COMMON COUNCIL

Common Council Chamber

Agenda — 140 items

1. 1 PAGE BREAK
2. 1 The meeting was called to order at 9:41 a.m.
3. 2 COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
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. 251947 PLACED ON FILE Pass
6. 3 The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of March 3, 2026? There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection.
7. 4 THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
8. 4 Ald. Coggs moved that the Common Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole for the purpose of making a presentation. There was no objection. 2026 Women History Month honorees were recognized as follows: Arlisia McHenry, escorted by Ald. Pratt Jamila Benson, escorted by Ald. Coggs Amanda Avalos, escorted by Ald. Zamarripa Annette Jackson, escorted by Ald. Taylor Natalia Renteria, escorted by Ald. Moore Cameryn Roberts and Sarah Jonas, escorted by Ald. Dimitrijevic Ald. Pratt moved that the Common Council rise from Committee of the Whole. There was no objection.
9. 5 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
10. 2. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses. 251862 APPROVED Pass
11. 7 PAGE BREAK
12. 8 THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
13. 9 APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
14. 3. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses. 251664 APPROVED Pass
15. 11 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
16. 4. An ordinance relating to the amendment of the Official Map of the City of Milwaukee. 251808 PASSED Pass
17. 13 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
18. 5. Resolution approving a first amendment to the lease agreement with TowerCo 2013 LLC for a portion of the parcel located at 3929 S. 6th Street, in the 13th Aldermanic District. 250986 ADOPTED Pass
19. 6. Resolution relating to the construction, maintenance, and funding of Stella’s Playground, Milwaukee’s first universally accessible and inclusive playground. 251701 ADOPTED Pass
20. 7. Substitute resolution authorizing an amendment to the Water Service Agreement with the Village of Menomonee Falls. 251777 ADOPTED Pass
21. 8. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a 1st Revision to a State/Municipal Agreement for a Transportation Alternatives Program project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the Hopkins Protected Bike Lane project for a revision to the project limits. 251860 ADOPTED Pass
22. 9. 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 temporary street lighting on STH 181 (County Line Road to Mequon Road), and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $80,500 with 100% City share. 251861 ADOPTED Pass
23. 10. Substitute resolution relating to approval of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the purpose of establishing the terms and conditions for the River Skimmer Operation from 2026 to 2035. 251875 ADOPTED Pass
24. 11. 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 $1,012,000 for a total estimated cost of $1,630,000. 251879 ADOPTED Pass
25. 12. 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 $267,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,551,000. 251880 ADOPTED Pass
26. 13. 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 $42,513,574 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $57,951,316. 251881 ADOPTED Pass
27. 14. Resolution extending the Active Streets for Businesses Program. 251882 ADOPTED Pass
28. 15. Resolution relating to the application, acceptance and funding of a private property inflow and infiltration grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for a project in an area bounded by N. 53rd St. to N. 60th St. and W. Vienna Ave. to W. Capitol Dr. in the 7th aldermanic district. 251884 ADOPTED Pass
29. 25 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
30. 16. Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to Spring leaf collection. 251809 PLACED ON FILE Pass
31. 27 PAGE BREAK
32. 28 THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
33. 29 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING
34. 17. A substitute ordinance relating to employee wages, benefits, and regulations. 231617 PASSED Pass
35. 18. An ordinance relating to city wage requirements for service contracts. 251790 PASSED Pass
36. 19. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service. 251895 PASSED Pass
37. 20. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service. 251896 PASSED Pass
38. 34 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
39. 21. Substitute resolution to ratify and confirm the final agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Police Supervisors’ Organization. 250002 ADOPTED Pass
40. 22. Resolution approving an agreement between the Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., regarding extra-duty police services. 251766 ADOPTED Pass
41. 23. Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2026 STD Infertility Prevention Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 251845 ADOPTED Pass
42. 24. Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to extend the current three year contract with MetLife for the administration of the City’s voluntary benefits for Short-Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance for one additional year. 251876 ADOPTED Pass
43. 39 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
44. 25. Appointment of Danielle Rodriguez to serve as the Department of Administration Director by the Mayor. 251983 CONFIRMED Pass
45. 41 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
46. 26. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action. 251655 PLACED ON FILE Pass
47. 27. Communication from the Comptroller’s Office relating to an audit of the Department of Neighborhood Services Financial Administration. 251822 PLACED ON FILE Pass
48. 28. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance relating to the rates of pay for Battalion Chief, Fire; Deputy Chief, Fire; and Assistant Fire Chief. 251923 PLACED ON FILE Pass
49. 29. Communication relating to the Report of Audit Finding Follow-Up for the Year Ended 12/31/2025. 251949 PLACED ON FILE Pass
50. 30. Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the revenue received from the towing of vehicles owned by habitual parking violators. 251962 PLACED ON FILE Pass
51. 47 PAGE BREAK
52. 48 THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
53. 49 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
54. 31. Substitute resolution relative to a legislative bill. 251825 ADOPTED Pass
55. 32. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Jeffrey Dinkins. 251829 ADOPTED Pass
56. 33. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Fred Miller. 251844 ADOPTED Pass
57. 34. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Mary Lou Sievert. 251848 ADOPTED Pass
58. 35. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Robert and Catherine Adamus. 251849 ADOPTED Pass
59. 36. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Harold Janas. 251850 ADOPTED Pass
60. 37. Resolution authorizing the denial of claims for alleged unlawful and alleged excessive tax assessments filed with the City of Milwaukee. 251853 ADOPTED Pass
61. 38. Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Robert Mercado v. City of Milwaukee, et al. 251885 ADOPTED Pass
62. 39. Resolution reserving and appropriating up to $125,000.00 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2026 Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account and authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit entitled Berry Beverly v. City of Milwaukee. 251909 ADOPTED Pass
63. 40. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Kevin Dudley. 251931 ADOPTED Pass
64. 41. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Pang Thao and West Bend Mutual Insurance Company. 251935 ADOPTED Pass
65. 42. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Vincent and Paulette Wollert and Progressive Home Insurance Company. 251938 ADOPTED Pass
66. 43. Substitute resolution amending the City of Milwaukee’s State Legislative Package to express support for state legislation making illegal tire dumping a misdemeanor crime and providing penalty enhancements. 251945 ADOPTED Pass
67. 63 DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
68. 44. Resolution relating to the claim of Ahmad & Guerard, LLP on behalf of The Estate of El Moctar Sidiya. 251291 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
69. 45. Resolution relating to the claim of Precious McIntyre. 251293 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
70. 46. Resolution relating to the claim of Ebony Kimbrough and Samarion Johnson. 251346 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
71. 47. Resolution relating to the claim of Kinn Guesthouse. 251383 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
72. 48. Resolution relating to the claim of AT&T (AMER-25-202411-50-0071). 251387 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
73. 49. Resolution relating to the appeal of Matt Marlett, Tramont Manufacturing LLC for property damage. 251749 DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED Pass
74. 70 PAGE BREAK
75. 71 THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
76. 72 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
77. 50. A substitute ordinance relating to law enforcement identification. 251797 NOT ACTED ON
78. 51. An ordinance relating to parking controls. 251872 PASSED Pass
79. 52. An ordinance relating to traffic controls. 251873 PASSED Pass
80. 76 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
81. 53. Resolution authorizing the Health Department to enter into an agreement with Milwaukee Public Schools for emergency mass care and sheltering sites. 251753 ADOPTED Pass
82. 54. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety Seat Belt Enforcement grant. 251830 ADOPTED Pass
83. 55. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety Impaired Driving Enforcement grant. 251831 ADOPTED Pass
84. 56. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Wisconsin State Patrol Division Spring Drug Recognition Expert Field Certification Training grant. 251832 ADOPTED Pass
85. 57. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2026 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety Speed Enforcement grant. 251833 ADOPTED Pass
86. 58. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a 2026-2027 Wisconsin Internet Crime Against Children Task Force Program grant. 251838 ADOPTED Pass
87. 59. Substitute resolution relating to the rendering of first aid by Milwaukee’s protective services. 251951 ADOPTED Pass
88. 84 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
89. 60. Appointment of Stephanie Fierro-Padilla to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council President. 251694 CONFIRMED Pass
90. 61. Appointment of Karin Tyler as the Community Wellness and Safety Director by the Mayor. 251778 REFERRED TO Pass
91. 62. Appointment of Alderwoman Larresa Taylor to the Board of Health by the Mayor. 251878 CONFIRMED Pass
92. 88 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
93. 63. Communication relating to Operation: Safe Haven and its work supporting veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. 251668 PLACED ON FILE Pass
94. 64. Substitute motion modifying Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedure 172 - Sick and Injured Persons. 251795 PLACED ON FILE Pass
95. 65. Substitute motion modifying Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedure 340 - Uniforms / Equipment / Appearance. 251798 PLACED ON FILE Pass
96. 66. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures. 251843 PLACED ON FILE Pass
97. 93 PAGE BREAK
98. 94 THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
99. 95 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
100. 67. An ordinance relating to the documentation of historic buildings before demolition. 251617 SUBSTITUTED Pass
101. 68. An ordinance relating to property deconstruction. 251837 PASSED Pass
102. 98 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING
103. 69. Resolution approving a final Certified Survey Map for land located on the south side of West Bobolink Ave, west of North 122nd Street, in the 5th Aldermanic District 250724 ADOPTED Pass
104. 70. Substitute resolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 130(VIA), in the 12th Aldermanic District. 251868 ADOPTED Pass
105. 100 An ordinance relating to the documentation of historic buildings before demolition. 251617 PASSED Pass
106. 71. Substitute resolution approving a Project Plan and a Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 131(FORMA), in the 12th Aldermanic District. 251869 ADOPTED Pass
107. 72. Resolution dissolving Tax Incremental District No. 39 (Hilton Hotel) and authorizing the City Comptroller to distribute excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts. 251904 ADOPTED Pass
108. 73. Resolution dissolving Tax Incremental District No. 42 (Midtown) and authorizing the City Comptroller to distribute excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts. 251905 ADOPTED Pass
109. 74. Resolution dissolving Tax Incremental District No. 46 (New Arcade Project) and authorizing the City Comptroller to distribute excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts. 251906 ADOPTED Pass
110. 75. Resolution dissolving Tax Incremental District No. 51 (Granville Station) and authorizing the City Comptroller to distribute excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts. 251907 ADOPTED Pass
111. 106 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
112. 76. Communication from the Department of City Development and Department of Public Works relating to the final report for the Reimagining WIS 175 Study: Wisconsin Avenue to Lisbon Avenue. 251866 PLACED ON FILE Pass
113. 108 PAGE BREAK
114. 109 THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
115. 110 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
116. 77. An ordinance relating to the appointment of emerging youth achievement advisory council members and designees. 251933 PASSED Pass
117. 112 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
118. 78. Resolution designating August 1-8, 2026, as Bronzeville Week in the city of Milwaukee. 251679 ADOPTED Pass
119. 79. Substitute resolution relating to establishing the 5th District Movie Night Fund as an official City event and authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of contributions for this purpose. 251952 ADOPTED Pass
120. 115 CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
121. 80. Appointment of Marques Hogans as the Health Department Commissioner designee to the Emerging Youth Achievement Advisory Council. 251870 CONFIRMED Pass
122. 81. Appointment of Roy Suarez del Real, III to the Fourth of July Commission by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District) 251874 CONFIRMED Pass
123. 82. Appointment of David Knutson to the Business Improvement District #20 by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District) 251898 CONFIRMED Pass
124. 83. Appointment of Brandon Strand to the Business Improvement District #51 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District) 251919 CONFIRMED Pass
125. 120 PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
126. 84. Communication from the Department of City Development relating to the 2025 annual report of neighborhood poster sales in accordance with a license agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Historic Milwaukee, Inc. 251865 PLACED ON FILE Pass
127. 122 THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
128. 123 PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
129. 85. A substitute ordinance creating a department of compliance and engagement. 250798 PASSED Pass
130. 125 ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
131. 86. Resolution prohibiting the use of City property for civil immigration enforcement activities. 251634 AMENDED Pass
132. 127 MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
133. 87. Resolution approving a final certified survey map. 252005 ADOPTED Pass
134. 88. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Assessments to appeal a determination of the State of Wisconsin Board of Assessors. 252050 ADOPTED Pass
135. 89. Resolution rescinding Common Council File Number 991691 and Common Council File Number 001669 relating to state legislation. 252053 ADOPTED Pass
136. 131 Resolution prohibiting the use of City property for civil immigration enforcement activities. 251634 ADOPTED Pass
137. 132 Communications from City officers were read and ordered on file without objection.
138. 137 Announcements were made.
139. 138 There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting adjourned at 12:09 p.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office
140. 139 This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.

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