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February 10, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

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  1. 1 PAGE BREAK
  2. 1 Meeting convened at 9:25 AM
  3. 2 COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
  4. 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 regular meeting of January 20, 2026.. There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection. The Council recognized a pair of individuals who have left a lasting mark on Milwaukee. First, Mr Reuben Harpole as a local historian whose works ensure our stories are never forgotten. Mr. Harpole has worked in service of the community for decades, and among his notable accomplishments are having helped develop more than 25 community centers and programs across Milwaukee Public Schools and higher education institutions, being a pillar of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Center for Urban Community Development, and working to help preserve history via America's Black Holocaust Museum. Second, outgoing Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin for all success with the Bucks organization and in Milwaukee. During his 12-year tenure as President, Mr. Feigin helped lead the Bucks to an NBA title, played a key role in the development of the Fiserv Forum and Deer District, and supported many community endeavors.
  5. 1. Communication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council. 251674 PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 62:24
  6. 4 THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: ▶ jump to 63:31
  7. 5 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  8. 2. A substitute ordinance relating to certificate of occupancy requirements for license and permit applications. 251214 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 63:49
  9. 7 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
  10. 3. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. 251650 APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 64:11
  11. 9 PAGE BREAK
  12. 10 THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: ▶ jump to 65:31
  13. 11 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  14. 4. Substitute resolution authorizing the donation of certain impounded motorcycles. 251074 ADOPTED Pass
  15. 5. Resolution to vacate a portion of unimproved right of way in the block bound by West Birch Avenue, North 66th Street, and North 67th Street, in the 2nd Aldermanic District. 251259 ADOPTED Pass
  16. 6. Substitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to develop plans for use of the City’s urban wood. 251418 ADOPTED Pass
  17. 7. Substitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to coordinate its activities to minimize impacts on school drop-off and pick-up. 251423 ADOPTED Pass
  18. 8. Substitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to develop a plan for incentivizing its employees to report illegal dumping activity. 251424 ADOPTED Pass
  19. 9. Substitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to create a user-friendly way to find information about construction projects and public-facing department activities. 251425 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 67:08
  20. 10. Substitute resolution directing the Port Director to report annually to the Common Council. 251427 ADOPTED Pass
  21. 11. Substitute resolution directing the Milwaukee Water Works to coordinate with the Health Department when replacing lead water service laterals. 251472 ADOPTED Pass
  22. 12. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute State/Municipal Agreements for a State-Let Highway Project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the construction of IH-41 Zoo Freeway, from Howard Avenue to the Union Pacific Railroad, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $802,000 with an estimated City share of $200 and a grantor share of $801,800. 251570 ADOPTED Pass
  23. 13. Resolution approving a fourth amendment to the lease agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for the placement of personal communications services antennas and ancillary equipment at 8814 W. Lisbon Avenue. 251589 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 68:19
  24. 14. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a change order to a Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Green Solutions grant funding agreement for the installation of bioswales within North Jefferson Street between East Wells Avenue and East Erie Street in the 4th Aldermanic District. 251599 ADOPTED Pass
  25. 15. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “Cost Sharing Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Wauwatosa” for non-participating real estate acquisition activities related to West Bluemound Road from North 106th Avenue to North 66th Avenue, which is being completed with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation State Highway Rehabilitation-Maintenance funding for the improvement of the roadway. 251610 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 68:45
  26. 16. 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 $234,300 for a total estimated cost of $245,000. 251611 ADOPTED Pass
  27. 17. 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 $275,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,490,000. 251612 ADOPTED Pass
  28. 18. 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 $310,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $5,977,000. 251613 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 69:08
  29. 19. 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 $3,875,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $12,372,000. 251614 ADOPTED Pass
  30. 28 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  31. 20. Appointment of Joseph Lamers to the Public Transportation, Utilities and Waterways Review Board by the Common Council President. 251594 CONFIRMED Pass ▶ jump to 69:50
  32. 30 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  33. 21. Communication from the Department of Public Works providing an update on its pilot program for the installation of cameras on snow plow trucks and other fleet vehicles. 250634 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  34. 32 PAGE BREAK
  35. 33 THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: ▶ jump to 71:32
  36. 34 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  37. 22. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service. 251657 PASSED Pass
  38. 23. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service. 251659 PASSED Pass
  39. 37 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  40. 24. Substitute resolution relating to the listing of City internship opportunities online, on appropriate mobile applications and on social media. 251413 ADOPTED Pass
  41. 25. Substitute resolution directing all City departments to notify the Finance & Personnel Committee whenever an account balance variance of $100,000 or more is projected to occur. 251414 ADOPTED Pass
  42. 26. Substitute resolution directing the Comptroller’s Office to develop a fund balance policy. 251445 ADOPTED Pass
  43. 27. Substitute resolution relating to a master list of City-controlled social media pages. 251451 ADOPTED Pass
  44. 28. Substitute resolution relating to an annual application usage report. 251452 ADOPTED Pass
  45. 29. Substitute resolution directing the Department of Administration to examine City and County purchasing opportunities for potential collaboration. 251456 ADOPTED Pass
  46. 30. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2025-2026 Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) grant. 251530 ADOPTED Pass
  47. 31. Resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to extend the contract with Froedtert Workforce Health for the City’s wellness program, occupational health, and clinic services. 251580 ADOPTED Pass
  48. 32. Resolution relating to approval of funding for the 2026 Department of Administration - Information and Technology Management Division, Public Facility Communications Capital Improvement Program. 251582 ADOPTED Pass
  49. 33. Substitute resolution relating to the creation and maintenance of an inventory of all artificial intelligence products in use by city agencies. 251667 ADOPTED Pass
  50. 48 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  51. 34. Communication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to the Audit of the Election Commission Payroll. 251568 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  52. 35. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections. 251656 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  53. 36. Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division amending the 2026 Positions Ordinance relating to position authority for positions in the Department of Public Works - Operations Division 251693 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  54. 37. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to add a percentage increase for Water Repair Worker 2 positions assigned to operate Hydro-Vac equipment in the Department of Public Works - Water Works. 251697 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  55. 53 PAGE BREAK
  56. 54 THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  57. 55 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING: ▶ jump to 76:05
  58. 38. Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Bruce Jones. 251024 ADOPTED Pass
  59. 39. Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills. 251103 ADOPTED Pass
  60. 40. Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Pat Van Alyea. 251178 ADOPTED Pass
  61. 41. Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Tyrone and Bridget Ferguson. 251333 ADOPTED Pass
  62. 42. Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Donna Spencer. 251334 ADOPTED Pass
  63. 43. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Bobby Jones, Jr., 251357 ADOPTED Pass
  64. 44. Substitute resolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s Legislative Package to seek introduction and passage of state legislation to incorporate Vision Zero into Driver’s Education curriculum. 251453 ADOPTED Pass
  65. 45. Resolution authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to amend a contract for legal services to the City concerning issues and matters of labor law. 251615 ADOPTED Pass
  66. 46. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of CTC Supplies, LLC. C.I. File No. 2025-001729. 251620 ADOPTED Pass
  67. 47. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Deer District, LLC. C.I. File No. 2025-002359. 251636 ADOPTED Pass
  68. 48. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Richard Blaha. 251639 ADOPTED Pass
  69. 49. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Nathan Smalkoski. 251640 ADOPTED Pass
  70. 50. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Willola Cornelius. 251641 ADOPTED Pass
  71. 51. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Nathan Smalkoski. 251642 ADOPTED Pass
  72. 52. Substitute resolution relating to the acceptance and allocation of funds received as a result of the settlement of claims arising from Multi-District Litigation No. 2:18-mn-2873. 251678 ADOPTED Pass
  73. 71 DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
  74. 53. Resolution relating to the appeal of Jean Umhoefer for the claim for injuries sustained. 250961 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  75. 54. Resolution relating to the appeal of Saul Clemons for property damage. 250983 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  76. 55. Resolution relating to the appeal of Markeith Davis for property damage. 250992 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  77. 56. Resolution regarding the claim for Krystle Rogers. 251179 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  78. 57. Resolution relating to the claim of Roberta Bailey. 251252 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  79. 58. Resolution relating to the claim of Tyi and Arlene Carter. 251382 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  80. 78 PAGE BREAK
  81. 79 THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: ▶ jump to 83:21
  82. 80 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  83. 59. A substitute ordinance relating to the ethical treatment and ownership of animals. 250028 PASSED Pass
  84. 60. An ordinance relating to parking controls. 251587 PASSED Pass
  85. 61. An ordinance relating to traffic controls. 251588 PASSED Pass
  86. 84 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  87. 62. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Public Health Crisis Response grant from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. 251374 ADOPTED Pass
  88. 63. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a COPS Anti-Heroin grant. 251607 ADOPTED Pass
  89. 87 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  90. 64. Appointment of Raven Jones to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District) 251299 CONFIRMED Pass
  91. 65. Appointment of Kelsey Leopold to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District) 251300 CONFIRMED Pass
  92. 66. Appointment of Alphonso Pettis to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor. (11th Aldermanic District) 251301 CONFIRMED Pass
  93. 67. Reappointment of Antonia Drew Norton to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor. (9th Aldermanic District) 251303 CONFIRMED Pass
  94. 68. Appointment of Niel Thoreson to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor. 251304 CONFIRMED Pass
  95. 69. Appointment of J.O. Haselhoef to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee by the Mayor. (11th Aldermanic District) 251308 CONFIRMED Pass
  96. 70. Appointment of Debbie Lassiter to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President. 251467 CONFIRMED Pass
  97. 71. Appointment of Christopher Allen to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President. 251466 CONFIRMED Pass
  98. 72. Appointment of Vina Xiong to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President. 251465 CONFIRMED Pass
  99. 73. Appointment of Janan Najeeb to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President. 251468 CONFIRMED Pass
  100. 74. Appointment of Dinah LaCaze to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. 251493 CONFIRMED Pass
  101. 75. Appointment of State Representative Sequanna Taylor to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Mayor. (7th Aldermanic District) 251498 CONFIRMED Pass
  102. 100 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  103. 76. Communication from the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault relating to its recent, current, and future activities. 251372 REFERRED TO Pass
  104. 77. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures. 251593 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  105. 78. Communication from the Department of Emergency Communication relating to the selection and implementation of the CommsCoach program. 251623 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  106. 104 PAGE BREAK
  107. 105 THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  108. 106 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  109. 79. A substitute ordinance relating to notification requirements for certain matters appearing before the zoning, neighborhoods and development committee. 241665 PASSED Pass
  110. 80. A substitute ordinance relating to notification requirements for city plan commission public hearings on zoning map amendments. 251071 PASSED Pass
  111. 81. A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Two-Family Residential, RT4, to Local Business, LB2, for the property located at 342 East Bay Street, which will be combined with the commercial property to the west, located on the north side of East Bay Street, east of South Hilbert Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District. 251260 PASSED Pass
  112. 82. A substitute ordinance relating to the 14th Amendment to the General Planned Development, GPD, known as Park Place to add Assembly Hall and Catering Service as permitted uses for the property located at 11301 West Lake Park Drive, within Sub Area E of the GPD, generally located on the south side of West Lake Park Drive, west of North 107th Street, in the 9th Aldermanic District. 251261 PASSED Pass
  113. 111 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  114. 83. Substitute resolution granting permanent historic designation to the Brady and Farwell Historic District on the eastern corner of East Brady Street and North Farwell Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District. 251231 ADOPTED Pass
  115. 84. Substitute resolution granting permanent historic designation to the Second German Methodist Episcopal Church, part of the Brewers Hill National Register Historic District, at 140 W. Garfield Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District. 251276 ADOPTED Pass
  116. 85. Substitute resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2470 W Keefe Ave, in the 6th Aldermanic District. 251324 ADOPTED Pass
  117. 86. Substitute resolution relating to housing incentives for Department of Community Wellness and Safety employees and contractors. 251408 ADOPTED Pass
  118. 87. Substitute resolution relating to the development of the funding proposal for affordable housing initiatives funded by tax incremental district extensions in the 2027 City Budget. 251448 ADOPTED Pass
  119. 88. Substitute resolution directing the Board of Zoning Appeals to provide annual reports to the Common Council. 251471 ADOPTED Pass
  120. 89. Substitute resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2052 South 5th Place, in the 12th Aldermanic District. 251480 ADOPTED Pass
  121. 90. Substitute resolution approving the City of Milwaukee acquisition of the property at 3282 North 35th Street from United Realty, L.L.C., in the 7th Aldermanic District. 251649 ADOPTED Pass
  122. 120 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  123. 91. Resolution approving a Land Disposition Report for the property at 541 North 20th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District. 251263 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  124. 122 PAGE BREAK
  125. 123 THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  126. 124 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  127. 92. An ordinance relating to the project guidelines of the arts board. 251618 PASSED Pass
  128. 126 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  129. 93. Substitute resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $83,300 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account for various events and initiatives in 2026. 251571 ADOPTED Pass
  130. 94. Resolution authorizing a $75,000 service contract between the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources and City of Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office through its FEED MKE program to provide non-regulatory technical assistance to Wisconsin food waste generators and entities on projects to prevent and divert food waste from landfills. 251596 HELD IN COUNCIL Pass
  131. 95. Resolution authorizing the City of Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office through its FEED MKE program to receive a $25,000 grant from Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign as part of the Mayor’s Alliance to End Childhood Hunger. 251619 ADOPTED Pass
  132. 96. Substitute resolution appropriating up to $5,000 from the Community and Economic Development Fund for the 2026 MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit. 251677 ADOPTED Pass
  133. 131 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  134. 97. Resolution relating to the City’s support for the Walker’s Point Youth and Family Center and appropriating funds for that purpose. 241124 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  135. 133 MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
  136. 98. Resolution approving an agreement between the City and O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. (local counsel) and Miller Shah LLP (national counsel) for legal services and representation relating to the recovery of fire truck-related damages. 251704 ADOPTED Pass
  137. 99. Resolution authorizing the Department of Emergency Communications to apply for Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants, with a grantor share of 50% and a local share of 50%. 251752 ADOPTED Pass
  138. 138 Meeting adjourned at 10:22 AM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant