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April 21, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

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Agenda — 141 items

  1. 1 The meeting was called to order at 9:13 am.
  2. 2 COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS ▶ jump to 13:11
  3. 2 The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent meditation.
  4. 1. Communication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council. 252117 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  5. 3 The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of March 24, 2026?
  6. 4 THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  7. 4 There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection.
  8. 5 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING: ▶ jump to 17:08
  9. 5 Ald. Taylor moved that the Common Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole for the purpose of making a presentation. There was no objection. 2026 Teacher Appreciation Day- Teachers were recognized as follows: Randy Owens-Marvin Pratt Elementary SchoolNominated by 1st District Alderwoman, Andrea M. Pratt Troy Tyler-Milwaukee College Prep Nominated by 2nd District Alderman, Mark Chambers, Jr. Christine Ricks- Milwaukee Public Schools Nominated by 3rd District Alderman, Alex Brower Emily Moore-Milwaukee German Immersion School Nominated by 5th District Alderman, Lamont Westmoreland Ingrid Walker-Henry-Milwaukee Public Schools Nominated by 6th District Alderwoman, Milele A. Coggs Sierra Rowe-Auer Avenue School Nominated by 7th District Alderman, DiAndre Jackson Trinette Paige-Early View Academy Nominated by 9th District Alderwoman, Larresa Taylor Wonderful Stamps-Highland Community School Nominated by 10th District Alderwoman, Sharlen Moore Denee Kolehmainen-Honey Creek Continuous Progress School Nominated by 11th District Alderman, Peter Burgelis Alondra Garcia-Allen-Field Elementary Nominated by 12th District Alderman, Jose G. Perez Emily Reinholz-A.E. Burdick School Nominated by 13th District Alderman, Scott Spiker Jennifer Betrand-LaDuke-Parkside Elementary Nominated by 14th District Alderwoman, Marina Dimitrijevic Alisa Crawley-Lloyd Street Campus Nominated by 15th District Alderman, Russell W. Stamper II Ald. Pratt moved that the Common Council rise from Committee of the Whole. There was no objection.
  10. 2. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. 252108 APPROVED Pass
  11. 7 PAGE BREAK
  12. 8 THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  13. 9 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING: ▶ jump to 20:50
  14. 3. A substitute ordinance renaming South Cesar Chavez Drive, from West Mitchell Street to West Pierce Street, South 16th Street. 252060 PASSED Pass
  15. 11 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  16. 4. Substitute resolution relating to the acceptance of the average cost of replacing the privately-owned portion of a lead water service line. 251984 ADOPTED Pass
  17. 5. Resolution authorizing the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to convert, access and utilize portions of one City-owned property for the South Lincoln Memorial Drive project from Jones Street to Carferry Drive in the 14th Aldermanic District. 252000 ADOPTED Pass
  18. 6. Substitute resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to setup and fund the procurement and construction phase of the Bike Share Expansion project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee with a total estimated cost of $2,074,695. 252004 ADOPTED Pass
  19. 7. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute a State Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the installation of traffic signal improvements and to fund preliminary engineering for the project at 62 intersections in various Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated cost of $2,150,400, with an estimated grantor share of $1,720,320 and an estimated City share of $430,080. 252007 ADOPTED Pass
  20. 8. 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 $1,635,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $18,400,000. 252010 ADOPTED Pass
  21. 9. 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 $1,333,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,043,000. 252011 ADOPTED Pass
  22. 10. Resolution authorizing a permanent limited easement and a temporary limited easement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on the properties at 8505 West Appleton Avenue and 8520 ADJ West Appleton Avenue for the right to construct and maintain a sidewalk, in the 2nd and 5th Aldermanic Districts. 252015 ADOPTED Pass
  23. 11. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, real estate acquisition, and construction of Prospect Avenue (STH 32) from East Wells Street to East Bradford Avenue. 252020 ADOPTED Pass
  24. 12. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute a revised agreement and transfer funds for the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for traffic control improvements with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $0. 252023 ADOPTED Pass
  25. 13. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, real estate acquisition, and construction of North Farwell Avenue, East Bradford Avenue (STH 32) from North Prospect Avenue to North Lake Drive. 252025 ADOPTED Pass
  26. 22 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING: ▶ jump to 23:57
  27. 14. Appointment of Linda Elmer to the Citizen Advisory Committee on the Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities, and Street by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District) 252074 CONFIRMED Pass
  28. 15. Appointment of Esperanza Gutierrez to the Citizen Advisory Committee on the Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities, and Street by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District) 252075 CONFIRMED Pass
  29. 25 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING: ▶ jump to 24:18
  30. 16. Resolution relating to the provision of support services for City events. 251381 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  31. 17. Resolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue for the purchase of low-emission vehicles. 251854 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  32. 18. Communication relating to semi-annual reporting to the Common Council by the Milwaukee Water Works and the Department of Public Works regarding lead service line replacements. 251985 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  33. 29 PAGE BREAK
  34. 30 THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  35. 31 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING: ▶ jump to 25:32
  36. 19. An ordinance relating to optional holidays. 252055 PASSED Pass
  37. 20. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service. 252065 PASSED Pass
  38. 21. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service. 252066 PASSED Pass
  39. 35 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING: ▶ jump to 26:04
  40. 22. Resolution directing the Comptroller’s Office to provide a quarterly expenditure report for all departmental accounts, including Special Funds and Special Purpose Accounts to the Common Council. 251444 ADOPTED Pass
  41. 23. Substitute resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the MPD Federal Forfeiture Revenue Contribution Account to the Police Department’s budget. 251834 ADOPTED Pass
  42. 24. Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel. 251893 ADOPTED Pass
  43. 25. Substitute resolution reserving and appropriating $1,600,000 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2026 Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account and reserving and appropriating $250,000 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2026 Outside Counsel/Expert Witness Fund Special Purpose Account. 252006 ADOPTED Pass
  44. 40 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING: ▶ jump to 26:49
  45. 26. Communication from the Department of Administration on the status of the Enterprise Resource Planning system replacement. 241695 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  46. 27. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections. 251760 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  47. 28. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action. 252064 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  48. 29. Communication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to the report on the Police Department Fleet Procurement to Disposal Audit for the City of Milwaukee. 252142 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  49. 30. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to the Department of Compliance and Engagement and the classification of the Director of the Department of Compliance and Engagement. 252143 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  50. 31. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to provide incentive pay for the positions of Property Management Supervisor and Property Manager in the Department of City Development. 252144 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  51. 47 PAGE BREAK
  52. 48 THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  53. 49 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING: ▶ jump to 30:34
  54. 32. Substitute resolution relating to the appeal of James and Iyanura Lindsey for property damage. 251369 ADOPTED Pass
  55. 33. Resolution approving a contract between the City of Milwaukee and Grzeca Law Group for legal services relating to securing an employment-based nonimmigrant visa for a prospective Department of Emergency Communications employee. 251883 ADOPTED Pass
  56. 34. Resolution authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to contract for legal services relating to conducting and responding to an audit of software licensing agreements. 251910 ADOPTED Pass
  57. 35. Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuits entitled 875 East 1, LLC et al. v. City of Milwaukee. 251996 ADOPTED Pass
  58. 36. 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. 252008 ADOPTED Pass
  59. 37. Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Steven Kaywood v. City of Milwaukee, et al., United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, Case No. 23-CV-1644. 252037 ADOPTED Pass
  60. 38. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Josephine Purpora. 252049 ADOPTED Pass
  61. 39. Resolution relating to a cross-appeal by the Commissioner of Assessments of a determination of the State of Wisconsin Board of Assessors relating to tax key number 355-0431-117. 252097 ADOPTED Pass
  62. 40. Resolution relating to a cross-appeal by the Commissioner of Assessments of a determination of the State of Wisconsin Board of Assessors relating to tax key number 356-0312-111. 252098 ADOPTED Pass
  63. 59 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING: ▶ jump to 32:03
  64. 41. Communication from the Equal Rights Commission regarding the 2025 annual report. 251901 ADOPTED Pass
  65. 61 DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING: ▶ jump to 32:19
  66. 42. Resolution relating to the appeal of Brittany Hudson for property damage. 250276 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  67. 43. Resolution relating to the claim of Rocio Perez Caballero. 250382 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  68. 44. Resolution relating to the appeal of Derek Brown for property damage. 251404 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  69. 45. Resolution relating to the claim of Donald Arenson. 251386 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  70. 46. Resolution relating to the claim of Denise Waheed. 251632 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  71. 47. Resolution relating to the claim of Santana Stingley by Atty. Krista LaFave. 251980 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  72. 68 PAGE BREAK
  73. 69 THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  74. 70 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING: ▶ jump to 34:09
  75. 48. An ordinance relating to parking controls. 251990 PASSED Pass
  76. 49. A substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls. 251991 PASSED Pass
  77. 50. A substitute ordinance relating to time-limited food truck zones. 252101 PASSED Pass
  78. 74 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  79. 51. Substitute resolution authorizing the expenditure of opioid settlement funds. 250874 ADOPTED Pass
  80. 76 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  81. 52. Appointment of Karin Tyler as the Community Wellness and Safety Director by the Mayor. 251778 CONFIRMED Pass
  82. 78 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  83. 53. Resolution relating to access to Fire and Police Commission meetings by members of the Common Council. 251745 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  84. 54. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures. 252056 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  85. 81 Ald. Alex Brower has given notice of his intention to move to take the below file from committee and move its passage.
  86. 55. A substitute ordinance relating to law enforcement identification. 251797 TAKEN FROM COMMITTEE Pass
  87. 83 PAGE BREAK
  88. 84 THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  89. 85 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING: ▶ jump to 51:17
  90. 56. An ordinance relating to fees imposed for the posting of an emergency order on a premises. 252103 AMENDED Pass
  91. 87 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  92. 87 A substitute ordinance relating to law enforcement identification. 251797 SUBSTITUTED Pass
  93. 57. Resolution approving Amendment No. 5 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 68 (Fifth Ward-First Place), and authorizing additional expenditures, and approving a development agreement in the 4th and 12th Aldermanic Districts. 252013 ADOPTED Pass
  94. 88 A substitute ordinance relating to law enforcement identification. 251797 PASSED Pass
  95. 58. Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Project Plan and authorizing expenditures for Tax Incremental District No. 60 (Milwaukee Intermodal Passenger Station Project), in the 4th Aldermanic District. 252014 ADOPTED Pass
  96. 59. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to the Estate of Robert J. Arts, former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1330 West Euclid Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic District. 252017 ADOPTED Pass
  97. 60. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to Millionaire Enterprise Group, LLC, former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2839 North 21st Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District. 252018 ADOPTED Pass
  98. 61. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to Global Estates, LLC, former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2845-47 North 27th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District. 252019 ADOPTED Pass
  99. 62. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to E & K Capitol Holdings, LLC, former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 4177 North 19th Place, in the 1st Aldermanic District. 252021 ADOPTED Pass
  100. 93 An ordinance relating to fees imposed for the posting of an emergency order on a premises. 252103 PASSED Pass
  101. 63. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to E & K Capitol Holdings, LLC former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 4516-18 West Keefe Avenue, in the 1st Aldermanic District. 252022 ADOPTED Pass
  102. 64. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to Michael & Viviana Resnick, former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 5262 North 50th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District. 252024 ADOPTED Pass
  103. 65. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to Global Estates, LLC, former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1408 West Concordia Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District. 252057 ADOPTED Pass
  104. 66. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to Shaunte S. Haynes, former owner of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 3882 North Teutonia Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District. 252058 ADOPTED Pass
  105. 98 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  106. 67. Reappointment of Lashawndra Vernon to the Bronzeville Advisory Committee by Ald. Milele Coggs. 252114 CONFIRMED Pass
  107. 68. Reappointment of Rayhainio Boynes to the Bronzeville Advisory Committee by Ald. Milele Coggs. 252115 CONFIRMED Pass
  108. 101 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING: ▶ jump to 54:23
  109. 69. Resolution directing the Commissioner of the Department of City Development to prepare the documents necessary to establish Cesar E. Chavez Tax Incremental Financing District. 241553 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  110. 70. Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 4016-A West Silver Spring Drive, in the 1st Aldermanic District. 251723 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  111. 104 PAGE BREAK
  112. 105 THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  113. 106 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING: ▶ jump to 56:05
  114. 71. Substitute resolution directing the Department of City Development to work with the Milwaukee Health Department and any other relevant agencies to create strategies for the retention and attraction of full-service grocery stores and pharmacies. 251707 ADOPTED Pass
  115. 72. Substitute resolution relating to the allocation of funds from the Large Impact Development Fund. 251925 ADOPTED Pass
  116. 73. Resolution relating to acceptance and expenditure of a Wisconsin Arts Board 2026 Regranting Program Grant. 252054 ADOPTED Pass
  117. 74. Substitute resolution designating April 26 to May 2, 2026, as Youth Victory Over Violence Week in the City of Milwaukee. 252087 ADOPTED Pass
  118. 75. Substitute resolution reallocating up to $1,000 in the Community and Economic Development Fund from the MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit to the 2026 Girls’ Day at City Hall event. 252096 ADOPTED Pass
  119. 76. Resolution rescinding Common Council File Number 251658, relating to an official City event. 252104 ADOPTED Pass
  120. 77. Substitute resolution allocating up to $11,000 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund for official city events. 252107 ADOPTED Pass
  121. 78. Substitute resolution relating to the expenditure of funds from the Grocery Store Retention Fund for the purpose of healthy food access. 252110 ADOPTED Pass
  122. 79. Substitute resolution authorizing a partnership between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Succeeds to improve collaboration between the City and youth-serving organizations. 252112 ADOPTED Pass
  123. 116 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING: ▶ jump to 57:39
  124. 80. Appointment of Michael Behrens to the Business Improvement District #4 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District) 252069 CONFIRMED Pass
  125. 81. Reappointment of Thomas Irgens to the Business Improvement District #21 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District) 252070 CONFIRMED Pass
  126. 82. Reappointment of Josh Weber to the Business Improvement District #51 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District) 252071 CONFIRMED Pass
  127. 83. Appointment of Mary Reed to serve as the Director of the Department of Compliance and Engagement by the Mayor. 252113 CONFIRMED Pass
  128. 121 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING: ▶ jump to 58:05
  129. 84. Communication from the Department of Administration - Community Development Grants Administration relating to current fund balance and the status of previous appropriations. 251900 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  130. 123 PAGE BREAK
  131. 124 THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  132. 125 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  133. 85. A substitute ordinance relating to notice of closure for food establishments. 251676 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 64:45
  134. 127 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING: ▶ jump to 65:01
  135. 86. Substitution resolution relating to the designation of Milwaukee as a Certified Sensory Inclusive City. 240920 ADOPTED Pass
  136. 87. Resolution declaring food apartheid a public health emergency and directing coordinated city action. 251662 ADOPTED Pass
  137. 131 MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION: ▶ jump to 70:26
  138. 88. Resolution approving final certified survey maps. 252179 ADOPTED Pass
  139. 89. Resolution recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and designating it as an annual official City event. 252225 ADOPTED Pass
  140. 90. Resolution relating to the arrest and detention of Salah Sarsour. 252229 ADOPTED Pass
  141. 142 Announcements were made. There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:53 a.m. Carmen Roman, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.