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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/3/2009 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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     The meeting was called to order at 9:11 a.m.    Not available
     The roll was called.    Roll call Not available
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by an invocation offered by Dr. Willie Little Jr., Pastor of St. Peter-Immanuel Lutheran Church.    Not available
     The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of February 10, 2009? There being no corrections, the minutes of that meeting were approved without objection.    Not available
     Commendatory and condolatory resolutions were read and approved without objection.    Not available
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081063 01.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to various licenses.

Minutes note: The court reporter was sworn in. The question was put: Have the members of the Common Council read the Report and Recommendations of the Licenses Committee and the exceptions filed in this matter? All members present indicated they had done so, Ald. Davis EXCUSED. The question was put: Are any of the following or their counsels present and, if so, do they wish to address the Common Council? Pablo De La Cruz or Oliva A. Arias was present by counsel, Attorney Andrew Arena. Shamika M. Evans was not present. Ald. Bohl moved that the Common Council resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of taking testimony in this matter. There was no objection. Attorney Andrew Arena appeared and addressed the Common Council. Asst. City Attorney Bruce Schrimpf appeared and addressed the Common Council. Ald. Bohl moved that the Committee of the Whole rise. There was no objection. Ald. Witkowiak moved to take the application of Rafael Molinari, Class "B" Tavern and Tavern Dance from the deny list and return to committee.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081063 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to various licenses.

Minutes note: Ald. Coggs asked to be recorded as a NO vote for the Committee's recommendation regarding La Espanola.
APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081280 01.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee relative to various licenses.APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081278 22.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls in various Aldermanic Districts.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081279 13.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls in various Aldermanic Districts.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081387 04.OrdinanceAn ordinance prohibiting loitering in or about restaurants, taverns, convenience stores, filling stations and public buildings.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081423 05.ResolutionResolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a U.S. Homeland Security Buffer Zone Protection Program Milwaukee EOC Upgrade grant.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081425 06.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for, accept, and fund an I-94 N-S Corridor Reconstruction overtime grant agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081426 07.ResolutionResolution approving an extension to the Law Enforcement and Security Services Agreement with the Milwaukee Brewers.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081427 18.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the Health Policy Initiative from the Kellogg Foundation.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081430 09.ResolutionResolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of the year 2009 HIDTA grant award.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081468 010.AppointmentAppointment of Patrick Hartmann to the Ambulance Service Board by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081276 011.Communication-ReportCommunication from the Health Department relating to the1st and 2nd quarter 2008 reports on the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
081457 012.CommunicationCommunication from the Fire Department relating to Project Staying Alive.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081282 21.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2009 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service under control of the Common Council.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081283 22.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2009 offices and positions in the City Service under control of the Common Council.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081398 13.Charter OrdinanceA substitute charter ordinance relating to retirement benefits and creditable service for employes represented by certain bargaining units.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081415 04.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to fees for horse stables and pet shops.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081451 15.Charter OrdinanceSubstitute charter ordinance relating to submission of budget estimates for the ensuing fiscal year.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081417 06.ResolutionResolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue regarding Tax Incremental District No. 49.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081418 07.ResolutionResolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue regarding Tax Incremental District No. 58.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081422 08.ResolutionResolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Grant.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081424 09.ResolutionResolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the 2009 High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area project awards.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081432 010.ResolutionResolution approving the transfer of money from the contingent fund to the remission of taxes fund and approving and authorizing the execution of a settlement agreement for real estate and personal property taxes in the matter of In Re Tower Automotive Inc. for property located at 3533 N. 27th Street.ADOPTEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081284 011.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Analysis Division regarding various vacancy requests, fund transfers and equipment requests.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
081400 012.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relative to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FURTHER RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ---The following item may be referred from the SPECIAL Finance & Personnel Committee meeting held on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 2:00 PM.    Not available
080685 013.Charter OrdinanceA charter ordinance relating to award of contracts to lowest bidders in conjunction with standards for preference for local business enterprises.

Minutes note: Not properly before the Common Council -- Held in Committee
NOT ACTED ON   Action details Not available
     ---The following item may be referred from the SPECIAL Finance & Personnel Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 8:30 A.M.    Not available
081369 114.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance providing charges for violations relating to return of garbage and recycling carts to their original location, mowing of grass, and removal of snow, ice and other debris from sidewalks.PASSEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081475 01.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to notice of actions subject to the review of the administrative review appeals board.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081396 02.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Schalanda Long v. Madrina De La Cruz, et al., for the total amount of $35,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081446 03.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of a lawsuit against Zurich American Insurance Company in connection with damage to certain Milwaukee water distribution facilities during the demolition of the Park East freeway.ADOPTEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
060638 04.Communication-ReportCommunications from various departments relative to recommendations of the Outstanding Debt Task Force.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
081394 05.Communication-ReportCommunication from the Comptroller's Office relating to a report relative to the creation of a City website to report potential fraud, waste and abuse within City government.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
   6. Claims against the city:    Not available
081260 0a.ResolutionResolution relating to an appeal from Isaiah Bowie, Jr. for property damage. (1st Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081384 0b.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of James Mikecz and Theresa Costello for property damage. (11th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081385 0c.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Zoilo Melendez for property damage. (12th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081386 0d.ResolutionResolution relating to an appeal from Isaiah Bowie, Jr. for property damage. (1st Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081395 0e.ResolutionResolution relating to an appeal from Candace Martin for property damage. (1st Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081403 0f.ResolutionResolution relating to an appeal from Jason Woll for property damage. (3rd Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081449 0g.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Euranna Odom for property damage. (1st Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081311 11.OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance relating to the First Amendment to a Detailed Planned Development known as RGS Warehouse, on lands located on the West Side of South 6th Street and North of West College Avenue, to allow for options to the approved building materials, in the 13th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
080083 12.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending the Near West Side Area Comprehensive Plan.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081419 03.ResolutionResolution approving the First Amendment to the Riverwalk Development Agreement for construction of a Riverwalk segment adjoining the property located at 1858 North Commerce Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
081439 04.ResolutionResolution approving the blight designation of the City-owned brownfields and adjoining City lots at 104 East Nash Street, 2055-63 North 30th Street and 31st and Galena Streets for acquisition and remediation by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee, in the 6th and 15th Aldermanic Districts.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081440 05.ResolutionResolution designating the Sievers/Green House at 3173 and 3179-3181 South 31st Street, as an Historic Site, in the 8th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081452 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution denying the appeal of the Historic Preservation Commission's action denying the installment of a replacement door and panels at 135 W. Reservoir Avenue.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081469 07.AppointmentReappointment of Gaurie Rodman to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081470 08.AppointmentReappointment of Larri Sue Jacquart to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081388 01.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to sister cities policy.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081429 02.ResolutionResolution authorizing the transfer of the 2009 Community Development Block Grant funding and the 2009 Emergency Shelter Grant funding from the Sojourner Truth House and Task Force on Family Violence to form the merger titled Sojourner Family Peace Center, Inc.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081431 03.ResolutionResolution relative to application for a Public Library Innovation Grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081443 04.ResolutionResolution approving the 14th Amendment to the Riverwalk Development Agreement for Business Improvement District No. 15.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
   5. Reappointments to the Business Improvement District Board No. 27:    Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081464 0b.AppointmentAppointment of Ethel Washington to the Business Improvement District Board No. 27 (West Burleigh Street) by the Mayor. (2nd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081472 0c.AppointmentReappointment of James Hiller to the Business Improvement District Board No. 27 (West Burleigh Street) by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081355 0a.AppointmentReappointment of Irvin Bostwick to the Business Improvement District Board #27 (West Burleigh Street) by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081463 06.AppointmentReappointment of Gladys Gonzalez to the Main Street Milwaukee Partners Board by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081465 07.AppointmentAppointment of David Mitchell to the Business Improvement District Board No. 31 (Havenwoods) by the Mayor.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081466 08.AppointmentAppointment of Timothy Balbo to the Business Improvement District Board No. 31 (Havenwoods) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081467 09.AppointmentAppointment of John Koleas to the Business Improvement District Board No. 37 (30th Street Industrial Corridor) by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FURTHER RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ---The following items may be referred from the SPECIAL Community and Economic Development Committee meeting held on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 9:00 A.M.    Not available
080218 010.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to participation of city residents in public works contracts, requirements for developers receiving direct financial assistance from the city, and local business enterprise contracting standards.ASSIGNED TOPass12:3 Action details Not available
080764 111.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a cooperation agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board, Inc. (“MAWIB”) regarding the City’s First-Source Employment Program.

Minutes note: Not properly before the Common Council -- Held in Committee
NOT ACTED ON   Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081117 21.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to permitting planting in certain portions of the public right-of-way.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081215 32.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance establishing a capital improvements committee.

Minutes note: Proposed Substitute C offered.
SUBSTITUTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081215 4 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance establishing a capital improvements committee.

Minutes note: As substituted.
PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
001541 13.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to vacate portions of West Congress Street, North 36th Street, North 38th Street, North 39th Street, North 40th Street, North 41st Street, North 42nd Street, North 42nd Place and alleys in the area bounded by the northerly and southerly West Congress Streets, North Sherman Boulevard and North 35th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081301 04.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Milwaukee Public Library to submit a proposal for a 2009 Stormwater Best Management Practices Partnership grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081390 15.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 $144,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,767,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081391 16.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 $110,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $787,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081392 17.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 $9,733,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $10,576,500.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081393 18.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 $792,544 for a total estimated cost of $5,199,807.88.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081420 09.ResolutionResolution authorizing the proper city officials to execute amended Utility Agreements with the State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation for work on City of Milwaukee facilities in conjunction with the North-South Mitchell Interchange with a total estimated cost of $2,769,671.33 with an estimated Grantor’s share of $2,492,704.20 and an estimated City of Milwaukee share of $276,967.13.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081421 010.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer funds to various State and/or Federal Aid project subaccounts for the estimated remaining Wisconsin Department of Transportation and City of Milwaukee preliminary engineering and construction costs totaling $585,827.93, City share is $509,859.21 and the Grantor’s share is $75,968.72.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081428 111.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to accepting and authorizing a rental agreement with the State of Wisconsin Health Services Department to lease space at the Northwest Health Center.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081433 012.ResolutionResolution authorizing a sidewalk replacement project in the eighth aldermanic district.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081434 013.ResolutionResolution authorizing preliminary engineering for sidewalk replacement projects in the various Aldermanic Districts.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081435 114.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving 2009 monthly solid waste collection charges for multiunit dwellings with 5 or more units.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081436 015.ResolutionResolution authorizing a sidewalk replacement by City crews at scattered sites in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081218 016.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to restoration of utility pavement cuts.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
081321 017.Communication-ReportCommunication from the Department of Public Works relative to special event permits.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
081397 018.Communication-ReportCommunication from the Office of Environmental Sustainability relating to membership in the ICLEI’s Cities for Climate Protection Campaign.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
081458 019.CommunicationCommunication from the Election Commission relating to plans for relocation of Election Commission equipment storage.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
081120 0 ResolutionResolution approving a lease with Charles P. Bucolt Real Estate for a portion of the property at 4200 North Holton Street for relocation of the Election Commission equipment storage, in the 6th Aldermanic District.TAKEN FROM FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
081120 0 ResolutionResolution approving a lease with Charles P. Bucolt Real Estate for a portion of the property at 4200 North Holton Street for relocation of the Election Commission equipment storage, in the 6th Aldermanic District.REFERRED TOPass15:0 Action details Not available
081120 0 ResolutionResolution approving a lease with Charles P. Bucolt Real Estate for a portion of the property at 4200 North Holton Street for relocation of the Election Commission equipment storage, in the 6th Aldermanic District.TAKEN FROM COMMITTEEPass15:0 Action details Not available
081120 0 ResolutionResolution approving a lease with Charles P. Bucolt Real Estate for a portion of the property at 4200 North Holton Street for relocation of the Election Commission equipment storage, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:1 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE FURTHER RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ---The following item may be referred from the SPECIAL Public Works Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 8:30 A.M    Not available
081437 021.ResolutionResolution relating to directing the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Greenfield for the maintenance of Community Sensitive Design features along South 27th Street (STH 241) between West College Avenue and West Oklahoma Avenue and along West Layton Avenue between South 27th Street and the North-South Freeway.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081462 020.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to contractors who file receivership or bankruptcy.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
081289 0 ResolutionSubstitute resolution appropriating up to $134,949.23 from the 2009 Common Council Contingent Fund to the Remission of Taxes Fund for settlement of three lawsuits against the City of Milwaukee regarding 2006, 2007 and 2008 tax assessments.TAKEN FROM FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
081289 0 ResolutionSubstitute resolution appropriating up to $134,949.23 from the 2009 Common Council Contingent Fund to the Remission of Taxes Fund for settlement of three lawsuits against the City of Milwaukee regarding 2006, 2007 and 2008 tax assessments.REFERRED TOPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081442 11.ResolutionSubstitute resolution creating an economic stimulus task force.

Minutes note: Ald. Davis asked that this matter be held for the purpose of preparing an amendment. There was no objection. Ald. Davis moved to amend by adding one additional member as follows: "11. Representative, Wisconsin Supplier Development Council." Ald. Witkowiak assumed the chair.
AMENDEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081442 2 ResolutionSubstitute resolution creating an economic stimulus task force.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
081478 22.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to application for funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
081447 03.Communication-ReportCommunication from the Charter School Review Committee transmitting its Annual Report.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     Communications from city officers were read and ordered on file.    Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
081508 01.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving a final certified survey map for MCS Properties, LLC.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     Announcements were made.    Not available
     There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:34 a.m.    Not available