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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/19/2011 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl., City Hall
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments: Report of Matters Introduced (New Business)
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     The meeting was called to order at 9:16 a.m.    Not available
     The roll was called.    Roll call Not available
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by an invocation offered by Pastor Ken Wheeler of Cross Lutheran Church.    Not available
     The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of December 21, 2010? There being none, the minutes of this meeting were approved without objection.    Not available
     Commendatory and condolatory resolutions were read and approved without objection.    Not available
     UNFINISHED BUSINESS:    Not available
100606 11.ResolutionSubstitute resolution appropriating $95,000 from the Development Fund for a retaining wall replacement project at the Council for the Spanish Speaking’s Hillview Building.

Minutes note: Ald. Donovan moved to dispense with the reading of the Mayor's veto message. There was no objection.
VETO OVERRIDDENFail0:15 Action details Not available
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
100742 01.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: The court reporter was sworn in. The question was put: Have the members of the Common Council read the report and recommendation of the Licenses Committee and any objections filed in these matters? All members present indicated that they had done so. The question was put: Is Christine Elliott or her counsel present and, if so, does either wish to address the Common Council? Ms. Elliott was present by counsel. Ald. Bohl moved that the Common Council resolve itself into a committee of the whole for the purpose of taking testimony in this matter. There was no objection. Attorney Andrew Arenas appeared and addressed the Common Council Asst. City Attorney Adam Stephens appeared and addressed the Common Council. Ald. Bohl moved that the committee of the whole rise. There was no objection. Ald. Bohl asked to be recorded against the recommendation with respect to Christine M. Elliott.
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
100936 01.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee relative to licenses.APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
101063 02.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to definitions and procedures for lead poisoning prevention and control.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
101031 03.ResolutionResolution approving a Grant/Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the Milwaukee Board of School Directors for Police Services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101033 04.ResolutionResolution approving the 2010/11 Intergovernmental Agreement for School Security Program between the City and the Milwaukee Board of School Directors.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101044 05.ResolutionResolution authorizing acceptance of additional funding for an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101045 06.ResolutionResolution authorizing acceptance and funding of a renewal of the ATF Milwaukee Firearms/Violent Crimes Impact Team task force grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
100933 11.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2011 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100934 12.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2011 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101070 13.Charter OrdinanceA substitute charter ordinance relating to retirement benefits for employes represented by Public Employees’ Union #61, LIUNA, AFL-CIO, CLC.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
101043 04.ResolutionResolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Beat Patrol Program Grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101053 05.ResolutionResolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101061 16.ResolutionResolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Professional Fire Fighters Association Local #215.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101066 17.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to ratify and confirm the final agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Public Employees’ Union #61, LIUNA, AFL-CIO, CLC.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101069 18.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending Common Council File #100485 relative to application, acceptance and funding of the Refugee Health Screening Grant from the State of Wisconsin - Department of Workforce Development.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101071 09.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $6,554,000 for bridges.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101072 010.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $7,400,000 for street lighting.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101073 011.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $28,067,950 for street improvements.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101074 012.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $33,933,000 for sewerage.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101075 013.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $611,000 for parks and public grounds.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101076 014.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $4,945,931 for the construction of police facilities and combined fire and police safety buildings.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101077 015.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $2,964,000 for fire engines and other equipment of the fire department.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101078 016.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $100,000 for construction of engine houses, and for pumps, water mains, reservoirs and all other reasonable facilities for fire protection apparatus or equipment for fire protection.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101079 017.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $1,175,000 for parking lots or other parking facilities.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101080 018.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $2,000,000 for school purposes.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101081 019.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $2,526,000 for libraries.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101082 020.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $16,202,759 for buildings for the housing of machinery and equipment.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101083 021.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $3,710,257 for providing financial assistance to blight elimination, slum clearance, community development, redevelopment and urban renewal programs and projects.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101084 022.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $22,000,000 for Tax Incremental Districts for providing financial assistance to blight elimination, slum clearance, community development, redevelopment and urban renewal programs and projects.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101085 023.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $4,045,000 for water systems.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101086 024.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $28,400,000 for grants and financing receivables.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101087 125.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing contingent borrowing for financing receivables.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101088 026.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $545,200 for street improvement funding.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101099 027.ResolutionResolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue. (Debt Service Fund-Bonded Debt - principal)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101124 028.ResolutionResolution relating to the City of Milwaukee’s 2011 UPAF/Visions campaign.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101125 129.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to enter into a contract with a benefit service vendor for 2011-2013.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
101133 030.AppointmentAppointment of Beth Conradson Cleary to the Deferred Compensation Plan Board by the Mayor.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
101068 031.CommunicationCommunication from the Health Department relative to amending the 2011 Positions Ordinance.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
101108 032.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers and equipment requests.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
101147 033.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
101148 034.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
101149 035.CommunicationCommunication relating to an amendment to a single-source contract for the Fire & Police Commission - Homeland Security.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FURTHER RECOMMENDS:     Not available
     ---The following item may be referred from the SPECIAL Finance and Personnel Committee meeting held on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 8:30 A.M.    Not available
101137 236.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to policies and procedures for expediting payments on invoices for City contracts and subcontracts.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
100792 01.ResolutionSubstitute resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against a certain parcel, 9524 W. Good Hope Road, on the 2009 tax roll.AMENDEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100792 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against a certain parcel, 9524 W. Good Hope Road, on the 2009 tax roll.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100809 12.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2037 N. 33rd St., in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Rochelle Wells on behalf of Magen Wells)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101046 03.ResolutionResolution to settle the claim of Cermele & Associates for defense of Police Officers Timothy Bandt and John Rodriquez.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101097 04.ResolutionResolution to cancel real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing various key numbers on the 2009 tax roll, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
101134 05.AppointmentReappointment of Paul Vornholt to serve as the Legislative Liaison Director by the Mayor.CONFIRMEDPass11:4 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091531 06.CommunicationCommunication from the City Attorney relative to expenditures from the Outside Counsel/Expert Witness Fund Special Purpose Account.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
   7. Claims against the city:    Not available
100836 0a.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Susan Fink for personal injuries.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101019 0b.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Clemon Thames for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101036 0c.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Jameliah Trammell for property damage. (1st Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101037 0d.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Carl Peterson for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101056 0e.ResolutionResolution relating to an appeal from Jerome Huiras for property damage. (12th Aldermanic District)ASSIGNED TOPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091458 11.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to a change in zoning from Local Business to Detailed Planned Development for approximately 54 apartments, on lands located north of East North Avenue and west of North Farwell Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100874 12.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Industrial-Light to a Detailed Planned Development, for a charter school, on lands located on the north side of West Florist Avenue and east of North 73rd Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass14:1 Action details Not available
100875 13.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Industrial-Light to a General Planned Development, for a community center-type facility, on lands located on the north side of West Florist Avenue and west of North 64th Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass14:1 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
100877 04.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting the appeal relating to a certificate of appropriateness for various parcels in the East Side Commercial District.

Minutes note: Incorporate language relative to Emerging Business Enterprise and and Resident Preference Program participation as set forth in the January 18, 2011, letter from the developer to the City.
AMENDEDPass13:2 Action details Not available
100877 0 ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting the appeal relating to a certificate of appropriateness for various parcels in the East Side Commercial District.ADOPTEDPass13:2 Action details Not available
100888 15.ResolutionSubstitute resolution supporting the Milwaukee River Greenway Master Plan: A Vision for Recreation and Restoration.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100922 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the allocation of funds from the Housing Trust Fund.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100993 17.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan and authorizing expenditures for Tax Incremental District No. 76, South 27th Street and West Howard Avenue, in the 13th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101136 08.ResolutionResolution authorizing sale of Redevelopment Authority owned property to the Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation for the King Commons IV affordable housing effort, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
101091 01.ResolutionResolution authorizing adjustments of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 1 funding allocations within the Department of City Development and the Land Bank program.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
100889 02.AppointmentReappointment of J. Michael Bartels to the Business Improvement District Board #15 (Downtown Riverwalk) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100899 03.AppointmentReappointment of C. Edward Mordy to the Business Improvement District Board #15 (Downtown Riverwalk) by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101015 04.AppointmentAppointment of Deonta Hudson to the Business Improvement District Board #29 (Atkinson/Capitol/Teutonia) by the Mayor. (2nd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
100850 05.AppointmentReappointment of Laura Cole to the Business Improvement District Board #11 (Brady Street) by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
100917 06.Communication-ReportCommunication from the Department of City Development relating to the activities and administration of the Citywide and Downtown Façade Grant Programs and the Citywide Façade Loan Program.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
100955 07.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development relating to the activities and status of the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative for the year 2010.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
100871 11.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance granting an air space lease to Fix Development, LLC for a building overhang on the north side of Bruce Street, east of South 2nd Street for the premises at 538 S. 2nd Street.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091219 12.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege for change of ownership to Mitchell Renaissance LLC for tree grates with guards and for addition of historic building encroachments for the premises at 207 East Michigan Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091220 13.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege for change of ownership to Stonewater Historic Milwaukee LLC for tree grates with guards and for addition of historic building encroachments and a moveable planter for the premises at 225 East Michigan Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091514 14.ResolutionSubstitute resolution declaring the City-owned parking lot at 2353 North Farwell Avenue surplus to municipal needs and authorizing an Option to Purchase with Mercy Housing Lakefront, Inc. to purchase and develop the property with workforce housing, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101034 05.ResolutionResolution directing the proper City Officers to execute Sewer Easement and Agreement SE-2821, located near West Mount Vernon Avenue, North 21st Street and North 25th Street.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101035 06.ResolutionResolution approving an agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Oak Creek for the design, installation, construction, operation, maintenance, and funding of permanent street lighting facilities on South 13th Street between West College Avenue and West Rawson Avenue.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101057 07.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute two State/Municipal Agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for roadway and traffic signal improvements and to fund preliminary engineering for these two projects in the 7th and 15th Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated cost of $116,000, with an estimated grantor share of $38,700, and an estimated City share of $77,300.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101064 08.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the development, implementation and funding of traffic control and other safety measures and City staff meeting attendance necessary to mitigate traffic diversion on City streets due to repaving activity on I-94 East-West Corridor in 2011 and 2012; total cost $175,000 of which 100% is grantor funded.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101065 09.ResolutionResolution directing the City Engineer and the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into a professional services contract with a consulting engineering firm to test materials for sewer, water, paving and other construction and maintenance contracts, and for construction staking of sewer, water, and paving contracts as applicable.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101093 010ResolutionResolution 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 $10,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $150,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101094 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 $728,500 for a total estimated cost of $771,400.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101095 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 $345,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $7,590,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101096 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 $2,569,500 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $6,234,500.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101098 014.ResolutionResolution to amend a funding agreement for the installation of traffic control signal and sign improvements on South 27th Street from a point north of West Kinnickinnic River Parkway to a point north of West Howard Avenue under a Highway Safety Improvement Program project in the 8th, 11th, and 13th Aldermanic Districts at an increased cost of $31,043.95, with an increased grantor share of $27,939.55, and an increased City share of $3,104.40.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101100 015.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute three State/Municipal Agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for traffic signal improvements and to fund preliminary engineering for these three projects in various Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated cost of $255,000, with an estimated grantor share of $229,500, and an estimated City share of $25,500.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
101128 016.ResolutionResolution relating to application, acceptance and funding of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2011 Urban Forestry Grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
090413 017.ResolutionResolution to grant a special privilege to Milwaukee & St. Paul, LLC to construct and maintain stairs for the premises at 341 N. Milwaukee Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     Communications from city officers were read and ordered on file without objection.    Not available
     Announcements were made.    Not available
     There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:36 a.m.    Not available
     -- Jim Owczarski, Deputy City Clerk    Not available