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Meeting Name: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/28/2016 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall
AMENDED 9/27/16 -- Item formerly numbered as 15 deleted.
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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160180 01.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works recognizing various projects and employees in the City of Milwaukee.

Minutes note: Ghassan Korban - Commissioner of Department of Public Works Tom Pechacek - Department of Public Works
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160695 02.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 $150,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,195,000.

Minutes note: Mary Dziewiontkoski - Department of Public Works
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
160696 13.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 $111,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,573,000.

Minutes note: Proposed Substitute A
SUBSTITUTEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160696 1 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 $111,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,573,000.

Minutes note: Mary Dziewiontkoski - Department of Public Works
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
160728 04.ResolutionResolution approving the City of Milwaukee’s acquisition of the property at 4830 West State Street (a/k/a 1150 North Alois Street) from the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation, in the 10th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Dave Misky - Redevelopement Authority of the City of Milwaukee Rick Moore - Milwaukee Police Department Ald. Murphy
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160740 05.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing acceptance and expenditure of a National Endowment for the Arts grant for the use of the MKE Plays program.

Minutes note: Ald. Murphy Joe Kaltenburg - MKE Plays
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160475 16.ResolutionSubstitute Resolution naming the playground at 17th and Vine Streets “Johnnie Mae Phillips Park.”

Minutes note: Ald. Murphy Joe Kaltenburg - MKE Plays
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160715 07.ResolutionResolution authorizing the proper City officers to execute a Quit Claim Deed (QCD-2861) document conveying combined sewers located in vacated North 38th Street between vacated West Linden Place and West Highland Boulevard to MillerCoors, LLC., and executing Sewer Easement (SE-2488) document in vacated West Linden Street between North 37th Street and vacated North 38th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Solomon Bekele - Department of Public Works
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160689 08.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Forest County Potawatomi Community for the installation of traffic signing and geometric improvements on West Potawatomi Circle in the 8th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $124,300.

Minutes note: Joseph Blakeman - Department of Public Works
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160351 09.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance granting an air space lease to J.V. Home Improvements, LLC for a building facade overhanging the alley for the premises at 3000 S. 13th in the 14th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Karen Dettmer - Department of Public Works Tom Miller - Ctiy Attorney's Office Atty. Andrew Arena Jose Vidrio
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
140852 110.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to R&D Capitol Commons LLC to install and maintain three bollards in the public right-of-way for the premises 4055 North Teutonia Avenue, in the 1st Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Karen Dettmer - Department of Public Works
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160722 111.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege to Noble I Milwaukee, LLC for removal of benches encroaching in the public right-of-way for the premises at 333 West Kilbourn Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Proposed Substitute A
SUBSTITUTEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160722 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege to Noble I Milwaukee, LLC for removal of benches encroaching in the public right-of-way for the premises at 333 West Kilbourn Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Karen Dettmer - Department of Public Works
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
160504 012.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: ALI, Hussein A, Taxicab Permit and Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he did not litter. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
AMENDEDPass4:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: ALI, Mohamad F, Taxicab Permit and Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Applications. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated there was an accident on the Jackson St off ramp which is why he had to detour and the trip took longer, which is why it cost more. He added that normally a ride from the airport to downtown is $35. Ald. Bohl moved to enter into the record as exhibit #1 paper work provided by the applicant from DOT regarding the accident on the day in question. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Kovac asked the applicant if he thought it was appropriate to charge the complainant more than the usual rate due to the unusual circumstances of an accident. The applicant responded that he thought it was appropriate to charge more than $35 because he had to drive around to get to the Pfister due to the accident. Ald. Bauman moved approval with a 10 day suspension based upon the applicant's testimony substantiating the complaint. (Prevailed 3-1-1, Ald. Bohl voting no, and Ald. Donovan abstaining)
AMENDEDPass3:1 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: BIRING, Maheshinder S, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he was pulled over for OWI at 7 AM and arrested, he wasn't drunk he was just tired. He added that he never received a ticket and found out that his license was suspended when he received a letter in the mail. He stated he got his OWI case reopened and his drug test came back as negative. He stated his texting while driving ticket is still going through court the process. Ald. Bauman moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair to allow the applicant to provide further court documents. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: COLBERT, Robert L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he did not receive his notice for today's meeting and waived his right to notice. He added he does not recall the compaint and was not suspended by Yellow Cab. Individual also present: Ali Mohamed President of Yellow Cab stated he suspended the applicant for 48 hours due to the complaint and when he talked to the applicant, the applicant stated he told the complainant to hurry up. Ald. Bohl moved to enter into the record as exhibit #1 a letter from Yellow Cab regarding the complaint and suspension. Ald. Bauman moved for a 90 day suspension based on the applicant's and Mr. Mohamed's testimony. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: DASS, Gayatri, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he had medical issues and he doesn't remember the incidents referenced in the complaints. He added that he takes credit cards. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: DINKINS, Jeffrey M, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) Ald. Bohl moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: ELFAIOUMY, Sobhy M, Agent for "STM TAXI SERVICE, INC", Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "STM TAXI SERVICE, INC". (Expires 10/31/2016) Ald. Bohl moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: ELOUAFKI, John H Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "John Elouafki". (Expires 10/21/2016) Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: FRIEDMAN, Alexander, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he lost $100,000 when the taxicab permit cap was lifted. He stated he changed is transmission and that's why he had a defective speedometer. He added that he did not received any tickets until Uber and Lyft came in to town. Ald. Bohl moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: GREEN, Marketis M, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he was unaware the speed limit was 25 mph, he thought it was 35 mph and he didn't see signage reflecting the speed limit. Ald. Bohl moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: GREWAL, Parminder Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Parminder Grewal". (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated someone else was driving his cab so he is unaware of the complaints. He did add that sometimes the credit card machine doesn't work near the casino. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: HAMDAN, Sufian, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: HAYDEN, Chester W, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he took the complainant to the wrong place because he was confused but he does not recall using racial slurs or profanity. He added he does recall talking to the complainant about the changing demographics in the city. Ald. Bauman moved approval with a 10 day suspension based on police report and applicant testimony substantiating the complaint. (Prevailed 3-2, Alds. Borkowski and Bohl voting no)
AMENDEDPass3:2 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: IBRAHIM, Khalif S, Taxicab Permit and Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Applications. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated she doesn't remember blocking the crosswalk and he knows how to use the credit card machine. Ald. Bohl moved approval with a warning letter based on testimony. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: JOHNSON, Marlin A, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Bauman moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: KAUR, Amarjit AND SINGH, Sukhdeep, Taxicab Permit Renewal Application partnership for "YELLOW CAB". (Expires 10/31/2016) Mr. Amrik Singh stated this complaint was heard last year. He added that last year his license was suspended for 10 days by the Committee. He added that his wife and son own the cab and his son is currently in India. Appearing as interpreter: Sukhdeep Kalsa Ald. Bohl moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair based on nonappearance of either of the partners. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: KUMAR, Krishan, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he couldn't find the complainant's address in his GPS so he didn't pick her up. He added that he is in a personal dispute with another cab driver and that is why there is a complaint. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: LACY, Robert R, Taxicab Permit and Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Applications. (Expires 10/31/2016) The complainant stated he was not driving the car at the time and the driver is no longer with Yellow Cab. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: MATUSZEWSKI, Nicholas J, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: MOHAMED, Ali H, Taxicab Permit and Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Applications. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he was not driving the cab listed in the complaint. Ald. Bohl moved to enter into the record as exhibit #1 a letter from Yellow Cab regarding the complaint. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
AMENDEDPass4:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: OBEROI, Kuldeep, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he was not the driver of the cab listed in the complaint. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: PRINCEWILL, Sopakriba A, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) Ald. Bohl moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: REID, Larry V, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: SAID, Mohamed A Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Mohamed Said". (Expires 10/7/2016) The applicant stated he does take credit cards. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: SINGH, Gurpreet, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) Ald. Bohl moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: SYKES, Antoine, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: TABIT, Abdulkadir S, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) Appearing with the applicant: Martin Modon 5148 N 105th St stated he was the driver on the day of the complaint and he always takes credit cards. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: TIO, Hammad B Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Hammad B Tio". (Expires 10/28/2016) The applicant stated he does accept credit cards using his phone and only American United and Yellow Cab give paper receipts. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: WARIS, Abdul, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2016) The applicant stated he never refuses credit cards and at the time the Yellow Cab credit card system was down. Individual also present: Ali Mohamed President of Yellow Cab stated the credit card system was down on the day of the complaint. Ald. Bohl moved to enter into the record as exhibit #1 the letter from Yellow Cab regarding the complaint. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: WARSAME, Mohamed A, Taxicab Permit and Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Applications. (Expires 10/31/2016) Appearing with the applicant: Atty. Vincent Bobot stated the applicant didn't find out about this until he got the notice for the meeting. He added that the applicant entered the amount in error. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: WILLIAMS, Nicholas J, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
AMENDEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160504 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVALPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160544 013.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to develop and publish a list of alley snow-plowing service providers.

Minutes note: Ald. Johnson Jim Owczarski - City Clerk Laura Daniels - Department of Public Works
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160047 014.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works regarding the Milwaukee Streetcar Project.

Minutes note: Jeff Polenske - Department of Public Works Karen Dettmer - Department of Public Works
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:0 Action details Video Video
160721 015.ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a street occupancy permit to Canadian Pacific for at West Oregon Street west of South 1st Street.

Minutes note: Karen Dettmer - Department of Public Works
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
160719 016.ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of an alley occupancy permit to McGuire Contractors for work at 144 East Juneau Avenue at the 60 southerly feet of the north/south alley in the block bound by North Edison Street, East Knapp Street Avenue, North Water Street, and East Juneau Avenue.

Minutes note: Karen Dettmer - Department of Public Works
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
160720 117.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the issuance of a street and alley occupancy permit to Veit for demolition work at 324 W Highland Avenue for the Milwaukee Bucks Arena Project at West Juneau Avenue east of North 4th Street, West Highland Avenue east of North 4th Street, and the north/south alley in the block bound by North 4th Street, West Juneau Avenue, North 3rd Street, and West Highland Avenue.

Minutes note: Proposed Substitute A
SUBSTITUTEDPass4:0 Action details Video Video
160720 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the issuance of a street and alley occupancy permit to Veit for demolition work at 324 W Highland Avenue for the Milwaukee Bucks Arena Project at West Juneau Avenue east of North 4th Street, West Highland Avenue east of North 4th Street, and the north/south alley in the block bound by North 4th Street, West Juneau Avenue, North 3rd Street, and West Highland Avenue.

Minutes note: Karen Dettmer - Department of Public Works
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
160459 018.OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance granting an air space lease to Deer District LLC for a skywalk connecting the Block 7 parking structure with the New Milwaukee Bucks Arena.

Minutes note: Tom Miller - City Attorney Office Mike Abrams - Icon Venue Group Jim Piwoni - American Design, Inc Marc Farha - Icon Venue Group
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass4:0 Action details Video Video
090420 019.ResolutionResolution to vacate East Center Street located east of North Humboldt Boulevard to its terminus at the alley, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available