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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/4/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chamber
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments:
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     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
251067 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
251041 02.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: The file contains the following recommendations: Approval with a 32 (thirty-two) day suspension held in abeyance of the Food Dealer license for Rose-Marie Walker, based upon the preponderance of the evidence in the aldermanic testimony that demonstrates the operation results in excessive littering, for the premises located at 9230 W CAPITOL DR. (“LITTLE CAESARS #314”) in the 5th aldermanic district. (Written Objections Have Been Filed) Approval with a 10 (ten) day suspension of the Food Dealer and Food Peddler licenses for Ignacio G Madrigal Villagomez, 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 the purchase of stolen goods, for the premises located at 1207 W LINCOLN Av. (“YA LLEGARAS FOOD”) in the 12th aldermanic district. (Written Objections Have Been Filed) All members indicated they had read the report and the objections filed. Rose-Marie Walker not present. Ald. Zamarripa moved that the Council resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole. Atty. Mike Maistelman present for Ignacio G. Madrigal Villagomez and Atty. Travis Gresham appearing for the City. Ald. Zamarripa moved that the Committee now rise. Ald. Zamarripa moved to remove the suspension of Ignacio G. Madrigal Villagomez. Ald. Burgelis voting "no". Prevailed. 14-1
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
250913 03.MotionMotion relating to the revocation of the Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises, Food Dealer and Sidewalk Dining licenses of Rajvir Bains, agent for A1 WATERSTREET LLC, for the premises located at 618 N Water St doing business as “ELMNT LOUNGE” in the 4th aldermanic district.

Minutes note: Revocation of the Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises, Food Dealer and Sidewalk Dining licenses based upon the preponderance of the of evidence in the police report, aldermanic testimony, licensee and staff testimony and other evidence presented at the hearing and what was included in the notice that demonstrates the operation results in a threat to health, safety and welfare of the public for the loitering and disturbance of the peace; for the premises located at 618 N WATER St. (“ELMNT LOUNGE”) in the 4th aldermanic district. (Written Objections Have Been Filed) All members indicated they had read the report and objections filed in this matter. Ald. Zamarripa moved that the Council move into a Committee of the Whole. Atty. Michael Maistelman present for the licensee and Atty. Travis Gresham for the City. Ald. Zamarripa moved that the Committee rise. Ald. Chambers moved to return this file to committee. Ald. Chambers withdrew his motion to return to committee and moved for a 30-day suspension. Ald. Chambers moved for a 60-day suspension.
AMENDEDFail4:11 Action details Video Video
250913 0 MotionMotion relating to the revocation of the Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises, Food Dealer and Sidewalk Dining licenses of Rajvir Bains, agent for A1 WATERSTREET LLC, for the premises located at 618 N Water St doing business as “ELMNT LOUNGE” in the 4th aldermanic district.

Minutes note: Moved for a 90-day suspension.
AMENDEDFail3:12 Action details Video Video
250913 0 MotionMotion relating to the revocation of the Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises, Food Dealer and Sidewalk Dining licenses of Rajvir Bains, agent for A1 WATERSTREET LLC, for the premises located at 618 N Water St doing business as “ELMNT LOUNGE” in the 4th aldermanic district.APPROVEDPass11:4 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250936 04.ResolutionResolution relating to application, acceptance and expenditure of 2026 State of Wisconsin recycling aid.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250980 05.ResolutionResolution authorizing City entry into Green Infrastructure Funding Agreement and Conservation Easements with MMSD and MPS for MPS properties, in the 3rd, 5th, 6th, 14th, and 15th Aldermanic Districts.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250981 06.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an Amendment to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the purposes of delegating responsibilities for the design and construction phases of the North 30th Street Corridor Phase 2 Stormwater West Basin project.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
250996 07.ResolutionResolution authorizing the proper City Officers to execute Quit Claim Deed QCD-2941 conveying a storm sewer to Historic Patterson Place, LLC, in the 1st Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251007 08.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute Project Agreements titled “State Municipal Agreement for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Projects” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and to set up design engineering at a total estimated cost of $310,900 with an estimated City of Milwaukee share of $62,180, and a grantor share of $248,720 for one project.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251008 09.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer funds to the previously established projects for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the construction of traffic signal improvement projects with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of $0.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251011 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 $85,000 for a total estimated cost of $105,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251012 111.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 $859,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $19,421,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251013 112.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 $2,179,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,241,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251014 013.ResolutionResolution deferring payment of a special assessment and appropriating funds for this purpose.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251015 014.ResolutionResolution providing for continuance of deferred payment of assessments for worthy indigent resident property owners, and appropriating funds for this purpose with the 2025 City cost to be $546.54 with a ten year total of the deferred properties being $7,390.52. ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251016 015.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute change orders to Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District green infrastructure grant funding agreements for projects at various locations in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251020 016.ResolutionResolution extending the Active Streets for Businesses Program.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251029 017.AppointmentReappointment of Clayborn Benson to the Citizens Advisory Committee on the Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities, and Streets by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251069 018.AppointmentAppointment of Benjamin Timm to serve as Municipal Port Director by the Mayor.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251099 019.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to the Feasibility of Dedicated Sidewalk Replacement Crew.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251022 020.ResolutionResolution relating to application, acceptance and funding of a State and Local Cybersecurity Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
240344 121.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the claim of Jake Corning.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
240562 122.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the claim of Pam Ferderbar and Tom Bamberger.ADOPTEDPass13:2 Action details Video Video
250477 123.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the claim of Loucreazia Jinkins.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
250836 124.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to legislative bills.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250988 125.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to legislative bills.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250998 026.ResolutionResolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2024 tax roll, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251070 027.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Brian Holbrook, Sr. v. City of Milwaukee, et al., U.S. District Court Case No. 25-CV-0970.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
240047 028.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Prime Financial Credit Union.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
250347 029.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Kelvyon Hill, Morhonda Hill, Kelvin Williams and Markisha Smiley.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
240561 030.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of AT&T.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
240911 031.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Germantown Mutual Insurance Company on behalf of Bayer & Sons, LLC.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250348 032.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Erica Little Lyle.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250461 033.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Charlene Wright for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251017 034.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251018 035.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251072 236.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the impounding of vehicles used in reckless driving offenses.

Minutes note: Westmoreland moved for sub and passage. No objections. All sponsors remain that were on the original file unless they ask to be removed. Ald. Coggs asked that the one-year review by Ald. Westmoreland relating to striking "officer discretion" be put in writing. This item was held temporarily so the substitute could be drafted.
SUBSTITUTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251072 3 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the impounding of vehicles used in reckless driving offenses.

Minutes note: Ald. Coggs asked that the one-year review by Ald. Westmoreland relating to striking "officer discretion" be put in writing. This item was held. Ald. Westmoreland moved to accept Substitute 2. There were no objections. Passed as substituted with no objections.
SUBSTITUTED   Action details Video Video
251072 3 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the impounding of vehicles used in reckless driving offenses.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250693 137.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to modernize and streamline the process for signing up for payment plans for parking citations.

Minutes note: Add Ald. Coggs and Ald. Stamper as co-sponsors.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
250914 138.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending Common Council File Number 250359 relative to acceptance and funding of 2025 Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) Breast Feeding Peer Counseling grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251028 039.AppointmentAppointment of Captain Erwin Estacio to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Police Chief.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251010 040.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures. PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
251080 041.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures.

Minutes note: Ald. Bauman moved to take 250028 from committee, substitute and move for passage. Withdrawn. The Chair is not committing to scheduling this unless there is an Equity Impact Statement, a Fiscal Impact Statement and public testimony included in the file, as well as involving the Wisconsin Humane Society. Three members of the committee can require that this be scheduled.
PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
250028 1 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the ethical treatment and ownership of animals.

Minutes note: Ald. Bauman moved to take 250028 from committee, substitute and move for passage. The Chair is not committing to scheduling this unless there is an Equity Impact Statement, a Fiscal Impact Statement and public testimony included in the file, as well as involving the Wisconsin Humane Society. Three members of the committee can require that this be scheduled. Ald. Bauman withdrew his motion.
    Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
240370 242.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to shoreland-wetland and floodplain zoning regulations.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250672 143.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting the appeal of the Certificate of Appropriateness for retroactive approval of vinyl windows at 2443 N. Sherman Boulevard, in the Sherman Boulevard Historic District, for La Dawn Tipton.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
250735 044.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and approving a land Disposition Report of the City-owned tax deed property at 2414-2416 West Hopkins Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
250830 145.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting permanent historic designation to the Edanside Apartments at 3131 W. Wells Street, in the Fourth Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251005 046.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax-deed property at 401 Adjacent East Nash Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250623 047.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development transmitting the 2024 Annual Report of Tax Incremental Districts.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250993 048.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of an Artifacts of the Great Lakes Marine Collection grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251003 149.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Year 2026 Operating Plans for various Business Improvement Districts and Neighborhood Improvement Districts, located in the City of Milwaukee.

Minutes note: Ald. Stamper moved to strike BID #28.
SUBSTITUTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251003 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Year 2026 Operating Plans for various Business Improvement Districts and Neighborhood Improvement Districts, located in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251025 150.ResolutionSubstitute resolution appropriating funds from the Community and Economic Development Committee Fund for various purposes.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251031 151.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the establishment of the Year 2026 Funding Allocation Plan.

Minutes note: Not before the Council.
NOT ACTED ON   Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
251033 052.AppointmentAppointment of Tanner Musgrove to the Business Improvement District #11 by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251034 053.AppointmentAppointment of Darryl Towers to the Business Improvement District #11 by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251035 054.AppointmentAppointment of Michael Wright to the Business Improvement District #11 by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251036 055.AppointmentAppointment of Heather Huhn to the Business Improvement District #13 by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251037 056.AppointmentAppointment of Ruth Gutowski to the Business Improvement District #43 by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251038 057.AppointmentAppointment of Peter Liapis to the Business Improvement District #43 by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE STEERING AND RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
250771 158.MotionSubstitute motion revoking the charter of, and terminating the City of Milwaukee’s charter school contract with, Central City Cyberschool.APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ORDERED ON FILE:    Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
251119 059.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution conditionally approving a final certified survey map.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251120 060.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution conditionally approving a final certified survey map.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251122 062.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251123 063.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s State Legislative Package to express support for state legislation providing supplemental funding for the FoodShare and Women, Infants, and Children programs during a federal government shutdown.

Minutes note: Add entire Council on co-sponsors.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251121 061.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution conditionally approving a final certified survey map.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
251141 064.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 129 (Mitchell Building), in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251158 066.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution amending Common Council File Number 250908, relating to a friendship city relationship with Chasse-sur-Rhône, France.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251164 067.Motion-Immediate AdoptionMotion to reschedule the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting from November 19, 2025 to November 17, 2025.APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
251142 065.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 126 (Field House Flats), in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video