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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/27/2018 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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     Meeting was called to order at 9:13 a.m.    Roll call Video Video
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said and followed by invocation from Rev. Marty Calderon of God Touch Milwaukee. The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of February 6, 2018? There being none, the minutes of the meeting were approved without objection.    Video Video
     UNFINISHED BUSINESS    Not available
171545 11.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. Bauman moved to hold the file to a later part of the meeting and withdrew the motion. Ald. Stamper proposed to introduce a file, cosponsored by Ald. Coggs, to have discussion with Foxconn regarding transit and employment opportunities.
ADOPTEDPass12:3 Action details Video Video
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
171715 02.CommunicationCommunications from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.

Minutes note: Ald. Rainey moved to add Corey Adams to the list of commendatory and condolatory items. There was no objection.
    Action details Video Video
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171403 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: The question was put: Have the members of the Common Council read the report and recommendations of the Licenses Committee and the exceptions filed under this matter? All members of the Common Council indicated reading the report and recommendations of the Licenses Committee and the exceptions filed under this matter. The question was put: Are there any motions relative to this matter? Hearing no motions, a vote of those Council members present to approve the recommendations of the Licenses Committee as contained in File Number 171403 was called.
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171488 04.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171671 15.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to licensing parking lots or places.

Minutes note: Ald. Bauman moved to substitute the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 15-0)
SUBSTITUTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171671 15.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to licensing parking lots or places.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
160472 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to vacate North 28th Street between West Wells Street and West Wisconsin Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
171511 07.ResolutionResolution authorizing acceptance of Sewer Easement SE-2879 at 701 and 705-707 South 37th Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
171552 08.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City to execute documents required for right-of-way acquisition and approving the plat of right-of-way required for the improvement of South Chase Avenue from East Ohio Avenue to East Lincoln Avenue, with an estimated total cost of $29,000 that is 100% funded by State/Federal Aid.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
171553 09.ResolutionResolution accepting a water easement, and authorizing the proper City of Milwaukee officials to execute the document.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
171561 010.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District regarding the Kinnickinnic River Flood Management Project for an area abutting the Kinnickinnic River between South 13th and South 16th Streets and in a section of Pulaski Park located between South 16th Street and West Windlake Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
171589 111.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 $624,900 for a total estimated cost of $659,900ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
171590 012.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 $35,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $600,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
171591 113.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 $250,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,315,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
171592 114.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 $9,679,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $10,232,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
171638 015.ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a street occupancy permit to WDG Construction Group for construction activities at West Juneau Avenue, west of North 10th Street, adjacent to the property at 1009 West Juneau Avenue in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
171667 016.ResolutionResolution approving a 2018 Three-Year Statement of Intentions for the Port of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171569 017.AppointmentReappointment of Diane Diel to the Harbor Commission by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
171570 018.AppointmentReappointment of Timothy Hoelter to the Harbor Commission by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
171571 019.AppointmentReappointment of Craig Mastantuono to the Harbor Commission by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
171572 020.AppointmentReappointment of Ron San Felippo to the Harbor Commission by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
171573 021.AppointmentReappointment of Kathleen Smith to the Harbor Commission by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
170461 022.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works on the status of the Pilot Organics Collection Study.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
171393 123.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to security measures for downtown parking lots or places.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171601 124.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2018 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171602 125.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2018 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
170439 126.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to ratify and confirm the final agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Police Supervisors’ Organization.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171512 127.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $2,000,000 for water systems.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171606 028.ResolutionResolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2018 Family Planning Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171609 129.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of a National Endowment for the Arts “Our Town” grant for the Gathering Art, Stories & Place project.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171588 030.CommunicationCommunication from the Health Department amending the Positions Ordinance relative to adding two positions to the Childhood Lead Detection Program (Z).PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171599 031.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171600 032.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
171647 033.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller relating to the Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2017.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171651 034.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance relative to the final agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Police Supervisors’ Organization.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171658 035.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of the Citizen Relationship Management Application Controls.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171595 036.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the distribution of state property tax credits directly to the City of Milwaukee.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171265 137.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4373-A N. 14th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District, to its former owner Dion D. Harrison.

Minutes note: This file is not before the Common Council due to Dept. of Neighborhood Services requirements not being satisfied.
NOT ACTED ON   Action details Video Video
171340 138.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2455-2457 N. 45th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Jerome T. Rogge.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171394 139.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the oversight of the City’s efforts to collect past due City debt.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171549 140.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to legislative bills.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171555 141.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 6226 W. Port Avenue, in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner Freeland Properties LLC (Application made by Taylor Jensen).ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171558 142.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4260 S. 4th Street, in the 13th Aldermanic District to its former owner Melanie A. Groth.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171559 143.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2963 N. 56th Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District to its former owner Alexander Y. Vang.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171586 044.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled David J. Grycowski v. City of Milwaukee in the amount of $20,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171613 045.ResolutionResolution authorizing acceptance of Ocwen’s $3,000 junior lien settlement offer regarding the City’s Compliance Loan to Felicia McIntosh.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171630 046.ResolutionResolution authorizing the denial of claims for alleged unlawful and alleged excessive tax assessments filed with the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171646 047.ResolutionResolution of settlement, including attorney’s fees and the return of municipal judgments paid through the claims process, to Plaintiffs Donald Mulder, et al in litigation entitled Donald Mulder, et al v. City of Milwaukee in the amount totaling $74,400.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171566 048.AppointmentAppointment of David Jasenski to the Board of Review by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171567 049.AppointmentAppointment of Nikki Purvis to the Community Relations - Social Development Commission by the Mayor. (1st Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171623 050.AppointmentAppointment of Robin Reese to the Board of Review by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Video Video
171396 051.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Atty. Douglas Phebus on behalf of Ana Maria Marquez Rodriguez and Jairo de Marcos Marquez for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171594 052.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Carolyn Byrn and Sharlotte McFarland for the funeral costs for John Tucker.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
171645 053.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Shirley Glore for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171642 154.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171454 055.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance and funding of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171472 056.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance and funding of a 2017/18 ShotSpotter Program grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171583 057.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance and funding of a 2017/18 Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171608 058.ResolutionResolution amending Common Council File #170760 relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2017-18 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity - Building and Strengthening Epidemiology, Laboratory and Health Information Systems Capacity grant from the Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171585 059.AppointmentAppointment of Daniel Roufus to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171634 060.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division transmitting the cost of uncollectable damages to street lighting and traffic signals for the years 2012 through 2017.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
170945 261.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting the appeal of the Certificate of Appropriateness requirements set by the Historic Preservation Commission for construction of a new home with attached garage at 100 W. Brown Street in the Brewers Hill Historic District for Gregory Baer and Robert Ater (6th Aldermanic District).ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171612 062.ResolutionResolution dissolving Tax Incremental District No. 15 (Steeltech) and authorizing the City Comptroller to distribute excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171614 163.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the sale of the property at 3502 West Hampton Avenue to its former owner (1st Aldermanic District).ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171625 164.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 4943-47 West Fond du Lac Avenue, in the 7th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171626 165.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 3514 North Port Washington Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171629 166.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the sale of the surplus Milwaukee Public Schools property at 500 East Center Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171581 067.AppointmentReappointment of Kathryn West to the Redevelopment Authority by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171674 068.AppointmentAppointment of Jennifer Rath to the Granville Development Advisory Committee by Ald. Lewis.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171675 069.AppointmentAppointment of George Hinton to the Granville Development Advisory Committee by Ald. Lewis.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171677 070.AppointmentAppointment of Natasha Dotson to the Granville Development Advisory Committee by Ald. Lewis.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171676 071.AppointmentAppointment of Sherri Goodwin to the Granville Development Advisory Committee by Ald. Lewis.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171289 272.ResolutionSubstitute resolution designating August 27-September 2, 2018 as Hip-Hop Week MKE in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171550 073.AppointmentAppointment of Shannon Metoxen representing local contractors on the Residents Preference Program Review Commission by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171562 074.AppointmentAppointment of Kevin Ehlert to the Business Improvement District #5 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171565 075.AppointmentAppointment of Craig Hill to the Business Improvement District #28 by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171578 076.AppointmentReappointment of Sachin Chheda to the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Board by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171579 077.AppointmentReappointment of Francis Wasielewski to the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Board by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171617 078.AppointmentAppointment of Pam Fendt representing local labor on the Residents Preference Program Review Commission by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171618 079.AppointmentAppointment of Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II as Chair of the Residents Preference Program Review Commission by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171619 080.AppointmentAppointment of Mark Kessenich, representing workforce development on the Residents Preference Program Review Commission by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171620 081.AppointmentAppointment of Michael Cockroft, representing private development on the Residents Preference Program Review Commission by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171627 082.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development relating to the 2017 annual report of neighborhood poster sales in accordance with a license agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Historic Milwaukee Inc.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171635 083.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development relating to a 2017 report on Kiva micro-lending activities.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171520 184.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending Common Council File Number 160964 relating to testing for lead of drinking fountains and faucets at all City-chartered schools.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171509 085.CommunicationCommunication from the Health Department regarding recommendations for lead testing and avoiding lead exposure. PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     Communications from City officers were read and ordered on file without objection.    Video Video
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
171713 086.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171729 087.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution honoring the memory of Corey Adams.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
171694 088.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3927 N. 12th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District, to former owner Carreanna Holt.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     Announcements were made.    Video Video
     There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:43 a.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office    Not available
     Interview with Ald. Khalif Rainey, 7th aldermanic district.    Video Video
     This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.    Not available