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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/16/2018 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, 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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     The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Minutes note: A prayer was said by Pastor Thomas Barnes. There were no corrections to the minutes of the previous meeting. Mr. Parker Gaitens was honored for leaping into action to save the life of a fellow citizen in Lake MIchigan while working at the South Shore Yacht CLub. Present in the gallery is Michael Rosen and Samantha Shields, who is representing her father Calvin Shields, Jr. as the recipients of the Frank P. Zeidler award for 2108.
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     UNFINISHED BUSINESS    Not available
180813 11.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance establishing a Milwaukee Inspector General within the Common Council-City Clerk’s Office.VETO OVERRIDDENPass10:3 Action details Video Video
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
181025 02.CommunicationCommunications from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180650 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: Included in the file are the following recommendations: Nonrenewal, based upon the second nonappearance of the Class D Operator’s license for Jeffrey Bishop. (no written objections have been filed) Nonrenewal, based upon the second nonappearance of the Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises license(s) for Diana Blas for the premises located at 4030 W Douglas Ave (“Apys Cars”) in the 1st aldermanic district. (no written objections have been filed) Nonrenewal, based upon the second nonappearance of the Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing Premises license(s) for John Blamer for the premises located at 7605 W Center St (“Blamer’s Auto Repair”) in the 5th aldermanic district. (no written objections have been filed) All members present indicate they had read the report and recommendations of the committee. Ald. Kovac moved approval, notwithstanding the Committee recommendation, of the Recycling, Salvaging, or Towing License Premises Application of John Blamer, for the premises located at 7605 W Center St, dba Blamer’s Auto Repair.
APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180651 04.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: Included in the file is the following recommendation: Nonrenewal, based upon the police report, of the Public Passenger Vehicle Driver’s License for Faisal Hussain. (no written objections have been filed). All members present indicated they had read the report and recommendations of the committee.
APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180571 15.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance establishing a pedestrian mall to be known as the “Westlawn Pedestrian Mall” in certain outlots in the subdivision known as Westlawn West, in a portion of Lot 1 of CSM 8895, in the eastern 14 feet of the vacated public service drive north of Lot 1 of CSM 8895, and in certain right-of-way areas in the subdivision known as Westlawn East, in the 2nd Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180914 26.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance establishing a complete streets committee.

Minutes note: Ald Rainey, Johnson, Perez and Stamper asked to be added as cosponsors. There were no objections.
PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180572 17.ResolutionSubstitute resolution accepting quit claim deeds from the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee and from Victory Manor LLC to dedicate certain land for public right-of-way purposes in Blocks 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7 in the subdivision known as Westlawn West, and in Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map 8895, and in the vacated public service drive north of Lot 1, CSM 8895, and authorizing documents, and changes to previously approved documents, regarding that subdivision and the subdivision known as Westlawn East, in the 2nd Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180852 08.ResolutionResolution relative to application for and acceptance and expenditure of 2019 State of Wisconsin recycling aid.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
180869 19.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to surveys of water supply cross-connections.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
180870 110.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 $72,500 for a total estimated cost of $72,500.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
180871 011.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 $390,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
180872 112.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 $254,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $4,405,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
180887 113.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the issuance of a street occupancy permit to CG Schmidt for construction activities at North Jefferson Street, south of East St Paul Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Same sponsors as item #6.
ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
180922 114.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Complete Streets Policy for the City of Milwaukee.

Minutes note: Ald. Rainey, Johnson, Perez and Stamper asked to be added as co-sponsors. There were no objections.
ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
180950 015.ResolutionResolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $10,293,885.66 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $10,749,885.66.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180832 016.AppointmentAppointment of Carl Baehr to the Citizen Advisory Committee on the Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities and Streets by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
180833 017.AppointmentAppointment of Matthew O’Neill to the Citizen Advisory Committee on the Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities and Streets by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180496 018.CommunicationCommunication from the Infrastructure Services Division relating to a Statement of Mid-Year Review for Financial Condition of the Sewer Maintenance Fund.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
180618 019.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Water Works regarding the Water Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Waukesha.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180678 120.Charter OrdinanceA substitute charter ordinance relating to city public debt.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180894 121.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2018 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
180895 122.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2018 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180858 023.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the MPD Federal Forfeiture Revenue Contribution Account to the Police Department’s budget.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
180893 224.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180834 025.AppointmentAppointment of Molly King to the Deferred Compensation Plan Board by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
180865 026.AppointmentReappointment of Thomas Bell to the Deferred Compensation Plan Board by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
170545 027.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group State Asset Forfeiture Program.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
170546 028.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the MPD State Asset Forfeiture Program.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
180515 029.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to its use of asset forfeiture funds for neighborhood initiatives as provided in Common Council File Number 161720.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
180623 030.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations regarding 2019 rates for health and dental benefits.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
180625 031.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of City Treasurer Cash Controls.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
180647 032.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
180700 033.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller relating to the Semi-Annual Report of Audit Activities.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
180891 034.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
180916 035.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development amending the Positions Ordinance relating to mileage reimbursement to the position of Community Outreach Liaison.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
180929 036.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller relating to 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the 2017 Popular Annual Financial Report.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
180951 037.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations regarding adding a snow pay footnote to certain titles within the Department of Public Works.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
180955 038.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration Budget and Management Division amending the 2018 Positions Ordinance to add one Environmental Health Services Manager and one Public Health Nurse Supervisor in the Health Department.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180849 039.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation relating to municipal budget systems in cities of the 1st class.ADOPTEDPass8:6 Action details Video Video
180853 040.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation increasing the penalties for motorists operating vehicles without the State minimum liability insurance.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
180863 141.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3333 N. 9TH Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Forever Rich Ent LLC (Application made by Letreya Powell).ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
180899 142.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2123 N. 11th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner AMALGAMATED INVESTMENTS LLC.REFERRED TOPass14:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
180705 043.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Mary Berg for property damages.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180856 144.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
180857 145.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180788 046.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to enter into an extension to the Law Enforcement and Security Services Agreement with the Forest County Potawatomi Community.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
180818 047.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance and funding of a 2018/19 Homeland Security-WEM/Southeast Wisconsin Threat Analysis Center grant.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
180877 048.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance and funding of a FY2017 Assistance to Firefightersaf Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
180879 049.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance and funding of a 2018 Homeland Security Armored Vehicle Grant.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
180883 050.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2018-2019 Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services Funding Assistance Program Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180659 051.AppointmentReappointment of Steve DeVougas to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass12:1 Action details Video Video
180977 052.AppointmentAppointment of Muneebah Abdullah to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
180727 053.AppointmentAppointment of Anne David to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180262 254.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to restricted building wall materials in various zoning districts.PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180671 155.ResolutionSubstitute resolution affirming the Historic Preservation Commission's decision and denying an appeal relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of three Solatubes at 2581 N. Terrace Avenue, in the North Point North Historic District, for Susan LaBudde.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
180908 056.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of City Development to update the Fond du Lac and North Area Comprehensive Plan, part of the City of Milwaukee’s Overall Comprehensive Plan, and authorizing a transfer of funds from the Capital Improvements-Advance Planning Fund to a subaccount for the Fond du Lac and North Area Comprehensive Plan Update, in the 4th, 6th, 7th and 15th Aldermanic Districts.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
180909 057.ResolutionResolution approving the Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned property at 3880 North 18th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
180910 058.ResolutionResolution approving the Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned property at 3273 North 17th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
180920 159.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing a one year extension to the term of Tax Incremental District No. 50 (Solar Paint) and using the resulting tax incremental revenue to benefit affordable housing and improve housing stock in the City of Milwaukee with the 2018 levy.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
180932 060.ResolutionResolution amending the purchase terms and conditions regarding the sale of the surplus Milwaukee Public Schools property at 1715 North 37th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180915 061.AppointmentAppointment of Ron Roberts to the Standards and Appeals Commission by the Mayor. (5th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171587 062.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 FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
180568 063.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development regarding the sale of tax-foreclosed properties to non-profit organizations.PLACED ON FILEPass13:0 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180878 164.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the year 2018 State of Wisconsin Emergency Solution Grant.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
180880 165.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Year 2019 Operating Plans for various Business Improvement Districts and Neighborhood Improvement Districts, located in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180831 066.AppointmentReappointment of Darice Bealin to the Business Improvement District #27 by the Mayor. (2nd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
180836 067.AppointmentReappointment of Daisy Cubias to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
180837 068.AppointmentReappointment of William DeLind to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
180840 069.AppointmentReappointment of Marcela Garcia to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
180841 070.AppointmentReappointment of Mildred Harpole to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
180847 071.AppointmentReappointment of Tina Klose to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
180848 072.AppointmentReappointment of Sandra McSweeney to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
180855 073.AppointmentReappointment of Alderman Michael Murphy to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor. CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
180860 074.AppointmentReappointment of Emilia Layden to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
180861 075.AppointmentReappointment of Polly Morris to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
180862 076.AppointmentReappointment of Tim Murphy to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION    Not available
181024 077.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
181037 078.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution removing a deed restriction from a former tax-deed vacant lot at 1145-47 North 33rd Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video