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July 31, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

Common Council Chamber

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Agenda — 130 items

  1. 1 Meeting convened at 9:30 AM ▶ jump to 33:18
  2. 2 COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
  3. 2 The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent meditation. The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the meeting of July 14, 2026? There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection. Ald. Moore moved that the Common Council resolved itself into a committee of the whole for the purpose of making a number of presentation. There were no objections. The Milwaukee Youth Council was escorted by Ald. Sharleen Moore, as those members service terms have concluded.
  4. 1. Communication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council. 260488 PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 59:34
  5. 4 THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  6. 5 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  7. 2. A substitute ordinance relating to the granting of a temporary change of plan permit. 260237 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 59:55
  8. 7 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
  9. 3. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. 260462 APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 60:05
  10. 9 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  11. 4. Communication from the License Division relating to “Class B” Tavern licenses issued by the City Clerk relating to license quotas. 260373 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  12. 5. Communication from the License Division relating to a list of “Class B” Special licenses issued by the City Clerk in 2025 260374 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  13. 12 PAGE BREAK
  14. 13 THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: ▶ jump to 61:00
  15. 14 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
  16. 6. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses. 252235 APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 61:03
  17. 16 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  18. 7. A substitute ordinance relating to native plants. 260227 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 61:16
  19. 18 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  20. 8. Substitute resolution to vacate the east-west alley, north of West Cherry Street, between North 12th Street and North 12th Lane, in the 15th Aldermanic District. 250157 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 61:26
  21. 9. Substitute resolution to vacate the eastern portion of 12th Lane between West Cherry Street and the northern alley, in the 15th Aldermanic District. 260170 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 61:55
  22. 10. Substitute resolution authorizing fee title and temporary limited easements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the properties at 2237 North 7th Street and 3463 North 8th Street, to assist in the improvements for the Interstate Highway-43 Project, in the 6th Aldermanic District. 260303 ADOPTED Pass
  23. 11. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “7th Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and real estate acquisition of West National Avenue from 39th Street to 1st Street with a total estimated cost decrease for the project of $203,700, with an estimated decrease of Grantor share of $2,678,850, and an estimated increase of City share of $2,475,150. 260314 ADOPTED Pass
  24. 12. Resolution approving sites for federally funded electric vehicle charging stations. 260403 ADOPTED Pass
  25. 13. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “2nd Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let STP-Urban Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of West Lisbon Street - North 100th Street to West Burleigh Street. 260418 ADOPTED Pass
  26. 14. Resolution authorizing an exclusive right to negotiate with U.S. Venture, Inc. for the City-owned parcel at 1776 South Harbor Drive - Parcel F at Port Milwaukee, in the 14th Aldermanic District. 260425 ADOPTED Pass
  27. 15. Substitute 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 $2,187,100 for a total estimated cost of $2,547,100. 260438 ADOPTED Pass
  28. 16. Substitute 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 $43,513 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,223,513. 260439 ADOPTED Pass
  29. 17. Substitute 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 $272,175 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,850,500. 260440 ADOPTED Pass
  30. 18. Substitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $5,077,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $7,007,000. 260441 ADOPTED Pass
  31. 19. Substitute Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement titled “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the Brady Street Business Improvement District” for the cost sharing of installing traffic calming on E. Brady St. - N. Farwell Ave. to N. Van Buren St. in the 3rd Aldermanic District. 260443 ADOPTED Pass
  32. 20. Resolution authorizing the City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works - Milwaukee Water Works and other City departments to execute a participation agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System to participate in the Panther Edge Internship Program. 260482 ADOPTED Pass
  33. 32 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  34. 21. Communication from the Department of Public Works-Infrastructure Services Division relating to a Statement of Midyear Review of Financial Condition of the Sewer Maintenance Fund. 260415 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  35. 22. Communication from We Energies and other agencies relating to rate cases current before the State of Wisconsin's Public Service Commission as well as the impact of the recent proliferation of data centers. 260484 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  36. 23. Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to developing and presenting uses for urban wood taken in by the Forestry Services. 260491 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  37. 36 PAGE BREAK
  38. 37 THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: ▶ jump to 74:22
  39. 38 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  40. 24. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service. 260459 PASSED Pass
  41. 25. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service. 260460 PASSED Pass
  42. 26. A substitute ordinance relating to the deputy positions in the departments of community wellness and safety and of compliance and engagement. 260494 PASSED Pass
  43. 42 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  44. 27. Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to execute a contract for administration of the City’s prescription drug benefits. 260259 ADOPTED Pass
  45. 28. Substitute resolution outlining the process and communication of 2027 health and dental insurance premium rates. 260262 ADOPTED Pass
  46. 29. Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to extend its current contract with Ameriflex for administration of the City's Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) benefits. 260263 ADOPTED Pass
  47. 30. Substitute resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $275,000,000 of school revenue anticipation notes, and a purpose for Direct Loan Notes, for the purpose of financing the operating budget of the Milwaukee Public Schools on an interim basis. 260398 ADOPTED Pass
  48. 31. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 HIV Partner Services Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 260419 ADOPTED Pass
  49. 32. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group Program grant. 260421 ADOPTED Pass
  50. 33. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Homeland Security - WEM/STAC Analysts Positions 2024 grant. 260422 ADOPTED Pass
  51. 34. Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel. 260458 ADOPTED Pass
  52. 35. Substitute resolution relating to authorizing up to $4,800,000 of Contingent Borrowing to cover costs related to an extension of the ERP System Replacement Project for a December 2026 go-live date. 260490 SUBSTITUTED Pass
  53. 52 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  54. 36. Communication from the Comptroller’s Office relating to a Workday Pre-Implementation Review Report. 260241 PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 80:34
  55. 53 Substitute resolution relating to authorizing up to $4,800,000 of Contingent Borrowing to cover costs related to an extension of the ERP System Replacement Project for a December 2026 go-live date. 260490 ADOPTED Pass
  56. 37. Communication relating to an audit of Municipal Court cash controls. 260336 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  57. 38. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action. 260455 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  58. 39. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action. 260456 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  59. 40. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections. 260457 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  60. 41. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations and the Fire and Police Commission relating to policies and procedures in place to protect employees in the event of air quality incidents. 260508 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  61. 42. Communication from the Fire Department amending the Positions Ordinance to add positions relating to a Youth Carpenter Apprentice Program. 260518 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  62. 43. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to bilingual designation for one position of License Specialist II in the Common Council-City Clerk’s Office License Division. 260521 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  63. 44. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to provide an incentive rate for Public Health Nurses assigned to the Sexual and Reproductive Health Section in the Health Department. 260523 PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 81:56
  64. 62 PAGE BREAK
  65. 63 THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  66. 64 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  67. 45. Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Mario and Chantel Dantzler. 252168 ADOPTED Pass
  68. 46. Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Michael Dupar. 260238 ADOPTED Pass
  69. 47. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Branden Walker. 260375 ADOPTED Pass
  70. 48. Resolution authorizing payment to Yolanda Moffett. 260383 ADOPTED Pass
  71. 49. Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2025 tax roll, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. 260394 ADOPTED Pass
  72. 50. Resolution rescinding Common Council File Number 251996 and authorizing the settlement of claims in the lawsuits entitled 875 East 1, LLC, et al. v. City of Milwaukee. 260428 ADOPTED Pass
  73. 51. Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Haven Funds, LLC v. City of Milwaukee. 260449 ADOPTED Pass
  74. 72 DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
  75. 52. Resolution relating to the claim by Ayshia Banks. 251170 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass ▶ jump to 83:22
  76. 53. Resolution relating to the claim by Charlie Mikel. 251851 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass ▶ jump to 84:04
  77. 54. Resolution relating to the claim of Logan Heinrich and Thomas Ravert. 251852 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  78. 55. Resolution relating to the claim by Keyauna Brumfield. 251932 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  79. 56. Resolution relating to the appeal of Mark and Heidi Gremmer for property damage. 252150 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  80. 57. Resolution relating to the appeal of William Welch for property damage. 252151 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  81. 58. Resolution relating to the appeal of Jason Musante-Klumb for property damage. 252153 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  82. 59. Resolution relating to the appeal of William Shaw, c/o Still on 12th St. II LLC, for property damage. 260226 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  83. 81 PAGE BREAK
  84. 82 THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: ▶ jump to 86:13
  85. 83 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  86. 60. A substitute ordinance relating to short-term rentals. 241547 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 101:50
  87. 61. A substitute ordinance relating to penalties for the sale of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabinoid products to minors. 260219 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 86:40
  88. 62. An ordinance relating to parking controls. 260400 PASSED Pass
  89. 63. An ordinance relating to traffic controls. 260401 PASSED Pass
  90. 88 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  91. 64. Substitute resolution relating to the acceptance and funding of a Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Fast Forward Grant. 260351 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 87:49
  92. 65. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of Homeland Security Southeastern Wisconsin Threat Analysis Center Operations 2024 grant. 260423 ADOPTED Pass
  93. 91 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  94. 66. Appointment of Jordan Morales to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District) 260450 CONFIRMED Fail
  95. 93 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  96. 67. Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the School Resource Officer program in the 2025-26 school year. 260324 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  97. 68. Communication from the Milwaukee Fire Department relating to the feasibility of using light duty vehicles for medical runs. 260381 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  98. 69. Motion modifying Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedures 660 - Vehicle Pursuits and Emergency Vehicle Operations and 575 - Video Release Policy. 260225 TAKEN FROM COMMITTEE Fail ▶ jump to 120:03
  99. 97 PAGE BREAK
  100. 98 THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: ▶ jump to 122:23
  101. 99 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  102. 70. A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Two-Family Residential, RT4, and Local Business, LB2, for the properties located at 410 West Concordia Avenue and 3301 and 3307 North Vel R. Phillips Avenue to Detailed Planned Development, DPD, and the 1st Amendment to the DPD known as Bader Philanthropies to add the subject sites to the DPD that currently includes 3300 North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, on the north side of West Concordia Avenue, east of North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, in the 6th Aldermanic District. 252189 PASSED Pass
  103. 71. A substitute ordinance correcting the mixed zoning of the parcel located at 1993 South Muskego Avenue, on the west side of South Muskego Avenue, north of West Rogers Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District and assigning the zoning of Local Business, LB2, to the property. 260183 PASSED Pass
  104. 102 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  105. 72. Resolution approving Amendment No. 4 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 75 (Reed Street Yards) and authorizing expenditures, in the 12th Aldermanic District. 260432 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 122:57
  106. 73. Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan and authorizing expenditures for Tax Incremental District No. 121 (Bronzeville Arts & Tech Hub), in the 6th Aldermanic District. 260433 ADOPTED Pass
  107. 74. Substitute resolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 132 (Midtown Commons), in the 2nd Aldermanic District. 260434 ADOPTED Pass
  108. 75. Substitute resolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 136 (Amani Homeownership Initiative), in the 6th, 7th, and 15th Aldermanic Districts. 260435 ADOPTED Pass
  109. 76. Substitute resolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 135 (1101-1113 West Historic Mitchell Street), in the 12th Aldermanic District. 260436 ADOPTED Pass
  110. 77. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 920 South 33rd Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District. 260442 ADOPTED Pass
  111. 78. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2976 North 21st Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District. 260444 ADOPTED Pass
  112. 79. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 3269-83 North 11th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District. 260445 ADOPTED Pass
  113. 80. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2859 North 22nd Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District. 260446 ADOPTED Pass
  114. 81. Resolution authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee to enter into an amended Ground Lease with Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System operating as the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for the properties at 2185 North Prospect Avenue and 1925 East Kenilworth Place, in the 3rd Aldermanic District. 260451 ADOPTED Pass
  115. 82. Substitute resolution approving a term sheet authorizing the City of Milwaukee to enter into a lease with AFS Milwaukee, LLC, for a portion of the property at 5825 West Hope Avenue, in the 2nd Aldermanic District. 260485 ADOPTED Pass
  116. 114 PAGE BREAK
  117. 115 THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: ▶ jump to 125:23
  118. 116 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  119. 83. A substitute resolution relating to the use of public school identification cards as library cards. 260287 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 125:43
  120. 84. Resolution relating to the establishment of the Year 2027 Funding Allocation Plan. 260352 ADOPTED Pass
  121. 85. Substitute Resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $2,500 from the Community and Economic Development Committee Fund for the 2026 Beet Street Fall Festival. 260395 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 125:56
  122. 86. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Prescription for Literacy Grant. 260417 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 126:11
  123. 87. Resolution relating to the use and allocation of 2026 Community Development Block Grant funds awarded to the City of Milwaukee Youth Council. 260420 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 126:23
  124. 88. Substitute Resolution appropriating up to $2,279.44 from the Community and Economic Development Fund for Bronzeville Week. 260498 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 126:32
  125. 123 PAGE BREAK
  126. 124 MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION: ▶ jump to 128:33
  127. 89. Resolution approving final certified survey maps. 260526 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 129:15
  128. 90. Resolution authorizing an easement with Menard, Inc. on City of Milwaukee property at 9009 North Granville Station Road, in the 9th Aldermanic District. 260547 ADOPTED Pass
  129. 129 Ald. Jackson asked for unanimous consensus to be recorded as a NO vote on item 74 File 260434. There were no objections. Ald. Zamarripa asked to change her vote on item 66 File 260450, to which there was one objection. Therefore her vote was not changed.
  130. 130 Meeting adjourned at 11:25 AM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant