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March 19, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final

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Agenda — 132 items

  1. 1 PAGE BREAK
  2. 1 The meeting was called to order at 9:32 AM
  3. 2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  4. 1. A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Parks, PK, to Industrial Light, IL1, for the northeast portion of 6141 North Hopkins Street and the change in zoning from Industrial Light, IL1, to Parks, PK for the property located at 6301-ADJ North 55th Street, located on the west side of North Hopkins Street, south of West Woolworth Avenue, in the 1st Aldermanic District. PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 78:24
  5. 2. Resolution approving final certified survey maps. 231743 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 79:04
  6. 6 COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
  7. 3. Communication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council. 231747 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 79:22
  8. 9 THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  9. 10 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  10. 4. A substitute ordinance relating to the establishment of license and bond requirements for private security personnel. SUBSTITUTED Pass ▶ jump to 82:17
  11. 12 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
  12. 5. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. 231731 APPROVED Pass
  13. 14 PAGE BREAK
  14. 14 A substitute ordinance relating to the establishment of license and bond requirements for private security personnel. PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 82:17
  15. 15 THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  16. 16 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
  17. 6. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses. APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 88:43
  18. 18 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  19. 7. An ordinance relating to regulations for dockless mobility systems. 231649 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 88:58
  20. 8. A substitute ordinance relating to the extraordinary event of the Republican National Convention. 231740 PASSED Pass
  21. 9. An ordinance relating to the amendment of the official map of the city of Milwaukee. 231744 PASSED Pass
  22. 22 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  23. 10. Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "William R. Stark" to West Atkinson Avenue from North 16th Street to North 17th Street in the 6th Aldermanic District. 231484 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 89:14
  24. 11. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement titled “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the Village of West Milwaukee” for the cost sharing of construction for traffic calming on S. 38th St. in the 8th Aldermanic District with a City of Milwaukee share of $35,000. 231571 ADOPTED Pass
  25. 12. Substitute resolution relating to a lease and service agreements for the construction and operation of an additional solar photovoltaic system on a City-owned closed landfill at 1600 E College Ave and an additional site in Racine County that will allow the City to source an estimated 25% of its electric power needs for general city operations from renewable energy. 231608 ADOPTED Pass
  26. 13. Substitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to establish a dockless mobility system program. 231648 SUBSTITUTED Pass
  27. 14. Resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute an agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Village of Shorewood for the continued sale of water at wholesale. 231652 ADOPTED Pass
  28. 15. Resolution approving Port Milwaukee’s 2024 Statement of Intentions for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Harbor Assistance Program. 231663 ADOPTED Pass
  29. 16. Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Alderman Terry L. Witkowski" to West Norwich Street from South 6th Street to South 5th Place in the 13th Aldermanic District. 231698 ADOPTED Pass
  30. 17. Resolution relating to the acceptance of the average cost of replacing the privately-owned portion of a lead water service line. 231700 ADOPTED Pass
  31. 30 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to establish a dockless mobility system program. 231648 ADOPTED Pass
  32. 18. Resolution extending the Active Streets for Businesses Program. 231702 ADOPTED Pass
  33. 19. Substitute resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the Cities of Greenfield, St. Francis, and West Allis” for the planning of the South Powerline Trail Planning Study project. 231705 ADOPTED Pass
  34. 20. 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 $15,135 for a total estimated cost of $45,500. 231720 ADOPTED Pass
  35. 21. 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 $20,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $500,000. 231721 ADOPTED Pass
  36. 22. 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 $75,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,450,000. 231722 ADOPTED Pass
  37. 23. 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 $8,111,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $8,773,000. 231723 ADOPTED Pass
  38. 24. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement titled “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the City of West Allis” for the cost sharing of reconstructing W. Pierce St. in the 10th Aldermanic District with a City of Milwaukee share of $155,000. 231724 ADOPTED Pass
  39. 25. Substitute resolution approving the execution of an access easement with Milwaukee County regarding vehicular access at 1230 W. Cherry Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District. 231729 ADOPTED Pass
  40. 26. Resolution approving a Third Amendment to Lease Agreement between the City and United States Cellular Operating Company LLC for placement of telecommunication equipment at the City’s fire station at 5600 W. Oklahoma Ave. 231742 ADOPTED Pass
  41. 40 PAGE BREAK
  42. 41 THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  43. 42 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  44. 27. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service. 231753 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 96:06
  45. 28. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 offices and positions in the City Service. 231754 PASSED Pass
  46. 45 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  47. 29. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of 2024-2025 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program grant. 231713 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 96:26
  48. 30. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2024 Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group Program grant. 231715 ADOPTED Pass
  49. 31. Substitute resolution relating to the acceptance and expenditure of a Cities Forward grant to the Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Election Commission to launch a citywide public education campaign to increase civic connection among residents. 231757 ADOPTED Pass
  50. 32. Resolution relating to the expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue. 231763 ADOPTED Pass
  51. 50 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  52. 33. Communication relating to public comments on the Mayor's Proposed Executive Budget for 2024. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  53. 34. An ordinance to further amend the 2024 offices and positions in the City Service. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  54. 35. Communication from the Comptroller relating to the 2023 Annual Hotline Report. 231635 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  55. 36. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action. 231751 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  56. 37. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections. 231752 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  57. 38. Communication from the Fire Department amending the Positions Ordinance to add Youth Apprentice positions to the Construction and Maintenance Division. 231770 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  58. 39. Communication from the City Comptroller regarding the Report of Audit Finding Follow-Up for the Year Ended 12/31/2023. 231771 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  59. 58 PAGE BREAK
  60. 59 THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  61. 60 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  62. 40. A substitute ordinance relating to provisions of the code of ethics. 231647 SUBSTITUTED Pass ▶ jump to 98:18
  63. 62 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  64. 41. Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Edward Hill. ADOPTED Pass
  65. 42. Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 7020 W Mill Road, in the 9th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Brenda Marie Ackland c/o Nicole Harvie (POA). 231386 ASSIGNED TO Pass
  66. 43. Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1800 N 48th Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District, to its former owner Shirley M Fijalkowski. 231559 ADOPTED Pass
  67. 44. Resolution authorizing the denial of claims for alleged unlawful and alleged excessive tax assessments filed with the City of Milwaukee. 231646 ADOPTED Pass
  68. 66 A substitute ordinance relating to provisions of the code of ethics. 231647 ASSIGNED TO Pass ▶ jump to 98:18
  69. 45. Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2021 and 2022 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. 231695 ADOPTED Pass
  70. 46. Resolution approving expenditure of $17,500 from the City Attorney’s Office Counsel Expert Witness Special Purpose Account and amending the contract with outside legal counsel for provision of legal services to the City of Milwaukee for the Equal Rights Division complaint and any related state or federal court litigation subsequently filed by former Assistant City Attorney Naomi Gehling. 231725 ADOPTED Pass
  71. 47. Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Caitlin Hagness v. City of Milwaukee, et al., U.S. District Court Case No. 23-CV-00891. 231737 ADOPTED Pass
  72. 48. Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Bell Ambulance v. City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Case Number 23-CV-7712 231755 ADOPTED Pass
  73. 49. Substitute resolution relating to the acceptance and expenditure of a Cities Forward grant to the City of Milwaukee Election Commission for election administration needs to improve election security, efficiency, and accessibility in the 2024 election cycle. 231756 ADOPTED Pass
  74. 72 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  75. 50. Resolution relating to the appeal of Jake Lein, agent for GRIRE 3333 Investments, LLC for property damage. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  76. 51. Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2922 N 16th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Beatrice Carnes/Karen A. Carnes, application made by Evan Carnes (Heir). 231433 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  77. 75 DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
  78. 52. Resolution relating to the claim of Gallun Tannery Row. DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  79. 53. Resolution relating to the appeal of Duwone Ellis for property damage. DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  80. 54. Resolution relating to the claim of Susan Templin. DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  81. 79 PAGE BREAK
  82. 80 THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  83. 81 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  84. 55. Substitute ordinance relating to parking controls. 231667 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 123:52
  85. 56. Substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls. 231668 PASSED Pass
  86. 84 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  87. 57. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2023-2024 SNAP-Ed grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 231714 ADOPTED Pass
  88. 58. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2024 Wisconsin State Patrol Division Spring Drug Recognition Expert Field Certification Training grant. 231716 ADOPTED Pass
  89. 87 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  90. 59. Appointment of Cydney Key to the Bronzeville Safety and Traffic Task Force by the Common Council President. 231630 CONFIRMED Pass
  91. 60. Appointment of Jessica Wineberg to the Bronzeville Safety and Traffic Task Force by the Mayor. 231684 CONFIRMED Pass
  92. 90 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  93. 61. Communication from the Milwaukee Health Department relating to its response to the cocaine, heroin and opioid overdose epidemic. 231500 ASSIGNED TO Pass
  94. 62. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to the 9-1-1 Wait Times Report for Quarter Four of 2023. 231696 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  95. 63. Communication from the Milwaukee Health Department relating to its cancellation of certain sexual and reproductive health care services previously offered through the Wisconsin Well Woman Program at the Southside Health Center. 231761 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  96. 94 PAGE BREAK
  97. 95 THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  98. 96 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  99. 64. A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from a Detailed Planned Development known as Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin to a new Detailed Planned Development known as Veterans Community Project to allow a tiny homes development on 6767 North 60th Street, located on the west side of North 60th Street, south of West Green Tree Road, in the 9th Aldermanic District. PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 126:23
  100. 65. An ordinance relating to property deconstruction. 231679 PASSED Pass
  101. 99 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  102. 66. Resolution approving a final Certified Survey Map for land located on the south side of West Green Tree Road and west of North 60th Street to dedicate land for public street purposes, in the 9th Aldermanic District. 231706 ADOPTED Pass
  103. 67. Resolution dissolving Tax Incremental District No. 88 (4th and Wisconsin) and authorizing the City Comptroller to distribute excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts, in the 4th Aldermanic District. 231707 ADOPTED Pass
  104. 68. Substitute resolution relating to the application for, acceptance, and expenditure of a grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Site Assessment Grant Program on behalf of FIT Investment Group, LLC. 231708 ADOPTED Pass
  105. 69. Substitute resolution authorizing acceptance of an unsolicited offer to purchase for the City-owned tax deed property located at 8621 West Lisbon Avenue, in the 5th Aldermanic District. 231711 ADOPTED Pass
  106. 70. Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 1606 West Walnut Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District. 231712 ADOPTED Pass
  107. 71. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk’s Office - Historic Preservation Commission to accept and expend a Certified Local Government grant received through the Wisconsin Historical Society. 231759 ADOPTED Pass
  108. 106 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  109. 72. Appointment of Jordan Morales to the Historic Preservation Commission by the Mayor. 231685 CONFIRMED Pass
  110. 108 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  111. 73. Resolution authorizing acceptance of an unsolicited offer to purchase from Barbara Washington and Michelle Guyton for the City-owned tax deed property located at 4469 North 20th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  112. 74. Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 5008-14 and 5016-18 West Center Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District. 231564 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  113. 111 PAGE BREAK
  114. 112 THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  115. 113 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  116. 75. Resolution to review and approve modifications to the contract used by the Community Development Grants Administration for 2024 community development activity and to authorize execution of contracts and subcontracts by City departments and agencies. 231638 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 130:01
  117. 76. Substitute resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $20,000 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account for various events and initiatives in 2024. 231701 ADOPTED Pass
  118. 116 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  119. 77. Appointment of Mikel McGee to the Business Improvement District #8 by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District) 231686 CONFIRMED Pass
  120. 78. Appointment of Joah Tucker to the Business Improvement District #8 by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District) 231687 CONFIRMED Pass
  121. 79. Reappointment of Jason Tolleson to the Business Improvement District #10 by the Mayor. 231689 CONFIRMED Pass
  122. 80. Reappointment of Scott Blum to the Business Improvement District #20 by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District) 231691 CONFIRMED Pass
  123. 81. Appointment of Jay Feiker to the Business Improvement District #19 by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District) 231694 CONFIRMED Pass
  124. 82. Appointment of Thomas Ruff to the Business Improvement District #19 by the Mayor. 231728 CONFIRMED Pass
  125. 83. Appointment of Amy O’Neill to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District) 231735 CONFIRMED Pass
  126. 124 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  127. 84. Communication from the Department of City Development relating to the 2023 annual report of neighborhood poster sales in accordance with a license agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Historic Milwaukee, Inc. 231710 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  128. 126 PAGE BREAK
  129. 127 MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
  130. 85. Resolution establishing the Silver City International Festival as an official City of Milwaukee event and authorizing acceptance of donations. 231806 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 133:13
  131. 86. Resolution approving final certified survey maps. 231815 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 133:30
  132. 135 With no further business the meeting adjourned at 11:51 AM