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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/18/2022 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: VIRTUAL
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     Meeting convened: 9:09 A.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was said, followed by a moment of silence. The minutes of the December 14th and Special Common Council of December23rd meetings were approved.    Roll call Not available
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
211471 01.CommunicationCommunication 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:    Video Video
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211360 02.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: Included in the file are the following recommendations: Renewal with a fourteen (14) day suspension, based on police report, aldermanic and applicant testimony of the Class B Tavern, Food Dealer and Public Entertainment Licenses for Monica Hernandez-Gaspar for the premises located at 1801 S Muskego Av. (“La Caleta Restaurant & Bar”) in the 8th aldermanic district. (No written objections have been filed) Nonrenewal of the Home Improvement Contractor’s License based upon the second nonappearance for Arthur R Mahan ("SAAM Development LLC). (No written objections have been filed) Nonrenewal, based upon the second nonappearance of the Class D Operator’s License for Tiffany A. De Baker. (No written objections have been filed) Nonrenewal, based upon the second nonappearance of the Class D Operator’s License for Darryl Gladney. (No written objections have been filed) Nonrenewal, based upon the second nonappearance of the Class D Operator’s License for Paige L Lindlbauer. (No written objections have been filed) Nonrenewal, based upon the second nonappearance of the Class D Operator’s License based for Brittney M. Johnson. (No written objections have been filed) Nonrenewal, based upon the second nonappearance of the Class D Operator’s License based for Brenda Melendez. (No written objections have been filed)
APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211127 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211339 04.MotionSubstitute motion relating to the locations of various Milwaukee County Transit System bus stops.APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211261 05.ResolutionResolution relating to the allocation of demolition funds.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211341 06.ResolutionResolution 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 $4,160,245 for a total estimated cost of $4,703,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211342 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 $10,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $110,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211343 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 $2,287,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $15,096,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211344 19.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 $7,139,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $9,174,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211347 110.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Local Municipal Agreement with Milwaukee County Department of Transportation to fund the installation of Street Lighting, City Underground Conduit and Traffic facilities included in the East North Avenue Bridge (B-40-0502) over the Oak Leaf Bike Trail improvement project WH097012 (WISDOT ID 2445-09-71).ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211405 011.ResolutionResolution approving a fourth amendment to lease agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for the placement of personal communications services antennas and ancillary equipment at 5600 W. Oklahoma Avenue.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211286 012.AppointmentAppointment of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor. CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211368 113.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2022 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211369 114.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2022 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210371 015.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to update the City’s anti-harassment policy and workplace violence policy to include elected officials and appointees.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211314 016.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $3,430,000 for bridges.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211315 017.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $10,500,000 for street lighting.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211316 018.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $32,986,000 for street improvements.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211317 019.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $2,812,000 for harbor improvements.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211318 020.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $29,000,000 for sewerage.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211319 021.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $850,000 for parks and public grounds.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211320 022.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $7,220,000 for the construction of police facilities and combined fire and police safety buildings.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211321 023.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $450,000 for construction of engine houses, and for pumps, water mains, reservoirs and all other reasonable facilities for fire protection apparatus or equipment for fire protection.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211322 024.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $1,380,000 for fire engines and other equipment of the fire department.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211323 025.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $1,300,000 for parking lots or other parking facilities.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211324 026.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $2,000,000 for school purposes.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211325 027.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $664,000 for libraries.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211326 028.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $16,714,000 for buildings for the housing of machinery and equipment.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211327 029.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $1,250,000 for providing financial assistance to blight elimination, slum clearance, community development, redevelopment and urban renewal programs and projects under ss. 66.1105, 66.1301 to 66.1329 and 66.1331 to 66.1337.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211328 030.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $25,000,000 for Tax Incremental Districts for providing financial assistance to blight elimination, slum clearance, community development, redevelopment and urban renewal programs and projects under ss. 66.1105, 66.1301 to 66.1329 and 66.1331 to 66.1337.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211329 031.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $43,050,000 for water systems.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211330 032.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $6,700,000 for any combination of sewage, garbage or refuse or rubbish disposal.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211331 033.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $37,000,000 for grants and financing receivables.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211332 034.ResolutionResolution Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of General Obligation Refunding Notes and Bonds.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211333 035.ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of $25,000,000 general obligation notes, to pay a general and current municipal expense associated with the Community Development Block Grant and other grant programs.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211334 136.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the carryover of 2021 authorization for general obligation and revenue based borrowing.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211335 037.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to market up to $150,000,000 of general obligation revenue anticipation promissory notes.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211336 138.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to market general obligation promissory notes.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211337 139.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to market general obligation corporate purpose bonds.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211399 040.ResolutionResolution relative to approval of funding for the 2022 Department of Administration - Information and Technology Management Division, Public Facility Communications Capital Improvement Program.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211400 041.ResolutionResolution establishing a City Data Governance Plan.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211426 242.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Health Department to distribute free COVID-19 at-home tests and gift cards for individuals who have received COVID-19 vaccination booster shots.HELD IN COUNCILPass14:0 Action details Not available
211438 143.ResolutionSubstitute resolution accepting a gift of services from Yolobe, Inc. for upgrading and developing the DirectConnectMKE platform.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211366 044.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
211367 045.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or administrative corrections.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
211449 046.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to provide an additional 1% biweekly for FLSA non-exempt employees assigned to drive during a general ice control and snow plow operation.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
211450 047.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to increase the daily rates and provide bilingual compensation for Election Inspectors and Chief Inspectors in the Election Commission.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211396 248.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to aldermanic district boundaries commencing in 2022.

Minutes note: Ald. Perez moved to Hold in Council. However, after further discussion he withdrew his motion. At 10:07 AM Ald. Hamilton request Council takes a 10 minute recess. There were no objections.
SUBSTITUTEDFail4:10 Action details Not available
211396 2 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to aldermanic district boundaries commencing in 2022.HELD IN COUNCILFail3:11 Action details Not available
211396 2 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to aldermanic district boundaries commencing in 2022.PASSEDPass11:3 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210335 149.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the adversary proceeding entitled City Wide Investments, LLC v. City of Milwaukee, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, Case No. 17-22900, Adv. No. 17-02115.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210628 150.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to a requirement that face coverings be worn in certain indoor environments under certain conditions.

Minutes note: Ald. Zamarripa moved to offer a Substitute AMENDMENT This ordinance requires any person over 3 years old who enters a building open to the public to wear a face covering. The ordinance further specifies that the indoor face covering requirement shall be in effect until March 1, 2022. Ald. Perez asked to be added as Co-sponsor. There were no objections.
SUBSTITUTEDPass12:1 Action details Not available
210628 2 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to a requirement that face coverings be worn in certain indoor environments under certain conditions.PASSEDPass12:1 Action details Not available
211357 151.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211358 152.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211270 153.ResolutionSubstitute resolution requesting the executive director of the Fire and Police Commission to work with the Fire Department and the Police Department to survey employees who move out of the city.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211283 154.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Fire Department to further amend the Ambulance Service Contract agreements with Bell Ambulance, Inc. and Curtis-Universal, Inc. for Emergency Medical Services.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211108 055.CommunicationCommunication from the Inspector General relating to a Report of Investigation, Misconduct, and Conflict of Interest during the Converged Security Information Request for Proposal (CSIM RFP).PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211308 056.ResolutionResolution authorizing an easement, lease agreement and sale of a part of the City-owned property at 2270 South Kinnickinnic Avenue to 2266KK LLC, in the 14th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211370 057.ResolutionResolution approving a Land Disposition Report for the property at 517-19 West North Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211409 158.MotionSubstitute motion directing the Department of City Development to initiate a zoning map amendment to change the zoning of lands located in the vicinity of North Jackson Street and East Summerfest Place from Industrial Mixed, IM, to an appropriate Central Business, C9, zoning designation, in the 4th Aldermanic District.APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211278 059.AppointmentReappointment of Allyson Nemec to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211279 060.AppointmentReappointment of Brianna Sas-Perez to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211280 061.AppointmentReappointment of Ranell Washington to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211282 062.AppointmentAppointment of Alderman Ashanti Hamilton to the Redevelopment Authority by the Mayor. CONFIRMEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211288 063.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Neighborhood Services and the Milwaukee Fire Department relating to an educational campaign raising awareness of electrical hazards.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211371 064.AppointmentReappointment of Kendall Breunig to the Business Improvement District #2 by the Mayor. CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211374 065.AppointmentReappointment of Paul Rubitsky to the Business Improvement District #27 by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211375 066.AppointmentReappointment of Antonio Felder to the Business Improvement District #28 by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211376 067.AppointmentReappointment of Kelly Felder to the Business Improvement District #28 by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211377 068.AppointmentReappointment of Ariam Kesete to the Business Improvement District #28 by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
211436 069.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution designating MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit an official annual City event and authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of contributions.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211501 070.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211515 071.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution urging the Fire and Police Commission to require the Milwaukee Police Department to adopt holster-sensor technology.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211525 072.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution relating to correction of the 2021 tax roll.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211528 073.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to file an amicus brief (amicus curiae) in the matter of Jeffrey Becker v. Dane County, 2021AP001343.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     Meeting adjourned at 11:17 AM Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant     Not available