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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/4/2020 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: VIRTUAL MEETING
This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view it should go to http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel or Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable.
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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     Meeting convened: 9:18 A.M.    Roll call Not available
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said and followed by silent meditation.    Not available
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
200911 01.CommunicationCommunication 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:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
200630 02.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to Licenses.

Minutes note: Included in the file is the following recommendation: Nonrenewal, based upon the second nonappearance of the Home Improvement Contractor’s and Home Improvement Salesperson licenses for Trais Haire for (“Midwestern Roofing & Construction”). (no written objections have been filed) Nonrenewal, based upon the police report, and police and aldermanic testimony of the Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises licenses for Ernestine Goodson for the premises located at 9012 W Silver Spring Dr. (“Courtside Bar & Grill”) in the 2nd aldermanic district. (no written objections have been filed) Renewal, with a fifteen (15) day suspension, based upon the police report, and aldermanic and applicant testimony of the Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises licenses for Debi Damron for the premises located at 2079 S 8th St. (“On My Way Home”) in the 12th aldermanic district. (no written objections have been filed) All members indicated they had read the report of Findings and Recommendations of the Committee.
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191915 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
200779 04.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of street lighting cabinet at West Silver Spring Road and North Lovers Lane Road, and to set up funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $20,502.81 with 100% grantor share.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
200782 05.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance and funding of a The Recycling Partnership grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
200815 16.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 $11,800 for a total estimated cost of $15,800.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
200816 07.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 $47,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,000,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
200817 18.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 $135,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,667,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
200818 09.ResolutionResolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $441,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $658,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
200859 110.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending the Active Streets for Businesses Program.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
200647 011.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to the Milwaukee Complete Streets Health and Equity Report 2019.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
200819 012.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division transmitting the 2021 Assessment Rates Report.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
200826 213.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2020 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
200827 214.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2020 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
200828 215.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2021 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
200829 216.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2021 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
200851 017.ResolutionResolution to authorize up to $4,000,000.00 of contingent borrowing to fund settlement of the claims raised by the plaintiff Estate of Sylville K. Smith, Mildred Haynes, and Patrick Smith, in the lawsuit entitled Estate of Sylville K. Smith, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No. 17-CV-862-LA.ADOPTEDPass14:1 Action details Video Video
200858 118.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to certain provisions of Mayor Tom Barrett’s proclamation of March 19, 2020, declaring a state of emergency in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
200742 019.AppointmentReappointment of Steve Mahan to the Deferred Compensation Plan Board by the Mayor.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
180170 020.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations and the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners relating to a status report on the recruitment of risk management specialists by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
200676 121.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a 2020 COPS Hiring Program Grant.REFERRED TOPass15:0 Action details Video Video
200822 022.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
200864 023.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of City Treasurer Cash ControlsPLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
200876 024.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of Milwaukee Police Department Overtime.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
200691 125.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 9534 W. Marcelle Avenue, in the 5th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Thomas A. Opachen.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
200802 026.ResolutionResolution approving the revised Municipal Court Non-Traffic Deposit Schedule.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
200804 027.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Andrew Marx, in the amount of $12,090.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
200810 128.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2654-2656 N. 45th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Ahkee J. Davis.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
200811 129.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1324 S. 21st Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Priyanka Sarath.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
200850 030.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Estate of Sylville K. Smith, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No. 17-CV-862-LA.ADOPTEDPass14:1 Action details Video Video
200884 131.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving the retention of outside counsel to pursue potential vaping litigation.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
140673 032.CommunicationCommunication from the League of Wisconsin Municipalities relating to its role in working with and assisting the City of Milwaukee.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
151187 033.ResolutionResolution opposing Wisconsin 2015 Assembly Bill 469 relating to school changing rooms currently pending in the Legislature.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
151382 034.ResolutionResolution urging the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to request a waiver from the FoodShare Employment and Training Program.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
151473 135.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending the 2015-2016 state legislative package relating to ambulance staffing requirements.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
160350 036.CommunicationCommunication relating to the activities and final report from the Outstanding Debt Work Group.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
170090 037.ResolutionResolution expressing the City of Milwaukee’s support for H-1B visa reforms to protect American workers.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
170333 038.CommunicationCommunication from departments relating to the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the Outstanding Debt Task Force.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
170446 039.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to lobby for state legislation allowing the transfer of the portion of sales tax revenue generated in Milwaukee and currently appropriated to the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball District to the City of Milwaukee for its protective services.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
171136 040.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to undertake efforts to promote changes at the state and federal level related to lead hazards.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
200203 041.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Eric Hinshaw for property damage. (3rd Aldermanic District)PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
200204 042.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Fred Gray for property damage. (3rd Aldermanic District)PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
200626 043.CommunicationCommunication from the United States Postal Service relating to recent changes to the mail delivery system and the effect they will have on services provided to the City of Milwaukee.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
200692 144.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 8910 N. 95th Street, in the 9th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Caleb Chidebell.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
200781 045.CommunicationCommunication from the Inspector General relating to the 2020 Election Commission, Absentee BallotPLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
190750 046.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of James Hedman for property damage. (5th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
191512 047.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Crystal Harrell.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
191730 048.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Jason Hall for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
200406 049.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Ronald J. Michalski.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
200841 150.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
200842 151.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
200754 052.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Milwaukee Health Department to enter into affiliation agreements and Business Associate Agreements with various educational institutions seeking to place their students at Milwaukee Health Department sites for supervised learning experiences.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
200823 153.ResolutionSubstitute resolution urging the Fire and Police Commission to disallow canines as a use of force.ADOPTEDPass12:1 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
200740 054.AppointmentAppointment of Dr. Ian Martin to the Board of Health by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
160314 055.CommunicationCommunication relating to the safety of teachers within the Milwaukee Public Schools system.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
160507 056.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Police Department and the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners relating to the civilianization of sworn positions.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
160973 057.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Police Department, the state of Wisconsin, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, and other agencies relating to pedestrian and traffic safety.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
171531 058.ResolutionResolution relating to UniteMKE Lead Education Initiative.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
171668 059.ResolutionResolution urging the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to allocate $3.9 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education funding to Milwaukee's Well Fed Means Less Lead campaign for community education on lead exposure.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
171669 060.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to study the feasibility of the City of Milwaukee hiring part-time, seasonal police officers. PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
171724 061.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Police Department and the office of the City Attorney relating to policies governing surveillance of members of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
171920 062.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to regulations concerning marijuana possession.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
180210 163.ResolutionSubstitute resolution appropriating $1,000,000 from the 2018 Common Council Contingent Fund for the purposes of expanding the City’s lead safety educational campaigns and lead abatement activities.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
180409 064.AppointmentAppointment of Mariana Rodriguez to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District)PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
180596 065.MotionMotion relating to an investigation of the Milwaukee Health Department's lead abatement program by the Public Safety and Health Committee.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
181416 066.CommunicationCommunication from various municipal and non-profit agencies relating to on-going needle exchange programs.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
181423 067.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Police Department and the Information Technology Management Division relating to the timely provision of crime statistics reports by aldermanic districts.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
181435 068.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the issuance of parking citations by non-sworn employees of the Milwaukee police department.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
181440 069.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Police Department and the office of the Milwaukee County District Attorney relating to the Milwaukee police officers on the District Attorney’s ‘Brady-Giglio’ list.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
181626 070.CommunicationCommunication from the Safety and Civic Commission relating to its current programs and activities.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
181764 071.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the immobilization of motor vehicles.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
181941 072.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works and the Department of Employee Relations relating to the safety of City employees.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
190095 073.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to traffic fatalities and crashes in 2018.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
191600 074.ResolutionAn ordinance relating to the crowding, obstructing or incommoding of various places.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
200837 075.CommunicationCommunication from the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners relating to the 2019 Police Satisfaction Survey.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191899 176.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving the Connecting the Corridor Strategic Action Plan and amending the Near North Side Area Comprehensive Plan to include Connecting the Corridor Strategic Action Plan as part of the City of Milwaukee’s Overall Comprehensive Plan, in the 1st, 6th, and 7th Aldermanic Districts.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
200812 177.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the funding of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) (Pub. L. No. 116-136) for Community Development Block Grant-CV from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Community Development Grants Administration.ADOPTEDPass13:1 Action details Video Video
200813 178.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to the establishment of the Year 2021 Funding Allocation Plan.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
200814 079.ResolutionResolution approving Year 2021 Operating Plans for various Business Improvement Districts and Neighborhood Improvement Districts, located in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
200763 080.AppointmentAppointment of Jordan Thomas to be a member-at-large of the Milwaukee Youth Council.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
200623 081.CommunicationCommunication from various community groups relating to their demands for legislative and other changes they are seeking in the name of social justice.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION    Not available
200967 082.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution directing the City Attorney, on behalf of the City, to file an amicus brief supporting Public Health Madison and Dane County’s COVID-19 health order.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
200971 083.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution creating a second temporary emergency paid leave account for eligible City employees due to the ongoing pandemic.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video