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February 6, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final

Common Council Chamber

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  1. 1 PAGE BREAK
  2. 1 The meeting was called to order at 9:25 AM ▶ jump to 20:45
  3. 2 COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTION
  4. 2 The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent meditation.
  5. 1. Communication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council. 231514 PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 24:08
  6. 3 The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of January 17, 2024? There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection. ▶ jump to 21:56
  7. 5 THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  8. 6 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
  9. 2. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. 231489 APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 27:20
  10. 8 PAGE BREAK
  11. 9 THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  12. 10 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
  13. 3. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses. APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 27:36
  14. 12 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  15. 4. Resolution relating to the application, acceptance, and funding of a Private Property Inflow and Infiltration grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) for a project at various locations throughout the City of Milwaukee. 231407 ADOPTED Pass ▶ jump to 27:56
  16. 5. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for an Infrastructure Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, procurement, and construction of Street Lighting Improvements at Various Locations City Wide, and to set up funds for procurement of equipment at an estimated total cost of $160,000 with an estimated City share of $32,000 and a grantor share of $128,000. 231442 ADOPTED Pass
  17. 6. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “3rd Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of North Lake Drive (STH 32) from Newberry Boulevard to Edgewood Boulevard. 231444 ADOPTED Pass
  18. 7. 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 $12,415 for a total estimated cost of $29,200. 231462 ADOPTED Pass
  19. 8. 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 $25,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $145,000. 231463 ADOPTED Pass
  20. 9. 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 $575,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $4,753,000. 231464 ADOPTED Pass
  21. 10. Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $6,577,986.48 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $10,383,929.85. 231465 ADOPTED Pass
  22. 11. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Infrastructure Partnership Program grant from Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the removal of impervious surface and installation of green infrastructure on South 1st Street between West Lincoln Avenue and South Chase Avenue, and authorizing entry into a post installation Maintenance Covenant with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, in the 12th and 14th Aldermanic Districts. 231487 ADOPTED Pass
  23. 21 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  24. 12. Communication relating to the Milwaukee County Transit System North-South 27th Street BRT Project Update. 231416 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  25. 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. 231480 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  26. 24 PAGE BREAK
  27. 25 THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: ▶ jump to 30:51
  28. 26 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  29. 14. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service. 231510 PASSED Pass
  30. 15. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 offices and positions in the City Service. 231511 PASSED Pass
  31. 29 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  32. 16. Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel. ADOPTED Pass
  33. 17. Resolution authorizing the Chief Information Officer to enter into non-expenditure agreements relating to the 2024 Republican National Convention for Information Technology services. 231379 ADOPTED Pass
  34. 18. Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to renew its Worker’s Compensation self-insurance status with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. 231437 ADOPTED Pass
  35. 19. Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to extend the current contract for administration of worker’s compensation services. 231438 ADOPTED Pass
  36. 20. Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to extend the current contract for a benefits communication tool for City employees. 231439 ADOPTED Pass
  37. 21. Resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee Information Security Plan. 231525 ADOPTED Pass
  38. 22. Resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee Password Policy. 231527 ADOPTED Pass
  39. 23. Substitute resolution authorizing the transfer of $518,796.30 from the Common Council Contingent Fund to the Insurance Fund Special Purpose Account for the purpose of funding the City’s property insurance policy. 231539 ADOPTED Pass
  40. 38 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  41. 24. Appointment of Molly King as Employee Benefits Director by the Mayor. 231491 CONFIRMED Pass
  42. 40 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  43. 25. Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of the Residents Preference Program for Department of Public Works contracts. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  44. 26. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to labor negotiations. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  45. 27. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  46. 28. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action. 231507 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  47. 29. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action. 231515 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  48. 46 PAGE BREAK
  49. 47 THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: ▶ jump to 33:40
  50. 48 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  51. 30. Substitute resolution relating to the appeal from Michael Rowsey for property damage. ADOPTED Pass
  52. 31. Substitute resolution relating to the appeal of Linda Powell for property damage. ADOPTED Pass
  53. 32. Substitute resolution relating to the appeal from Brian Robert Poweleit, Sr for property loss. ADOPTED Pass
  54. 33. Resolution authorizing a structured settlement agreement related to Milwaukee County Court Case No. 22-CV-3366, Midwest Fiber, LLC v. City of Milwaukee. 231373 ADOPTED Pass
  55. 34. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Darrell Walker, in the amount of $25,000. 231405 ADOPTED Pass
  56. 35. Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1655 S 18th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner(s) Salvador Corona & Domitilia Corona. 231436 ADOPTED Pass
  57. 36. Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2022 tax roll, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate. 231445 ADOPTED Pass
  58. 37. Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2364 S 20th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner Jong Lee & Catherine Lee, application made by Catherine Lee. 231494 ADOPTED Pass
  59. 38. Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills. 231541 ADOPTED Pass
  60. 58 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  61. 39. Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1033 W Keefe Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Hassan S Mohamed. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  62. 40. Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3160 N 9th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Dante Phillips. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  63. 41. Communication from the Milwaukee Election Commission relating to its plans to ensure all residents of properties operated by the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee are registered to vote. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  64. 62 DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
  65. 42. Resolution relating to the appeal of James Vanevenhoven, agent for Kasdorf Property Management for property damage. DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  66. 43. Resolution relating to the appeal of Shannon Brazeau for property damage. DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
  67. 65 PAGE BREAK
  68. 66 THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: ▶ jump to 36:22
  69. 67 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  70. 44. An ordinance relating to the fee to reclaim a towed vehicle. PASSED Pass
  71. 45. A substitute ordinance relating to parking controls. 231466 PASSED Pass
  72. 46. A substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls. 231467 PASSED Pass
  73. 71 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  74. 47. Substitute resolution relating to acceptance of a sub-grant from Slipstream, Inc. from the federal Department of Energy’s Buildings UP prize in support of the Environmental Collaboration Office’s development of a program to assist small and medium-sized commercial buildings to become more energy-efficient and reduce carbon pollution 231493 ADOPTED Pass
  75. 48. Substitute resolution relating to metrics used to determine the effectiveness of anti-reckless driving programs. 231501 ADOPTED Pass
  76. 49. Resolution relating to the City’s Private Ambulance Service Agreements with Bell Ambulance, Inc. and Curtis-Universal. 231504 ASSIGNED TO Pass
  77. 75 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  78. 50. Appointment of Ramon Evans to the Fire and Police Commission by the Mayor. (7th Aldermanic District) CONFIRMED Pass
  79. 51. Appointment of Christopher Snyder to the Fire and Police Commission by the Mayor. (5th Aldermanic District) CONFIRMED Pass
  80. 52. Appointment of Jeff Spence to the Fire and Police Commission by the Mayor. (5th Aldermanic District) CONFIRMED Pass
  81. 53. Appointment of Monica Wauck Smith to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee by the Mayor. 231474 CONFIRMED Pass
  82. 80 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  83. 54. Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to 2023 crime trends. 231528 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  84. 55. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to changes to Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedures/Instructions. 231536 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  85. 83 PAGE BREAK
  86. 84 THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: ▶ jump to 63:03
  87. 85 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  88. 56. A substitute ordinance relating to the enforcement of certificate of appropriateness requirements by the city clerk. 231331 SUBSTITUTED Pass ▶ jump to 63:46
  89. 87 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  90. 57. Resolution authorizing and directing a transfer of funds from the Capital Improvements-Advance Planning Fund to a subaccount for comprehensive planning, land use and zoning analysis, GIS mapping, and other related administrative activities. 231452 ADOPTED Pass
  91. 58. Resolution approving Amendment No. 6 to the Project Plan, authorizing expenditures for Tax Incremental District No. 48 (Park East), in the 3rd, 4th and 6th Aldermanic Districts and to allow donations to Tax Incremental District No. 74 (North 35th Street and West Capitol Drive), in the 7th Aldermanic District. 231456 ADOPTED Pass
  92. 59. Resolution authorizing the Lease of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee-owned building at 401 West Wisconsin Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District. 231457 NOT ACTED ON Pass
  93. 90 A substitute ordinance relating to the enforcement of certificate of appropriateness requirements by the city clerk. 231331 PASSED Pass ▶ jump to 67:55
  94. 60. Resolution authorizing the lease of the City of Milwaukee-owned properties at 1335 West Becher Street and 1431 West Becher Street to St. Anthony and St. Hyacinth Catholic Parishes, in the 12th Aldermanic District. 231458 ADOPTED Pass
  95. 61. Substitute resolution relating to the application for, acceptance, and expenditure of a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Idle Sites Redevelopment Program Grant on behalf of the United Community Center (UCC). 231459 ADOPTED Pass
  96. 62. Substitute resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 2249 North Humboldt Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District. 231460 ADOPTED Pass
  97. 94 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  98. 63. Appointment of Montavius Jones to the Redevelopment Authority by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District) 231475 CONFIRMED Pass
  99. 64. Reappointment of Anthony D. Smith to the Bronzeville Advisory Committee by the Common Council President. 231482 CONFIRMED Pass
  100. 65. Reappointment of Monique Charlier to the Redevelopment Authority by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District) 231502 CONFIRMED Pass
  101. 66. Reappointment of Kathryn West to the Redevelopment Authority by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District) 231503 CONFIRMED Pass
  102. 99 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  103. 67. A substitute ordinance relating to zoning regulations for adult establishments. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  104. 68. Resolution relating to the Permanent Historic Designation of the South Superior St. Puddlers’ Cottages Historic District on the east side of Superior St. between E. Russell Ave. and E. Ontario St. excluding 2538 S. Superior St. in the 14th Ald. District PLACED ON FILE Pass
  105. 69. Resolution relating to a retroactive Certificate of Appropriateness for staining brick at 2422 N Sherman Boulevard, in the Sherman Boulevard Historic District, for David Griffin. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  106. 103 PAGE BREAK
  107. 104 THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: ▶ jump to 69:19
  108. 105 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  109. 70. 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. 231409 ADOPTED Pass
  110. 71. Substitute resolution relating to the acceptance and funding of the Fiscal Year 2022 Continuum of Care Program from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Milwaukee City and County Continuum of Care. 231447 ADOPTED Pass
  111. 72. Substitute resolution relating to the acceptance and funding of the year 2023 State of Wisconsin Housing Assistance Program (HAP). 231448 ADOPTED Pass
  112. 73. Substitute resolution authorizing acceptance of additional funding of the Milwaukee Continuum of Care grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc. 231449 ADOPTED Pass
  113. 74. Substitute resolution relating to allocating funds from the 2022 Large Impact Development (LID) Fund. 231450 ADOPTED Pass
  114. 75. Substitute resolution relating to the allocation of funding from the HOME ARP Funds, to fund Homeless Services and Development projects. 231451 ADOPTED Pass
  115. 76. Resolution appropriating up to $1,000 from the Community and Economic Development Committee Fund in support of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority’s Project Cradle Care Initiative. 231477 ADOPTED Pass
  116. 113 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  117. 77. Reappointment of Sachin Chheda to the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Board by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District) CONFIRMED Pass
  118. 78. Reappointment of Erica Nicole Harris to the Business Improvement District #5 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District) 231426 CONFIRMED Pass
  119. 79. Reappointment of Sam Denny to the Business Improvement District #8 by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District) 231428 CONFIRMED Pass
  120. 80. Reappointment of Larry Roffers to the Business Improvement District #8 by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District) 231430 CONFIRMED Pass
  121. 81. Nomination of Brandon Urquhart to be the 5th District representative to the Milwaukee Youth Council. 231432 CONFIRMED Pass
  122. 82. Appointment of Phoenix Brown to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor. 231469 CONFIRMED Pass
  123. 83. Appointment of Chad Orr to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor. (11th Aldermanic District) 231470 CONFIRMED Pass
  124. 84. Appointment of Ariel Pate to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District) 231471 CONFIRMED Pass
  125. 85. Reappointment of Pegge Sytkowski to the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Board by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District) 231486 CONFIRMED Pass
  126. 86. Appointment of Mario Higgins as the Block Grant Director by the Mayor. 231492 CONFIRMED Pass
  127. 125 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  128. 87. Appointment of Symphony Swan-Zawadi to the Milwaukee Arts Board by the Mayor. (9th Aldermanic District) 231472 PLACED ON FILE Pass
  129. 127 PAGE BREAK
  130. 128 THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS: ▶ jump to 72:53
  131. 129 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  132. 88. Appointment of Catina Harwell-Young to the Charter School Review Committee by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District) CONFIRMED Pass
  133. 89. Reappointment of Desiree Pointer-Mace to the Charter School Review Committee by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District) CONFIRMED Pass
  134. 132 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  135. 90. Communication from the Charter School Review Committee transmitting the findings of the Annual Report for 2022-2023. PLACED ON FILE Pass
  136. 135 MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
  137. 91. Resolution conditionally approving a final certified survey map. 231561 ADOPTED Pass
  138. 92. Resolution urging the Chief of the Milwaukee Fire Department and all certified ambulance service providers operating within the City of Milwaukee 911 system to adopt or modify Standard Operating Guidelines to require responders to exit their vehicles and search for those requesting assistance when weather, other environmental conditions, or obstructions, create impaired or reduced visibility at or around the location or landmark to which responders are dispatched. 231588 ADOPTED Pass
  139. 93. Resolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s Legislative Package to include support for the PRINCE Act relating to alerts for missing children who do not meet the criteria for Amber Alerts. 231589 ADOPTED Pass
  140. 143 Announcements were made by Council Members. Meeting adjourned at 10:28 AM Joanna Polanco Staff Assistant