COMMON COUNCIL
Common Council Chamber
Agenda — 174 items
- 1 PAGE BREAK
- 1 The meeting was called to order at 9:54 a.m.
- 2 The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent meditation.
- 2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- 3 The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of December 12, 2023? There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection.
- 1. Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to negotiate an agreement for the City’s participation in the National League of Cities’ Service Line Warranty Program administered and managed by HomeServe, Inc.
- 5 COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
- 6 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to negotiate an agreement for the City’s participation in the National League of Cities’ Service Line Warranty Program administered and managed by HomeServe, Inc.
- 8 THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
- 9 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 3. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- 11 PAGE BREAK
- 12 THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
- 13 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 4. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.
- 15 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 5. A substitute ordinance establishing a pedestrian mall to be known as “Rogers Street Academy Pedestrian Mall” in South 24th Street from West Rogers Street to the east-west alley bounded by South 23rd Street, South 24th Street, West Rogers Street and West Burnham Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District.
- 6. An ordinance relating to the regulation of solid waste containers.
- 18 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 7. Substitute resolution to vacate the west leg of the east-west alley in the block bound by West Burnham Street, West Rogers Street, South 23rd Street and South 24th Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District.
- 8. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Local Bridge Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) for the rehabilitation of the North Holton Street Bridge over the Milwaukee River, North Commerce Street, and North Water Street.
- 9. Resolution authorizing City entry into Green Infrastructure Funding Agreements, and Conservation Easements, with MMSD and MPS for MPS properties, in the 8th, 9th, 12th, and 15th Aldermanic Districts.
- 10. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, real estate acquisition, and construction of North Mayfair Road/Lovers Lane (STH 100) from West Burleigh to West Silver Spring.
- 11. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, real estate acquisition, and construction of South 84th Street (STH 181) Bridge Over Honey Creek and to set up funds for design engineering and real estate acquisition at an estimated total cost of $760,000 with an estimated City share of $162,500 and a grantor share of $597,500.
- 12. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, real estate acquisition, and construction of South 84th Street (STH 181) Honey Creek to Bluemound Road and to set up funds for design engineering and real estate acquisition at an estimated total cost of $310,000 with an estimated City share of $31,250 and a grantor share of $247,500. Remaining $31,250 of costs to be funded by City of Wauwatosa.
- 13. 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 $11,902,043.06 for a total estimated cost of $18,646,259.36.
- 14. 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 $75,000.
- 15. 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 $4,010,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $31,011,000.
- 16. 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 2,630,334.01 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $10,375,822.59.
- 17. Resolution to remove obstructions and to remove or reconstruct encroachments, projections, and special privileges from streets and alleys on the 2024 paving program.
- 18. Resolution authorizing City entry into a Limited Term Conservation Easement Agreement with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) for River Trail School at 12021 West Florist Avenue, in the 5th Aldermanic District.
- 31 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
- 19. Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to its plans for maintaining traffic calming appliances, particularly concerning litter and snow.
- 33 PAGE BREAK
- 34 THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
- 35 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 20. A substitute ordinance relating to the salaries of city officials and the mayor.
- 21. A substitute ordinance relating to the designation of deputy department heads.
- 22. An ordinance relating to the duties of the city clerk’s office.
- 23. A substitute ordinance relating to employee wages, benefits, and regulations
- 24. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 offices and positions in the City Service.
- 25. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.
- 41 A substitute ordinance relating to the salaries of city officials and the mayor.
- 42 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 26. Substitute resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation notes to pay a general and current municipal expense associated with anticipated grant funding for the Republican National Convention in 2024.
- 43 A substitute ordinance relating to the designation of deputy department heads.
- 27. Substitute resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to provide the results of the Department’s employee exit interviews to the Common Council on an annual basis.
- 28. Substitute resolution directing the Department of Employee Relations to provide the Common Council, Direct Connect MKE, and all Community Development Block Grant-funded Neighborhood Stabilization Programs with an inventory of all City apprenticeship and internship programs.
- 29. Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $3,783,200 for bridges.
- 30. Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $12,000,000 for street lighting.
- 31. Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $45,843,170 for street improvements.
- 48 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2024 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.
- 32. Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $3,589,714 for harbor improvements.
- 33. Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $22,700,000 for sewerage.
- 34. Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $500,000 for parks and public grounds.
- 35. Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $10,935,000 for the construction of police facilities and combined fire and police safety buildings.
- 36. Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $1,000,000 for construction of engine houses, and for pumps, water mains, reservoirs and all other reasonable facilities for fire protection apparatus or equipment for fire protection.
- 37. Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $3,411,989 for parking lots or other parking facilities.
- 38. Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $2,000,000 for school purposes.
- 39. Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $320,000 for libraries.
- 40. Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $16,628,000 for buildings for the housing of machinery and equipment.
- 41. Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $1,400,000 for providing financial assistance to blight elimination, slum clearance, community development, redevelopment and urban renewal programs and projects under ss. 66.1105, 66.1301 to 66.1329 and 66.1331 to 66.1337.
- 42. Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $25,000,000 for Tax Incremental Districts for providing financial assistance to blight elimination, slum clearance, community development, redevelopment and urban renewal programs and projects under ss. 66.1105, 66.1301 to 66.1329 and 66.1331 to 66.1337.
- 43. Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $50,485,000 for water systems.
- 44. Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $37,000,000 for grants and financing receivables.
- 45. Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of General Obligation Refunding Notes and Bonds.
- 46. Resolution authorizing the issuance of $25,000,000 general obligation notes, to pay a general and current municipal expense associated with the Community Development Block Grant and other grant programs.
- 47. Substitute resolution relating to the carryover of 2023 authorization for general obligation and revenue based borrowing.
- 48. Resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to market up to $150,000,000 of general obligation revenue anticipation promissory notes.
- 49. Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to market general obligation promissory notes.
- 50. Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to market general obligation corporate purpose bonds.
- 51. Resolution relating to approval of funding for the 2024 Department of Administration - Information and Technology Management Division, Public Facility Communications Capital Improvement Program
- 52. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2023-2027 Lead Hazard Reduction & Healthy Homes grant from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.
- 53. Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Inflation Reduction Act Urban and Community Forestry Grant- Growing Milwaukee’s Tree Canopy and Community Resilience.
- 54. Substitute resolution establishing accountability reporting requirements for certain positions.
- 72 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
- 55. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
- 56. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
- 57. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to rates of pay for elected officials and leadership classifications.
- 58. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Positions Ordinance to designate an additional customer service representative position in the City Clerks’ Office as bilingual.
- 59. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to an amendment to the Salary Ordinance to permit a 2% wage adjustment for eligible non-represented City employees.
- 60. Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division amending the 2024 Positions Ordinance relating to environmental health positions in the Health Department and Department of Neighborhood Services.
- 79 PAGE BREAK
- 80 THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
- 81 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 61. Substitute resolution relating to the claim of Daniel and Sarah Wilfrath, C.I. File. No. 1029-2022-771
- 62. Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4343 N 19th Place, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Robert Tillman (application made by Dorothy Tillman).
- 63. Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1716 E Iron Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District to its former owner Jeanne M De Mint FKA Jeanne M Loos, application made by Jeanne M Demint.
- 64. Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3202 N 44th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner(s) Libra Smith/Mekisha Linton, application made by Mekisha Linton.
- 65. Resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2548-50 N. 38th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District, to former owner(s) Consistent Elements LLC c/o Yandell Law Offices LLC.
- 66. Resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing tax key numbers on the 2020 and 2022 tax rolls, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.
- 67. Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Paige Rice, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Milwaukee County Court Case Number 22-CV-7152.
- 68. Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Middleton Milwaukee Investors, LLC v. City of Milwaukee
- 69. Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled JS1924 Holdings, LLC v. City of Milwaukee
- 70. Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3174 N 38th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner Daisy Willis c/o Theresa Gazdik - Heir.
- 71. Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3015 N 75th Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District to its former owner Breitlow Family Trust c/o Mark Anderson.
- 72. Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2522-2524 N 7th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Jerry Christopher Gainer.
- 73. Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills.
- 95 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
- 74. Resolution relating to the appeal of Elizabeth Consiglio for property damage.
- 75. Communication relating to the 2021 annual report and activities of the Ethics Board.
- 76. Communication relating to the 2022 annual report and activities of the Ethics Board.
- 99 DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 77. Resolution relating to the claim of Laura Habush.
- 78. Resolution relating to the claim of Progressive Insurance on behalf of Jordan Pachefsky.
- 102 PAGE BREAK
- 103 THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
- 104 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 79. A substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.
- 80. A substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.
- 107 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 81. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2024 Newborn Hearing Screening & Intervention grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
- 82. Resolution urging the Police Chief to provide quarterly reports to the Common Council on the status of the Community Connect program.
- 83. Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to purchase a mobile command post for the purpose of securing the 2024 Republican National Convention.
- 84. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2024 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety Impaired Driving Enforcement grant.
- 85. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2024 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety Seat Belt Enforcement grant.
- 86. Resolution relating to an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of Milwaukee Health Department and Milwaukee Public Schools regarding pupil immunization records.
- 87. Substitute resolution relative to an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County regarding the Trauma Response Partnership.
- 115 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 88. Appointment of Tahira Malik to the Board of Health by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)
- 89. Appointment of Penelope Stewart to the Board of Health by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)
- 90. Appointment of Alderwoman Laressa Taylor to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, by the Common Council President.
- 118 Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to purchase a mobile command post for the purpose of securing the 2024 Republican National Convention.
- 119 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
- 91. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to changes to Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedures/Instructions.
- 121 PAGE BREAK
- 122 THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
- 123 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 92. A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Two-Family Residential, RT4, to a Detailed Planned Development known as St. Matthews Residence to allow multi-family residential development at 2953-2979 North 8th Street, located on the south side of West Chambers Street, west of North 8th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
- 93. A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Single-Family Residential, RS6, to Multi-Family Residential, RM2, to allow multi-family residential development on the south portion of 6090-98 North 35th Street, located on the east side of North 35th Street, north of West Florist Avenue, in the 1st Aldermanic District.
- 94. A substitute ordinance relating to reviews for potential environmental contamination prior to the issuance of occupancy certificates.
- 127 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 95. Substitute resolution directing the Department of City Development and Assessor's Office to work with the Department of Administration, Mayor's Office, and other relevant parties to redesign the City’s PILOT program.
- 96. Substitute resolution directing the Department of City Development and the Department of Neighborhood Services, as well as any other relevant departments, to develop a plan for the utilization of the City’s vacant lots.
- 97. Substitute resolution directing the Department of City Development and the Department of Neighborhood Services to study the use of shipping containers for commercial and residential purposes.
- 98. Substitute resolution directing the Department of City Development, the Department of Neighborhood Services, the City Clerk’s Office License Division, and any other relevant City departments, to develop and present a plan for a one-stop-shop for business owners in need of different city approvals.
- 99. Substitute resolution directing the Department of Neighborhood Services to prioritize spending of at least $600,000 of demolition funding on areas of concentrated blight.
- 100. Substitute resolution directing the Department of Neighborhood Services to delay filling Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee-related inspector positions until vacant inspector positions are underfilled.
- 101. Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 94, (1st and Becher), in the 14th Aldermanic District.
- 102. Substitute resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned mixed-use tax-deed parcel at 3700-02 North Teutonia Avenue and the vacant lot at 3706 North Teutonia Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
- 103. Resolution authorizing the Department of Neighborhood Services to expend American Rescue Plan Act funds from the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration for the Northridge Mall Demolition and Redevelopment Program.
- 137 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 104. Reappointment of Stephanie Bloomingdale to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
- 105. Reappointment of Tarik Moody to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
- 106. Reappointment of Willie Smith to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)
- 141 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
- 107. Communication relating to the 2023 activities of the Granville Advisory Committee.
- 108. Communication relating to the 2023 activities of the Bronzeville Advisory Committee.
- 109. Communication relating to the 2023 activities of the Joint Committee on the Redevelopment of Abandoned and Foreclosed Homes.
- 145 PAGE BREAK
- 146 THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
- 147 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 110. Resolution relating to acceptance of contributions from the Social Development Commission to support the 2023 Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit.
- 111. Substitute resolution appropriating up to $2,000 from the Community and Economic Development Fund for the Midtown Neighborhood Alliance - Heart of the City Campaign.
- 112. Substitute resolution appropriating up to $7,500 from the Community and Economic Development Fund for the MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit.
- 151 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 113. Appointment of Darren Miller to the Business Improvement District #35 by the Mayor.
- 114. Reappointment of Teri Regano to the Business Improvement District #11 by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
- 115. Nomination of Cree Ellzey to be the 1st District representative to the Milwaukee Youth Council.
- 116. Nomination of Samera Osman to be the 13th District representative to the Milwaukee Youth Council.
- 117. Nomination of Jim Jaime to be the 8th District representative to the Milwaukee Youth Council.
- 118. Nomination of Alivia Allen to be the 9th District representative to the Milwaukee Youth Council.
- 119. Nomination of Jeremiah I Johnson as 6th District representative to the Milwaukee Youth Council.
- 159 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
- 120. Communication relating to the 2023 activities of the Sister Cities Committee.
- 161 PAGE BREAK
- 162 Communications from City officers were read and ordered on file without objection.
- 164 MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
- 121. Resolution approving final certified survey maps.
- 122. Resolution conditionally approving a final certified survey map.
- 123. Resolution relating to the acceptance of donated event space and any additional related contributions for the Cream of the Cream City award ceremony.
- 124. Resolution relating to acceptance of contributions from Elks Lodge Milwaukee #46 to support neighborhood meetings.
- 177 Announcements were made.
- 178 There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting adjourned at 12:24 p.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office