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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/26/2013 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chambers
Amended on 11/22/13
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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     Roll call taken at 9:20 A.M. Ald. Witkowski arrived at 9:21 A.M.    Roll call Not available
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said. The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of October 15, 2013? There being none, the minutes of the meeting were approved without objection.     Not available
     COMMUNICATIONS TO BE PLACED ON FILE:    Video Video
131123 01.CommunicationCommunications from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.

Minutes note: Commendatory and consolatory resolutions were read and approved without objection.
    Action details Video Video
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
130768 02.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: There were no written objections filed. All members read the report and recommendations of the Committee.
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
130878 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: There were no written objections filed. All members read the report and recommendations of the committee.
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
130903 14.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the licensing, permitting and regulation of taxicab operations and public passenger vehicles.

Minutes note: Ald. Murphy moved to amend to remove the cap on taxicab permits.
AMENDEDFail1:14 Action details Video Video
130903 1 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the licensing, permitting and regulation of taxicab operations and public passenger vehicles.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130906 05.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to notification of owners of towed vehicles.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130930 16.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130931 17.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
131016 18.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to agreements for additional law enforcement services.AMENDEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
131016 2 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to agreements for additional law enforcement services.PASSEDPass14:1 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
130978 09.ResolutionResolution authorizing acceptance and funding of a renewal of the ATF Milwaukee Firearms/Violent Crimes Impact Team task force grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130979 010.ResolutionResolution authorizing acceptance and funding of a Milwaukee Area Violent Crime Task Force grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130980 011.ResolutionResolution authorizing acceptance and funding of a Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Task Force grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
130914 012.AppointmentAppointment of Lee Johnson to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Director of the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
131003 013.AppointmentAppointment of Antonia Vann to the Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
131009 014.AppointmentAppointment of Alice Belcher to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
131010 015.AppointmentAppointment of Carmen Barnes to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
121105 016.AppointmentAppointment of Roberta Gaither to the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Board by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
130516 017.CommunicationCommunication from the Public Transportation Review Board Study Subcommittee titled, “Review of Milwaukee Taxicab Regulation and Overview of Regulatory Models in Selected U.S. Cities”.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
130997 018.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Neighborhood Services relating to implementation of 2013 budgetary changes and an update on its on-going programs and activities.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
130515 119.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to sick leave and vacation benefits of city employees.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
130964 120.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2013 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
130078 221.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a contract extension with Willis of Wisconsin for benefit consultant services.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
130695 122.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving the Master Agreements for a Plan of Deferred Compensation relating to the City’s Deferred Compensation Plan.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
130876 123.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
130922 124.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing city departments to expend monies appropriated in the 2014 city budget for Special Purpose Accounts, Debt Service Fund, Provisions for Employes’ Retirement Fund, Delinquent Tax Fund, Common Council Contingent Fund, Grant and Aid Fund, and Special Capital Projects or Purposes.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
130923 125.ResolutionSubstitute resolution appropriating $50,000,001 from the 2014 Special Purpose Account Reimbursable Services Advance Fund.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
130941 026.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $3,431,766 for water systems.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
130973 027.ResolutionResolution appropriating and transferring $42,894.82 from the 2013 Common Council Contingent Fund to the Department of City Development for the purpose of refunding a participation loan overpayment by City Hall Square LLC.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
130749 028.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
130960 029.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass13:1 Action details Not available
130963 030.OrdinanceAn ordinance to further amend the 2013 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
130657 131.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the claim of Sandra Klatt for property damage. (11th Aldermanic District)ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
130902 132.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to revised municipal court fees and approving a Municipal Court Non-Traffic Deposit Schedule.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130910 033.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of WE Energies in the amount of $7,430.51.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130958 134.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to legislative bills.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130976 135.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the release of all claims among the City of Milwaukee, Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company and Champion Environmental for a total amount of $149,015.25.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
130916 036.AppointmentAppointment of Vincent Bobot to the Administrative Review Appeals Board by the City Attorney.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
130915 037.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Karen Koeller for property damage.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130998 038.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Greg Polacheck for property damage. (13th Aldermanic District)PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
130919 039.ResolutionResolution to the claim of Catalyst Construction for property damage. (6th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130957 040.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Brandon and Chelsea Famularo for property damage. (14th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
130969 041.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Padway & Padway, Ltd. on behalf of Roger Lange for personal injuries.REFERRED TOPass15:0 Action details Not available
130970 042.ResolutionResolution to the claim of Raul and Maria Vargas for property damage. (13th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
130900 143.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the establishment of a pilot program to use real estate brokers to list, market and have limited management and monitoring responsibilities for tax-foreclosed residential property.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130901 244.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing and approving conveyance of the Milwaukee Public Schools property located at 2760 N. 1st Street (Malcolm X) to 2760 Holdings, LLC (6th Aldermanic District).ADOPTEDPass11:4 Action details Video Video
130948 145.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the allocation of funds from the Housing Trust Fund.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130987 046.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of ten City-owned vacant lots to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for its 2014 home-building program, in the 15th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130992 047.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of a portion of the City-owned vacant lot at 220 East Concordia Avenue to Victory Garden Initiative, Inc. for garden use and to sell the remaining remnant to the adjoining owner, Towns End Real Estate, LLC, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
111037 148.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Two-Family Residential to a General Planned Development known as Harambee Heights Housing, for residential development, on lands located on the northeast corner of East Center Street and North 1st Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
130947 049.ResolutionResolution to review and approve modifications to the contract used by the Community Development Grants Administration for 2014 community development activity and to authorize execution of contracts and subcontracts by City departments.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
130739 050.AppointmentReappointment of David Mitchell to the Business Improvement District #31 (Havenwoods) by the Mayor (2nd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130883 051.AppointmentReappointment of Robert B. Monnat to the Business Improvement District #2 (Historic Third Ward) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130884 052.AppointmentReappointment of Ann Pieper Eisenbrown to the Business Improvement District #2 (Historic Third Ward) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130887 053.AppointmentReappointment of Michael Gardner to the Business Improvement District #2 (Historic Third Ward) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130888 054.AppointmentReappointment of Ronald S. San Felippo to the Business Improvement District #2 (Historic Third Ward) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130889 055.AppointmentReappointment of Marianne Burish to the Business Improvement District #2 (Historic Third Ward) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130890 056.AppointmentReappointment of Robert Joseph to the Business Improvement District #2 (Historic Third Ward) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
121750 057.CommunicationCommunication from Visit Milwaukee relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Image Task Force.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130993 058.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Commission on Supportive Housing relating to its 5-year report.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091115 159.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to The Milwaukee Moderne Condominium Association LLC to construct and maintain various items within the public right-of-way for the premises at 1141 North Old World Third Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
110944 160.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to Journey House Incorporated to construct and maintain a neighborhood gateway marker in the public right-of-way adjacent to the premises at 1344 South Layton Boulevard, in the 8th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
111744 161.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to Milwaukee Fix LLC to construct and maintain a concrete platform, steps with handrails, gabions, benches and an elevated sidewalk in the public right-of-way for the premises at 130-38 West Bruce Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
120625 162.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to Bruce Schwabe to construct and maintain a covered porch with entrance structure, a historic building projection, basement entrance structure, fence and raised planter in the public right-of-way for the premises at 4238 West Orchard Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
121675 163.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Municipal Flood Control Grant allowing the City of Milwaukee to acquire and raze two residential properties and maintain the sites as stormwater management areas to prevent future flood related damages.ADOPTEDPass12:3 Action details Video Video
130019 164.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege to Rockwell Automation Incorporated for relocation of overhead cables and for removal of a security camera on a utility pole for the premises at 136 West Greenfield Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130089 165.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to Carmelino and Concepcion Capati to construct and maintain a kitchen hood vent in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1125 North Old World Third Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130899 066.ResolutionResolution relating to application, acceptance and funding of a Ceres Foundation Grant “Greening MORE Milwaukee Schools.”ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130913 067.ResolutionResolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a State of Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Energy Services, State Energy Program Grant “Natural Gas Vehicle Deployment Program.”ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130920 068.ResolutionResolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic control devices in conjunction with the Federal and State Aid paving of West Appleton Avenue from West Capitol Drive to a point west of North 107th Street in the 2nd and 5th Aldermanic Districts at a total estimated cost of $534,601.38, with one hundred percent of the total cost funded by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130921 069.ResolutionResolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic signal improvements under four Congestion Mitigation Air Quality projects in various Aldermanic Districts at a total estimated cost of $246,723.54, with an estimated grantor share of $197,378.83, and an estimated City share of $49,344.71.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130928 070.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Project Agreement titled”State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let STP-Freight Pilot Program Project” between the City of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for construction funding for the reconstruction of the West North Avenue Bridge over the Canadian Pacific Railway with 80 percent Federal and State aid under the STP-Freight Pilot Program and the total estimated construction cost for the project is $2,644,590 of which $540,918 is the City of Milwaukee’s Share and $2,103,672 is the grantor's share.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130932 071.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute utility agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for work on City of Milwaukee Communications facilities in conjunction with the Zoo Interchange Core - Phase 1 contract work.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130934 072.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute utility agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for work on City of Milwaukee Sanitary Sewer facilities in conjunction with the Zoo Interchange’s Core Phase 1 contract work.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130935 073.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute a utility agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for work on City Underground Conduit in conjunction with the Zoo Interchange’s Phase 1 contract work with a total estimated cost of $14,549.60 with a City share of $1,454.96.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130936 074.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to install fiber and provide network connectivity at the expense of and for the use and benefit of IndependenceFirst.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130942 075.ResolutionResolution relative to backup power generation for the Linnwood Water Treatment Plant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130944 076.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute a State Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for roadway improvements at the intersection of West Lisbon Avenue and North 27th Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to improve freight movement on through the Northwest Side of the City, and to fund preliminary engineering for this project, with a total estimated preliminary engineering cost of $28,000, including an estimated grantor share of $22,400, and an estimated City share of $5,600.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130946 077.ResolutionResolution authorizing the proper City officials to apply for, accept and fund a grant utility agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for work on Milwaukee Water Works facilities in conjunction with the Zoo Interchange’s Phase 1 contract work.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130950 078.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute a State Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for roadway improvements on East Ward Street at its intersections with South Allis Street and East Bay Street in the 14th Aldermanic District to improve freight access to the Port of Milwaukee, and to fund preliminary engineering for this project, with a total estimated preliminary cost of cost of $22,000, including an estimated grantor share of $17,600, and an estimated City share of $4,400.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130951 179.ResolutionSubstitute resolution 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 $70,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,386,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130952 180.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 $2,520,700 for a total estimated cost of $5,928,405.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130953 181.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 $100,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,010,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130954 182.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 $610,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $775,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130990 083.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of City Development to prepare a resolution to vacate a portion of the alley in the block bounded by vacated West Plainfield Avenue, West Waterford Avenue, vacated South 4th Street and South 5th Street, in the 13th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
080870 084.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to paving priority of city streets.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
080945 085.ResolutionResolution amending a special privilege to Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc. for encroachment into the public right-of-way for an addition of a backup driveway for the premises at 726 S. 12th St., in the 12th Aldermanic District.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
121369 086.AppointmentAppointment of Paul Vornholt to be Municipal Port Director by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District)PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
130806 087.CommunicationCommunication relating to a MATA Community Media 2014 Plan of Operations to the City of Milwaukee.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
130912 088.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller relating to the audit of the Department of Public Works Self-Help Center Cash Controls.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE APPROVAL:    Not available
131026 089.Motion-Immediate AdoptionMotion amending the schedule of regular meetings of the Common Council and its standing committees for the year 2014.APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
131050 090.MotionSubstitute motion amending the Common Council Procedure and Rules relating to standing committee assignments.

Minutes note: Bohl mores for sub. to leave parking and traffic in PS, not PW. This was not voted on as motion by Ald. Bauman to send to Steering and Rules takes precedence.
REFERRED TOPass12:3 Action details Video Video
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
131056 091.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution authorizing the acceptance of a bequest from the estate of Paula M. Gorde.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
131073 092.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video