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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/22/2022 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chamber
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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     The meeting was called to order at 9:21 a.m.

Minutes note: Ald. Murphy presiding over the meeting.
    Roll call Video Video
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent meditation and a moment of silence for Ukraine and the City of Irpin. Girl's Day at City Hall was announced, and student participants were welcomed. Remarks were made noting US Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of March 1, 2022. There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection.    Video Video
     COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS    Not available
211808 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
210787 02.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: Jesse Fonseca Atty. Nicole Flemming, legal counsel to Jesse Fonseca, indicated her 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. Nicole Flemming, legal counsel to Jesse Fonseca John McNally, 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? 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 210787 was called.
APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210879 13.ResolutionSubstitute resolution assigning the honorary street name “Sister Clara" to North 1st Street from Center Street to Clarke Street in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211431 24.ResolutionSubstitute resolution assigning the honorary street name “Bezelee Martin" to North Vel R. Phillips Avenue from West Garfield Avenue to West Meinecke Avenue in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211662 05.ResolutionResolution authorizing a revised lease agreement between the City of Milwaukee and PCs for People for placement of Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) antennas at two City fire stations.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211681 06.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute documents titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and reconstruction of North 107th Street bridge over Fond Du Lac Avenue (STH 145) with design engineering at an estimated total cost of $951,000 with 100% grantor share.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211710 07.ResolutionResolution approving the City of Milwaukee Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 2022-2027, including a Gathering Place Feasibility Study.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211731 08.ResolutionResolution approving a 1st Amendment to a Lease Agreement with the DeLong Company, Inc.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211732 09.ResolutionResolution approving Port Milwaukee’s 2022 Statement of Intentions for the State’s Harbor Assistance Program (HAP).ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211742 010.ResolutionResolution relative to the acceptance and expenditure of a Transportation Economic Assistance Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute agreements related thereto.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211746 211.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 $59,025 for a total estimated cost of $188,300.

Minutes note: Ald. Hamilton moved to amend the file to add the following text: In the 1st aldermanic district N. 37 Street.: W. Silver Spring Dr. to W. Thurston Ave. (211210203) Install traffic calming speed hump(s) (Prevailed 14-0)
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211746 2 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 $59,025 for a total estimated cost of $188,300.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211747 012.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 $50,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $50,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211748 113.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 $185,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $390,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211749 114.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 $5,137,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $5,568,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
210821 115.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance granting an air space lease to the Wisconsin Center District for a building overhang on North Vel R. Phillips Avenue for the premises at 405 West Kilbourn Avenue.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
210822 116.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance granting an air space lease to the Wisconsin Center District for a skywalk over North Vel R. Phillips Avenue.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
210823 117.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance granting an air space lease to the Wisconsin Center District for a building overhang on West Kilbourn Avenue.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
210928 118.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance granting an air space lease to the Wisconsin Center District for a connector between North 6th and North Vel R. Phillips Avenue on Wells Street for the premises at 400 West Wisconsin Avenue.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211175 019.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of DPW Operations Safety.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211629 120.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to unpaid salary, wages, and other benefits.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211756 121.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2022 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211757 122.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2022 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211774 123.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to an incentive program for city employees.

Minutes note: Ald. Stamper, Coggs, Lewis and Dodd added as cosponsors.
PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211804 024.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to ethics and harassment training for members of boards and commissions.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211819 125.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the appointment of special deputies by the director of employee relations.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211472 126.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to issue a request for proposal for the City’s group life insurance and long term disability benefitADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211761 027.ResolutionResolution increasing capital grantor share appropriation authority in the Sewer Maintenance Fund for 2022.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211782 028.ResolutionResolution approving an extension to an executive fellow partnership between the City of Milwaukee and FUSE Corps.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211754 029.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
211755 030.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
211758 031.CommunicationCommunication from employees of Milwaukee Water Works relating to wages.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211776 032.CommunicationCommunication from the City Comptroller relating to the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse of City Resources Hotline 2021 Annual ReportPLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211800 033.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 Video Video
211820 034.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance to add American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded positions in various departments.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211603 135.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1431 W Madison Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Legacy RE Holdings Group LLC (Application made by Jose Antonio Rodriguez Diaz).ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211604 136.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2313 W Galena Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Cameron Gilbert.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211665 137.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1524 S 15th Place, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner Gaspar Avila.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211678 138.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2533 W North Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Northside Lutheran Ministries Inc.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211688 039.ResolutionResolution approving the revised Municipal Court Non-Traffic Deposit Schedule.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211705 040.ResolutionResolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2020 and 2021 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211718 141.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 9319 W Adler Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District to its former owner TSA Holding Group LLC.REFERRED TOPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211733 142.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3536 N 26th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Cory Spencer.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211777 043.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Andra Williams v. City of Milwaukee, et al.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211784 144.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 539-541 W Burleigh Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner All Nations Pentecostal Church of Holiness, Inc., (Application made by BMO Harris Bank).ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211790 145.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3728 N 18th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Cafer Demiroren.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211799 146.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to settlement funds received from opioid litigation.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211536 147.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizes settlement of the lawsuit entitled Spencer v. Vagnini, Case No. 16-CV-662.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
210626 048.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of James Olson.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
211702 049.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Charles Jones.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211674 050.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to designation of fleeing an officer, reckless driving, street racing, and speeding as nuisances per se.

Minutes note: This file was not before the Common Council due to not being returned signed by the City Attorney's Office.
NOT ACTED ON   Action details Video Video
211729 151.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211730 152.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211171 153.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to certification of ambulance service providers for the city emergency medical service system.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211745 154.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Fire Department to enter into agreements to extend Tax Intercept Refund Program (TRIP) access to private ambulance companies.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211798 155.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the reporting deadline for the Community Intervention Task Force.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211673 056.AppointmentAppointment of Bree Spencer to the Fire and Police Commission by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)HELD IN COUNCILPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211711 057.AppointmentReappointment of Nancy Yarbrough to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211719 058.AppointmentReappointment of Dawn Helmrich, to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211720 059.AppointmentReappointment of Tammie Xiong to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211721 060.AppointmentReappointment of Sandra Zapata to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211722 061.AppointmentReappointment of Janan M. Najeeb to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211723 062.AppointmentReappointment of Maryann Clesceri to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
211724 063.AppointmentReappointment of Jermaine Reed to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211726 064.AppointmentReappointment of Sharain Horn to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211727 065.AppointmentReappointment of Anne David to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211765 066.AppointmentReappointment of Natalie Hayden to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211767 067.AppointmentReappointment of Mary Triggiano to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211590 068.ResolutionResolution relative to the acceptance and expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act funding from the State of Wisconsin.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211803 069.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to its policies and procedures intended to ensure that police facilities are safe for employees and the public.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211348 170.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the Fourth Amendment to the Detailed Planned Development known as Pick N' Save, f/k/a Home Depot, to allow construction of a commercial building west of the grocery store located at 7401 West Good Hope Road, on the south side of West Good Hope Road, east of North 76th Street, in the 9th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211349 171.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the Second Amendment to the General Planned Development known as Concordia Trust to update the permitted use list and signage standards, remove one structure, and add surface parking on the Phase 1 part of the campus located on the east side of North 33rd Street, south of West State Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211350 172.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the Second Amendment to the Detailed Planned Development known as Concordia Trust Property, Phase 1 to allow demolition of the pool building, renovation of the gymnasium building, additional surface parking and other site changes at 3215 West State Street, located on the east side of North 33rd Street, south of West State Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211490 173.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the Fourth Amendment to the Detailed Planned Development known as Metro Center Phase 2 for a building addition and exterior changes to an existing automobile dealership located at 11212 West Metro Auto Mall, on the north side of West Metro Auto Mall and west of North 107th Street, in the 5th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
210779 174.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting the appeal of the Certificate of Appropriateness for chimney reconstruction and dormer re-cladding at 2640 N. Lake Drive, in North Point North Historic District, for Russell and Dorothy Case.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211491 175.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as Metro Center, Phase 1 to allow removal of the former Smart Car automobile dealership building located at 11340 West Metro Auto Mall, on the north side of West Metro Auto Mall, east of U.S. Highway 41 and 45, in the 5th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211708 076.ResolutionResolution approving a final Certified Survey Map for land located south of West Lawn Avenue and to the west of North 13th Street is to combine parcels under common ownership and to dedicate land for public street purposes, in the 1st Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211735 077.ResolutionResolution dissolving Tax Incremental District No. 52 (Sigma-Aldrich Corp.) and authorizing the City Comptroller to distribute excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211736 078.ResolutionResolution dissolving Tax Incremental District No. 58 (20th & Walnut) and authorizing the City Comptroller to distribute excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211737 079.ResolutionResolution dissolving Tax Incremental District No. 65 (20th & Brown) and authorizing the City Comptroller to distribute excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211738 180.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 1937-39 North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211739 181.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed properties at 2602-12 West Auer Avenue, in the 7th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211741 182.ResolutionResolution endorsing the goals and recommendations of Milwaukee’s Collective Affordable Housing Plan.

Minutes note: Ald. Lewis added as a cosponsor.
ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211743 183.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee to enter into a lease with Talgo, Inc. for the property at 3533 North 27th Street and a portion of the property at 3025 West Hopkins Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211704 084.AppointmentReappointment of Baboonie Tatum to the Bronzeville Advisory Committee by the Common Council President.CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
211769 085.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Neighborhood Services reporting data on code violations and electrical fires.REFERRED TOPass14:0 Action details Not available
211435 0 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to zoning regulations for industrial wastewater treatment facilities.

Minutes note: Ald. Spiker moved to take Common Council File Number 211435 from the file and refer it to the Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee. (Prevailed 14-0)
ASSIGNED TOPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Video Video
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
201501 086.CommunicationCommunication from the Sister Cities Committee relating to its 2021 Annual Report and Activities.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211619 087.CommunicationCommunication from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce providing a status update on its ‘Region of Choice’ initiative.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     Communications from City officers were read and ordered on file without objection.    Video Video
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
211853 088.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
211890 089.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution supporting the City of Milwaukee’s sister city Irpin, Ukraine, and condemning Russia’s military assault on Ukraine.

Minutes note: Ald. Dodd added as a cosponsor. All remaining Common Council members added as cosponsors.
ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Video Video
     Announcements were made.    Video Video
     There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:16 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