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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/24/2016 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl., City Hall
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments: Report of Matters Introduced (New Business)
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     The Pledge of Allegiance was said and followed by a prayer.

Minutes note: A prayer was given by Rev. Don Darius Butler of the Greater Tabernacle Church. There were no corrections to the minutes.
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     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
160126 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:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
151535 02.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: All members present indicated they had read the report of the recommendations of the committee. Included in the file is the following recommendation: Nonrenewal, based on nonappearance, of the Class B Tavern, Food Dealer, and Public Entertainment Premises license(s) for Martin Jimenez Segura for the premises located at 2537 W National Ave (“Candelas”) in the 8th aldermanic district. (no written objections have been filed) There were no motion relative to this matter.
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
151329 13.MotionSubstitute motion relating to the locations of various Milwaukee County Transit System bus stops.APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
151667 04.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
090641 15.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege for change of ownership to Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation and for removal of various items from the public right-of-way for the premises at 219 South Emmber Lane, in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
130214 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to Maynard Steel Casting Company to keep and maintain a retaining wall and stationary planters for the premises at 2856 South 27th Street, in the 13th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
141667 17.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to Educator’s Credit Union to construct and maintain a concrete platform with step and handrails and two signs in the public right-of-way for the premises 6131 West Center Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
150554 18.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to S Price Real Estate Holdings LLC to construct and maintain two barrier free access ramp structures in the public right-of-way for the premises 4801-4831 West North Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151833 09.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of stormwater tree systems within the sidewalk areas of South Kinnickinnic Avenue between East Lincoln Avenue and East Morgan Avenue in the 14th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151834 010.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of bioswales in the medians of North Sherman Boulevard between West North Avenue and West Locust Street in the 15th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Ald. Stamper asked to be added as a sponsor. There were no objections.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151840 011.ResolutionResolution directing an installation of rapid flashing beacons at the pedestrian crossing at 487 E. Juneau Avenue.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151846 112.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 $232,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,950,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151847 113.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 $458,600 for a total estimated cost of $514,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151848 114.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 $1,442,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $20,256,810.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151849 115.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 $4,229,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $4,532,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151852 116.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to a development agreement, a $5.3 million loan and the surplus declaration and sale of a portion of a City-owned parking lot located at 1643 South 9th Street to Gorman & Company, Inc. for a development project that includes a new Milwaukee Public Library branch to be located at 906-910 West Mitchell Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151893 017.ResolutionResolution authorizing the proper City Officers to execute Sewer Easement Releases SER-1541A and B, SER-2063, SER-2590, SER-2666A and B, Water Easement Releases WER-867 and 891 and Quit Claim Deeds QCD-1541A and B, QCD-2063, QCD-2590, QCD-2864, QCD-2666A and B and QCD-2863 of sewer facilities in the area bounded by West Harrison Avenue, vacated South 4th Street, vacated West Cleveland Avenue and South 6th Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151903 018.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a revised project agreement titled “State Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Urbanized Area STP-Urban Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the improvement of West Lloyd Street from North 60th Street to West Lisbon Avenue, with 80% State and Federal aid, under the Surface Transportation Program.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151901 119.ResolutionSubstitute Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and New Cingular Wireless PCS LLC for the placement of personal communications antennas and ancillary equipment at the Hawley Road Water Tower.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141569 120.Charter OrdinanceA substitute charter ordinance relating to retirement benefits for employes represented by Milwaukee Police Association.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151872 221.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2016 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
151873 222.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2016 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
151560 223.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to extend the current 3-year contract and execute a one-year extension with TASC (eflex) for the Flexible Choice Program.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151845 024.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the construction and design of four projects in various Aldermanic districts with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of $919,500, with one hundred percent of increase being City-funded.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
151874 125.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
151882 126.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Adult Immunization Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
160015 127.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to a contract with a third-party administrator for the provision of workers’ compensation services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
131486 028.ResolutionResolution relating to City furlough days.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
140218 029.Charter OrdinanceA charter ordinance relating to requirements for formal competitive bidding.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
140223 030.OrdinanceAn ordinance amending certain provisions of the municipal vehicle registration fee. PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
150112 031.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works, Police Department, Port of Milwaukee, Department of Neighborhood Services and Department of City Development relating to performance management protocols and practices for participants of the Compete Milwaukee Program.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
151764 032.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
151835 033.ResolutionResolution authorizing the transfer of an Interest Rate Exchange Agreement for Milwaukee Public Schools.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
151850 034.ResolutionResolution authorizing up to $200,000 from the Common Council Contingent Fund for expenditures relating to excess proceeds fees payable to the State of Wisconsin as abandoned property.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
160016 035.ResolutionCommunication from the Police Department relating to amending the 2016 Positions Ordinance relative to adding one position of Crime and Intelligence Specialist.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
151173 136.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1514 W. Burleigh Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Arms Investments LLC

Minutes note: Didn't pay outstanding DNS charges.
NOT ACTED ON   Action details Video Video
151755 137.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the appeal of Beautiful Tate El for property damage. (5th Aldermanic District)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151809 138.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5270 N. 44th Street in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Delwin L. Polk II.

Minutes note: Didn't pay outstanding DNS charges.
NOT ACTED ON   Action details Not available
151819 039.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Paul Ropel, in the amount of $5,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151823 040.ResolutionResolution to cancel real estate taxes levied against certain parcel identified by tax key number 155-9983-200-6, 6161 N. 64th Street, (64th St LLC), on the 2010, 2011 and 2012 manufacturing tax rolls, interest waived per settlement agreement.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151830 141.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2844 N. 46th Street in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner HB & Associates LLC (Application made by Cheryl Hobbs).

Minutes note: Didn't pay outstanding DNS charges.
NOT ACTED ON   Action details Not available
151862 042.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Troy Hopgood, in the amount of $25,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
151720 043.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Amy Baumgardt for property damage.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
151808 144.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1851 N. 2nd Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Reservoir Properties LLC.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
151810 145.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 8940 N. Michele Street in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner City Wide Investments LLC.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
151579 046.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Eric Perkins for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
151584 047.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Jim and Diane Fuchs for property damage. (10th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
151585 048.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Porscha Hall for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
151713 049.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Michael and Lindsay Kohut for property damage. (13th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
151756 050.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Catherine Linscott for property damage. (5th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
151831 151.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151832 152.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
151899 053.OrdinanceAn ordinance repealing an obsolete code provision relating to police reports of defective sidewalks.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
151701 154.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a memorandum of understanding between the City of Milwaukee and the Medical College of Wisconsin relating to an analysis of heroin and other opiate-related overdoses in Milwaukee County.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151803 155.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Cooperation Agreement between the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, and CVS Pharmacy regarding a Mail-Back Prescription Drug Pilot Program.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
151733 056.AppointmentAppointment of Captain Nicole Davila to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Police Chief.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
151897 057.Communication-ReportCommunication file from the Health Department related to the 2015 Food Safety Report.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
151902 058.ResolutionCommunication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the purchase, installation and deployment of StarChase pursuit management technology units.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
151653 159.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from General Planned Development to a Detailed Planned Development known as Block 1 - Arena Master Plan for construction of an arena on land located on the south side of West Juneau Avenue, west of North 4th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151654 160.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from General Planned Development to a Detailed Planned Development known as Block 7 - Arena Master Plan for construction of a mixed-use parking structure and housing on the block bounded by West McKinley Avenue, North 5th Street, West Juneau Avenue and North 6th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass14:1 Action details Video Video
151656 161.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from General Planned Development to a Detailed Planned Development known as Block 8 - Arena Master Plan to allow for construction of the Milwaukee Bucks Training Facility on land located on the south side of West McKinley Avenue, west of North 6th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151883 162.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the 1st Amendment to the Detailed Planned Development known as Kane Commons to permit design changes to a previously approved residence at 1168-1170 East Kane Place, located on the north side of East Kane Place, east of North Humboldt Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
151796 063.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 6330 West Appleton Avenue, in the 10th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151837 164.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as Honey Creek Corporate Center, Phase IV, to permit additional building wall signage at 9000 West Chester Street, located on the north side of West Chester Street, east of South 92nd Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151864 065.ResolutionResolution authorizing acceptance of the unsolicited offer to purchase from Regina Williams for the City-owned property located at 2207 North Lindsay Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151884 166.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as Columbia St. Mary's Prospect West, Phase 1, to permit additional signage for the Medical Commons parking structure at 2311 North Prospect Avenue, located on the north side of East North Avenue, west of North Prospect Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151895 167.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving City of Milwaukee acquisition and demolition of the property at 4623 West Lisbon Avenue from Faraaz, LLC, and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Uptown Crossing Business Improvement District No. 16 regarding same, in the 15th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
150902 168.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the creation of a Westlawn Citizens’ Advisory Committee.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
151543 169.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to a change in zoning from a Detailed Planned Development known as Walton's Calumet Square to Industrial-Light for the property located at 7701 West Calumet Road, on the south side of West Calumet Road, west of North 76th Street, in the 9th 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
151858 070.ResolutionResolution relating to the transfer of 2016 Emergency Solutions Grant Entitlement funds between categories for Guest House of Milwaukee, Inc. and Community Development Grant Administration.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151859 171.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the use and allocation of Community Development Block Grant 2016 reprogramming funds.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151860 172.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the use and allocation of HOME Investment Partnership 2016 reprogramming funds.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151861 173.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the use and allocation of Emergency Solutions Grant 2016 reprogramming funds.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151900 074.ResolutionResolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2016 Milwaukee Continuum of Care grant from Milwaukee County.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
151149 075.AppointmentAppointment of Tony Balistreri to the Business Improvement District #25 (Riverworks) by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
151853 076.AppointmentReappointment of Thomas Bernacchi to the Business Improvement District #21 (Downtown Management District) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
151855 077.AppointmentAppointment of Julie McNamara to the Business Improvement District #31 (Havenwoods) by the Mayor. (9th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
151856 078.AppointmentReappointment of Joe Klein to the Business Improvement District #49 (Reed Street Yards) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
160022 079.Motion-Immediate AdoptionMotion amending the schedule of regular meetings of the Common Council and its standing committees for the year 2016.APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
160095 080.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution relating to the City of Milwaukee’s financial commitment to cover future disposal costs regarding a Mail-Back Prescription Drug Pilot Program.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
160097 081.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution authorizing the removal of the George Washington statue from the Court of Honor in front of the Central Library for the purpose of its restoration.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
160098 082.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution expressing support for Judge Merrick Garland, President Barack Obama’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
160137 084.Motion-Immediate AdoptionMotion amending the schedule of regular meetings of the Common Council and its standing committees for the year 2016.APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
160099 083.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     Interview with Ald. Murphy    Video Video