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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/21/2015 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments: Report of Matters Introduced (New Business)
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     Meeting called to order at 9:22 a.m.     Roll call Not available
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said and followed by silent invocation. The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of June 23, 2015? There being none, the minutes of the meeting were approved without objection.    Not available
     Mayor Tom Barrett honored 13 City of Milwaukee "Super Readers" representing each of the 13 Milwaukee Public Library branches. Atkinson Library - Elijah Moore Bay view Library - Mollie Zacharias Capitol Library - Nyla Cummings Center Street Library - Warren Falcher Central Library - Bayley Riemer East Library - Lucy Groser Forest Home Library - Genesis Nazareth Torres Martin Luther King Library - Shavonta Easterley Mill Road Library - London Boyd Tippicanoe Library - Ignacio Cutterback Villard Square Library - Kephely Igoni Washingtin Park Library - Keyandre Thompson Zablocki Library - Braden Shambarger     Not available
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Video Video
150459 01.CommunicationCommunications from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
150318 02.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to temporary events and seasonal food dealer licenses.PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
150330 13.MotionSubstitute motion relating to a 60 day suspension of the Class "B" Tavern license of Man F. Zhang, agent for Kiku, LLC, for the premises at 200 West Wisconsin Avenue doing business as "Kiku" in the 4th aldermanic district.

Minutes note: All members present indicated they had read the report of the recommendations of the committee.
APPROVEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150129 04.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: Included in the file are the following recommendations: Renewal, with a ten (10) day suspension, based on concerns with littering, illegal car sale activity, loitering and panhandling, of the Food Dealer license for Erik Gast for the premises located at 2012 W Capitol Dr (“Family Dollar Store #6587”) in the 1st aldermanic district. (No written objections have been filed.) Renewal, with a ten (10) day suspension, based on items #7 and #9-11 of the police report and neighborhood testimony, of the Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises licenses for Adam Kirchner for the premises located at 730 N Milwaukee St (“Dicks”) in the 4th aldermanic district. (No written objections have been filed.) Nonrenewal, based on nonappearance, of the Class D Operator’s License for Shanekqua Chambers. (No written objections have been filed.) All members present indicated they had read the report of the recommendations of the committee.
APPROVEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
150347 05.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: Ald. Bauman move to return to committee the Public Passenger Vehicle Driver License application for Daryl Noble. There were no objections
APPROVEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
150182 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to vacate a portion of North 30th Street, west side, at West Lloyd Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150317 07.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with Milwaukee County for the planned improvement of East Layton Avenue (CTH Y) from South Howell Avenue to STH 794.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
150320 18.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 $85,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $925,000.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150321 19.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 $546,400 for a total estimated cost of $581,500.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150322 110.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 $121,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,728,000.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150323 111.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 $13,314,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $14,047,000.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150331 012.ResolutionResolution directing the proper City officers to execute an underground conduit easement to allow existing City conduit and cabling to remain in place on the block bound by West Galena Street, North 6th Street, West Highland Avenue and North 7th Street in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
150333 013.ResolutionResolution to inform the Common Council of the City’s Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for the year 2014.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150406 114.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving an Estoppel Certificate and a Recognition Agreement among the City of Milwaukee, the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. and Johnson Bank.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
150188 015.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of crack filling crews and the City’s crack filling policy.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150189 016.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to its pothole repair policy and what steps are taken to ensure that these repairs are made equitably throughout the City.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150190 017.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to the current status of the City’s local infrastructure and long-term plans to ensure it is maintained.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150380 018.CommunicationCommunication from Bublr Bikes relating to its activities in the city of Milwaukee.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
150344 119.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2015 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150345 120.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2015 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150397 121.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the uniformity of compensation and salary change procedures for employees of the redevelopment authority of the city of Milwaukee.PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
150301 122.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to comply with various aspects of the Affordable Care Act related to reporting requirements.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
150302 223.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the process for 2016 health insurance rates for active employees and retired members.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150305 024.ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $275,000,000 of revenue anticipation notes and General Obligation Promissory Notes for the purpose of financing the operating budget of the Milwaukee Public Schools on an interim basis.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150319 125.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending Common Council File #141103 relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2015 Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150336 026.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 for the design and construction of various capital improvements in conjunction with various projects in various aldermanic districts with a total estimated cost increase of $393,395.69 with one hundred percent of increase being City share.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
150359 127.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a waiver to the Office of the Assessor under s. 310-12 of the Code of Ordinances to permit a payment to an outside contractor for the provision of expert witness services.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150366 128.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the acceptance and funding of a cooperative agreement between the US Department of Energy and the Office of Environmental Sustainability for energy-efficiency projects in commercial buildings.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
130237 029.ResolutionResolution approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement used in connection with the sale of City of Milwaukee Qualified School Construction Bonds.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Video Video
140746 030.ResolutionResolution authorizing and providing for the sale and issuance of up to $39,000,000 of Taxable School Revenue Bonds for financing capital projects for school purposes.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150282 031.CommunicationCommunication from the Election Commission relative to amending the 2015 Positions Ordinance.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150309 032.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations and Workforce Health regarding a new one-stop wellness portal for City of Milwaukee members.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150310 033.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to a Health Outcomes Report comparing 2013 health expenditures with 2014 health expenditures, prepared by Willis of Wisconsin.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
150339 034.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relative to amending the 2015 Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to administrative corrections.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150340 035.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
150421 036.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Neighborhood Services relative to amending the 2015 Positions Ordinance relating to administrative changes to the Residential Inspection Division, Commercial Inspection Division, Code Enforcement Section, and Environmental Health Section.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150441 037.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division relating to an amendment to the positions ordinance creating two temporary, auxiliary positions.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
150449 038.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relative to amending the 2015 Salary Ordinance relating to recruitment flexibility for information technology positions within the Police Department.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141772 139.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to an appeal from Attorney Michael Maistelman on behalf of Ryan Antczak for damages relating to property damage. (6th Aldermanic District)ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150104 140.ResolutionSubstitute resolution urging the State of Wisconsin to undertake a review of the juvenile justice system.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
150326 041.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Montell Carter, in the amount of $25,000.00.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150327 042.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Frank Vrtochnick, in the amount of $25,000.00.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150337 043.ResolutionResolution approving the revised Municipal Court Non-Traffic Deposit Schedule.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141589 044.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Richard Paetz for property damage.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
141655 145.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5431 W. Lisbon Avenue in the 10th Aldermanic District to its former owner Weatherby's LLC (Application made by Robert Olson).PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150362 146.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1617 W. Clarke Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Glenda Pope.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
150225 047.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Hazel Dilworth for property damage. (4th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
150279 048.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Jacob Lishanski, Agent for Action Management, LLC, for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
150348 049.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Sarah Kochanski for property damage. (11th Aldermanic District)REFERRED TOPass13:0 Action details Not available
150382 050.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Jose Antonio Vargas for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
150351 251.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150352 352.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
150249 053.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance, and funding of a Speed Enforcement 2015 grant.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141580 254.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to various revisions to the zoning code.PASSEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
150035 155.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Industrial-Heavy to Industrial-Mixed to allow additional commercial uses within the existing building at 2018 South 1st Street, on the east side of South 1st Street, north of West Becher Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
150176 156.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the Second Amendment to a Detailed Planned Development known as Greenwich Park Apartments for changes to the previously approved building design on land located north of East North Avenue and west of North Farwell Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
150251 157.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the First Amendment to a General Planned Development to add multi-family residential as a permitted use at 6900 West Florist Avenue, located on the north side of West Florist Avenue and west of North 64th Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
150334 158.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to a minor modification to a Detailed Planned Development known as 1150 North Water Street for signage changes on land located on the east side of North Water Street, south of East Juneau Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
150372 059.ResolutionResolution approving the Land Disposition Report for part of the property at 260 North 12th Street for sale to Standard Electric Supply Co. for an addition to its corporate office and warehouse facility, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
150373 060.ResolutionResolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 5128-30 West Center Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
150374 061.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 4815 West North Avenue to S. Price Real Estate Holdings, LLC, for development, in the 15th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
150376 062.ResolutionResolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 1946 South Muskego Avenue, in the 8th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
150377 063.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 1800 West St. Paul Avenue to LCM Funds 30 St. Paul, LLC, for redevelopment and use as a parking lot, in the 8th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
150378 064.ResolutionResolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 1501 West Center Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
150379 065.ResolutionResolution expanding the Pilot Program for sale of vacant, City-owned residential lots for $1.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
150381 166.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Development Agreement with Rexnord Corporation and authorizing expenditures for a business relocation, in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
150399 167.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving an amendment to the cooperation agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Not available
150404 168.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a final certified survey map, in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
060639 069.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to zoning regulations for large retail developments.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Video Video
091336 070.OrdinanceAn ordinance creating a Milwaukee reclamation and building recycling initiative pilot program.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Video Video
140983 071.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 830 West Atkinson Avenue to Kleen Kutz, LLC, or assignee, in the 6th Aldermanic District.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Video Video
141076 072.ResolutionResolution amending Common Council Resolution File Number 140229, relating to the Housing Stock Improvement Program.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Video Video
141480 073.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development relating to a status update on the zoning code.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Video Video
150098 074.CommunicationCommunication relating to the proper recording of deeds and the in rem foreclosure process.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Video Video
150133 175.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Industrial-Mixed and Industrial-Office to a General Planned Development for development of a school on properties located on the east and west sides of South 5th Street, south of West Harrison Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic District.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
150246 076.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development transmitting the 2014 Annual Report of Tax Incremental Districts.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Video Video
150361 077.CommunicationCommunication from the Mayor’s Administration on the progress of the Strong Neighborhoods Plan through June 30, 2015.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Video Video
150288 178.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to programming and expenditures for the Summer Jobs for Adults Initiative.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
150324 179.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the establishment of the Year 2016 Funding Allocation Plan.

Minutes note: Ald. Kovac did not introduced the motion on which he was sole sponsor. Ald. Kovac withdrew his first motion which he co-sponsored with Ald. Stamper. Ald. Kovac moved for passage of the second motion which he co-sponsored with Ald. Stamper.
AMENDEDPass10:3 Action details Video Video
150324 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the establishment of the Year 2016 Funding Allocation Plan.ADOPTEDPass11:2 Action details Not available
150325 180.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the 2015 use and allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds awarded to the City of Milwaukee Youth Council.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
150353 081.ResolutionSubstitute resolution designating August as the Annual Eye on Education Month in Milwaukee.

Minutes note: Ald. Stamper, II moved to amend the file by deleting the words "Milwaukee Public Schools" in the first "Further Resolved" clause and replacing them with "all Milwaukee Schools" There were no objections.
AMENDEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
150353 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution designating August as the Annual Eye on Education Month in Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
150365 182.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Partners for Places grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation for the Office of Sustainability as part of the HOME GR/OWN program.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
150244 083.AppointmentReappointment of Amrit Patel to the Business Improvement District Board #4 (Historic Mitchell Street) by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
150341 084.AppointmentAppointment of Eric Peterson to the Business Improvement District #42 (Schlitz Park) by the Mayor.CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141899 185.ResolutionSubstitute resolution establishing a sister city relationship between the City of Milwaukee and Bomet County, Kenya.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
150452 086.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution relating to the reporting deadline of the Local Business Action Team.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
150456 087.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
150479 088.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution designating the last week of July as First Responders Appreciation Week.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
150484 089.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 3830-34 West Lisbon Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
150487 090.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution authorizing granting a Temporary Limited Easement to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for a portion of the City-owned property at 5611-13 North 77th Street for the Silver Spring Drive reconstruction project, in the 2nd Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     Announcements were made    Not available
     Meeting adjourned at 11:07 a.m. Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant

Minutes note: This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
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     Interview with Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II    Not available