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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/30/2018 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chambers
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 9:23 a.m.

Minutes note: The 15th aldermanic district seat is vacant.
    Roll call Video Video
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said and followed an invocation from Pastor Kevan Penvose of Unity Lutheran Church. The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of May 8, 2018 and special meeting of May 24, 2018? There being none, the minutes of the meeting were approved without objection.    Video Video
     UNFINISHED BUSINESS    Not available
180105 11.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing settlement of lawsuit, Charles Collins, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al. in the amount of $1,900,000.REFERRED TOPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
180273 02.CommunicationCommunications from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.    Action details Video Video
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180146 13.MotionSubstitute motion revoking the Cigarette and Tobacco license of Jason Jones, agent for Villard Groceries & More, LLC for the premises at 3520 W Villard Avenue doing business as "Villard Ave Groceries & More" in the 1st aldermanic district.APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
171878 04.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 any of the following or their counsels present and, if so, do they wish to address the Common Council: Karen Miller and Kulwant Dhillon? Karen Miller and the legal counsel for Kulwant Dhillon indicated that they want to address the Council. Ald. Zielinski moved that the Common Council resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole for the purposes of hearing oral arguments on behalf of the complainant or the licenses in opposition to the report and recommendation and then a statement by the City Attorney. There were no objections. Individuals appearing to address the council: Karen Miller Atty. Emil Ovbiagele, OVB Law and Consulting S.C. Elleny Christopoulos, Assistant City Attorney Ald. Zielinski moved that the committee now rises. There were no objections. The question was put: Are there any motions relative to this matter? Hearing no motions made, a vote of those Council members present to approve the recommendations of the Licenses Committee as contained in File Number 171878 was called.
APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180077 05.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.APPROVEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
161487 16.MotionSubstitute motion relating to the locations of various Milwaukee County Transit System bus stops.APPROVEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171714 07.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the amendment of the Official Map of the City of Milwaukee.PASSEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
180209 18.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the renaming of the public transportation review board.PASSEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
160614 19.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to vacate all streets and alleys in the area bounded by West Harrison Avenue, South 13th Street, South 16th Street and the Kinnickinnic River channel, in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
170796 110.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to vacate a the west half of the unimproved north-south alley in the block bounded by East Euclid Avenue, South Kinnickinnic Avenue, South Mabbett Avenue and East Oklahoma Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
171112 111.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to vacate the north-south alley in the block bounded by West Christine Lane, West Hadley Street, North 4th Street and North 5th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
171381 112.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to vacate the west 35.00 feet of North 2nd Street between West Wells Street and West Wisconsin Avenue and the east portion of the east-west alley in the block bounded by West Wells Street, West Wisconsin Avenue, North Old World Third Street and North 2nd Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
171882 013.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of City Development to prepare a resolution to vacate unimproved West Auer Avenue from North 31st Street to the Soo Line Railroad Company Right-of-Way and the unimproved east-west alley in the block bounded by West Auer Avenue, West Concordia Avenue extended, North 31st Street and the Soo Line Railroad Company Right-of-Way, in the 7th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
180158 114.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 $8,500,800.05 for a total estimated cost of $10,865,657.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
180159 115.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 $42,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $380,000.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
180160 116.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 $212,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,116,000.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
180161 117.ResolutionResolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $5,955,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $6,427,000.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
180162 018.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to direct the permanent removal of all traffic control signal equipment at the intersection of the eastbound IH 94 exit ramp and North 13th Street in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
180194 019.ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a street occupancy permit to VJS Construction Services for construction activities at North Prospect Avenue, North of East Royall Place and South of East Kane Place, adjacent to the property at 1756 North Prospect Avenue in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180025 020.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to its snow and ice control operations.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Video Video
180102 021.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to the use of traffic calming devices in the downtown.PLACED ON FILEPass12:0 Action details Video Video
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180173 122.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2018 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180174 223.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2018 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171876 124.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180114 025.ResolutionResolution appropriating additional funding to the Police Department from the 2018 Special Purpose Account Reimbursable Services Advance Fund.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180136 026.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to remove salary history from employment applications.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180149 027.ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $275,000,000 of revenue anticipation notes and General Obligation Promissory Notes for the purpose of financing the operating budget of the Milwaukee Public Schools on an interim basis.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180157 028.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the design of the West Wells Street (USH 18) Bridge over the Milwaukee River in the 4th Aldermanic district with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $92,000, with a Grantor Share of $37,500 and a City Share of $54,500.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180163 129.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180206 230.ResolutionSubstitute resolution reserving and appropriating up to $400,000 from the 2018 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2018 Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180235 131.ResolutionSubstitute resolution appropriating an additional $200,000 to the Milwaukee Health Department from the 2018 Special Purpose Account Reimbursable Services Advance Fund relating to an agreement between the City of Milwaukee Health Department and the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center for the provision of culturally-competent advanced pharmacy services.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171733 032.AppointmentReappointment of Deborah Ford to the Employees' Retirement System, Annuity and Pension Board by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
171734 033.AppointmentReappointment of Ald. Nik Kovac to the Employees' Retirement System, Annuity and Pension Board by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Video Video
171735 034.AppointmentReappointment of Rudolph Konrad to the Employees' Retirement System, Annuity and Pension Board by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
141381 035.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $16,500,000 for Tax Incremental Districts for providing financial assistance to blight elimination, slum clearance, community development, redevelopment and urban renewal programs and projects.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
171872 036.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for fire and Police Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180072 037.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180073 038.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or administrative corrections.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180103 039.Charter OrdinanceA charter ordinance relating to employee-paid pension contributions for employees on military active duty.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180251 040.CommunicationCommunication from the City Treasurer amending the Positions Ordinance relative to the positions of Customer Service Representative II in the Customer Services Division.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180142 041.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Milwaukee Boat Line LLC and The Continental Insurance Company in the amount of $75,171.36.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180207 142.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing settlement of lawsuits, Kevin Jermaine Bell v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No.: 17-CV-605; Mario Daryl Woods v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No.: 17-CV-606; Deleon Mosby v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No.: 17-CV-607; Terrance Lee Martin v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No.: 17-CV-666; David Bernard Fletcher v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No.: 17-CV-694; Sedarian Williams v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No.: 17-CV-735; Joseph Gill v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No.: 17-CV-1154; and Derrick Griffin v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No.: 17-CV-1363.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Video Video
180123 043.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Roy Caul for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
180130 044.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Equian on behalf of Western National Insurance on behalf of Karen Grade for property damage. (5th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171537 245.Charter OrdinanceA substitute charter ordinance relating to the designation of a deputy commissioner of health.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180137 146.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180138 147.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180187 048.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to regulation of electronic cigarettes for minors.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180224 049.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to spectators at illegal race contests or exhibitions of speed.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180148 050.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of Public Works to convert traffic on State Street to two-way traffic.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180196 251.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to an agreement between the City of Milwaukee Health Department and the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center for the provision of culturally-competent advanced pharmacy services.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180215 052.ResolutionResolution approving the expenditure of $10,000 from the Health Department’s Professional Services account to partner with Take Back My Meds Milwaukee for a media campaign to promote safe disposal of opioid prescription medicines.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180195 053.CommunicationCommunication from the office of Violence Prevention relating to the issuance of a request for proposals for funding under the ReCast grant for summer program activities.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180240 054.CommunicationCommunication from Local 215 relating to the status of Fire Protection and related services across the City of Milwaukee.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171904 155.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as Block 4 - Arena Master Plan (Entertainment Block) to approve the design of Building D, which will be located at 1129-35 North Old World Third Street, on the west side of North Old World Third Street, south of West Juneau Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180045 056.ResolutionResolution amending certain land use recommendations within the West Side Area Comprehensive Plan, part of Milwaukee’s Overall Comprehensive Plan, for the property at 5800 West Hope Avenue on the east side of North 60th Street and south of West Fond du Lac Avenue, in the 2nd Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180145 157.ResolutionSubstitute resolution increasing capital appropriation for 2018 developer-financed TID program.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180182 058.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of City Development to issue an Exclusive Right to Negotiate to Riverwest Investment Cooperative for the City-owned property located at 2917-23 North Holton Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180203 059.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of real estate located at 4260 South 4th Street, in the 13th Aldermanic District, to its former owner, Melanie A. (nee Groth) Walker.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180212 060.ResolutionResolution authorizing the proper City officials to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation regarding the cooperative disposition of the property at 431 North 5th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180214 161.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 4473 North 76th Street, in the 5th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180202 062.CommunicationCommunication from the Office of Small Business Development relating to the Fourth Quarter 2017 report regarding Small Business Enterprise and Residence Preference Program participation for the Deer District Arena Development.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180204 063.CommunicationCommunication from the Office of Small Business Development relating to the Greater Arena Project Workforce Development Program.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180234 064.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development relating to methods to bring affordable housing to the downtown and near-downtown.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171768 165.ResolutionSubstitute resolution terminating Neighborhood Improvement District No. 8 (Walker’s Point), in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
171836 066.AppointmentAppointment of Pastor James Carrington to the Business Improvement District #28 by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180052 067.AppointmentAppointment of Pat McQuillan to the Business Improvement District #10 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180078 068.AppointmentAppointment of Jeff Hanewall to the Business Improvement District #19 by the Mayor. (1st Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180179 069.AppointmentReappointment of Mike DeMichele to the Business Improvement District #41 by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     Communications from City officers were read and ordered on file without objection.    Video Video
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION    Not available
180311 070.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180324 071.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution expressing the City of Milwaukee’s opposition to any reduction of Amtrak’s long-distance passenger train services and support for maintaining and expanding those services.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
180329 072.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution rescinding Common Council File Number 150855.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     Announcements were made.    Video Video
     There being no further busines...    Not available
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