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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/3/2015 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chambers, 3rd Flr., 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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     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
141715 01.CommunicationCommunications from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.    Action details Video Video
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141406 02.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: Included in the file are the following recommendations: Nonrenewal, based on nonappearance, of the Class D Operator’s license for George Cerny II. (No written objections have been filed) Nonrenewal, based on nonappearance, of the Class D Operator’s license for Rosa Espino. (No written objections have been filed) Nonrenewal, based on nonappearance, of the Class D Operator’s license for Cecile Gambrell. (No written objections have been filed) Renewal with a 10 day suspension, based on the police report and aldermanic testimony, of the Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises licenses for Dyan Ward for the premises located at 2302 W State St (“Talk of the Town”) in the 4th aldermanic district. (No written objections have been filed) All members noted that they had read the report. There were no motions relating to any of the above matters.
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141405 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: Included in the file is the following recommendation: Nonrenewal, based on nonappearance and items #8-10 of the police report, of the Public Passenger Vehicle Driver’s license for Lemont McCullum. (No written objections have been filed.) All members had read the report and no motions were made relating to the above matter.
APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
120991 14.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to G.S.S. Corporation to construct and maintain raised stationary planters, private light poles and bollards in the public right-of-way for the premises 5572 South 27th Street, in the 13th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
130216 15.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to Giuffre IV LLC to install and maintain five private light poles in the public right-of-way for the premises 3804 South 27th Street, in the 13th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
131508 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to Bridgestone Retail Operations LLC to keep and maintain a roof projection in the public right-of-way for the premises 3540 South 27th Street, in the 13th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141316 17.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to negotiate and execute a State Municipal Agreement for final design and construction between the City of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation regarding the Lakefront Gateway Project, with the total cost being $29,157,500 of which $16,000,000 is Federal/State-funded and $13,157,500 is City-funded.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141543 08.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a Request for Proposals for the supply and installation of new state-of-the-art water meter testing equipment and for the provision of associated training for the Milwaukee Water Works.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141561 09.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute a Project Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for a Coordinated Trail/Bicycle Facility Signage Plan project and to fund the design for this project using federal Transportation Alternatives Program funds with a total estimated project cost of $190,000, with a grantor share of $152,000 and a City share of $38,000.ADOPTEDPass13:1 Action details Video Video
141562 010.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute a Project Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for an Interactive Bicycle Mapping Application project and to fund the design for this project using federal Transportation Alternatives Program funds with a total estimated project cost of $180,000, with a grantor share of $144,000 and a City share of $36,000.ADOPTEDPass13:1 Action details Video Video
141578 011.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.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141582 012.ResolutionResolution authorizing the installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons on West Lapham Boulevard at South 9th Street in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141586 013.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute a State Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, in the 4th and 12th Aldermanic Districts, for a project known as Bridge Bicycle Plating and to fund preliminary engineering for the project using federal Transportation Alternatives Program funds, with an estimated preliminary engineering cost of $70,345, with a grantor share of $56,276 and a City share of $14,069.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141595 014.ResolutionResolution determining it necessary to make various assessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $30,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $475,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141596 115.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 $617,900 for a total estimated cost of $771,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141597 116.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 $192,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,187,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
141598 117.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 $4,459,828 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $7,210,880.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141603 018.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute two revised State and Municipal Agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for roadway improvements at the West Lisbon Avenue Intersection with North 27th Street, and the East Bay Street intersections with South Allis Street and East Bay Street, in the 14th and 15th Aldermanic Districts under the Federal STP-Freight Pilot Program, with a total estimated cost of $285,000 including an estimated grantor share of $212,800 and an estimated City share of $72,200.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141641 019.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of City Development to prepare a resolution to vacate excess street right-of-way in the area bounded by South Allis Street, East Brunks Lane and East Ward Street and a portion of East Brunks Lane between South Allis Street and East Ward Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141662 020.ResolutionResolution approving a second amendment of a lease agreement between the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. and the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
131273 021.CommunicationCommunication related to the 2014 activities of the Capital Improvements Committee.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
141579 022.CommunicationCommunication relating to the fourth quarter report of MATA Community Media for 2014.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141626 123.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2015 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141627 124.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2015 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141602 025.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established projects for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation and installation of various capital improvements in conjunction with various projects in various aldermanic districts with a total estimated cost increase of $40,000 with an estimated City share increase of $40,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141609 126.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending Common Council File #140142 relative to acceptance and funding of the Wisconsin Well Woman Program Grant from the State of Wisconsin - Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141610 127.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to accept and expend monies received through the State Asset Forfeiture Program for the Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141611 128.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to accept and expend monies received through the State Asset Forfeiture Program.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141647 029.ResolutionResolution approving the Master Agreements for a Plan of Deferred Compensation relating to the City's Deferred Compensation Plan.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
141648 130.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.ADOPTEDPass13:1 Action details Video Video
141683 031.ResolutionResolution relating to the expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141650 032.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
141665 033.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relative to amending the 2015 Salary Ordinance relating to administrative corrections.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141545 134.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 731 W Madison Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Guillermo and Josefa Rivera.

Minutes note: This matter was not before the Council as the applicant did not pay the outstanding taxes/fines.
REFERRED TOPass15:0 Action details Video Video
141546 235.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving settlement of property tax refund claims of various CVS pharmacies in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
141583 136.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to various legislative bills.

Minutes note: Ald. Dudzik is opposed to opposition to the 48-hour waiting period for gun purchase.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
141604 137.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the City of Milwaukee Federal Legislative Package for the 114th United States Congress.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141620 038.AppointmentReappointment of Jeffrey Roman to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
140763 039.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Patrick Thompson, agent for PLC Properties, for property damage. (11th Aldermanic District)PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
141594 040.CommunicationCommunication relating to retention of outside counsel to provide services and representation in the Ordinance Enforcement Division.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
141664 041.Communication-ReportCommunication from the City Attorney relating to semiannual reports as to the determination and disposition of all claims pending and closed and litigation matters closed through December 31, 2014.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
141548 042.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Progressive Universal Insurance Company on behalf of Zachary Jones for property damge. (14th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
141564 043.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Sandra Astorga-Rojas for property damage. (13th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141565 044.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Ronnie Lockett for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141566 045.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Atty. Mark Metz on behalf of Elite Transportation Services, LLC, for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     REFER TO COUNCIL WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:    Not available
141612 146.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1100 W North Ave, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Cedric Fleming.REFERRED TOPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141591 147.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141592 248.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141587 049.ResolutionResolution designating May as Violence Prevention Month in Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
141663 050.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Fire Department to apply for, accept and fund a 2015 Zoo Interchange Project grant agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141219 051.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to the annual report on occupational injuries and illnesses in the City of Milwaukee.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
141593 152.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to winter parking controls.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141537 153.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the zoning classification of indoor storage in the mixed activity (C9G) downtown zoning district.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
141670 154.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to a technical correction to historic designation in areas regulated by architectural review boards.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141442 155.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Development Agreement and authorizing expenditures for a business relocation and expansion (Gardner Denver, Inc. Project), in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
141508 156.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to a minor modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as St. Luke's Medical Center, Phase 1, for facade modifications to an existing building located at 2900 West Oklahoma Avenue, on the north side of West Oklahoma Avenue, west of South 27th Street, in the 11th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
141608 057.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 6330 West Appleton Avenue to Tabatha Jordan, or assignee, in the 10th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
141614 158.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned property at 4243 West North Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
070608 159.OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from General Planned Development to Detailed Planned Development on land located North of East Greenfield Avenue and East of South 1st Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
070609 160.OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Industrial-Heavy to General Planned Development on land located North of East Greenfield Avenue and East of South 1st Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
131272 061.CommunicationCommunication relating to the 2014 activities of the Special Joint Committee on the Redevelopment of Abandoned and Foreclosed Homes.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FURTHER RECOMMENDS    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141669 162.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to vacant building registration and requirements.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141605 063.ResolutionResolution approving a final Certified Survey Map for the properties located at 7901 and 7911 West Potomac Avenue to combine four platted parcels into two lots, in the 5th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141574 064.OrdinanceAn ordinance repealing the sunset provision relating to the city’s small business enterprise program.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141167 165.ResolutionSubstitute resolution appropriating up to $19,600 from the Community and Economic Development Fund for the Innovation Village Lab Idea Challenge grant.ADOPTEDPass14:1 Action details Video Video
141390 066.ResolutionResolution to review and approve modifications to the contract used by the Community Development Grants Administration for 2015 community development activity and to authorize execution of contracts and subcontracts by City departments.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
141660 167.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to changes in the 2015 HUD funding for Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, Emergency Solutions Grant and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS.

Minutes note: Sub for this one
AMENDEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
141660 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to changes in the 2015 HUD funding for Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, Emergency Solutions Grant and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
131194 068.AppointmentAppointment of Rebecca Jaeckels as the 11th Aldermanic District representative to the Youth Council.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
141616 069.AppointmentAppointment of John Dye to the Business Improvement District #4 (Mitchell Street Business Strip) by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
141617 070.AppointmentAppointment of Augustin Garnica to the Business Improvement District #4 (Mitchell Street Business Strip) by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141505 071.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development relating to a report detailing cooperative ventures undertaken by the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board from July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING    Not available
141658 172.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the creation, implementation, funding and authority of the MKE Plays initiative.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
141705 075.Appointment-Immediate AdoptionAppointments of Khalif Rainey, Mark Sain, Pastor Walter Harvey, Ellen Gilligan, Leigh Kunde, and Russell Stamper, III to the Black Male Achievement Advisory Council by the Chair of the Judiciary and Legislation Committee, Ald. Ashanti Hamilton.    Action details Not available
141745 076.Appointment-Immediate AdoptionReappointment of Robert Cherry to the Black Male Achievement Advisory Council by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)    Action details Not available
141746 077.Appointment-Immediate AdoptionReappointment of Clifton Crump to the Black Male Achievement Advisory Council by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)    Action details Not available
141747 078.Appointment-Immediate AdoptionReappointment of Senator Nikiya Harris Dodd to the Black Male Achievement Advisory Council by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)    Action details Not available
141748 079.Appointment-Immediate AdoptionReappointment of Reggie Moore to the Black Male Achievement Advisory Council by the Mayor. (7th Aldermanic District)    Action details Not available
141757 080.Appointment-Immediate AdoptionAppointment of Shannon Reed to the Black Male Achievement Advisory Council by the Mayor. (9th Aldermanic District)    Action details Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
141714 073.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
141687 074.Motion-Immediate AdoptionMotion amending the schedule of regular meetings of the Common Council and its standing committees for the year 2015.APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
141705 075.Appointment-Immediate AdoptionAppointments of Khalif Rainey, Mark Sain, Pastor Walter Harvey, Ellen Gilligan, Leigh Kunde, and Russell Stamper, III to the Black Male Achievement Advisory Council by the Chair of the Judiciary and Legislation Committee, Ald. Ashanti Hamilton.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141745 076.Appointment-Immediate AdoptionReappointment of Robert Cherry to the Black Male Achievement Advisory Council by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141746 077.Appointment-Immediate AdoptionReappointment of Clifton Crump to the Black Male Achievement Advisory Council by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141747 0 Appointment-Immediate AdoptionReappointment of Senator Nikiya Harris Dodd to the Black Male Achievement Advisory Council by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141748 0 Appointment-Immediate AdoptionReappointment of Reggie Moore to the Black Male Achievement Advisory Council by the Mayor. (7th Aldermanic District)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
141757 0 Appointment-Immediate AdoptionAppointment of Shannon Reed to the Black Male Achievement Advisory Council by the Mayor. (9th Aldermanic District)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available