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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/7/2019 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
190167 01.CommunicationCommunications from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.

Minutes note: Ald. Murphy acknowledged the passing of Jimmy Banks, a famous soccer player.
PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
181871 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 on second nonappearance, of the Class D Operator’s License of Bianca B. Berry. (no written objections have been filed) All members present indicated they had read the report and recommendation of the Licenses Committee.
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
181620 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
190009 04.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established projects for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee with a total estimated cost increase of $671,857.10 with a City Share of $622,505.59 and a Grantor Share of $49,351.51.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190035 15.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 $29,500.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190036 06.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 $20,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $200,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190037 17.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 $424,300 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $4,907,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190038 18.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 $1,407,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,674,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190039 19.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving construction of speed humps in the Historic Garden Homes Neighborhood Improvement District at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the assessable portion of the costs to be paid by the Neighborhood Improvement District 6 - Garden Homes Operating plan funds with the total cost of the projects estimated to be $47,300.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190093 010.ResolutionResolution relative to the acceptance of funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District of $126,000 for the installation of a bioswales in the parking lot between South 9th Street and South 10th Street between West Lapham Boulevard and West Mitchell Street in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
190109 011.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relative to the feasibility of using parking checkers to report potholes and streets.

Minutes note: Ald. Rainey and Ald. Lewis added as co-sponsors.
PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
190085 212.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2019 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190088 113.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2019 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
181542 114.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing carryover of certain fund balances from 2018 to 2019 in accordance with Section 65.07(1)(p), Wisconsin Statutes.

Minutes note: Ald. Coggs moved to amend the file by accepting Proposed Exhibit A Substitute in lieu of the current version in the file. (Prevailed 15-0)
AMENDEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
181542 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing carryover of certain fund balances from 2018 to 2019 in accordance with Section 65.07(1)(p), Wisconsin Statutes.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
181655 215.ResolutionSubstitute resolution rescinding reserved commitments and appropriating remaining funds from the 2018 Common Council Contingent Fund for the purpose of closing the 2018 financial books due to unanticipated shortfalls in current year operating expenses.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
181717 116.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to extend the contract with Froedtert Workforce Health for the City’s comprehensive wellness program and onsite clinic services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190018 117.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to issue a request for proposal for the City’s group life insurance benefitADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190023 018.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance and funding of a Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Grant (Police Department).ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190032 119.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue (Department of Public Works).ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190062 120.ResolutionSubstitute resolution appropriating up to $4.2 million from the Health Care Benefit and Workers’ Compensation Reserve Fund to the 2018 Special Purpose Account - Health Care to cover a shortfall.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190099 121.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to a City of Milwaukee Residency Incentive PolicyADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
181716 022.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations and Froedtert Workforce Health on the Citys comprehensive health and wellness program.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
190020 023.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller relating to the Internal Audit Peer Review Report for the Period July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2018PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
190082 024.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 Not available
190117 025.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to recruitment flexibility for the title of Violence Prevention Manager.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
181549 126.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Bartlett Oakland LLC in the amount of $27,170.18;ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
181680 127.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the appeal of Andrew Nichols and Dinna Kleeman for property damages.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
181710 128.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1311 N. 40th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Baltic2Boardwalk LLC (Application made by Raymond Cowan, manager).ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
181894 129.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to legislative bills.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
181932 130.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4947 N. 20th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Shondell Zanders.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190013 131.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5101 N. 66th Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District to its former owner Ernest V. Williams & Joan HW.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190043 032.ResolutionResolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2018 tax roll, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190076 133.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5649 N. 34th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Before and After Rehab, LLC (Application made by Before and After Rehab, LLC c/o Atty. Joseph Sherwenka).NOT ACTED ON   Action details Video Video
190079 034.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the settlement of claims raised by the Estate of James Franklin Perry by Representatives Nathaniel Cade and Anglia Garner.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190112 035.ResolutionResolution authorizing up to $2,300,000 of 2019 contingent borrowing for damages and claims.

Minutes note: Ald. Borkowski moved to reconsider, then amend, then adopt as amended for a simple amendment. There were no objections.
AMENDEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190112 0 ResolutionResolution authorizing up to $2,300,000 of 2019 contingent borrowing for damages and claims.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
190006 036.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Hupy & Abraham, S.C. on behalf of DuWayne D. CriterDISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190007 037.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Mary McKay for property damage. (11th Aldermanic District.)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
190008 038.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Steven Turner for property damage. (11th Aldermanic District.)

Minutes note: Ald. Borkowski moved to take file 181857 from committee and move for adoption. There were no objections and moved for adoption. Prevaile.d 15-0
DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
181857 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1028 E. Juneau Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District to its former owner Sold Investments Corporation C/O Dameion Wyatt.TAKEN FROM COMMITTEEPass15:0 Action details Not available
181857 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1028 E. Juneau Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District to its former owner Sold Investments Corporation C/O Dameion Wyatt.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
181756 139.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the installation of neighborhood crime watch signs.

Minutes note: Ald. Rainey, Ald. Perez and Ald. Dodd asked to be added as co-sponsors. There were no objections.
PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190016 140.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190017 141.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190033 042.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to penalties for using electronic smoking devices and electronic smoking device paraphernalia in places where smoking is prohibited by state law.

Minutes note: Ald. Murphy has a substitute for this file - substituted. There were no objections to the substitution. Ald. Perez asked to be added as a co-sponsor.
SUBSTITUTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190033 1 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to penalties for using electronic smoking devices and electronic smoking device paraphernalia in places where smoking is prohibited by state law.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
190022 043.ResolutionResolution authorizing acceptance and funding of a Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
190011 044.AppointmentReappointment of Commissioner Ana Veloz to the Milwaukee Safety and Civic Commission by Alderman Zielinski.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
181719 045.CommunicationCommunication from the Health Department related to file # 181216, where the Commissioner of Health will provide an update in regards to elevated blood-lead levels in Milwaukee children and the Health Department’s process.REFERRED TOPass15:0 Action details Video Video
181726 046.CommunicationCommunication from the Health Department related to file # 181218 regarding the Health Department’s 2019 Point-of-Use Water Filtration Device Distribution Plan and the 2019 Milwaukee Water Works Water Filter Distribution Plan.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
190004 047.CommunicationCommunication from the Health Department’s 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 FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
181872 148.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Industrial-Mixed, IM, to Two-Family Residential, RT4, for the property located at 1004 South 6th Street, on the east side of South 6th Street, south of West Mineral Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
181875 149.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Industrial- Heavy, IH, to Industrial-Mixed, IM, for the property located at 1958 South 1st Street, on the east side of South 1st Street, south of East Anderson Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
190048 150.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing a transfer of funds from the Capital Improvements - Advance Planning Fund to two subaccounts for comprehensive planning, land use and zoning analysis, GIS mapping and other related administrative activities.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190054 051.ResolutionResolution relating to the sale of Milwaukee Public Schools property in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes Section 119.61.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190055 152.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 2543-47 North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190057 053.ResolutionResolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 5132 West Mill Road, in the 9th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190070 054.ResolutionResolution approving a Project Plan and a term sheet for a Loan Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 98 (The Ikon), in the 15th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Ald. Murphy, Donovan and Witkowski voting "no" on item 54.
REFERRED TOFail3:12 Action details Video Video
190070 0 ResolutionResolution approving a Project Plan and a term sheet for a Loan Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 98 (The Ikon), in the 15th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass12:3 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
181570 155.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the Permanent Historic Designation of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and grounds at 929 North Water Street in the 4th Ald. DistrictHELD IN COUNCILFail7:8 Action details Video Video
181570 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the Permanent Historic Designation of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and grounds at 929 North Water Street in the 4th Ald. DistrictADOPTEDFail4:11 Action details Video Video
181570 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the Permanent Historic Designation of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and grounds at 929 North Water Street in the 4th Ald. DistrictPLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
181646 156.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the creation of an annual service to the community event.

Minutes note: Ald. Coggs asked to be added as a co-sponsor.
ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
190031 157.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the change of funded agency from Grandville Economic Development Corporation to Social Development Corporation.

Minutes note: A
ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
181822 058.AppointmentReappointment of David Brien to the Business Improvement District #26 by the Mayor. (8th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
181824 059.AppointmentReappointment of Larry Stern to the Business Improvement District #26 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
181825 060.AppointmentReappointment of William Cobb to the Business Improvement District #49 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
181832 061.AppointmentReappointment of James Piwoni to the East Side Architectural Review Board by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
181833 062.AppointmentReappointment of Lynn Sbonik to the East Side Architectural Review Board by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
181939 063.AppointmentReappointment of Mark Sain to the Black Male Achievement Advisory Council by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
190034 064.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to charter school pre-application process.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
181772 065.ResolutionResolution directing the City Clerk to issue a Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals for designing and adopting a new official City flag.

Minutes note: Ald. Johnson added as a co-sponsor.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
181828 066.AppointmentReappointment of Ruben Burgos to the Charter School Review Committee by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
181829 067.AppointmentReappointment of Joyce Mallory to the Charter School Review Committee by the Mayor. (7th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
181830 068.AppointmentReappointment of Desiree Pointer Mace to the Charter School Review Committee by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
190005 069.CommunicationCommunication from the Community Collaborative Committee relating to updates and current activities.REFERRED TOPass15:0 Action details Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
190169 071.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution relating to an agreement between Ms. Stacey Williams-Ng, the Brady Area Foundation for Arts and Education, Inc., and Business Improvement District 11 for installation and maintenance of a mural on the S. Holton St. Bridge abutment in the Third Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190170 072.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution to review and approve modifications to the contract used by the Community Development Grants Administration for 2019 community development activity and to authorize execution of contracts and subcontracts by City departments.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190182 073.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution directing the City Attorney to intervene on behalf of the City of Milwaukee before the Public Service Commission in relation to Wisconsin Electric Power Company’s and Wisconsin Gas LLC’s application to adjust electric, steam and natural gas rates.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
190154 070.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video