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December 17, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final

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Agenda — 148 items

  1. 1 PAGE BREAK
  2. 2 COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS ▶ jump to 11:31
  3. 1. Communication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council. 241278 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  4. 4 THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  5. 5 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  6. 2. Communication from the License Division relating to the implementation of the Accela Land Management System for license administration. 241070 PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 13:25
  7. 7 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
  8. 3. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. 241223 APPROVED Pass
  9. 9 PAGE BREAK
  10. 10 THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  11. 11 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  12. 4. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute documents titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Local Bridge Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the rehabilitation of the Hawley Road Bridge over State Street and to set up funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $239,300 with an estimated City share of $47,860 and a grantor share of $191,440. 241169 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 14:39
  13. 5. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute documents titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Local Bridge Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the rehabilitation of the 9th Place Bridge over Union Pacific Railroad and to set up funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $95,200 with an estimated City share of $0 and a grantor share of $95,200. 241170 ADOPTED Pass
  14. 6. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let STP-U Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming and design of North Teutonia Avenue from West Mill Road to West Good Hope Road and to set up funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $1,394,650 with an estimated City share of $278,930 and a grantor share of $1,115,720. 241173 ADOPTED Pass
  15. 7. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let STP-U Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming and design of West Lincoln Avenue from South 43rd Street to South 34th Street and to set up funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $766,117 with an estimated City share of $153,223 and a grantor share of $612,894. 241174 ADOPTED Pass
  16. 8. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute Project Agreements titled “State Municipal Agreement for Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Projects” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and to set up design engineering at a total estimated cost of $281,950 with an estimated City of Milwaukee share of $56,390, and a grantor share of $225,560 for one project. 241175 ADOPTED Pass
  17. 9. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute Project Agreements titled “State Municipal Agreement for Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Projects” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and to set up design engineering at a total estimated cost of $927,595 with an estimated City of Milwaukee share of $185,519 and a grantor share of $742,076 for three projects. 241176 ADOPTED Pass
  18. 10. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “State/Municipal Financial Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the installation of non-participating Street Lighting and City Underground Conduits items on State Trunk Highway 181 as part of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation bridge project, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $300,000 with 100% City share. 241177 ADOPTED Pass
  19. 11. 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 Interstate 41 Airport Freeway from 84th Street to North Lincoln Avenue, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $19,800,000 with an estimated City share of $170 and a grantor share of $19,799,830. 241178 ADOPTED Pass
  20. 12. Resolution relating to the 2025 Capital Improvements Program to provide funds for street lighting work at various locations. 241180 ADOPTED Pass
  21. 13. Resolution relating to the 2025 Capital Improvements Program to provide funds for traffic signs and signal work at various locations. 241181 ADOPTED Pass
  22. 14. Resolution relating to the 2025 Capital Improvement Program to provide funds for underground communications and electrical conduit improvements at various locations. 241182 ADOPTED Pass
  23. 15. Resolution relating to the 2025 Capital Improvement Program to provide funds for the maintenance and repair of the underground communications and electrical manholes at various locations. 241183 ADOPTED Pass
  24. 16. Resolution relating to the 2025 Capital Improvements Program to provide funds for Multi-modal transportation improvements at various locations. 241185 ADOPTED Pass
  25. 17. 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 $22,574,794.66 for a total estimated cost of $35,424,812.66. 241189 ADOPTED Pass
  26. 18. 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 $10,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $30,000. 241190 ADOPTED Pass
  27. 19. 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 $314,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,816,000. 241191 ADOPTED Pass
  28. 20. 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 $3,575,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,800,000. 241192 ADOPTED Pass
  29. 21. Resolution to remove obstructions and to remove or reconstruct encroachments, projections, and special privileges from streets and alleys on the 2025 paving program. 241193 ADOPTED Pass
  30. 22. Resolution authorizing City entry into Green Infrastructure Funding Agreement and Conservation Easement with MMSD and MPS for Rogers Street Academy at 2430 West Rogers Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District. 241210 ADOPTED Pass
  31. 23. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a Grant Agreement through the United States Department of Transportation’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program to develop a public electric vehicle charging network. 241213 ADOPTED Pass
  32. 24. Resolution relating to Port Milwaukee’s acceptance of a U.S. Department of Transportation Port Infrastructure Development Program grant and approval of both the grant agreement and a subrecipient agreement regarding said grant. 241244 ADOPTED Pass
  33. 25. Resolution directing the Department of Public Works to develop a promotional campaign for bicycling. 241251 ADOPTED Pass
  34. 26. Resolution approving a third amendment of a lease agreement between the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. and the City of Milwaukee. 241269 ADOPTED Pass
  35. 35 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  36. 27. Communication from the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure Services Division, on outreach for the Deferred Special Assessments Program. 241194 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  37. 37 PAGE BREAK
  38. 38 THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  39. 39 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  40. 28. An ordinance relating to the deduction of juror pay from employee wages. 241152 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 24:57
  41. 29. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2025 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service. 241238 PASSED Pass
  42. 30. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2025 offices and positions in the City Service. 241239 PASSED Pass
  43. 31. An ordinance relating to animal licenses and permits, and the keeping of chickens. 241268 PASSED Pass
  44. 44 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  45. 32. Substitute resolution relating to expenditure of funds received from the JUUL Labs Multi-state Settlement. 240281 ADOPTED Pass
  46. 33. Substitute resolution authorizing city departments to expend monies appropriated in the 2025 city budget for Special Purpose Accounts, Debt Service Fund, Provisions for Employees’ Retirement Fund, Delinquent Tax Fund, Common Council Contingent Fund, Grant and Aid Fund, and Special Capital Projects or Purposes. 240784 ADOPTED Pass
  47. 34. Substitute resolution appropriating $50,000,001 from the 2025 Special Purpose Account Reimbursable Services Advance Fund. 240785 ADOPTED Pass
  48. 35. Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel. 240821 ADOPTED Pass
  49. 36. Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions in 2025 by employees of city departments and board and commission members and further authorizing expenditure of departmental budgeted funds for that purpose. 241081 ADOPTED Pass
  50. 37. Substitute resolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2024-25 Epidemiology & Lab Capacity (ELC) Combatting Antibiotic Resistant Gonorrhea & Other STIs (CARGOS) grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 241120 ADOPTED Pass
  51. 38. Resolution appropriating additional funding to the Department of Administration from the 2024 Special Purpose Account Reimbursable Services Advance Fund. 241168 ADOPTED Pass
  52. 39. Substitute resolution related to increasing the reimbursable expenditure authority for the Department of Employee Relations in the Reimbursable Services Advance Fund. 241186 ADOPTED Pass
  53. 40. Resolution amending Common Council Resolution File Number 190445, as amended, specifying an annual January meeting of the City-County Advisory Board on Climate and Economic Equity. 241198 ADOPTED Pass
  54. 41. Substitute resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of General Obligation Promissory Notes for up to $5 million of contingent borrowing for excess 2024 expenditures. 241202 ADOPTED Pass
  55. 42. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a grant agreement through the United States Department of Energy for Benchmarking and Building Performance Standards Policy Development and Implementation as outlined in the Climate and Equity Plan. 241215 ADOPTED Pass
  56. 43. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a grant agreement through the United States Department of Energy Communities Sparking Investment in Transformative Energy funding opportunity in support of the Environmental Collaboration Office’s Milwaukee’s All Electric, Affordable Net-Zero Energy Homes Project. 241217 ADOPTED Pass
  57. 44. Substitute resolution to provide a signing bonus for lateral hires of sworn officers to the Milwaukee Police Department in support of the City’s recruitment efforts. 241227 ADOPTED Pass
  58. 45. Substitute resolution directing the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division and the Comptroller to create quarterly reports on all vacant positions, beginning Pay Period 1, 2025. 241259 ADOPTED Pass
  59. 46. Resolution directing the Department of Administration and the Comptroller’s Office to develop a fund balance policy. 241261 ADOPTED Pass
  60. 47. Resolution directing the Department of Administration to assess the provision of City resources to COP Houses and Community Hubs. 241263 ADOPTED Pass
  61. 48. Resolution directing the Department of Administration to institute a policy of semiannual reporting to the Common Council by the Innovation Director. 241264 ADOPTED Pass
  62. 49. Resolution directing the Department of Administration to determine additional ways that e-text could be used by the City. 241265 ADOPTED Pass
  63. 63 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  64. 50. Appointment of Nicholas DeSiato to serve as the Labor Negotiator by the Mayor. 241229 CONFIRMED Pass
  65. 65 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  66. 51. Communication relating to the current status of funds allocated from the American Rescue Plan Act. 231868 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  67. 52. Communication from the Office of the Comptroller relating to Audit of the Office of Violence Prevention. 240744 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  68. 53. Resolution reserving and appropriating up to $200,000 from the 2024 Common Council Contingent Fund to the Department of Administration for the Walker’s Point Youth and Family Center. 241122 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  69. 54. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to add the employees in the title of Emergency Communications Systems Administrator to the reporting pay provision. 241141 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  70. 55. Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division relating to amending the 2025 Positions Ordinance as a result of the Common Council adopted budget and amendments. 241164 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  71. 56. Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division amending the 2025 Positions Ordinance relating to technical or administrative corrections. 241179 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  72. 57. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action. 241235 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  73. 58. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action. 241236 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  74. 59. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections. 241237 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  75. 60. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Positions Ordinance to designate additional positions as bilingual. 241282 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  76. 76 PAGE BREAK
  77. 77 THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  78. 78 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  79. 61. A substitute ordinance relating to revisions of various provisions of the code for purposes of correcting errors, clarifying language, eliminating obsolete provisions and updating references. 241222 SUBSTITUTED Pass ▶ jump to 69:09
  80. 80 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  81. 62. Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Nicholas Rummler. 240346 ADOPTED Pass
  82. 81 A substitute ordinance relating to revisions of various provisions of the code for purposes of correcting errors, clarifying language, eliminating obsolete provisions and updating references. 241222 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 69:09
  83. 63. Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Pamela Ettmayer. 240734 ADOPTED Pass
  84. 64. Substitute resolution authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit entitled Letitia Holloway v. City of Milwaukee et al., Case No. 24-CV-134 (E.D. Wis.) 241092 ADOPTED Pass
  85. 65. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Terry Davis, Jr., C.I. File No. 1030-2022-1761. 241151 ADOPTED Pass
  86. 66. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Raul Ornelas, in the amount of $25,000. 241159 ADOPTED Pass
  87. 67. Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2023 tax roll, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. 241209 ADOPTED Pass
  88. 68. Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Joshua Legister v. Nicholas Schlei, Eastern District of Wisconsin Court Case Number 22-CV-1416. 241212 ADOPTED Pass
  89. 69. Substitute resolution authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to contract for legal services between the City of Milwaukee and Nathan & Kamionski LLP to advise and provide counsel to the City of Milwaukee in relation to the lawsuit entitled “Wilber v. City of Milwaukee, et. al.,” Case No. 2:23-CV-00951, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. 241266 ADOPTED Pass
  90. 89 DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
  91. 70. Resolution relating to the appeal of Christine Mlot for property damage. 231421 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  92. 71. Resolution relating to the claim of Sean M. McDaniel. 241008 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  93. 72. Resolution relating to the appeal of Chris Washington for property damage. 241011 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  94. 93 PAGE BREAK
  95. 94 THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  96. 95 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  97. 73. A substitute ordinance relating to parking controls. 241207 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 72:48
  98. 74. A substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls. 241208 PASSED Pass
  99. 75. A substitute ordinance relating to the environmental health board. 241226 SUBSTITUTED Pass
  100. 99 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  101. 76. Substitute resolution amending Common Council File Number 230979 relative to acceptance and funding of the COVID-19 Phylodynamics grant from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 241016 ADOPTED Pass
  102. 77. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2025 Carita B. Urban grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. 241027 ADOPTED Pass
  103. 101 A substitute ordinance relating to the environmental health board. 241226 PASSED Pass
  104. 78. Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2025 Lead Detection Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 241034 ADOPTED Pass
  105. 79. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2025 Immunization Action Plan grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 241037 ADOPTED Pass
  106. 80. Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2025 WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 241057 ADOPTED Pass
  107. 81. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2025 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety Seat Belt Enforcement grant. 241086 ADOPTED Pass
  108. 82. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2025 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety Impaired Driving Enforcement grant. 241087 ADOPTED Pass
  109. 83. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2025 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement grant. 241089 ADOPTED Pass
  110. 84. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2025 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety Speed Enforcement grant. 241090 ADOPTED Pass
  111. 85. Substitute resolution relating to certification of ambulance service providers for the City emergency medical service system 241115 ADOPTED Pass
  112. 86. Resolution amending Common Council File Number 240221 relating to acceptance and funding of the 2024 STD Infertility Prevention Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 241119 ADOPTED Pass
  113. 87. Resolution amending Common Council File Number 240072 relating to acceptance and funding of the 2024-2025 Cities Readiness Initiative grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 241121 ADOPTED Pass
  114. 88. Substitute resolution amending Common Council File Number 240071 relating to acceptance and funding of the 2024-2025 Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 241123 ADOPTED Pass
  115. 89. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2025 Wisconsin Department of Justice Beat Patrol Program grant. 241184 ADOPTED Pass
  116. 90. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a U.S. Department of Justice 2024 COPS Hiring Program grant. 241205 ADOPTED Pass
  117. 91. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a U.S. Department of Justice FY2024 COPS Technology and Equipment Program (Congressionally Directed Spending) grant. 241206 ADOPTED Pass
  118. 116 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  119. 92. Appointment of Michael Anderson to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee by the Chair of the Public Safety and Health Committee. 241165 CONFIRMED Pass
  120. 118 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  121. 93. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to recent changes to Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedures/Instructions. 241149 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  122. 120 PAGE BREAK
  123. 121 THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  124. 122 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  125. 94. A substitute ordinance relating to the notification requirements for matters appearing before the board of zoning appeals. 240371 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 78:46
  126. 95. A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Multi-Family Residential, RM7, to Local Business, LB2, to facilitate a future development on the property located at 421 East Locust Street, on the south side of East Locust Street between North Buffum Street and North Holton Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District. 240804 PASSED Pass
  127. 96. A substitute ordinance relating to the Fourth Amendment to the General Planned Development known as Kilbourn Square to allow additional freestanding signage on a site with an existing parking lot located at 2303 West State Street, on the west side of North 23rd Street, south of West State Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District. 241040 PASSED Pass
  128. 126 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  129. 97. Resolution approving the surplus declaration and sale of the City-owned library property at 6431 North 76th Street, in the 9th Aldermanic District. 241195 ADOPTED Pass
  130. 98. Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 2701 South 29th Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District. 241196 ADOPTED Pass
  131. 99. Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 2817-19 West Carmen Avenue, in the 1st Aldermanic District. 241197 ADOPTED Pass
  132. 100. Resolution directing the Department of City Development to coordinate with business improvement districts and neighborhood improvement districts to explore ways to recover the costs of Police Department services to BIDs and NIDs through BID and NID special assessments. 241249 ADOPTED Pass
  133. 101. Resolution directing the Board of Zoning Appeals to better utilize e-notify to inform residents of Board-related matters affecting their neighborhoods. 241253 ADOPTED Pass
  134. 132 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  135. 102. Appointment of Michael Wright to the Board of Zoning Appeals as 2nd Alternate by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District) 241078 CONFIRMED Pass
  136. 103. Appointment of Lindsey St. Arnold Bell to the Board of Zoning Appeals by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District) 241286 CONFIRMED Pass
  137. 135 PAGE BREAK
  138. 136 THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  139. 137 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  140. 104. A substitute ordinance relating to the creation of the emerging youth achievement advisory council. 240521 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 84:14
  141. 139 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  142. 105. Communication relating to the future of Groundwork Milwaukee and the effect of its closure on the City of Milwaukee. 240202 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  143. 106. Communication from the Department of City Development relating to the 2023 Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative accomplishments. 241033 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  144. 107. Communication from the Local Initiatives Support Corporation related to the status of the Brew City Match program. 241042 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  145. 143 PAGE BREAK
  146. 144 MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
  147. 108. Resolution relating to locations for in-person absentee voting in the city of Milwaukee. 241317 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 87:11
  148. 109. Resolution approving final certified survey maps. 241319 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 88:23