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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/11/2016 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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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 invocation by Charles Watkins. The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the meetings of September 20 and September 26, 2016? There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection. Ald. Rainey moved that the Common Council resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole for the purposes of making a presentation honoring Dr. Lester Carter. There was also a presentation honoring Ms. Sasha Kelly and women of the Still Waters Collective. There was no objection. Ald. Witkowski moved that the Committee of the Whole now rises. There was no objection.    Not available
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
160809 01.CommunicationCommunications from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.

Minutes note: Ald. Witkowski added Mr. Edwin Goldman to the list of condolences, a former deputy city treasurer. There were no objections.
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     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
160281 02.MotionMotion relating to the Class “A” Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer and Food Dealer Retailer license renewal applications for Varinder Singh, agent for JJ Food & Beer Inc, for the premises located at 3100 N 27th St doing business as "All Star Food" in the 7th Aldermanic District.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
160629 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: Included in the file are the following recommendations: Nonrenewal, and designating the location as unfit based upon the police report, and police and neighborhood testimony of the Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises license(s) for Jennie Nuell for the premises located at 4001 W Fond du Lac Ave (“All Star Sports Bar”) in the 7th aldermanic district. (no written objections have been filed) Renewal, with a thirty (30) day suspension, based upon the police report, and aldermanic and applicant testimony of the Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises license(s) for Jason Moeller for the premises located at 1577 W Morgan St (“Coop’s Tavern”) in the 13th aldermanic district. (no written objections have been filed) Approval of the Food Dealer-Restaurant and renewal, with a warning letter, based upon previous neighborhood testimony of the Food Peddler license(s) for the premises located at 2018 S 1st St #330 (“Dave Fromans”) in the 14th aldermanic district. (written objections have been filed) All members noted that they had read the report and recommendations of the committee. Matthew Schmehl present and wished to address the Council. Ald. Zielinski moved that the Council dissolved itself into a committee of the whole. Mr. Schmehl and Assistant City Attorney LaKeisha Butler both testified. Ald. Zielinski moved that the committee now rise. Ald. Zielinski moved for denial of the licenses of Matthew Schmehl due to neighbor complaints for the base kitchen and the two carts. 11 ayes, 4 noes (Coggs, Lewis, Murphy and Wikowski). Prevailed. Ald. Rainey moved to return to committee the Food Dealer license transfer application Adding Potentially Hazardous Foods for Rabi Hussein for the premises located at 4320 W Center St “Center & Sherman Tobacco & Cell”. There were no objections.
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     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
160504 04.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: Included in the file is the following recommendation: Renewal, with a ten (10) day suspension, based on the applicant testimony substantiating a citizen complaint, of the Taxicab Permit and Public Passenger Vehicle Driver’s License for Mohamad Ali. (no written objections have been filed) Renewal, with a ninety (90) day suspension, based on the applicant testimony and testimony of Mr. Mohamed substantiating a citizen complaint, of the Public Passenger Vehicle Driver’s License for Robert Colbert. (no written objections have been filed) Renewal, with a ten (10) day suspension, based on the applicant testimony substantiating a citizen complaint, of the Public Passenger Vehicle Driver’s License for Chester Hayden. (written objections have been filed) Members all noted they had read the report and recommendations of the committee. Chester Hayden present and wished to testify. Ald. Borkowski moved that the council dissolve into a committee of the whole. There were no objections. Mr. Hayden and Asst. City Attorney LaKeisha Butler testified. Ald. Witkowski moved that the comittee rise. There were no objections. Ald. Borkowski moved to rescind the 10-day suspension and for the issuance of a warning letter based upon his effort in coming today. Pres. Hamilton read the complaint. Failed. 4 ayes and 11 noes (nos -- Bauman, Bohl, Coggs, lRAiney, Lewis, Murphy, Perez, Witkowski, Zielinski, Stamper and Hamilton). There were no other motions relative to this matter.
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
160351 15.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.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
160459 16.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.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
140852 17.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.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
160475 18.ResolutionSubstitute Resolution naming the playground at 17th and Vine Streets “Johnnie Mae Phillips Park.”ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
160689 09.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.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
160695 010.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.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
160696 111.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.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
160715 012.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.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
160719 013.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.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
160720 114.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.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
160721 015.ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a street occupancy permit to Canadian Pacific for at West Oregon Street west of South 1st Street.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
160722 116.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.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
160728 017.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.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
160740 118.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing acceptance and expenditure of a National Endowment for the Arts grant for the use of the MKE Plays program.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
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.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
160709 120.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2016 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
160710 121.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2016 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
120663 122.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to City job application procedures to increase the number of job opportunities available for persons with prior convictions.

Minutes note: Ald. Coggs moved to amend by adding a Further Resolved that applies this change to all civilian positions within the Fire and Police Departments to the fullest extent permitted by law. Ald. Murphy moved to refer this back to committee, which takes precedence over the motion of Ald. Coggs. Failed. 3 ayes and 12 noes (Ald. Murphy, Ald. Borkwoski and Ald. Witkowski voting aye) 13 ayes and 2 noes (Borkowski and Witkowski voting "no)
AMENDEDPass13:2 Action details Video Video
120663 2 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to City job application procedures to increase the number of job opportunities available for persons with prior convictions.ADOPTEDPass13:2 Action details Video Video
160238 023.ResolutionResolution approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement used in connection with the sale of City of Milwaukee debt.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
160606 124.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
160680 125.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to extend the current contract with UnitedHealthcare and OptumRx and execute a three year extension for health benefit plan administrator and prescription benefit management services for the City.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
160687 126.ResolutionSubstitute resolution allocating Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds to Milwaukee Public Schools.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
160697 127.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2016 Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) FIT Families Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
160698 128.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Office of Violence Prevention Recast Milwaukee Project Grant from the Department of Health and Human Services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
160499 029.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
160558 030.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to changes to the Salary Ordinance for non-represented sworn members of the Milwaukee Fire Department.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
160734 031.CommunicationCommunication from the Comptroller’s Office relating to the Comparative Revenue and Expenditure Report.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
160737 032.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of City Treasurer Cash Controls.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
160738 033.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller relating to the Semi Annual Report of Audit Activities.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
160741 034.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller relating to 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
160519 135.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of legislation granting relief from the penalties within the Expenditure Restraint Payment program to municipalities that raise their levy limits through referendum.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
160667 136.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2353-2355 N. 10th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Tiffany D. Wade.

Minutes note: Not before the Council as she didn't pay outstanding fines.
REFERRED TO   Action details Not available
160678 137.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4573 N. 22nd Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner James E. Hall and Diane Hall.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
160700 038.ResolutionResolution canceling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels sold to Veterans Gardens, LLC, for levy year 2015.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
160726 139.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3929 N. 28th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Orin A. Kelly Sr.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
160686 040.AppointmentReappointment of Sheldyn Himle to serve as Chief Court Administrator by Judge Phillip M. Chavez.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
160444 141.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Executive Director of the Election Commission to place on the Fall 2016 General Election ballot a referendum authorizing the City of Milwaukee to raise its levy by an annual amount sufficient to cover costs relating to public safety.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
160520 142.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of legislation that would grant the City of Milwaukee relief from the penalties imposed by the state's Expenditure Restraint Program should Milwaukee voters approve an increase in the property tax levy limit.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
160204 043.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Jen Brokmeier, agent for Cahtolic Mutual Group on behalf of Our Lady of Good Hope Parish for property damage. (1st Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
160586 044.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of June Kozak Kane for personal injuries. (4th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
160627 245.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to loitering or standing upon medians in designated roadways or highways.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
160671 246.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
160672 147.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
151498 248.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the appropriate City offices to create Wisconsin Department of Revenue Tax Refund Intercept Program accounts on behalf of City-certified third-party ambulance service providers.ADOPTEDFail4:11 Action details Video Video
160659 049.ResolutionResolution authorizing acceptance of additional funding for an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
160669 050.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance and funding of a 2015 ShotSpotter Program grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
160674 051.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2016-2017 Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services Funding Assistance Program Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
160426 052.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach & Education relative to the department's outreach programs to engage and build trust in the community as well as the department's ability to host Community Listening Circles to improve community police relations.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
160708 053.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to efforts to keep pedestrian children safe as they return to school.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
160467 154.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the Ninth Amendment to the General Planned Development known as Milwaukee Metro Center to allow additional wall signage on the Phase 1 site located at 11330 West Metro Auto Mall, on the north side of West Metro Auto Mall, east of U.S. Highway 41 and 45, in the 5th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
160468 155.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the First Amendment to the Detailed Planned Development known as Block 8 - Arena Master Plan to allow future development on the northeast corner of the site, 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
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
160466 156.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as Milwaukee Metro Center, Phase 1, for additional signage at 11330 West Metro Auto Mall, located on the north side of West Metro Auto Mall, east of U.S. Highway 41 and 45, in the 5th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
160470 157.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to a Detailed Planned Development located at 234 (f/k/a 236) South Water Street, on the east side of South Water Street, south of East Pittsburgh Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
160471 158.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as Honey Creek Corporate Center, Phase II, for the addition of a project identification sign at 125 South 84th Street, located on the north side of Interstate 94, west of South 84th Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
160610 159.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing expenditure of $208,000 in royalty payments from the Service Line Warranty Program for programs that strengthen Milwaukee’s commercial corridors.ADOPTEDPass13:2 Action details Video Video
160692 060.ResolutionResolution approving an amendment to the lease of the RACM-owned pocket park at 412 East Wisconsin Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION:    Not available
151894 161.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the sale of Milwaukee Public Schools property in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes Section 119.61.

Minutes note: Hold for one cycle.
HELD IN COUNCILPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
160547 162.ResolutionSubstitute resolution terminating the sister city relationship with Carora, Venezuela.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
160675 063.ResolutionResolution approving the City of Milwaukee Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 2016-2021.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
160755 064.ResolutionResolution establishing the All Things in Common initiative as a citywide program.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
160455 065.AppointmentAppointment of Captain Raymond Banks as the Milwaukee Police Department's representative to the Black Male Achievement Advisory Council by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
160666 066.AppointmentAppointment of Jesilyna Gloria Gonzales as representative of the 13th Aldermanic District to the Youth Council.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
160673 067.AppointmentReappointment of Nicole Zielski to the Business Improvement District #43 (South 27th Street) by the Mayor. (11th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
160677 068.AppointmentAppointment of Catina Harwell-Young to the Business Improvement District #39 (Center Street) by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
160681 069.AppointmentReappointment of J. Alejandro Fuentes to the Business Improvement District #4 (Mitchell Street Business Strip) by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
160724 070.AppointmentAppointment of Miguel Brown as representative of the 11th Aldermanic District to the Youth Council.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
160731 071.AppointmentAppointment of Malaysha Truss as representative of the 5th Aldermanic District to the Youth Council.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
160735 072.AppointmentAppointment of Emoni C. Gambrell-Toliver as representative of the 3rd Aldermanic District to the Youth Council.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
160518 073.CommunicationCommunication from the Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Inner-City Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH) relating to their transit initiative.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
160543 074.CommunicationCommunication from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee relating to the successes and impacts of the YouthWorks MKE program.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
160716 075.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development relating to an annual report regarding compliance with the Community Participation Ordinance.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
160754 076.CommunicationCommunication from the Office of Violence Prevention relating to a $5 million, five-year grant to address trauma and promote resiliency in high-risk youth and families.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION    Not available
160810 077.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving a final certified survey map for Edward K. Grober.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     Meeting adjourned: 12:01 P.M. Linda M. Elmer Staff Assistant This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.     Not available
     Interview with Ald. Lewis.    Video Video