powered help
header-left header-center header-right
Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/15/2021 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location:
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments:
File #Ver.Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultTallyAction DetailsVideo
     The meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m.    Roll call Video Video
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent meditation.    Video Video
     The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of May 25, 2021? There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection.    Video Video
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
210295 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:    Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210163 02.MotionMotion relating to the revocation of the Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises licenses of Miguel A. Martinez, agent for The Flow DJ’s Entertainment LLC, for the premises located at 828 South 1st Street doing business as “VIP Lounge" in the 12th aldermanic district.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
201608 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating 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: Gary Lieske Mr. Lieske and Atty. Michael Winter, legal counsel, indicated their presence to address the Common Council. Ald. Coggs 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. Appearing to address the Common Council: Atty. Michael Winter, legal counsel on behalf of Gary Lieske Tyrone St. Junior, City Attorney's Office Ald. Coggs moved that the committee now rises. There were no objections. The question was put: Are there any motions relative to this matter? Ald. Borkowski moved to return to committee, notwithstanding the recommendation of the License Committee, the Class D Operator's license renewal application for Matthew Miller. (Prevailed 15-0)
AMENDEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
201608 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: Hearing no other motions made, a vote of those Council members present to approve the recommendations of the Licenses Committee as contained in File Number 201608 was called.
APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210212 14.MotionSubstitute motion relating to the locations of various Milwaukee County Transit System bus stops.APPROVEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210153 05.ResolutionResolution relating to the application for, and acceptance, funding and expenditure of, a Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2020 Harbor Assistance Program grant for cruise-related development at Port MilwaukeeADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210154 06.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 for cost participation for the construction of various projects in the 3rd Aldermanic district with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of $170,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $170,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210156 07.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 a Safe Routes to School project in various Aldermanic districts with a total estimated cost increase of $20,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0 and an estimated City share of $20,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210160 18.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 $2,242,500 for a total estimated cost of $2,606,400.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210161 19.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 $82,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,401,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210162 110.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 $6,665,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $7,486,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210188 011.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Infrastructure Partnership Program grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of bioswales within the terrace areas of South Honey Creek Drive from West Morgan Avenue to West River Bend Dr and the median areas of West Morgan Avenue from South Honey Creek Drive to South 75th Street, in the 11th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210189 012.ResolutionResolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of four green alleys to be constructed as part of the City’s 2021 alley reconstruction program in the 2nd, 5th, 7th and 13th Aldermanic Districts and for one future green alley, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210191 013.ResolutionResolution to inform the Common Council of the City’s Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for the year 2020.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210202 114.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2021 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210203 115.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2021 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210121 116.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2020-2021 COVID-19 Sequencing Grant from University of Wisconsin System, Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), Public Health Services (PHS) and Center for Disease Control (CDC).ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210184 117.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing $750,000 from the 2021 Common Council Contingent Fund to be transferred to the Damages and Claims Special Purpose Account for the settlement payment relating to the lawsuit entitled Sterling D. Brown v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No. 18-CV-922-PP.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210206 118.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue (Health Department).ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210240 119.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving various agreements pertaining to the 2021 Compete Milwaukee transitional jobs program.

Minutes note: Pres. Johnson added as a cosponsor.
ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210268 120.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing acceptance of an American Rescue Plan Act grant and allocating $3.8 million to fund the Earn and Learn Program.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210200 021.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
210201 022.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or administrative corrections.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210269 023.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to provide an incentive rate for CNG inspection certification.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210232 124.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the city attorney’s authority to review certain contracts.

Minutes note: Ald. Perez moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 15-0)
SUBSTITUTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210232 2 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the city attorney’s authority to review certain contracts.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210013 125.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2745 N 33rd Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner HHH Home Rental LLC c/o Marshal Henly.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210014 126.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1008 W Wright Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Prinston Cameron.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210015 127.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2251-2253 S 18th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner Hermenegildo Zacaula.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210032 128.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5024 N 32nd Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner SC Cotton LLC c/o KEvin Barnett (RA) application made by Kevine Barnett.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210095 129.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation relating to the penalty for operation of an unregistered or improperly registered automobile.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210105 130.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 310-312 S 71st Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District to its former owner Mason Pooler.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210107 131.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3607 N 20th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Felicia L Lewis.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210119 132.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to legislative bills.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210185 033.ResolutionResolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2017 and 2020 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210216 034.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the City Attorney, by and through the Ethics Board, to enter into a contract for legal services with Boardman & Clark, LLP.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210223 135.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Office of the Common Council - City Clerk to retain outside counsel to assist the Common Council in preparing its response to the special counsel reviewing the adoption of Common Council File Number 201573, and appropriating funds for this purpose.

Minutes note: Ald. Bauman moved to amend the file by changing the dollar amount in the last “Further Resolved” clause from $50,000 to $45,000. (Prevailed 15-0)
AMENDEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210223 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Office of the Common Council - City Clerk to retain outside counsel to assist the Common Council in preparing its response to the special counsel reviewing the adoption of Common Council File Number 201573, and appropriating funds for this purpose.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
210224 136.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing an appropriation to pay for the special counsel reviewing the adoption of Common Council File Number 201573.

Minutes note: Ald. Bauman moved to amend the file by changing the dollar amount in the analysis and the first “Resolved” clause from $50,000 to $45,000. (Prevailed 15-0)
AMENDEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210224 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing an appropriation to pay for the special counsel reviewing the adoption of Common Council File Number 201573.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
210226 037.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled D.C.F. v Sonthana Rajaphoumi and City of Milwaukee, Circuit Court Case Number 19-cv-008846.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
201389 038.CommunicationCommunication related to the 2020 annual report and activities of the Ethics Board.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Video Video
200667 039.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Rosale Horton for property damage (6th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
200679 040.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Robert Martin for property damage (11th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
200832 041.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Anthony Britton for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
201308 042.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Thomas Tym, agent for Hope Street Ministry, Inc. for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
201452 043.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Lonnie Nash.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
201454 044.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of David Mouradian.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210137 145.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210138 246.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210120 147.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending Common Council File # 201329 relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2021 Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) Breast Feeding Peer Counseling Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210164 048.ResolutionResolution approving the City of Milwaukee Safe Routes to School Strategic Plan.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210128 049.AppointmentAppointment of Dinah C. LaCaze to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Milwaukee County Executive.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
210129 050.AppointmentAppointment of Captain Timothy D. Lietzke to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Acting Police Chief.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210169 051.ResolutionResolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed properties at 2501-2503 and 2509 West North Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210170 152.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 274 East Keefe Avenue to Riverworks Development Corporation, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210236 053.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of City Development to collaborate on a report outlining strategies and partnerships to encourage remote workers to relocate to Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210190 054.AppointmentReappointment of Anthony Smith to the Bronzeville Advisory Committee by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210158 055.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance and funding of an Interlibrary Services Grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210159 056.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance and funding of a Talking Book and Braille Library Grant.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210238 157.ResolutionSubstitute resolution declaring a portion of West State Street to be the “Champagne of Beers Region.”ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210063 058.AppointmentAppointment of Inspector Willie Murphy as the Milwaukee Police Department's representative to the Black Male Achievement Advisory Council by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
191649 059.CommunicationCommunication relating to findings, recommendations and activities of the Millennial Task Force.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210211 060.CommunicationCommunication from various agencies relating to programs intended to engage Milwaukee youth during the Summer months.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
210270 061.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution recognizing and expressing the CIty of Milwaukee's support for Pride Month 2021.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
210311 062.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
210318 063.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution expressing the City of Milwaukee’s support for U.S. House Bill H.R. 3668 - 117th Congress (2021-2022), and directing the Department of Administration Intergovernmental Relations Division to lobby for its passage.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Video Video
210330 064.ResolutionResolution expressing the City of Milwaukee’s support for U.S. House Bill H.R. 2547, the Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act, and directing the Department of Administration-Intergovernmental Relations Division to lobby for passage of this U.S. House bill.

Minutes note: This file is not before the Common Council as it is not ready.
ASSIGNED TOPass15:0 Action details Not available
     Announcements were made.    Video Video
     There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office     Not available
     This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.    Not available