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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/23/2010 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: 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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     The meeting was called to order at 9:10 a.m.    Not available
     The roll was called.    Roll call Not available
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said, followed by an invocation offered by Melva Henderson, pastor of World Outreach & Bible Training Center.    Not available
     The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of November 3rd, the budget adoption meeting of November 5th, or the special meeting of November 11th? There being no corrections to these minutes, they were approved without objection.    Not available
     Ald. Robert Bauman acknowledged Joe and Joyce Ellwanger on the occasion of their receipt of the Frank P. Zeidler Community Service Award.    Not available
     Commendatory and condolatory resolutions were read and approved without objection.    Not available
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ---The following items 1 and 2 may be referred from the SPECIAL Licenses Committee meeting held on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 8:15 A.M.    Not available
100900 11.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the transfer of food license processing from the health department to the city clerk.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
100914 12.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance extending a moratorium on the issuance of precious metal and gem dealer licenses.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
100565 03.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: The court reporter was sworn in. The question was put: Have the members of the Common Council read the report and recommendations of the Licenses Committee and the objections filed in this matter? All members present indicated that they had done so. Ald. Witkowski EXCUSED. The question was put: Are any of the following or their counsels present and, if so, do they wish to address the Common Council? Elizabeth B. Bates was present by counsel. Habib Manjee was present by counsel. Ald. Bohl moved that the Common Council resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole. There was no objection. Ald. Bohl moved that the Committee of the Whole rise for the purpose of making a motion with respect to these license files. There was no objection. Ald. Bohl moved, with respect to the application of Habib Manjee, to strike items 5b, 5c, and 5e from the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. There was no objection. Ald. Bohl moved that the Common Council resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole. There was no objection. Attorney Michael Whitcomb appeared and addressed the Common Council on behalf of Elizabeth B. Bates. Asst. City Attorney Adam Stephens appeared and addressed the Common Council on this matter. Attorney David Halbrooks appeared and addressed teh Common Council on behalf of Habib Manjee. Asst. City Attorney Adam Stephens appeared and addressed the Common Council on this matter. Ald. Bohl moved that the Committee of the Whole rise. There was no objection. Ald. Kovac moved with respect to the license application of Elizabeth B. Bates that the license be renewed with a warning letter, notwithstanding the recommendation of the committee.
AMENDEDPass9:4 Action details Not available
100565 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: Ald. Bauman moves with respect to the application of Habib Manjee, issuance with a 30-day suspension, notwithstanding the recommendation of the committee.
AMENDEDFail5:9 Action details Not available
100565 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: Return the Class "B" Bartender renewal license of Jose Gonzalez to committee.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
100565 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: Ald. Witkowski requested unanimous consent to be added as among those having read the committee report. There was no objection.
APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
100806 11.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100807 12.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
100772 03.ResolutionResolution supporting the development of a Southeast Region Incident Management Team (SE-IMT) and authorizing City participation in planning and development of the SE-IMT.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
100232 04.Communication-ReportCommunication from the Police Department relating to the 2010 crime statistics and other public safety issues.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
100818 05.Communication-ReportCommunication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to its inspection of public passenger vehicles.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
100618 11.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2011 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
100775 12.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2011 offices and positions in the City Service.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
100788 03.Charter OrdinanceA charter ordinance relating to state reporting by the employes’ retirement system.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
100789 04.ResolutionResolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a 2010 Urban Areas Security Initiative Program Grant.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
100846 05.ResolutionResolution authorizing a Master Continuing Disclosure Certificate for the issuance of debt by the City.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
100863 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing and providing for the sale and issuance of Sewerage System Revenue Bonds for capital improvement purposes. (Comptroller)ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
100793 07.CommunicationCommunication from the Ethics Board relative to amending the positions ordinance.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
100796 08.Communication-ReportCommunication from the State Legislative Audit Bureau relating to its report: “Medical Education, Research, and Public Health Grants: An Evaluation”.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
100821 09.Communication-ReportCommunication from the Comptroller's office relating to a Report of Debt and Debt Service for the Years 2005 through 2014.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
100859 010.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers and equipment requests.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
100911 011.CommunicationCommunication relating to an amendment to a single-source contract for the Fire and Police Commission.PLACED ON FILEPass10:4 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
   1. Resolutions authorizing the return of real estate:    Not available
100776 1a.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5036 N. 38th St., in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Sheltrina Washington)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100777 1b.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5379 N. 53rd St., in the 2nd Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Watson Phillips)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100778 1c.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 9367 N. Joyce Ave., in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Terrence Rozman)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100785 1d.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2654 N. 19th St., in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Charles Holland)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100786 1e.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4321-4321A N. 28th St., in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Josephine Hicks)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100798 1f.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 8619 N. Servite Dr., #214, in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (ClearVue Opportunity XIV, LLC)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100802 1g.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2720 S. 16th St., in the 14th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Ronald Caldwell)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100804 1h.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 915 S. 17th St., in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Green Tree Servicing, LLC)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100805 1i.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2402 W. Becher St., in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Morgan Stanley ABC Cap 1, Inc.)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100808 1j.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2544-2546 N. 35th St., in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (CIRAS, Inc.)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100811 1k.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1020 W. Nash Ave., in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Toki Moore)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100812 1L.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3873 N. 37th St., in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Talaya Watson)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100813 1m.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3828 N. 51st Blvd., in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Derek Kenner)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100814 1n.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3758 N. 40th St., in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Cedric Lanier Banyard)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100815 1o.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2740 N. 10th St., in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Constance Holman)REFERRED TOPass15:0 Action details Not available
100816 1p.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5861 N. 71st St., in the 2nd Aldermanic District to its former owner. (HSBC Bank USA National Association)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100817 1q.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4656 N. 28th St., in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Wilson Love)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100822 1r.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5725 W. Burleigh St., in the 10th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Mohammad Rafiq)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100824 1s.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2502 W. Locust St., in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Christopher Blake)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100825 1t.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 7937 W. Grantosa Dr., in the 2nd Aldermanic District to its former owner. (JP Morgan Chase Bank)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100827 1u.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2901-2903 N. 23rd St., in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (2901 N. 23rd St., LLC)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100828 1v.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4945 N. 36th St., in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Darlene Prince)ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100792 02.ResolutionSubstitute resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against a certain parcel, 9524 W. Good Hope Road, on the 2009 tax roll.

Minutes note: Not properly before the Common Council -- No Comptroller Counter-signature.
NOT ACTED ONPass15:0 Action details Not available
100820 13.ResolutionSubstitute resolution endorsing the proposed 2011-2012 City of Milwaukee State Legislative Package.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
100174 04.ResolutionResolution relative to legislative bills.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
100801 05.Communication-ReportCommunication from the Department of Administration relating to the Complete Count Committee Report of Activities.PLACED ON FILEPass15:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
   6. Claims against the City:    Not available
100795 0a.ResolutionResolution relating to the claim of Atty. Jonathan Safran on behalf of Jeremy Smith relating to property damage and personal injuries. (3rd Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100867 0b.ResolutionResolution relating to a claim from Kelly McClain for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
090919 11.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to establish a Development Incentive Zone on land located generally along the east side of South 27th Street between West Howard Avenue and West Loomis Road, in the 13th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100262 12.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance establishing a pedestrian mall to be known as “Erie Street Plaza” in East Erie Street, adjacent to the harbor entrance, in the 4th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100766 13.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the Second Amendment to a Detailed Planned Development known as RGS Warehouse, to allow for site plan modifications, on lands located on the west side of South 6th Street and north of West College Avenue, in the 13th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100768 14.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to a change in zoning from Industrial-Light to Industrial-Heavy, to facilitate industrial expansion of Integrated Mail, Inc., on land located north of West Hopkins Street and east of North 35th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
100737 15.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the execution of a Cooperation Agreement by and between the City of Milwaukee and the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee for refinancing the Redevelopment Authority’s Series 2001 Revenue Bonds and for financing The South End capital improvements project of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
100819 01.ResolutionResolution to review and approve modifications to the contract used by the Community Development Grants Administration for 2011 community development activity and to authorize execution of contracts and subcontracts by City departments.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100868 02.ResolutionResolution authorizing an expenditure from the Department of City Development’s Development Fund for economic development purposes, in the 14th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
091304 03.AppointmentReappointment of Ivan Gamboa to the Business Improvement District Board No. 38 (South Cesar Chavez Drive) by the Mayor. (8th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091305 04.AppointmentReappointment of Rafael Luciano to the Business Improvement District Board No. 38 (South Cesar Chavez Drive) by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
091306 05.AppointmentReappointment of Leslie Velez to the Business Improvement District Board No. 38 (South Cesar Chavez Drive) by the Mayor. (11th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100088 06.AppointmentReappointment of Salvatore Glorioso to the Business Improvement District Board #11 (Brady Street) by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100883 07.AppointmentReappointment of Marna Boyle to the Business Improvement District Board No. 10 (Avenues West) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100885 08.AppointmentReappointment of Dan Naumann to the Business Improvement District Board No. 10 (Avenues West) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100887 09.AppointmentReappointment of Rick Wiegand to the Business Improvement District Board No. 10 (Avenues West) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100891 010.AppointmentAppointment of Thomas Axel Lifvendahl to the Business Improvement District Board #27 (West Burleigh Street) by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
100608 11.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Department of City Development to apply for a Transportation Economic Assistance grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, in the 7th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Previously offered by Ald. Bauman, he subsequently withdrew the amendment and it was then offered by Ald. Wade. Ald. Davis subsequently moved to hold in council.
HELD IN COUNCILFail2:13 Action details Not available
100608 2 ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Department of City Development to apply for a Transportation Economic Assistance grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, in the 7th Aldermanic District.SUBSTITUTEDPass13:2 Action details Not available
100608 2 ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Department of City Development to apply for a Transportation Economic Assistance grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, in the 7th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass13:2 Action details Not available
100712 02.ResolutionResolution approving an Underground Conduit Infrastructure Partnership Agreement between the City and AT&T.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100780 03.ResolutionResolution approving a lease agreement with IFI Terminal Milwaukee, LLC.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100781 04.ResolutionResolution approving a lease agreement with South Harbor, LLC.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100799 05.ResolutionResolution authorizing the proper City Officers to execute Sewer Easement SE-2822, located in part of the vacated east-west alley in the block bounded by North 20th Street, North 21st Street, West Garfield Avenue and West Brown Street in the 15th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100800 06.ResolutionResolution authorizing the proper City Officers to execute Sewer Easement Release SER-2782, located in the vacated portion of the North-South alley that is bounded by East Garfield Avenue, East North Avenue, North Palmer Street and North 1st Street in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100823 07.ResolutionResolution accepting Sewer Easements SE-2797A, SE-2797B, SE-2797C, SE-2797D, and SE-2798, in the area north of West Good Hope Road near North Cassie Avenue in the 5th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100829 08.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute a State/Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the installation of a traffic control signal at West Lapham Boulevard and South 13th Street and to fund preliminary engineering for the project in the 12th Aldermanic District with a total estimated cost of $25,000, with an estimated grantor share of $22,500, and an estimated City share of $2,500.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100830 09.ResolutionResolution relative to the cost participation and installation of pedestrian countdown timers at 163 traffic signal controlled local street intersections under two Highway Safety Improvement Program projects in various Aldermanic Districts at a total estimated cost of $744,304.84, with an estimated grantor share of $669,874.35, and an estimated City share of $74,430.49.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100837 010.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 $95,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,735,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100838 111.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 $1,322,900 for a total estimated cost of $1,436,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100839 012.ResolutionResolution 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 $1,315,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $13,698,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100840 013.ResolutionResolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $94,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $95,000.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
100769 11.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a revised Me2 Request for Proposal for residential financial services and making technical clarifications to Me2 Community Workforce Agreement.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
100770 12.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing agreement with Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation to implement utilization of Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant formula grant funds for subsidy of Me2 residential audit subsidies.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     Communications from city officers were read and ordered on file without objection.    Not available
     MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
100954 01.Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Not available
     Announcements were made.    Not available
     There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m.    Not available
     -- Jim Owczarski, Deputy City Clerk    Not available