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June 2, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

Common Council Chamber

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Agenda — 129 items

  1. 1 PAGE BREAK
  2. 1. Communication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council. 260129 PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 1:44
  3. 3 THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  4. 4 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  5. 2. A substitute ordinance relating to Department of Neighborhood Services investigation of license applications. 260003 PASSED Pass
  6. 6 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
  7. 3. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. 260107 APPROVED Pass
  8. 8 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  9. 4. An ordinance relating to the municipal identification card. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  10. 5. Motion relating to the revocation of the Class B Tavern, Food Dealer and Public Entertainment Premises licenses of Reginald Butler, agent for “2579 Teutonia LLC”, for the premises located at 2579 N Teutonia Ave, doing business as “ Vibe Lounge” in the 15th aldermanic district. 250378 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  11. 11 PAGE BREAK
  12. 12 THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: ▶ jump to 26:03
  13. 13 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
  14. 6. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses. 251863 APPROVED Pass
  15. 15 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  16. 7. A substitute ordinance relating to state requirements for recycling and other purposes. 260132 ASSIGNED TO Pass
  17. 17 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  18. 8. Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name John J. Williams to North 14th Street from West Capitol Drive to West Olive Street in the 1st Aldermanic District. 250086 ADOPTED Pass
  19. 9. A substitute resolution relating to the exploration and development of external partnerships for street maintenance. 260033 ADOPTED Pass
  20. 10. Substitute resolution relating to the collection of leaves raked by residents to the curb. 260035 ADOPTED Pass
  21. 11. 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 $873,880 for a total estimated cost of $1,196,800. 260069 ADOPTED Pass
  22. 12. Resolution relating to acceptance and execution of funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of permeable pavers in the westerly parking lane of South 18th Street between West Lincoln Avenue and West Becher Street as part of the City’s street reconstruction project, in the 12th Aldermanic District. 260070 ADOPTED Pass
  23. 13. Resolution authorizing City entry into Green Schoolyards Redevelopment Program Funding Agreement and Conservation Easements with MMSD and MPS for MPS properties at various locations in the City of Milwaukee. 260073 ADOPTED Pass
  24. 14. Resolution authorizing City entry into a development and credit purchase agreement with Milwaukee Board of School Directors, City of Milwaukee, and CIS MMSD, LLC for the purchase of Green Infrastructure gallon credits at Lincoln and Modrzejewski Playfields, in the 12th Aldermanic District. 260074 ADOPTED Pass
  25. 15. Resolution authorizing City entry into Green Solutions Funding Agreements and Conservation Easements with MMSD and MPS for MPS properties, in the 3rd, 5th, 6th, 14th, and 15th Aldermanic Districts. 260075 ADOPTED Pass
  26. 16. 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 $425,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,550,000. 260076 ADOPTED Pass
  27. 17. 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 $240,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,500,000. 260077 ADOPTED Pass
  28. 18. Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $1,758,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,820,000. 260078 ADOPTED Pass
  29. 19. Resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Street Improvement-State and/or Federal Aid Program to the Street Reconstruct or Resurface Program-Regular City Program at various locations for funding of local street improvements under the Local Roads Improvement Program for Municipal Street Improvement Greater than Twenty Thousand, with the City cost of $4,852,185.20, with a grantor’s cost of $1,005,864.80 for a total estimated cost of $5,858,050. 260079 ADOPTED Pass
  30. 20. Resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Street Improvement-State and/or Federal Aid Program to the Street Reconstruct or Resurface Program - Regular City Program for West Keefe Avenue between North 8th Street and North 18th Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to fund the Municipal Street Improvement Supplemental Local Roads Improvement Program with City cost of $1,100,000, and grantor’s cost of $900,000 for a total estimated cost of $2,000,000. 260080 ADOPTED Pass
  31. 21. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the removal of an obstruction and relaying of storm sewer pipes along the Menomonee River located in the City of Milwaukee. 260094 ADOPTED Pass
  32. 22. Resolution granting approval of three driveway approaches with a width greater than 30 feet for the premises at 2005 West Oklahoma Avenue, in the 13th Aldermanic District. 260133 ADOPTED Pass
  33. 33 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  34. 23. Reappointment of Alderman Mark Chambers to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor. 260123 CONFIRMED Pass
  35. 24. Reappointment of Alderwoman Milele Coggs to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor. 260124 CONFIRMED Pass
  36. 25. Reappointment of Representative Kalan Haywood II to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District) 260125 CONFIRMED Pass
  37. 26. Reappointment of Julia Taylor to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District) 260126 CONFIRMED Pass
  38. 27. Reappointment of Corey Zetts to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District) 260127 CONFIRMED Pass
  39. 39 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  40. 28. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program grant from the Wisconsin Department of Administration. 252139 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  41. 29. Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to its performance in securing funding for infrastructure projects in the previous biennial budget and prospects for such funding in the future. 252170 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  42. 30. Communication from the Department of Public Works submitting its 2025 residential recycling annual report 260108 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  43. 31. Communication relating to the permit process for parklets, sidewalk area dining facilities, and the active streets for business program. 260147 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  44. 44 PAGE BREAK
  45. 45 THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  46. 46 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  47. 32. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service. 260102 PASSED Pass
  48. 33. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service. 260103 PASSED Pass
  49. 49 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  50. 34. Substitute resolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2025-2029 Lead Hazard Reduction & Healthy Homes grant from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. 251855 ADOPTED Pass
  51. 35. Substitute resolution relating to the enhancement and expansion of the Department of Employee Relations’ EAP/Mental Health and Wellness Benefits Program. 252188 ADOPTED Pass
  52. 52 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  53. 36. Resolution relating to the lobbying of outside entities by agencies under contract with the City of Milwaukee. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  54. 37. Resolution amending Common Council File Number 200996, authorizing City departments to expend moneys appropriated in the 2021 Budget for Special Purpose Accounts, Debt Service Fund, Provision for Employees’ Retirement Fund, Delinquent Tax Fund, Common Council Contingent Fund, Grant and Aid Fund, and Special Capital Projects or Purposes. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  55. 38. An ordinance relating to the fees charged by city agencies for on-line interactions. 251683 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  56. 39. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations and Froedtert Workforce Health regarding the City’s Comprehensive Health and Wellness Program for the 2025 program year. 251940 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  57. 40. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections. 252216 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  58. 41. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action. 260098 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  59. 42. Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relating to position authority for positions in the Department of Public Works - Operations Division. 260152 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  60. 60 PAGE BREAK
  61. 61 THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  62. 62 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  63. 43. Substitute resolution relating to the arrest and detention of Elvira Benitez. 260006 SUBSTITUTED Pass
  64. 44. Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Niki Robinson, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al. 260088 ADOPTED Pass
  65. 45. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of John Ambeau, Jr., 260090 ADOPTED Pass
  66. 65 Substitute resolution relating to the arrest and detention of Elvira Benitez. 260006 ADOPTED Pass
  67. 46. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of the Estate of Hayley Linville. 260091 ADOPTED Pass
  68. 47. Substitute resolution relating to locations for in-person absentee voting in the City of Milwaukee for the 2026 August partisan primary and November general election. 260099 ADOPTED Pass
  69. 48. Substitute resolution authorizing the City Attorney to hire outside counsel for election-related needs. 260122 ADOPTED Pass
  70. 69 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  71. 49. Appointment of Madeline Miranda-Navarro to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (5th Aldermanic District) 252162 CONFIRMED Pass
  72. 71 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  73. 50. An ordinance relating to the acquisition of certain properties in tax foreclosure. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  74. 51. A resolution relating to the tax foreclosure acquisition and disposition of certain properties. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  75. 52. Communication from the Election Commission relating to its plans for using operating funds made available by the cancellation of the February 2026 primary election. 251734 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  76. 75 DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
  77. 53. Resolution relating to the claim of Unique Long. 251516 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  78. 54. Resolution relating to the claim of Mary Johnson. 251621 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  79. 55. Resolution relating to the claim of Steven Brandenburg. 251627 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  80. 56. Resolution relating to the claim of Julian Woodruff. 251631 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  81. 57. Resolution relating to the claim of Julius Adway. 251956 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  82. 58. Resolution relating to the appeal of Jackie Williams for property damage. 260072 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  83. 82 PAGE BREAK
  84. 83 THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  85. 84 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  86. 59. An ordinance relating to parking controls. 260036 PASSED Pass
  87. 60. An ordinance relating to traffic controls. 260037 PASSED Pass
  88. 87 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  89. 61. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of 2026 Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) Breast Feeding Peer Counseling Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 260071 ADOPTED Pass
  90. 89 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  91. 62. An ordinance relating to traffic controls at the intersection of South 2nd Street and West Washington Street. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  92. 63. An ordinance relating to residency restrictions for sex offenders. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  93. 64. A substitute ordinance relating to the display of warning lights by school buses. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  94. 65. An ordinance relating to penalties for certain criminal offenses committed within close proximity to schools. 251063 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  95. 66. Substitute motion modifying Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedure 460 - Use of Force. 251663 ASSIGNED TO Pass
  96. 67. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to 911 Call Wait Times and Dispatch/Response Times 260025 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  97. 68. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to the 2025 Annual Policy Review 260038 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  98. 69. Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department, the Department of Public Works, and the Department of Community Wellness and Safety relating to the 4th of July safety plan for the entire city. 260081 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  99. 70. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures. 260134 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  100. 99 PAGE BREAK
  101. 100 THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  102. 101 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  103. 71. Resolution approving a Project Plan and Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures, and creating Tax Incremental District No. 133 (2711 West Wells), in the 4th Aldermanic District. 252192 ADOPTED Pass
  104. 72. Resolution declaring the Department of Public Works parking lot at 1335 North 12th Street as surplus to municipal needs and authorizing acceptance of an unsolicited offer to purchase from Vliet Street Lofts, LLC, in the 4th Aldermanic District. 252196 ADOPTED Pass
  105. 73. Substitute resolution relating to a minor modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as Riverwest Apartments to allow additional signage on the mixed-use building located at 1132 East North Avenue, on the north side of East North Avenue, west of North Commerce Street, in the 3rd Aldermanic District. 252247 ADOPTED Pass
  106. 74. Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 67 (Pabst Brewery/The Brewery Project), authorizing expenditures and authorizing approval of the Land Acquisition Report, in the 4th Aldermanic District. 260049 ADOPTED Pass
  107. 75. Substitute resolution authorizing the conveyance of thirteen Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee-owned vacant lots to the City of Milwaukee, in the King Park neighborhood, within the 4th Aldermanic District. 260050 ADOPTED Pass
  108. 76. Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 420 East North Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District. 260052 ADOPTED Pass
  109. 77. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of an unsolicited offer to purchase from Maxon Industries, Inc. for the portion of the City-owned tax deed property at 6600 North Teutonia Avenue, in the 1st Aldermanic District. 260053 ADOPTED Pass
  110. 78. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1318 West Ring Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District. 260054 ADOPTED Pass
  111. 79. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 3769 North 2nd Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District. 260056 ADOPTED Pass
  112. 111 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  113. 80. Communication from the Department of Compliance and Engagement relating to the 2024 annual report of the Residents Preference Program. 251097 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  114. 81. An ordinance relating to reporting requirements for tax incremental districts approaching close-out. 251193 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  115. 82. A substitute ordinance relating to the appeal of certain determinations by the city plan commission. 251685 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  116. 83. Resolution authorizing approval of the Land Disposition Report and the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 4016 West Silver Spring Drive, in the 1st Aldermanic District. 252016 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  117. 84. Communication from the Department of Compliance and Engagement relating to the 2025 annual report of the Residents Preference Program. 260086 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  118. 117 PAGE BREAK
  119. 118 THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  120. 119 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  121. 85. A substitute ordinance relating to the residential preference program requirements for construction contracts. 252102 PASSED Pass
  122. 121 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  123. 86. Substitute resolution declaring the MKELove Summer Kickback to be an official City event and reallocating funds from the MKE Community Excellence Fund for that purpose. 260121 ADOPTED Pass
  124. 123 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  125. 87. An ordinance relating to the membership of the emerging youth achievement advisory council. 241929 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  126. 88. Communication from the Department of City Development relating to the Milwaukee Arts Board annual report. 260048 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  127. 126 MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION
  128. 89. Motion directing the Department of City Development to initiate a zoning map amendment to correct the mixed zoning of the property located at 1993 S. Muskego Avenue (8th Aldermanic District) and assign a single zoning designation, Local Business (LB2), to this property. 260208 APPROVED
  129. 89. Motion directing the Department of City Development to initiate a zoning map amendment to correct the mixed zoning of the property located at 1993 S. Muskego Avenue (8th Aldermanic District) and assign a single zoning designation, Local Business (LB2), to this property. 260208 APPROVED Pass