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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/6/2018 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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     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
171593 01.CommunicationCommunications from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171250 02.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: Included in the file is the following recommendation: Nonrenewal, based upon the second nonappearance of the Class D Operator’s license for Samantha Walters-Wiese. (no written objections have been filed) Renewal, with a fifteen (15) day suspension, based upon the police report, and applicant and aldermanic testimony of the Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises licenses for Gorgonio Lopez Saavedra for the premises located at 1339 S 7th St (“La Cama Club”) in the 12th aldermanic district. (no written objections have been filed)
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171404 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: Included in the file are the following recommendations: Nonrenewal, based on the second nonappearance, of the Public Passenger Vehicle Driver’s license of Romeal Love. (written objections have been filed) 2. PRESIDENT: Have the members of the Common Council read the Report and Recommendations of the Public Works Committee and the exceptions filed in this matter? Roll call. (The roll is called. If any member of the Council has not read the documents, the President must allocate time for the members to do so.) 3. CLERK: Are any of the following or their counsels present and, if so, do they wish to address the Common Council? Romeal Love On behalf of the Office of City Attorney, Tyrone St. Junior Ald. Bauman moved approval of license notwithstanding committee's recommendations. There were no objections.
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171153 14.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to regulations, requirements, and procedures for various licenses and permits.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171429 15.OrdinanceAn ordinance establishing a pedestrian mall to be known as “Arena Connector Pedestrian Mall” in the east-west alley and a portion of the north-south alley in the block bounded by West Highland Avenue, West Juneau Avenue, North Old World Third Street and North 4th Street Pedestrian Mall, in the 4th aldermanic district.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Video Video
171430 17.ResolutionA resolution approving a lease between the City of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Center District for the Arena Connector Pedestrian Mall, in the 4th aldermanic district.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171459 08.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance and funding of a Brico Fund's Donor-Advised Fund at Fidelity Charitable Giving Grant in support of the Environmental Collaboration Office’s Water Centric City initiative.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171478 19.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 $50,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,525,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171479 110.ResolutionResolution 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 $634,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $8,647,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171481 111.ResolutionResolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $12,590,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $13,470,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171482 012.ResolutionResolution to remove obstructions and to remove or reconstruct encroachments, projections, and special privileges from streets and alleys on the 2018 paving program.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171545 113.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the City Attorney to intervene on behalf of the City of Milwaukee before the Public Service Commission in relation to American Transmission Company’s application to construct high-voltage electric transmission facilities and a new substation for the Foxconn development.

Minutes note: Ald. Borkowski moved for this item to be sent to Judiciary and Legislation Committee. This motion failed 4-11 Ald. Bauman moved to hold this item in council. there were no objections.
HELD IN COUNCILPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171485 114.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2018 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171486 115.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2018 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
170551 116.ResolutionSubstitute relating to the inclusion of the Milwaukee Fire Historical Society LTD and the Milwaukee Junior Fire Institute, Inc. in the City of Milwaukee Employees’ Combined Giving Campaign.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171245 117.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171363 118.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the carryover of 2017 authorization for general obligation and revenue based borrowing.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171365 119.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to market general obligation promissory notes.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171366 120.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to market general obligation corporate purpose bonds.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171492 121.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the implementation of position control within all City departments.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
140890 022.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2015 budget.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
140892 023.ResolutionResolution relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2015 budget.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
140893 024.Charter OrdinanceA charter ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2015 budget.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
150894 025.Charter OrdinanceA charter ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2016 budget.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
150895 026.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2016 budget.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
150896 027.ResolutionResolution relating to implementation of various provisions of the 2016 budget.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
171314 028.CommunicationCommunication from the Water Works relating to a report on the financial impacts of implementation of ordinance 160742 on property owners who have had their water service lines replaced.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
171456 029.CommunicationCommunication from the Ethics Board relating to amending the positions ordinance.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
171483 030.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
171484 031.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or administrative corrections.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171551 032.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division relating to amending the Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or administrative corrections.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     REFERRAL WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
120799 033.ResolutionResolution authorizing a further Tax Stabilization Fund withdrawal for 2013.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171339 134.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4647 N. 39th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner BDWJ Investments LLC.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171448 135.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to legislative bills.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171449 036.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of DAK I, LLC on behalf of 1203, LLC in the amount of $14,595.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171467 137.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1905-A S. 24th Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner Jose Javier Hernandez.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171470 038.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled BlueLine Rental, LLC v. City of Milwaukee in the amount of $64,961.82.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171505 039.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Walgreen Co. v. City of Milwaukee in the amount of $19,538.88.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171412 040.AppointmentAppointment of Brandon Methu to the Board of Review by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
171313 041.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Jed Hunter for property damage. (10th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171468 042.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of David Konle for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171514 043.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Taofiki Alabi, agent for FIK Enterprises, for property damage. (1st Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
170927 344.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the abandonment of shopping carts.

Minutes note: Ald. Lewis moved to replace substitute 3 with the proposed sub, which eliminates Department of Public Works charges for retrieval of return of abandoned shopping carts in lieu of penalties levied for the retrieval or return of these shopping carts.
SUBSTITUTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
170927 4 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the abandonment of shopping carts.PASSEDPass11:4 Action details Not available
171287 145.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to key security at car rental agencies.

Minutes note: Ald. Witkowski moved to replace Substitute 1 This motion exempts a car rental agency from the requirment that all keys to motor vehicles offered for rent at a the car rental agency be placed in a secure lockbox inside the rental agencys building at all times when the agency is not open for business if either of the following is true: 1. The car rental agency has a security officer present on the premises when the agency is not open for business. 2. The car rental agency has installed a theft-deterrent system, commonly known as a "crash barrier" or "plate barrier" at each entrance or exit.
SUBSTITUTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171287 1 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to key security at car rental agencies.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171463 146.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171464 147.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171521 148.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the leaving of ignition keys in parked motor vehicles.PLACED ON FILEFail2:13 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171135 249.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Police Department and Fire Department to accept and expend donations for funding police officer and firefighter salaries.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171461 050.ResolutionResolution creating the Anti-Bullying Task Force.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171524 251.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the City Clerk’s Office to prepare and issue a request for proposals to conduct a comprehensive operations audit of the Health Department.

Minutes note: Added Co sponsors: Hamilton, Murphy, Kovac, Rainey, and Johnson There were no objections.
ADOPTEDPass14:1 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171310 052.CommunicationCommunication from the Tobacco Free Alliance relating to its activities and the marketing practices of the tobacco industry.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
171532 053.AppointmentAppointment of Paul Nannis to serve as the Commissioner of Health by the Mayor.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171212 154.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from a Detailed Planned Development, DPD, known as Clarke Square to Institutional, TL, to accommodate the redevelopment of 1818 West National Avenue into a school, located on the north side of West National Avenue, east of South 20th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171270 255.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the First Amendment to the General Planned Development, GPD, known as Freshwater Plaza to permit changes to the uses and design standards for future development on the lot identified as Phase III (Lot 4) of the GPD, located at 200 East Greenfield Avenue, on the north side of East Greenfield Avenue, east of South 1st Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171535 156.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the provision of pedestrian protection in connection with the construction or demolition of buildings in C9 downtown zoning districts.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
170587 157.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting permanent historic designation of the property at 1534 N. Farwell Avenue, the Paul Weise Furniture Building, in the 3rd Aldermanic District, for Peter Zanghi of Milwaukee Preservation Alliance, Inc.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171209 158.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as Honey Creek Corporate Center, Phase II, to permit additional building wall signage at 115 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 Not available
171211 159.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving the Harbor District Water and Land Use Plan and amending the Near South Side and Southeast Side Area Comprehensive Plans to include the Water and Land Use Plan as part of Milwaukee’s Overall Comprehensive Plan, in the 12th and 14th Aldermanic Districts.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171496 060.ResolutionResolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the Redevelopment Authority-owned property at 1827(A) South Kinnickinnic Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171497 061.ResolutionResolution approving a Land Disposition Report for the properties at 1940-48 North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and 227R West Brown Street for a mixed-use development, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171499 062.ResolutionResolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan and authorizing expenditures for Tax Incremental District No. 50 (Solar Paints), in the 13th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171502 263.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of two City-owned properties at 2719 West Wisconsin Avenue and 625 North 27th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Ald. Bauman moved to substitute the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 14-0-1)
SUBSTITUTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
171502 3 ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of two City-owned properties at 2719 West Wisconsin Avenue and 625 North 27th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
171544 164.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to Tax Incremental District No. 79 (North Water Street Riverwalk) restoring funding necessary to carry out all projects previously authorized.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
161253 065.CommunicationCommunication relating to the 2017 activities of the Bronzeville Advisory Committee.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
161359 066.CommunicationCommunication relating to the 2017 activities of the Joint Committee on the Redevelopment of Abandoned and Foreclosed Homes.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
170530 067.CommunicationCommunication from the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee relating to its bi-annual update on HACM responsibilities of the Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant requirements.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
171539 068.CommunicationCommunication from the Office of Small Business Development relating to the Q3 2017 report regarding Small Business Enterprise and Residence Preference Program participation for the Deer District Arena Development.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
171540 069.CommunicationCommunication from the Office of Small Business Development relating to the Greater Arena Project Workforce Development Program.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171411 170.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the appropriation of $100,000 from the funds available to the Milwaukee Promise initiative for community development activities.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171498 171.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the attendance of the members of the Community and Economic Development Committee at events sponsored by the National League of Cities.ADOPTEDPass14:1 Action details Not available
171548 172.ResolutionSubstitute resolution establishing Help Keep MKE Clean as an official City program, and authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of contributions.

Minutes note: Sponsors added: Coggs and Lewis
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
170697 073.AppointmentReappointment of David Mitchell to the Business Improvement District #31 (Havenwoods) by the Mayor. (9th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171067 074.AppointmentReappointment of Khawar Khaliq to the Business Improvement District #50 (South 13th Street/West Oklahoma) by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171500 075.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Commission on Supportive Housing relating to its 2017 annual report.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
171501 076.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development relating to the 2017 Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative accomplishments.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171517 177.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing negotiations with the City of Franklin regarding the City of Franklin’s request for water service.ADOPTEDPass14:1 Action details Not available
171543 178.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the reporting of findings from any internal and external investigations of the Milwaukee Health Department and the City of Milwaukee’s efforts with respect to lead abatement.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171584 079.CommunicationCommunication transmitting the written submissions of the Milwaukee Water Works, the Legislative Reference Bureau, the Department of City Development and a report from the City of Franklin.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Video Video
171624 080.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving an Affidavit of Correction relative to errors contained in documents for the final plat known as Westlawn West Subdivision, located on the south side of West Silver Spring Drive, between North 64th Street and North 68th Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171631 081.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution amending Common Council File Number 170523 relative to the placement of lead-safety water bill inserts.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171633 082.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution relating to work rules and policies for City employees that prohibit or restrict whistleblowing.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171639 083.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionSubstitute resolution appointing Dr. Patricia McManus interim Commissioner of Health.

Minutes note: Ald. Coggs moved to substitute a Proposed Substitute in lieu of the Original for file number 171639. The proposed substitute revises the "Whereas" clauses to reflect the fact that Mayor Barrett has withdrawn the appointment of Paul Nannis. Ald. Coggs moved Council moved to a Committee of the whole. Ald. Murphy objected Ald. Murphy moved item be sent back to committee. motion failed 4-11
SUBSTITUTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171639 0 Resolution-Immediate AdoptionSubstitute resolution appointing Dr. Patricia McManus interim Commissioner of Health.ADOPTEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
171641 084.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution amending Common Council Resolution File Number 161061 to extend the reporting deadline for the final findings of the City-County Heroin, Opioid, and Cocaine Task Force and to add one member to the Task Force.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171409 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to include a clause in all Department of Public Works’ contracts prohibiting certain displays on City job sites that are offensive or show hostility toward a protected group.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171409 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to include a clause in all Department of Public Works’ contracts prohibiting certain displays on City job sites that are offensive or show hostility toward a protected group.RECONSIDEREDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171409 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works to include a clause in all Department of Public Works’ contracts prohibiting certain displays on City job sites that are offensive or show hostility toward a protected group.REFERRED TO   Action details Not available
     Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton    Not available
     Meeting adjourned at 1:14 P.M. Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant     Not available