarks. Ald. Larresa Taylor was sworn in and made some remarks.
    Roll call Not available
     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 March 21, 2023? There being none, the minutes of the meeting were approved without objection. Ald. Coggs moved that the Common Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole for hearing presentations. There was no objection.     Not available
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
221858 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
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221856 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: Davinderjit Kaur? Atty. Michael Maistelman, legal counsel to Ms. Kaur, 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 Davinderjit Kaur Atty. Todd Farris, City Attorney's Office Ald. Coggs moved that the committee now rises. There were no objections.
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221620 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
220875 14.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to vacate North Hopkins Street from West Florist Avenue south to North Sherman Boulevard, in the 1st Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221630 05.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Water Works to accept a donation from the Milwaukee American Legion Star Monument Fund for renovation of the American Legion Historic Monument at Kilbourn Reservoir Park.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221797 06.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance of up to $50,000 in contributions by the Department of Public Works - Operations Division (Forestry Section) from the Milwaukee Urban Forestry Fund administered by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation to support a community tree planting program.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221783 07.ResolutionResolution extending the Active Streets for Businesses Program.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221794 08.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 North Holton Street Bridge over the Milwaukee River, North Commerce Street, and North Water Street.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221795 09.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of West Silver Spring Drive at 6 Local Intersections.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221799 010.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute State/Municipal Agreements for a State-Let Highway Project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the construction of Fond du Lac Avenue (STH 145); Silver Spring Bridges B-40-253/254, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $3,600,000 with an estimated City share of $13,500 and a grantor share of $3,586,500. ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221808 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 $34,745 for a total estimated cost of $73,600.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221810 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 $30,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $920,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221811 113.ResolutionSubstitute resolution determining it necessary to make various non assessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $65,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $727,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221812 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 $9,476,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $12,584,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221813 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 City of Greenfield” for the cost sharing of construction for concrete maintenance on W. Howard Ave. in the 11th Aldermanic District with a City of Milwaukee share of $100,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221816 016.ResolutionResolution approving an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District regarding maintenance of WaterMark art installations developed by City as Living Laboratory in the 1st, 7th, and 12th Aldermanic Districts.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221822 017.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from MMSD for the installation of bioswales in the area around Jewell playfield at 1801 West Jewell Ave and authorizing entry into a post installation Maintenance Covenant with MMSD, in the 13th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221823 018.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from MMSD for the installation of bioswales in the median areas of West Fond Du Lac Avenue between West Silver Spring Drive and North 76th Street and authorizing entry into a post installation Maintenance Covenant with MMSD, in the 2nd Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221863 019.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to its report on the feasibility of various improvements to a portion of N. Water St.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221838 120.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
221839 121.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2023 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE TWO FILES BELOW ARE REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION    Not available
221825 122.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee Social Media Policy.

Minutes note: Ald. Borkowski moved to return this file committee. There were no objections.
REFERRED TOPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221826 123.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee Mobile Device Management Policy.

Minutes note: Ald. Borkowski moved to return this file to committee. There were no objections.
REFERRED TOPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221388 024.CommunicationCommunication relating to submission of an annual report related to the purchase of commodities made under Milwaukee Code of Ordinances (MCO) Chapter 310-18.9 - Purchase of Milwaukee-Made, Milwaukee County Made and American Made Goods.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221744 025.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller regarding the Report of Audit Finding Follow-Up for the Year Ended 12/31/2022PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221746 026.CommunicationCommunication from the City Treasurer transmitting the 2023 list of authorized public depositories and broker/dealers and the 2022 general fund investment report pursuant to Common Council File No. 130243, adopted July 23, 2013.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221835 027.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221836 028.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221837 029.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or administrative corrections.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221868 030.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division and Milwaukee Public Library amending the Positions Ordinance to add Temporary Auxiliary Positions.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221906 031.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to add a recruitment rate for all Information Technology positions in Pay Range 2LX.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING AS NO LONGER NECESSARY:    Not available
101032 032.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations regarding potential health insurance options.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
110296 033.CommunicationCommunication for the Department of Employee Relations regarding "Wellness, Your Choice Milwaukee" program.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
111579 034.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to creating a reserve fund for health care claims and for workers compensation claims.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
130074 035.CommunicationCommunication relating to a report regarding the status of health care costs and benefits for City employees and retirees.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
130075 036.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City to provide incentives for employees engaging in behaviors that are clinically proven to reduce their health care risks and are measurable.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
130114 037.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of Employee Relations and the City to pay 88% of the low cost health benefits plan, and the employee to pay the difference for the plan selected.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
150300 038.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations regarding reporting requirements of the Affordable Care Act.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
160037 039.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City to accept the Deep View audit of OptumRx the City's prescription benefit manager, and authorizing the City to accept an audit settlement in the amount of $250,000.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
181644 140.OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance relating to domestic partners of city employees.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
190019 041.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to extend the current contract with MetLife for the City’s group life insurance benefitPLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
190228 042.ResolutionResolution creating authority for the Department of Employee Relations to execute an agreement for the provision of LTD benefits for the City of Milwaukee.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
191854 043.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations and Froedtert Workforce Health on the City's comprehensive health and wellness programPLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
200994 044.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to execute a contract for a stop loss insurance carrierPLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
221728 145.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing receipt of funds from Milwaukee Public Schools for use in the Camp RISE program.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221864 146.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the retention of outside counsel by the office of the city attorney.SUBSTITUTEDPass14:1 Action details Video Video
221864 2 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the retention of outside counsel by the office of the city attorney.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211934 147.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the claim of Raymond and Norma Lathan.ADOPTEDPass10:5 Action details Video Video
221660 148.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to legislative bills.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221750 149.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5120 W Courtland Avenue, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Yvonne N. Turner.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221775 050.ResolutionResolution expressing support for the federal Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2023.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221782 151.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2105 W Vilter LANE, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner Eufrocina Hernandez-Lopez.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221798 152.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3627 N 14th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Charles A Morton.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221815 053.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 Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221197 054.AppointmentReappointment of Steve Volkman to the Board of Review by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211408 055.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Suburban Commercial CorporationPLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221563 056.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Julia D'Amato for property damage.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221820 157.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2468 W Auer Avenue, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Major Turnaround LLC Attn: Michael Moore.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
211277 058.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of George Lewis.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
220266 059.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of E North LLCDISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
220372 060.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Alfred Smith for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
221161 061.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Roshundra Bridges, by her attorney Natasha R. Misra, for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
221389 062.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of American Family Insurance on behalf of Rosa Montes.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221801 163.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221802 164.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221824 065.OrdinanceA Substitute ordinance relating to parking controls and to selling articles from parked vehicles.SUBSTITUTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221824 1 OrdinanceA Substitute ordinance relating to parking controls and to selling articles from parked vehicles.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221869 166.ResolutionSubstitute resolution urging Ascension St. Francis Hospital to reconsider the closure of its labor and delivery unit.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221534 067.CommunicationCommunication relating to the reduction of necessary medical services by hospital systems within the City of Milwaukee.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221800 068.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to the 9-1-1 Wait Times Report for Quarters Three and Four of 2022.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221295 269.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to various revisions to the zoning code.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221449 170.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Local Business, LB2, to a Detailed Planned Development, DPD, known as Brady-Farwell Hotel to allow construction of a hotel on the property located at 1709-23 North Farwell Avenue, on the west side of North Farwell Avenue, east of North Cambridge Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
221809 071.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of City Development to issue an Exclusive Right to Negotiate to Neu-Life Community Development, Inc. for the City of Milwaukee-owned property located at 1515 North 12th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221814 172.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 57 (Menomonee Valley-East Project), and authorizing additional funding and expenditures, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221817 073.ResolutionResolution approving Amendment No. 5 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 48 (Park East) and authorizing expenditures in the 3rd, 4th and 6th Aldermanic Districts.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING AS NO LONGER NECESSARY:    Not available
100849 074.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to building maintenance regulations for supportive housing units.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
140734 075.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the zoning regulations for “dormitories.”PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
150607 076.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to regulations for off-premise signs.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
171834 077.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to zoning regulations for nonconformities.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
181869 078.ResolutionResolution approving a final Certified Survey Map for land located on the southwest side of West Uncas Avenue and west of South 3rd Street to divide one parcel into two parcels and to dedicate land for public street purposes, in the 13th Aldermanic District.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
181879 079.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development and the Environmental Collaboration Office relating to the Food Access Report.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
201169 080.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development regarding the sale of in rem properties to legacy home buyers.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
211864 081.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development relating to the American Recovery Act Program In Rem Initiative.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
220069 082.ResolutionResolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 3801-03, 3805-07 and 3809 West North Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
221904 083.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution authorizing the proper City officials to opt into new national opioid settlements relating to the National Prescription Opiate multidistrict litigation.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221921 084.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
221948 085.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution removing deed restrictions from a former tax-deed vacant lot at 433 West Brown Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.HELD IN COUNCILPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     Announcements were made. There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting adjourned at 11:18 am Yadira Melendez Staff Assistant    Not available