COMMON COUNCIL
Common Council Chamber
Agenda — 174 items
- 1 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- 1. Substitute resolution relating to the adoption of a new City flag.
- 3 COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
- 2. Communication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.
- 5 PAGE BREAK
- 6 THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
- 3. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- 8 PAGE BREAK
- 9 THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
- 10 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 4. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.
- 12 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 5. Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the construction of the West Cherry Street Bridge over the Milwaukee River in Aldermanic District 4 and 6 with a total cost increase for the project of $3,524,308.57, with a Grantor share of $0 and a City share of $3,524,308.57.
- 6. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the construction of Interstate Highway 43 North-South Freeway; Mitchell Interchange to Marquette Interchange On/Off Ramps, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $3,621,000 with an estimated City share of $69,170 and a grantor share of $3,551,830.
- 7. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision to State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the construction of Appleton Avenue; State Trunk Highway 181 to Highway 41.
- 8. Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer funds to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the construction of the West Burleigh Street project with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $0.
- 9. 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 $40,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $710,000.
- 10. 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 $182,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $650,000.
- 11. 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 $10,827,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $11,242,000.
- 12. Substitute resolution approving the City of Milwaukee Inclusive Facilities Policy and Procedure for all City-Owned and City-Operated Buildings and directing implementation of the Policy and Procedure by relevant City departments.
- 21 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
- 13. 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.
- 14. Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of the Art Car.
- 24 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING AS NO LONGER NEEDED:
- 15. Resolution granting a special privilege to 200 N Jefferson LLC for an underground communications conduit in the public right-of-way for the premises at 200 North Jefferson Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
- 16. Resolution granting a special privilege to Deer District LLC for installation of bollards in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1111 North 4th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
- 17. Resolution granting a special privilege to Deer District LLC for installation of a raised planter bed, site signage and tree grates in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1201 North 6th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
- 18. Resolution granting a special privilege to J.V. Home Improvements LLC to construct and maintain two sets of steps and a barrier free access ramp in the public right-of-way for the premises at 3000 S. 13th Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
- 19. Resolution granting a special privilege to PH 1348 Brady Street LLC for a gas meter projection into the public right-of-way for the premises at 1348 East Brady Street, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
- 20. Resolution to vacate various portions of streets and alleys in the area bounded by West Cleveland Avenue, West Harrison Avenue, South 6th Street and South 9th Place, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
- 21. Resolution to vacate various portions of streets and alleys in the area bounded by West Cleveland Avenue, West Harrison Avenue, South 9th Place and South 13th Street, in the 12th and 14th Aldermanic Districts.
- 22. Resolution to vacate a portion of the north-south alley in the block bounded by West Kilbourn Avenue, North Plankinton Avenue, North Old World Third Street, West Wells Street and North 2nd Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
- 23. Resolution amending a special privilege to HTWA Market Project LLC for addition of a shed and bike repair station in the public right-of-way for the premises at 400 North Water Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
- 24. Resolution granting a special privilege to 3118 Chase LLC for projection of a step into the public right-of-way for the premises at 3118 South Chase Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
- 25. Resolution granting a special privilege to Greenwich Park Apartments LLC for raised planters in the public right-of-way for the premises at 2353 North Farwell Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
- 26. Resolution granting a special privilege to Lucky Investment LLC for an elevated porch structure in the public right-of-way for the premises at 3135 West Greenfield Avenue, in the 8th Aldermanic District.
- 27. Resolution granting a special privilege to THA Circle LLC for an entrance structure in the public right-of-way for the premises at 2221 North Humboldt Boulevard, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
- 28. Resolution amending a special privilege to Ivory Tusk Condominium Association Incorporated for addition of moveable planters in the public right-of-way for the premises at 101 West Wisconsin Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
- 29. Resolution granting a special privilege to GET Jackson LLC for planter boxes in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1623 North Jackson Street, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
- 30. Resolution granting a special privilege to Farwell Shoppes LLC for a storm enclosure and dumpster enclosure in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1952 North Farwell Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
- 31. Resolution granting a special privilege to Riverworks Development Corporation for exclusive usage of a portion of right-of-way adjacent to a new development and for placement of a stage in the public right-of-way for the premises at 3334 North Holton Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
- 32. A Substitute resolution amending a special privilege to Towne Realty Incorporated for addition of a code non-compliant marquee, a code non-compliant projecting sign, and a drawbridge style loading dock in the public right-of-way for the premises at 710 North Plankinton Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
- 33. Resolution granting a special privilege to AEE LLC to construct and maintain a portion of a barrier-free access ramp and platform in the public right-of-way to for the premises at 2607 South 5th Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
- 34. Substitute resolution to vacate a portion of the alley in the block bounded by South Clement Avenue, South Herman Street, South Kinnickinnic Avenue and East Montana Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
- 35. Resolution to vacate North 32nd Street from West Fond du Lac Avenue to West Locust Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District.
- 36. Resolution granting a special privilege to Rogelio Mercado Sanchez to construct and maintain a barrier free access ramp and two platforms with steps in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1631 West Mitchell Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
- 37. Resolution granting a special privilege to MillerCoors LLC to construct and maintain a fence in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1005 West Walnut Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
- 38. Resolution granting a special privilege to F Street Group LLC to construct and maintain a balcony structure and a parklet in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1932 East Kenilworth Place, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
- 39. Resolution amending a special privilege to Watercrest Investments to keep and maintain covered walks, fence and moveable planters in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1962 North Prospect Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
- 40. Resolution granting a special privilege to Assisi Homes - Jefferson Court Incorporated to construct and maintain retaining walls in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1962 North Prospect Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
- 41. Resolution directing City departments to develop work rules for pothole-reporting by their employees.
- 42. Resolution relating to renaming the 809 N. Broadway building as the Greg “Ziggy” Zyszkiewicz Municipal Building.
- 43. Resolution granting a special privilege to Tiny Tot Learning Center Incorporated to construct and maintain a fence in the public right-of-way for the premises at 3700 North 27th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District.
- 44. Resolution granting a special privilege to Arteaga’s Auto Repair LLC to construct and maintain a raised planter in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1601 West Becher Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
- 45. Resolution granting a special privilege to Northwestern Real Estate Investments to construct and maintain raised planters and private electrical outlets in the public right-of-way for the premises at 777 North Van Buren Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
- 46. Resolution granting a special privilege to Vet Spark LLC to construct and maintain a new entrance stair with landing in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1816-24 North Humboldt Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
- 47. Resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute and grant a Temporary Construction Easement to the City of Greenfield required as part of the reconstruction of West Morgan Avenue from West Forest Home to South 43rd Street, partially in the City of Milwaukee, in the 11th Aldermanic District and to execute a Lump Sum Agreement and an Audit Agreement for Payment for Lands or Interests in Lands Acquired from Public Utility.
- 48. Resolution authorizing the issuance of an alley occupancy permit to Northcentral Construction for work at 808 North Old World Third Street at the southerly end of the north/south alley in the block bound by West Wells Street, North Old World Third Street, West Kilbourn Avenue, and North 2nd Street.
- 49. Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept and expend donations for the installation of handball courts on City-owned property in the vicinity of the intersection of South Lenox Street and South Bay Street.
- 50. Resolution directing the Department of Public Works-Operations Division to conduct a study relating to implementing a pilot Pay-as-You-Throw program.
- 51. Resolution granting a special privilege to Keystone on Brady LLC to construct and maintain a barrier free access ramp in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1701 North Humboldt Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
- 52. Resolution granting a special privilege to BC Propco LLC to construct and maintain a barrier free access ramp and a set of steps in the public right-of-way for the premises at 241 North Broadway, 4th in the Aldermanic District.
- 53. Resolution amending a special privilege to Milwaukee Fortress LLC to remove a back up driveway from the public right-of-way for the premises at 100 East Pleasant Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
- 54. Substitute resolution directing the Commissioner of City Development to work with the Department of Public Works, and other City agencies and departments as needed, to conduct a space needs study for the Fire and Police Commission and to provide a report on this matter to the Common Council.
- 55. Resolution relating to City of Milwaukee transitioning to 100% clean and renewable sources of energy, including wind and solar energy.
- 56. Resolution amending a special privilege for change of ownership to Wgema Leasing LLC and for construction and maintenance of a card reader and detection loop in the public right-of-way for the premises at 3215 West State Street, 4th in the Aldermanic District.
- 57. Resolution amending a special privilege for addition of a storm enclosure in the public right-of-way for the premises at 701 East Center Street, 3rd in the Aldermanic District.
- 58. Resolution granting a special privilege to construct and maintain a platform with accessible ramp and steps the public right-of-way for the premises at 615 East Brady Street, 3rd in the Aldermanic District.
- 59. Resolution granting a special privilege to MKE Hotel LLC for installation and maintenance of a raised planter in the public right-of-way for the premises at 821 East Winnebago Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
- 60. Resolution granting a special privilege to North Shore Bank to construct and maintain a raised planter in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1900 North Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Drive, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
- 61. Resolution granting a special privilege to Milwaukee Prime Limousine Incorporated to keep and maintain an existing fence and light poles in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1500 West Oklahoma Avenue, in the 13th Aldermanic District.
- 62. Resolution granting a special privilege to Oriental Building SPE LLC to construct and maintain barrier free access ramp in the public right-of-way for the premises at 2216 North Farwell Avenue, also known as 1924 East Kenilworth Place, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
- 63. Resolution assigning the official street name "Kevin Pittman Way" to North 36th Street from West Hampton Avenue to West Ruby Avenue in the 1st Aldermanic District.
- 64. Resolution granting a special privilege to Ivy House LLC to construct and maintain raised planters in the public right-of-way for the premises at 906 South Barclay Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
- 65. Resolution amending a special privilege for change of ownership to 1818 Ventures LLC and for renovation of a patio area with roof, retaining wall and steps in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1818 North Hubbard Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
- 66. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to draft a Request For Proposals for the creation of a technology platform to monitor and manage dockless transportation companies.
- 67. Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to accept various incentives and rebates, not to exceed $80,000 provided through We Energies Focus on Energy program for the purchase and installation of Light Emitting Diode street lighting fixtures at various locations within the City of Milwaukee.
- 68. Resolution authorizing the temporary closure of North 37th Street north of West Fond du Lac Avenue and adjacent to the MPD 7th District parking lot in the 7th Aldermanic District.
- 69. Resolution amending a special privilege to 2306 United LLC to install and maintain a barrier free access ramp in the public right-of-way for the premises at 2306 South Kinnickinnic Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
- 70. Resolution granting a special privilege to Legacy Development Corporation to construct and maintain three entry stoops with entry walks in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1540 West North Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
- 71. Resolution amending a special privilege to 331 NWC Commercial LLC for change of ownership, removal of a code non-compliant marquee, and reconfiguration of two platforms each with ramp and steps in the public right-of-way for the premises at 331 West Wisconsin Avenue and 640 North 4th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
- 72. Resolution granting a special privilege to Marquette University to construct and maintain stairs, railings, and signage in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1710 West Clybourn Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
- 73. Resolution granting a special privilege to Restaurante La Salsa LLC to construct and maintain an entry stair in the public right-of-way for the premises at 119 East Oklahoma Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
- 84 PAGE BREAK
- 85 THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
- 86 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 74. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.
- 75. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 offices and positions in the City Service.
- 89 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 76. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2024-2026 Epidemiology & Lab Capacity grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
- 77. Resolution relating to the final agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Police Supervisors’ Organization.
- 78. Substitute resolution relating to the reallocation and expenditure of up to $847,900 of American Rescue Plan Act funds.
- 79. Substitute resolution relating to the reallocation and expenditure of up to $250,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds for Eviction Free Milwaukee.
- 80. Substitute resolution relating to the expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act funds allocated to the Common Council - City Clerk’s Office.
- 94 Substitute resolution relating to the reallocation and expenditure of up to $847,900 of American Rescue Plan Act funds.
- 95 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
- 81. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
- 96 Substitute resolution relating to the reallocation and expenditure of up to $250,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds for Eviction Free Milwaukee.
- 82. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
- 97 Resolution relating to the reallocation and expenditure of $250,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Down Payment Assistance Program.
- 83. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.
- 98 Resolution relating to the reallocation and expenditure of $200,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds for Courage Milwaukee.
- 84. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Positions Ordinance to designate additional positions in the Common Council-City Clerk’s Office, City Treasurer’s Office, and the Department of Emergency Communications as bilingual.
- 99 Resolution relating to the reallocation and expenditure of $200,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds for Your Move MKE.
- 100 PAGE BREAK
- 100 Resolution relating to the reallocation and expenditure of $2,704 of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Concordia 27 Development.
- 101 THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
- 102 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 102 Substitute resolution authorizing the assigning and transfer of funds from the 2024 One Milwaukee Citizen-Led Transformational Fund Special Purpose Account to various departments for various purposes.
- 85. Resolution relating to local control of parking regulations.
- 103 Substitute resolution authorizing the assigning and transfer of funds from the 2024 One Milwaukee Citizen-Led Transformational Fund Special Purpose Account to various departments for various purposes.
- 86. Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Alice Johnson.
- 104 Substitute resolution authorizing the assigning and transfer of funds from the 2024 One Milwaukee Citizen-Led Transformational Fund Special Purpose Account to various departments for various purposes.
- 87. Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Corey Bovia.
- 88. Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Danasha Kennedy et al. v. City of Milwaukee et al., Case No. 24-CV-4315.
- 89. Substitute resolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s legislative package to seek introduction and passage of state legislation requiring nursing home and community-based residential facility management to notify staff, residents and residents’ families if a sex offender resides or works in the facility.
- 90. Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuits entitled Anthony Bruno et al. v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Case No. 24-CV-0965, and Lisa Rewolinski v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Case No. 24-CV-6164.
- 91. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Kelvin Thompson, in the amount of $25,000.
- 92. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim by Teresa Schiltz, C.I. File No. 1030-2022-1418.
- 111 DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 93. Resolution relating to the appeal of Patricia Taylor for property damage.
- 94. Resolution to relating to the claim from Maria de la Luz Hernandez.
- 95. Resolution relating to the claim of Katie and Ivan Eisenberg.
- 96. Resolution relating to the claim of Benjamin Canniff.
- 97. Resolution relating to the claim of Arthur Strong.
- 98. Resolution relating to the claim of Ericka Kelly.
- 118 PAGE BREAK
- 119 THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
- 119 Substitute resolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s legislative package to seek introduction and passage of state legislation requiring nursing home and community-based residential facility management to notify staff, residents and residents’ families if a sex offender resides or works in the facility.
- 120 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 99. An ordinance relating to parking controls.
- 100. An ordinance relating to traffic controls.
- 123 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 101. Appointment of Dr. Darlene Beck to the Board of Health by the Mayor.
- 125 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
- 102. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to recent changes to Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedures/Instructions.
- 127 PAGE BREAK
- 128 THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
- 129 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 103. A substitute ordinance relating to notification of common council members of application for licensure of a premises as a group home, group foster home or community living arrangement.
- 131 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 104. Substitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as Renaissance Farwell to allow an existing parking lot to temporarily be used as a principal use parking lot on a portion of the site located at 1443 and 1451 North Prospect Avenue, on the south side of East Curtis Place between North Prospect Avenue and North Farwell Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
- 105. Substitute resolution granting permanent historic designation to the Geuder, Paeschke & Frey Company building at 324 N. 15th Street, in the 4th aldermanic district.
- 106. Substitute resolution relating to the application for, acceptance, and expenditure of a grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Small Business Development Grant Program.
- 107. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of an unsolicited offer to purchase for the City-owned tax deed property at 1211 West National Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
- 108. Substitute resolution approving a term sheet and authorizing expenditures from Tax Incremental District No. 91 (Park Place), in the 9th Aldermanic District.
- 137 PAGE BREAK
- 138 THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
- 139 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 109. Resolution designating August 2-9, 2025, as Bronzeville Week in the city of Milwaukee.
- 110. Substitute resolution relating to the application, acceptance, and funding of an outdoor recreation grant for Metcalfe Playfield, from the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
- 111. Substitute resolution appropriating up to $2,000 from the Community and Economic Development Committee Fund for Sickle Cell Awareness Walk 2024.
- 143 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 112. Reappointment of Jeff Morgan to the Business Improvement District #26 by the Mayor.
- 113. Appointment of Kevin Kuschel to the Business Improvement District #38 by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District)
- 114. Reappointment of Oscar Tovar to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor.
- 115. Reappointment of Tammy Babisch to the Business Improvement District #21 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)
- 116. Reappointment of John Creighton to the Business Improvement District #21 by the Mayor.
- 117. Reappointment of Micaela Bomhack to the Business Improvement District #49 by the Mayor.
- 118. Reappointment of Peter Moede to the Business Improvement District #49 by the Mayor.
- 119. Reappointment of Gregory Spanos to the Business Improvement District #49 by the Mayor.
- 120. Appointment of Wade Balkonis to the Business Improvement District #11 by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
- 121. Appointment of Megan Todd to the Business Improvement District #11 by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
- 122. Appointment of Viet Vu to the Business Improvement District #11 by the Mayor.
- 123. Appointment of David Olson to the Business Improvement District #11 by the Mayor.
- 156 PAGE BREAK
- 157 THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
- 158 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
- 124. Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department providing an account of the number of officer-involved incidents within the security perimeters during the Republican National Convention.
- 125. Communication from the Community Development Grants Administration and the Continuum of Care relating to an anticipated lack of resources for the unhoused this Winter.
- 162 MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
- 126. Resolution conditionally approving a final certified survey map.
- 127. Resolution approving final certified survey maps.
- 128. Resolution authorizing the proper City officials to opt into new national opioid settlements relating to the National Prescription Opiate multidistrict litigation.