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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/15/2003 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments:
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     THE UTILITIES AND LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
011725 71)OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to regulation of secondhand motor vehicle dealers and auto wreckers.

Minutes note: (NOT APPROVED BY CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE-RETURN TO COMMITTEE)
REFERRED TO   Action details Not available
021318 12)OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to procedures for denial, non-renewal and suspension of public dance hall licenses.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021397 03)MotionMotion to approve recommendations of the Utilities and Licenses Committee relative to issuance, denial, renewal, nonrenewal, suspension or revocation of licenses and extension of premises.APPROVEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
     THE UTILITIES AND LICENSES COMMITTEE FURTHER RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021396 04)MotionMotion to approve recommendations of the Utilities and Licenses Committee relative to issuance, denial, renewal, nonrenewal, suspension or revocation of licenses and extension of premises.

Minutes note: Renewal with a 10 day suspension of the Class "B" Tavern License for Merry Jane K. Kusz for the premises located at 5100 W. Howard Avenue. The President questioned whether the members of the Common Council read the Report and Recommendations of the Utilities and Licenses Committee in the matter and the written exceptions? Ayes: 14 - Ald. D'Amato, Henningsen, Bohl, Johnson-Odom, Gordon, Donovan, Richards, Wade, Dudzik, Pawlinski, Breier, Nardelli, Hines and President Pratt. Excused: 1 - Ald. Murphy. Noes: 1 - Ald. Sanchez. THE CHAIR asked whether the applicant or their counsel were present and wished to address the Council. Neither were present. THE PRESIDENT asked for separate action on File 021396. Ayes: 14 - Ald. D'Amato, Bohl, Johnson-Odom, Gordon, Donovan, Richards, Wade, Dudzik, Sanchez, Pawlinski, Breier, Nardelli, Hines and Ald. President Pratt. Noes: 1 - Ald. Henningsen Excused: 1 - Ald. Murphy.
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021338 41)OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the procurement of items of apparel from responsible manufacturers.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021521 12)OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance to further amend the 2003 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service under control of the Common Council.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021522 13)OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance to further amend the 2003 offices and positions in the City Service under control of the Common Council.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021730 14)Charter OrdinanceA substitute charter ordinance relating to annuity increases for participants in the policemen's annuity and benefit fund.REFERRED TOPass16:0 Action details Not available
021767 05)OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to continuation of city employe benefits during certain military leaves of absence. PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021793 16)OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to employe benefits for nonrepresented, noncivilian fire management employes.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021798 17)Charter OrdinanceA substitute charter ordinance relating to military service credit under the employes' retirement system.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021685 18)ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel and further authorizing expenditure of departmental budgeted funds for that purpose.ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021745 09)ResolutionResolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the Fight Asthma Milwaukee Allies Grant. (Health Department)ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021746 110)ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Healthy Homes Demonstration Project Grant.ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021775 011)ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance and funding of a Work Rewards: Family-Based Career Exploration and Planning Grant. (Library)ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021776 112)ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending File Number 991863 as relates to revenue bonds of the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin (the "City") for the purposes of the sewerage system of the City. (Comptroller)ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021777 013)ResolutionResolution relative to application for a Milwaukee Road Collection Processing Grant. (Library)ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021790 014)ResolutionResolution appropriating an additional $30,000 from the Outside Counsel/Expert Witness Fund to retain an outside attorney to represent the City and Fire and Police Commission in Arthur Jones v. City of Milwaukee - Fire and Police Commission, EEOC Charge No. 260A200714. (City Attorney)ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021797 015)ResolutionResolution reserving $25,000 in the 2003 Common Council Contingent Fund to pay costs associated with the search for a Chief of Police. ADOPTEDPass12:4 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021725 016)AppointmentAppointment of Joseph Czarnezki to serve as Budget and Management Director by the Mayor. (11th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021778 017)AppointmentReappointment of Sue Riordan to the Library Board by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
020962 118)ResolutionSubstitute resolution appropriating $151,985 from the 2002 Common Council Contingent Fund for the completion of paving work at the Anderson Municipal Building.PLACED ON FILEPass16:0 Action details Not available
021717 019)CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations transmitting a communication relative to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass16:0 Action details Not available
021753 020)CommunicationCommunication from the Health Department relative to changes to the 2003 Positions Ordinance.PLACED ON FILEPass16:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
011742 11)ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to various legislative bills.ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
   2) Various resolutions to settle claims:    Not available
021718 1a)ResolutionSubstitute resolution to settle claim of Charles and Linda Ergen for health abatement charges.ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021747 1b)ResolutionSubstitute resolution to settle claim of Russell Lepak for property loss.ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021770 0c)ResolutionResolution to settle claim of Attorney Laurie A. Eggert, Eggert Law Office, for defense of various police officers. (City Attorney)ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021771 0d)ResolutionResolution to settle claim of Attorney Kenneth Murray, Kenneth Murray Law Office, for defense of various Police Officers. (City Attorney)ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021733 03)ResolutionResolution to approve the expenditure of $25,000 from the Outside Counsel-Expert Witness Fund for expert witness fees and other litigation expenses regarding the final selection procedures for entry level police officer and police aides currently pending before the United States District Court, in Civil Action No. 74-C-480. (City Attorney)ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021738 04)ResolutionResolution appropriating additional funds from the Outside Counsel/Expert Witness Fund Special Purpose Account for the purpose of retaining outside counsel to represent the interests of the Fire & Police Commission in the matter of Anderer v. City of Milwaukee Fire & Police Commission, Case No. 02-CV-007711. (City Attorney)ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021743 05)ResolutionResolution to cancel real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing various key numbers on the 1998, 2000 and 2002 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. (Assessor's Office)ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021794 06)ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of State of Wisconsin, Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division, claim, entitled Steven A. Lemery v. City of Milwaukee, Case 199804172, and United States Equal Opportunity Commission, entitled Steven A. Lemery v. City of Milwaukee, Charge No. 26G990429. (City Attorney) ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOW AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
   7) Various claims against the City:    Not available
021719 0a)CommunicationAppeal of Christine Edwards relative to a claim for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021748 0b)CommunicationAppeal of Frank Lubotsky relative to a claim for health abatement charge. (17th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021749 0c)CommunicationAppeal of Roxanne Dwyer relative to a claim for DNS paint charges. (16th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021750 0d)CommunicationAppeal of Perry Bertoni relative to a claim for property damages. (13th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021595 11)OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls in various Aldermanic Districts.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021596 12)OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls in various Aldermanic Districts.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021726 13)OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls on West Mitchell Street and various intersecting streets.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021729 14)OrdinanceA substitute ordinance designating certain illegal activities as nuisances.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021732 05)OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to loitering upon private or public residential property.PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021728 06)ResolutionResolution relative to application for, and acceptance and expenditure of, a State of Wisconsin Recycling Efficiency Grant (Department of Public Works).ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021724 07)AppointmentAppointment of David Heard to serve as Executive Director of the Fire and Police Commission by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021779 08)AppointmentReappointment of Dale Radke to the Safety Commission by the Mayor. CONFIRMEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021780 09)AppointmentAppointment of Assistant Fire Chief Mark Sain to the Safety Commission by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
     THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021740 11)ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the 2003 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 2 (Historic Third Ward) in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
   2) Various Appointments/Reappointments to various Business Improvements Districts by the Mayor:    Not available
021781 0a)AppointmentAppointment of Sheila Noblin to the Business Improvement District Board No. 19 (Villard Avenue) by the Mayor. (9th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021782 0b)AppointmentAppointment of Rosetta Carr to the Business Improvement District Board No. 29 (Atkinson/Capitol/Teutonia) by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021785 0c)AppointmentAppointment of Wanda Scruggs to the Business Improvement District Board No. 29 (Atkinson/Capitol/Teutonia) by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021786 0d)AppointmentAppointment of Willie Cunningham to the Business Improvement District Board No. 29 (Atkinson/Capitol/Teutonia) by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021675 03)AppointmentAppointment of Michael Olson to the Business Improvement District Board No. 11 (Brady Street) by the Mayor. PLACED ON FILEPass16:0 Action details Not available
021737 04)Communication-ReportCommunication from the Office of the Comptroller transmitting a report, entitled Audit of City of Milwaukee Development Contract Management and Administration.PLACED ON FILEPass16:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021670 01)OrdinanceOrdinance relating to the change in zoning from Two-Family Residential (RT2) to a Detailed Planned Development (DPD) known as The Perinatal Center of Wisconsin, on land located on the East Side of North 39th Street and North of West Capitol Drive, in the 1st Aldermanic District. (DCD)PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021706 22)OrdinanceA substitute ordinance establishing a moratorium on enforcement of the façade critical examination ordinance.

Minutes note: ALD. JOHNSON-ODOM moved for passage of substitute 2 in lieu of substitute 1. Substitute 2 extends the deadlines for compliance with the facade critical examination ordinance by 17 months, rather than 6 months, and was drafted at the request of the City Attorney's Office to address concerns about the explicit use of the moratorium concept in the Code of Ordinances.
PASSEDPass13:2 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
   3) Various resolutions designating Historic Structures:    Not available
011028 0a)ResolutionResolution designating the Coast Guard Station, 1600 North Lincoln Memorial Drive, as an Historic Structure. (Historic Preservation Commission)ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021764 0b)ResolutionResolution designating the Sanford R. Kane House, 1841 North Prospect Avenue, as an Historic Structure. (Historic Preservation Commission)ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021256 14)ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving various final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021652 05)ResolutionResolution approving the Land Disposition Report for the property located at 501-15 West Canal Street, Tax Key No. 428-0525-100-4, for sale to Menomonee Valley Partners, Inc., for marketing and redevelopment in the 12th Aldermanic District. (Redevelopment Authority)ADOPTEDPass15:1 Action details Not available
021716 16)ResolutionSubstitute resolution reversing the Historic Preservation Commission's action denying a certificate of appropriateness to retain 3 security doors at 3237-39 North Sherman Boulevard.ADOPTEDPass15:1 Action details Not available
021763 07)ResolutionResolution approving the Land Disposition Report for the property at 2838-40 West Atkinson Avenue for sale to Marvin D. Wilson (d/b/a MDW III, LLC) for mixed-use commercial/residential development in the 1st Aldermanic District. (Redevelopment Authority)ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021765 08)ResolutionResolution approving the Land Disposition Report for the property at 826 South 5th Street for sale to Botanas, LLC for assemblage with its adjacent property for commercial development in the 12th Aldermanic District. (Redevelopment Authority)ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
020817 09)ResolutionResolution approving an amendment to "A Plan for Milwaukee's Northwest Side 1987-1992," relative to The Boardwalk project located on the South Side of West Metro Boulevard and East of North 107th Street. (DCD)PLACED ON FILEPass16:0 Action details Not available
020835 010)ResolutionResolution designating Friedens Evangelical Church, a/k/a Free Spirit Missionary Baptist Church, 1234 West Juneau Avenue, as an Historic Structure. (Historic Preservation Commission)

Minutes note: ALD. D'AMATO moved for adoption of File Number 020835 notwithstanding the Committee's recommendation. The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - D'Amato, Bohl, Richards and Murphy. Noes: 12 - Ald. Henningsen, Johnson-Odom, Gordon, Donovan, Wade, Dudzik, Sanchez, Pawlinski, Breier, Nardelli, Hines and President Pratt.
ADOPTEDFail4:12 Action details Not available
020853 011)OrdinanceOrdinance relating to the Third Amendment to a General Planned Development (GPD) known as Milwaukee Metro Center on land located South of West Good Hope Road between West Fond du Lac Avenue and U.S. Highway 41 and 45, in the 15th Aldermanic District. (DCD)PLACED ON FILEPass16:0 Action details Not available
020854 012)OrdinanceOrdinance to establish a Development Incentive Zone (DIZ) known as The Boardwalk for land located on the South Side of West Metro Boulevard between West Fond du Lac Avenue and U.S. Highway 41 and 45, in the 15th Aldermanic District. (DCD)PLACED ON FILEPass16:0 Action details Not available
020857 013)OrdinanceOrdinance relating to the change in zoning from General Planned Development (GPD) to Local Business (LB1) on land located South of West Metro Boulevard between West Fond du Lac Avenue and U.S. Highway 41 and 45, in the 15th Aldermanic District. (DCD)PLACED ON FILEPass16:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS FURTHER RECOMMENDS ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
021792 214)ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the creation of a tax incremental district to assist Aldrich Chemical to relocate within the City of Milwaukee.

Minutes note: Ald. Gordon requested to be added as sponsor.
ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
   1) Substitute resolutions to grant/amend various special privileges:    Not available
000487 1a)ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to The United Church for a fence and timber wall abutting the property at 2906-12 West Scott Street encroaching into South 29th and West Scott Streets in the 16th Aldermanic District in the City of MilwaukeeADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
010821 1b)ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to The Newark Group, Inc. to keep, use and maintain two lights with tall bases and a chain link fence, which encroach into the public way of North Newhall Street in the vicinity of 1514 East Thomas Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021227 1c)ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to Second Property LLC to construct, use and maintain balconies and keep, use and maintain a drop-down dock, dock bumpers, ladder, mirror, security cameras and an excess door-swing, which encroach into the public rights-of-way of an alley and North 2nd Street abutting 413 North 2nd Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021587 1d)ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege, that granted permission to The Athenian's Restaurant, Inc., to place a covered walk on the west side of North Prospect Avenue within the public right-of-way at 2239 North Prospect Avenue, to now grant permission to place another covered walk within the public right-of-way abutting the same building on the south side of East Ivanhoe Place, in the 3rd Aldermanic District in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
020599 12)ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the release of deed restrictions on a portion of the Kinnickinnic Parkway park as part of the Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc. improvement project.ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
020959 13)ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing enhanced transit shelters at various locations in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021693 04)ResolutionResolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement between the City of Milwaukee and CityNet Telecommunications.ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021751 05)ResolutionResolution releasing City's easement interest in a riverwalk owned by Saddlery LLP adjacent to its property at 233-43 North Water Street. (City Attorney)ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021754 16)ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvement projects at various locations.ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021755 17)ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations.ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021756 18)ResolutionSubstitute resolution determining it necessary to make various nonassessable public improvements at various locations.ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021757 19)ResolutionSubstitute resolution determining it necessary to make various assessable public improvements at various locations.ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021762 010)ResolutionResolution declaring four vacant, tax-deed lots at 1804, 1808, 1810 and 1832 North 36th Street surplus and accepting an unsolicited offer from the Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation for new residential construction, in the 17th Aldermanic District. (DCD-Real Estate)ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
021788 011)ResolutionResolution authorizing the appropriate officials to enter into an electrical services agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor and Milwaukee Transport Services related to the installation of enhanced transit shelters in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
980501 012)ResolutionResolution to grant a special privilege permit to Oakland Avenue Business Improvement District #13, to construct and maintain an ornamental fence at 2901-2915 North Oakland Avenue (Warehouse Shoes), in the 3rd Aldermanic District in the City of Milwaukee.PLACED ON FILEPass16:0 Action details Not available
990287 013)ResolutionResolution to grant a special privilege to Matthew Wolf to install and maintain an eight-foot fence in the public right-of-way at 824 West Armour Avenue, in the 13th Aldermanic District in the City of Milwaukee.PLACED ON FILEPass16:0 Action details Not available
021731 014)Communication-ReportCommunication from the Infrastructure Services Division transmitting a "Report on 2002 Activities".PLACED ON FILEPass16:0 Action details Not available
     THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
990220 01)CommunicationCommunication from Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. relative to the Millennium Momentum Plan and a request for lease negotiations.PLACED ON FILEPass16:0 Action details Not available
001376 02)Communication-ReportCommunication from the Department of City Development relative to the current plans for removal of the Park East Freeway stub and its replacement.PLACED ON FILEPass16:0 Action details Not available
010383 03)ResolutionResolution authorizing execution of a cooperation agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Board of Harbor Commissioners with respect to exercise of discretion under the lease agreement between the Board of Harbor Commissioners and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.PLACED ON FILEPass16:0 Action details Not available
     THE FOLLOWING FILES WERE PRESENTED FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
030035 0 Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution encouraging the early filing of applications for special event permits.ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
030015 0 Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution supporting the University of Wisconsin-Madison's diversity initiative known as Student Shadow Day.ADOPTEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
     PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, MOTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS    Not available