COMMON COUNCIL
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · March 4, 2014
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
COMMON COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 9:00 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl., City Hall
Meeting called to order at 9:29 AM.
Present: 13 - Hamilton
Davis
Kovac
Bauman
Bohl
Coggs
Wade
Donovan
Puente
Murphy
Dudzik
Perez
Zielinski
Excused: 2 - Witkowski
VACANCY
The Pledge of Allegiance was said and followed by an invocation to be offered by Father
Mark Payne of St Veronica Parish.
The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of
Proceedings for the regular meeting of February 11, 2014? There being none, the minutes
of the meeting were approved without objection.
Ms. Vel Phillips was recognized and congratulated on her 90th birthday. She was
escorted by Ald. Coggs, Ald. Perez, Ald. Hamilton, and Ald. Kovac.
The former Common Council President Willie L Hines, Jr was recognized and
thanked. He was escorted by President Murphy, Ald. Coggs, Ald. Witkowski, and
Ald. Bauman.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Roll call updated to reflect Ald. Witkowski's arrival.
Present: 14 - Hamilton
Davis
Kovac
Bauman
Bohl
Coggs
Wade
Donovan
Puente
Murphy
Dudzik
Perez
Witkowski
Zielinski
Excused: 1- VACANCY
1. 131413 Substitute resolution appropriating up to $5,000 from the Economic
Development Committee Fund to the Retail Christian Network for
participation in the 2014 RCN Breakfast Gathering at the International
Council of Shopping Centers annual convention.
Sponsors: Ald. Davis
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be VETO
OVERRIDDEN. This motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 1- Ald.Davis
No, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
COMMUNICATIONS TO BE PLACED ON FILE:
2. 131603 Communications from the City Clerk relating to various
commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and
affirmed by the Common Council.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
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Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
3. 131079 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
The question was put: Have the members of the Common Council read the report
and recommendations of the Licenses Committee and the exceptions filed under this
matter? All members of the Common Council indicated reading the report and
recommendations of the Licenses Committee and the exceptions filed under this
matter.
The recommendations included:
Renewal with a ten (10) day suspension, based on applicant and aldermanic
testimony, of the Class “A” Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer’s License for the
premises located at 1239 S 12th St. (“Eddy’s Foods”) in the 12th aldermanic district.
(No written objections have been filed.)
Nonrenewal, based on nonappearance, of the Class “D” Operator’s licenses of:
• Latara Brown
• Adam C Podkomorski
• Devin M Hagler
(No written objections have been filed.)
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Motion be APPROVED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 12 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade,
Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski
Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 3- Ald.Davis, Ald.Donovan Ald. VACANCY
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THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
4. 131354 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works
Committee relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be APPROVED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
5. 131408 A substitute ordinance relating to the possession and consumption of
alcohol beverages in public places including parking lots and parking
structures and upon commercial quadricycles.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 11 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Donovan,
Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 3- Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade Ald.Puente
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
6. 130549 Substitute resolution amending a special privilege for change of
ownership to JMH 61 LLC and addition of a covered walk for the
premises at 1028-1134 North Jackson Street, in the 4th Aldermanic
District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
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No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
7. 130810 Substitute resolution amending a special privilege to Milwaukee Plating
Company for removal of two sets of concrete steps and for addition of
set of metal steps and a single concrete step for the premises at 1434
North 4th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
8. 131445 Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic
control devices in conjunction with the Federal Aid paving of West
Hampton Avenue from North Teutonia Avenue to North Green Bay
Avenue in the 1st Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of
$182,572.18 with an estimated grantor share of $146,057.74, and an
estimated City share of $36,514.44.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
9. 131446 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to shut
down and cover an unwarranted traffic control signal and to install a
temporary two-way stop control at the intersection of the eastbound IH
94 exit ramp and North 13th Street north of West Saint Paul Avenue in
the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
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No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
10. 131449 Resolution authorizing acceptance of Flood Easement, in the area
near the intersection of South 1st Street and Lincoln Avenue, in the
14th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
11. 131450 Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of
temporary and permanent traffic control signals in conjunction with the
reconstruction of the West Wisconsin Avenue bridge over USH 45
under Federal and State Aid construction of the Zoo Interchange
Project in the 10th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of
$59,639.79, with one hundred percent of the total cost funded by the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
12. 131458 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds
to the previously established subaccounts for the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost
participation and installation of various capital improvements in
conjunction with various projects in various Aldermanic Districts with a
total estimated cost increase of $52,800, with an estimated grantor
share increase of $32,800 and an estimated City share increase of
$20,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
13. 131460 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
$1,061,400 for a total estimated cost of $1,160,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
14. 131464 Resolution approving an amendment to lease agreement with U.S.
Cellular for the placement of personal communications services
antennas and ancillary equipment at the Hawley Road Water Tower at
5701 W. McKinley Ave.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
15. 131474 Substitute 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 $352,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being
$4,399,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
16. 131475 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 $2,276,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects
being $23,486,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
17. 131476 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 $12,234,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $17,082,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
18. 131513 Resolution dedicating certain City-owned land for public street
purposes to widen a portion of South Chase Avenue (west side)
between West Rosedale Avenue and the Kinnickinnic River, in the
14th Aldermanic District of the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
19. 131524 Resolution authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreements for the
properties at 5664 and 5710 South 20th Street for storm water
management purposes, in the 13th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
A motion was made by that this Resolution be . This motion PREVAILED by
the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
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THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
20. 131379 A substitute ordinance relating to recall allowance and special CPR
pay in the fire department.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
21. 131468 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2014 rates of pay of
offices and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Dudzik voted in opposition to the Housing Outreach Director portion.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
22. 131469 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2014 offices and positions
in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Dudzik voted in opposition to the Housing Outreach Director portion.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
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ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
23. 131442 Resolution authorizing $1,029,105 of contingent borrowing for police
department capital purposes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
24. 131456 Substitute resolution for supplemental capital grantor share
appropriation authority for 2014.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
25. 131458 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds
to the previously established subaccounts for the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost
participation and installation of various capital improvements in
conjunction with various projects in various Aldermanic Districts with a
total estimated cost increase of $52,800, with an estimated grantor
share increase of $32,800 and an estimated City share increase of
$20,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
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26. 131461 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the
Healthcare-Associated Infection Awareness (HAI) Grant from the
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
27. 131462 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the
Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program from the State of
Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
28. 131463 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the
Preserving Infant and Child Health Grant from the University of
Wisconsin-School of Medicine and Public Health.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
29. 131470 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars
and other travel.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
30. 131523 Substitute resolution effectuating a provision of the 2014 Adopted
Budget relating to a $40,000 Special Purpose Account for a
compliance audit of the Small Business Enterprise Program.
Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Murphy, Ald. Wade, Ald. Coggs and Ald. Kovac
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
31. 131394 Appointment of Gerald Pace by Mayor Tom Barrett to the Employes’
Retirement System - Annuity and Pension Board.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
32. 131269 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
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No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
33. 131466 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
34. 131517 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the audit of cell
phone device management and utilization controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by that this Communication be . This motion PREVAILED
by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
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THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
35. 131206 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
3607 N. 21st Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner.
(Devon A. Matthews)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be ADOPTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski
Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Donovan Ald. VACANCY
36. 131339 Resolution cancelling various City invoices.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be ADOPTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski
Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Donovan Ald. VACANCY
37. 131404 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be ADOPTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski
Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Donovan Ald. VACANCY
38. 131454 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Curtis Ward, in the
amount of $5,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be ADOPTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski
Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Donovan Ald. VACANCY
39. 131457 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
2565-2567 S 13th street, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former
owner. (Lisalee M. Pasdera)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be ADOPTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski
Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Donovan Ald. VACANCY
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
40. 130440 Communication related to the 2013 annual report and activities of the
Ethics Board.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Communication be PLACED
ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski
Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Donovan Ald. VACANCY
41. 131437 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
5152 N 60th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner.
(Raymond Fenceroy)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be REFERRED TO
to the JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by
the following vote:
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Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski
Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Donovan Ald. VACANCY
42. 131477 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
374 E Bay Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District to its former owner.
(Jaime A. Litza)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 11 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade,
Ald.Puente, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 2- Ald.Bohl Ald.Murphy
Excused, 2- Ald.Donovan Ald. VACANCY
43. 131520 Substitute resolution relating to in-rem foreclosure action on property
at 3005 W. Kilbourn Avenue.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski
Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Donovan Ald. VACANCY
44. 131528 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Fraud, Waste,
and Abuse Hotline Report For the Year Ended December 31, 2013.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Communication be PLACED
ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski
Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Donovan Ald. VACANCY
DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
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45. 131346 Resolution relating to the appeal of Marseline Mann for property
damage.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be DISALLOWED
AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski
Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Donovan Ald. VACANCY
46. 131441 Resolution relating to the claim of Veronica Tinnon for personal
injuries. (3rd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by that this Resolution be . This motion PREVAILED by
the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski
Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Donovan Ald. VACANCY
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THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
47. 131439 A substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
48. 131440 A substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
49. 131514 A substitute ordinance relating to charges for patient services provided
by the fire department.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
50. 131432 Reappointment of Claude Krawczyk to the Bicycle and Pedestrian
Task Force by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Appointment be
CONFIRMED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
51. 100774 Resolution relating to the further expenditure of funds for the ‘Open
Sky’ project.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
52. 131364 Communication from the Milwaukee Health Department relating to its
2013 Fetal Infant Mortality Review Report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication be PLACED
ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
53. 131519 Communication from the Milwaukee Health Department relating to its
Lead Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication be PLACED
ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
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No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
54. 131535 Communication from the Police Department and Department of Public
Works Traffic Section relating to the 2013 traffic crash report including
fatalities, injuries, and crash trends.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by that this Communication be . This motion PREVAILED
by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
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THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
55. 131384 A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from
Two-Family Residential to Local Business, for parking, on land located
on the west side of South 6th Street, south of West Historic Mitchell
Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
56. 131505 A substitute ordinance relating to vacant building registration
regulations.
Sponsors: Ald. Wade, Ald. Bauman and Ald. Bohl
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
57. 120271 Substitute resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Project Plan
for Tax Incremental District No. 40 (West North Avenue/Sherman
Boulevard) and authorizing expenditures, in the 15th Aldermanic
District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
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No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
58. 131335 Substitute resolution granting historic designation to the Germania
Building at 135 W. Wells Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
59. 131478 Resolution dissolving Tax Incremental District No. 44 (Lindsay Heights)
and authorizing the City Comptroller to distribute excess incremental
revenue to overlying taxing districts.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
60. 131479 Resolution authorizing the Department of City Development to expend
funds allocated in the 2014 City Budget for the In Rem Property
Program capital improvement project account.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
61. 131480 Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned vacant lots at
3319-23 West Lisbon Avenue to Stephanie Shipley, owner of the
adjacent property at 3327 West Lisbon Avenue, for garden use and
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business expansion, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
62. 131494 Resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Capital
Account-Housing Infrastructure Preservation Fund to a subaccount to
fund repairs to City-owned properties to preserve the structures,
improve marketability and stabilize neighborhoods.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
63. 131495 Substitute resolution accepting an unsolicited Offer to Purchase from
Mitchell Street Group, LLC to purchase 1721-23 South 6th Street for
combination with its adjoining properties to construct a parking lot, in
the 12th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
64. 131498 Substitute resolution approving a Term Sheet providing for
disbursement of a portion of the City Investment to fund Public
Infrastructure costs for the North End Phase III Project and authorizing
expenditures for Tax Incremental District No. 48 (Park East), in the 3rd,
4th and 6th Aldermanic Districts.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
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A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
65. 131326 Communication from the Department of City Development regarding
2013 Accomplishments and 2014 Objectives of the Redevelopment
Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Davis
A motion was made by that this Communication be . This motion PREVAILED
by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
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THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
66. 131429 Substitute resolution renewing the sister city relationship between
Milwaukee and Carora, Venezuela.
Sponsors: Ald. Davis
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
67. 131481 Resolution authorizing acceptance and expenditure of up to $100,000
in contributions for the Girls’ Day program held at City Hall annually .
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Perez
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
68. 131496 Resolution approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the Public
Finance Authority for the benefit of Crown Court Prairie Haven, LLC, a
Wisconsin limited liability company, to finance the acquisition,
rehabilitation and equipping of a 222-unit residential rental facility for
seniors of low and moderate income located at 8949 North 97th
Street, in the 9th Aldermanic District, City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Puente
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
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Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
69. 131522 Resolution appropriating up to $10,000 from the Economic
Development Committee fund to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
of Wisconsin Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for the Hispanic
Training Initiative.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez, Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Zielinski, Ald. Wade, Ald. Puente and
Ald. Murphy
Ald. Murphy requested to be added as a sponsor. There were no objections.
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 1- Ald.Dudzik
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
70. 131527 Substitute resolution approving the final program design, program
report and program budget for the North End Business Capacity
Building Program.
Sponsors: Ald. Davis
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
71. 130885 Reappointment of Douglas Weas to the Business Improvement District
#2 (Historic Third Ward) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
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72. 131083 Reappointment of Fletcher Crawford, Jr. to the Business Improvement
District #8 (Historic King Drive) by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
73. 131390 Reappointment of Sam Denny to the Business Improvement District #8
(Historic King Drive) by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
74. 131391 Reappointment of Sam Denny to the Business Improvement District
#15 (Downtown Riverwalk) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
75. 131392 Reappointment of Sam Denny to the Business Improvement District
#42 (Schlitz Park) by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
76. 131487 Reappointment of Michael Lee to the Business Improvement District
#11 (Brady Street) by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
77. 131488 Reappointment of Patricia Suminski to the Business Improvement
District #11 (Brady Street) by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
78. 131491 Reappointment of Alaa Musa to the Business Improvement District #11
(Brady Street) by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
79. 131493 Reappointment of J. Michael Bartels to the Business Improvement
District #15 (Downtown Riverwalk) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic
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District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
80. 131503 Appointment of Sam Ali to the Business Improvement District #39
(Center Street) by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
81. 131504 Appointment of Candace Richards to the Business Improvement
District #39 (Center Street) by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
82. 120294 Resolution relating to the use and allocation of Community
Development Block Grant 2012 reprogramming funds to the
Department of Public Works.
Sponsors: Ald. Davis
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be PLACED ON FILE.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
83. 120451 Communication related to the potential economic impact of
development of a major entertainment facility at the Dairyland
Greyhound Park site in Kenosha.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
84. 120468 Communication recognizing Deborah Usinger, a member of the
Milwaukee Downtown Business Improvement District #21.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
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MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION
85. 131602 Resolution approving final certified survey maps.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution-Immediate Adoption
be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Zielinski
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald. VACANCY
Interview with Alderman Nik Kovac
Meeting adjourned at 11:15 AM.
Staff Assistant
Jessica Celella
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City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Council Agenda
COMMON COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 9:00 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl., City Hall
Michael J. Murphy, 10th District
President
Ashanti Hamilton, 1st District Milele A. Coggs, 6th District Joseph A. Dudzik, 11th District
Joe Davis, Sr., 2nd District Willie C. Wade, 7th District Jose G. Perez, 12th District
Nicholas Kovac, 3rd District Robert G Donovan, 8th District Terry L. Witkowski, 13th District
Robert Bauman, 4th District Robert W. Puente, 9th District T. Anthony Zielinski, 14th District
James Bohl, Jr., 5th District ,
Order of Business
1. Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Invocation or Silent Meditation
4. Approval of Previous Minutes
5. Presentations
6. Unfinished Business
7. Reports of Standing Committees
Licenses, Ald. Zielinski, Chair; Ald. Coggs, Vice-Chair
Public Works, Ald. Bauman, Chair; Ald. Wade, Vice-Chair
Finance and Personnel, Ald. Kovac, Chair; Ald. Dudzik, Vice-Chair
Judiciary and Legislation, Ald. Hamilton, Chair; Ald. Witkowski, Vice-Chair
Public Safety, Ald. Witkowski, Chair; Ald. Puente, Vice-Chai
Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development, Ald. Bohl, Chair;
Ald. Perez, Vice-Chair
Community and Economic Development, Ald. Davis, Chair;
Ald. Wade, Vice-Chair
8. Communications to be Ordered on File
9. Matters for Immediate Adoption
10. Presentation of ordinances, resolutions, motions and communications
11. Announcements
PLEASE NOTE: Detailed information relating to the contents of these files may be found by searching under the appropriate file number at
http://milwaukee.legistar.com/legislation. Alternatively, complete files including detailed information identifying the specific subject matters to be
discussed at the meeting may be inspected at the office of the City Clerk, Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, 53202, Monday through
Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities
through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the City Clerk' s Office ADA
Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX) 286-3456, (TDD) 286-2025 or by writing to the Coordinator at Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee,
WI 53202.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. 131413 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Davis INTRODUCED ON: 01/22/2014
Substitute resolution appropriating up to $5,000 from the Economic Development
Committee Fund to the Retail Christian Network for participation in the 2014 RCN
Breakfast Gathering at the International Council of Shopping Centers annual convention.
Vetoed by His Honor, the Mayor, on February 12, 2014. .
COMMUNICATIONS TO BE PLACED ON FILE:
2. 131603 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 03/04/2014
Communications from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory
resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.
THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
3. 131079 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 11/26/2013
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.
Detailed information relating to the contents of this file may be found by searching
under this number at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/legislation.
Alternatively, the complete file including detailed information identifying the
specific subject matters to be discussed at the meeting may be inspected at the
office of the License Division, Room 105, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee,
53202, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
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THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
4. 131354 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/22/2014
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to
licenses.
Detailed information relating to the contents of this file may be found by searching
under this number at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/legislation.
Alternatively, the complete file including detailed information identifying the
specific subject matters to be discussed at the meeting may be inspected at the
office of the License Division, Room 105, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee,
53202, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
5. 131408 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bauman INTRODUCED ON: 01/22/2014
A substitute ordinance relating to the possession and consumption of alcohol beverages in
public places including parking lots and parking structures and upon commercial
quadricycles.
---(Note: Committee vote: 4 ayes, 1 no)
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
6. 130549 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/04/2013
Substitute resolution amending a special privilege for change of ownership to JMH 61
LLC and addition of a covered walk for the premises at 1028-1134 North Jackson Street,
in the 4th Aldermanic District.
7. 130810 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/15/2013
Substitute resolution amending a special privilege to Milwaukee Plating Company for
removal of two sets of concrete steps and for addition of set of metal steps and a single
concrete step for the premises at 1434 North 4th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
8. 131445 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic control devices in
conjunction with the Federal Aid paving of West Hampton Avenue from North Teutonia
Avenue to North Green Bay Avenue in the 1st Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost
of $182,572.18 with an estimated grantor share of $146,057.74, and an estimated City
share of $36,514.44.
9. 131446 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
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Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to shut down and cover an
unwarranted traffic control signal and to install a temporary two-way stop control at the
intersection of the eastbound IH 94 exit ramp and North 13th Street north of West Saint
Paul Avenue in the 4th Aldermanic District.
10. 131449 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Resolution authorizing acceptance of Flood Easement, in the area near the intersection of
South 1st Street and Lincoln Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
11. 131450 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of temporary and permanent
traffic control signals in conjunction with the reconstruction of the West Wisconsin
Avenue bridge over USH 45 under Federal and State Aid construction of the Zoo
Interchange Project in the 10th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $59,639.79,
with one hundred percent of the total cost funded by the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation.
12. 131458 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously
established subaccounts for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of
Milwaukee for cost participation and installation of various capital improvements in
conjunction with various projects in various Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated
cost increase of $52,800, with an estimated grantor share increase of $32,800 and an
estimated City share increase of $20,000.
13. 131460 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
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
$1,061,400 for a total estimated cost of $1,160,000.
14. 131464 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Resolution approving an amendment to lease agreement with U.S. Cellular for the
placement of personal communications services antennas and ancillary equipment at the
Hawley Road Water Tower at 5701 W. McKinley Ave.
15. 131474 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Substitute 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 $352,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects
being $4,399,000.
16. 131475 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
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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 $2,276,000 for a total estimated cost of these
projects being $23,486,000.
17. 131476 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
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 $12,234,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being
$17,082,000.
18. 131513 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Resolution dedicating certain City-owned land for public street purposes to widen a
portion of South Chase Avenue (west side) between West Rosedale Avenue and the
Kinnickinnic River, in the 14th Aldermanic District of the City of Milwaukee.
19. 131524 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Witkowski INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Resolution authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreements for the properties at 5664 and 5710
South 20th Street for storm water management purposes, in the 13th Aldermanic District.
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THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
20. 131379 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/22/2014
A substitute ordinance relating to recall allowance and special CPR pay in the fire
department.
21. 131468 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2014 rates of pay of offices and positions in
the City Service.
---(Note: Committee vote: 4 ayes, 1 no)
22. 131469 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2014 offices and positions in the City Service.
---(Note: Committee vote: 4 ayes, 1 no)
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
23. 131442 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Resolution authorizing $1,029,105 of contingent borrowing for police department capital
purposes.
24. 131456 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Substitute resolution for supplemental capital grantor share appropriation authority for
2014.
25. 131458 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously
established subaccounts for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of
Milwaukee for cost participation and installation of various capital improvements in
conjunction with various projects in various Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated
cost increase of $52,800, with an estimated grantor share increase of $32,800 and an
estimated City share increase of $20,000.
26. 131461 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Healthcare-Associated
Infection Awareness (HAI) Grant from the National Association of County and City
Health Officials (NACCHO).
27. 131462 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
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Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Universal Newborn
Hearing Screening Program from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
28. 131463 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Preserving Infant and
Child Health Grant from the University of Wisconsin-School of Medicine and Public
Health.
29. 131470 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.
30. 131523 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Hamilton, Ald. INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Murphy, Ald. Wade, Ald. Coggs and Ald.
Kovac
Substitute resolution effectuating a provision of the 2014 Adopted Budget relating to a
$40,000 Special Purpose Account for a compliance audit of the Small Business Enterprise
Program.
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
31. 131394 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/22/2014
Appointment of Gerald Pace by Mayor Tom Barrett to the Employes’ Retirement System -
Annuity and Pension Board.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
32. 131269 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 12/17/2013
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification
studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
33. 131466 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification
studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
---(Note: Committee vote: 4 ayes, 1 no)
34. 131517 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the audit of cell phone device
management and utilization controls.
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THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
35. 131206 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 12/17/2013
Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3607 N. 21st Street, in
the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Devon A. Matthews)
36. 131339 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/22/2014
Resolution cancelling various City invoices.
37. 131404 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2014
Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills.
---(Note: Committee vote: 4 ayes, 1 abstention)
38. 131454 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Curtis Ward, in the amount of $5,000.
39. 131457 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/04/2014
Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2565-2567 S 13th
street, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Lisalee M. Pasdera)
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
40. 130440 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 07/23/2013
Communication related to the 2013 annual report and activities of the Ethics Board.
41. 131437 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5152 N 60th Street, in
the 7th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Raymond Fenceroy)
42. 131477 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 374 E Bay Street, in
the 14th Aldermanic District to its former owner. (Jaime A. Litza)
---(Note: Committee vote: 4 ayes, 1 no)
43. 131520 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bauman INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Substitute resolution relating to in-rem foreclosure action on property at 3005 W.
Kilbourn Avenue.
44. 131528 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
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Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Hotline Report For the Year Ended December 31, 2013.
DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
45. 131346 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/22/2014
Resolution relating to the appeal of Marseline Mann for property damage.
46. 131441 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Resolution relating to the claim of Veronica Tinnon for personal injuries. (3rd Aldermanic
District)
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THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
47. 131439 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
A substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.
48. 131440 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
A substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.
49. 131514 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Witkowski INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
A substitute ordinance relating to charges for patient services provided by the fire
department.
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
50. 131432 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Reappointment of Claude Krawczyk to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force by the
Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
51. 100774 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Murphy INTRODUCED ON: 10/12/2010
Resolution relating to the further expenditure of funds for the ‘Open Sky’ project.
52. 131364 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/22/2014
Communication from the Milwaukee Health Department relating to its 2013 Fetal Infant
Mortality Review Report.
53. 131519 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Communication from the Milwaukee Health Department relating to its Lead Program.
54. 131535 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Communication from the Police Department and Department of Public Works Traffic
Section relating to the 2013 traffic crash report including fatalities, injuries, and crash
trends.
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THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
55. 131384 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Perez INTRODUCED ON: 01/22/2014
A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Two-Family Residential to
Local Business, for parking, on land located on the west side of South 6th Street, south of
West Historic Mitchell Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
56. 131505 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Wade, Ald. INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Bauman and Ald. Bohl
A substitute ordinance relating to vacant building registration regulations.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
57. 120271 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 06/12/2012
Substitute resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental
District No. 40 (West North Avenue/Sherman Boulevard) and authorizing expenditures, in
the 15th Aldermanic District.
58. 131335 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bauman INTRODUCED ON: 01/10/2014
Substitute resolution granting historic designation to the Germania Building at 135 W.
Wells Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
59. 131478 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Resolution dissolving Tax Incremental District No. 44 (Lindsay Heights) and authorizing
the City Comptroller to distribute excess incremental revenue to overlying taxing districts.
60. 131479 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bohl INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Resolution authorizing the Department of City Development to expend funds allocated in
the 2014 City Budget for the In Rem Property Program capital improvement project
account.
61. 131480 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned vacant lots at 3319-23 West Lisbon
Avenue to Stephanie Shipley, owner of the adjacent property at 3327 West Lisbon Avenue,
for garden use and business expansion, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
62. 131494 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bauman INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Capital Account-Housing
Infrastructure Preservation Fund to a subaccount to fund repairs to City-owned properties
to preserve the structures, improve marketability and stabilize neighborhoods.
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63. 131495 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Perez INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Substitute resolution accepting an unsolicited Offer to Purchase from Mitchell Street
Group, LLC to purchase 1721-23 South 6th Street for combination with its adjoining
properties to construct a parking lot, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
64. 131498 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Kovac INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Substitute resolution approving a Term Sheet providing for disbursement of a portion of
the City Investment to fund Public Infrastructure costs for the North End Phase III Project
and authorizing expenditures for Tax Incremental District No. 48 (Park East), in the 3rd,
4th and 6th Aldermanic Districts.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
65. 131326 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Davis INTRODUCED ON: 01/22/2014
Communication from the Department of City Development regarding 2013
Accomplishments and 2014 Objectives of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of
Milwaukee.
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THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
66. 131429 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Davis INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Substitute resolution renewing the sister city relationship between Milwaukee and Carora,
Venezuela.
67. 131481 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Coggs and Ald. INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Perez
Resolution authorizing acceptance and expenditure of up to $100,000 in contributions for
the Girls’ Day program held at City Hall annually.
68. 131496 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Puente INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Resolution approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the Public Finance Authority for
the benefit of Crown Court Prairie Haven, LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company, to
finance the acquisition, rehabilitation and equipping of a 222-unit residential rental
facility for seniors of low and moderate income located at 8949 North 97th Street, in the
9th Aldermanic District, City of Milwaukee.
69. 131522 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Perez, Ald. INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Hamilton, Ald. Zielinski, Ald. Wade and
Ald. Puente
Resolution appropriating up to $10,000 from the Economic Development Committee fund
to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin Advanced Manufacturing
Partnership for the Hispanic Training Initiative.
70. 131527 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Davis INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Substitute resolution approving the final program design, program report and program
budget for the North End Business Capacity Building Program.
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
71. 130885 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/15/2013
Reappointment of Douglas Weas to the Business Improvement District #2 (Historic Third
Ward) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)
72. 131083 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 12/17/2013
Reappointment of Fletcher Crawford, Jr. to the Business Improvement District #8
(Historic King Drive) by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)
73. 131390 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/22/2014
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Reappointment of Sam Denny to the Business Improvement District #8 (Historic King
Drive) by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)
74. 131391 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/22/2014
Reappointment of Sam Denny to the Business Improvement District #15 (Downtown
Riverwalk) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)
75. 131392 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/22/2014
Reappointment of Sam Denny to the Business Improvement District #42 (Schlitz Park) by
the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)
76. 131487 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Reappointment of Michael Lee to the Business Improvement District #11 (Brady Street)
by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
77. 131488 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Reappointment of Patricia Suminski to the Business Improvement District #11 (Brady
Street) by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
78. 131491 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Reappointment of Alaa Musa to the Business Improvement District #11 (Brady Street) by
the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
79. 131493 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Reappointment of J. Michael Bartels to the Business Improvement District #15
(Downtown Riverwalk) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)
80. 131503 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Appointment of Sam Ali to the Business Improvement District #39 (Center Street) by the
Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)
81. 131504 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Appointment of Candace Richards to the Business Improvement District #39 (Center
Street) by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
82. 120294 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Davis INTRODUCED ON: 06/12/2012
Resolution relating to the use and allocation of Community Development Block Grant
2012 reprogramming funds to the Department of Public Works.
83. 120451 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 07/06/2012
Communication related to the potential economic impact of development of a major
entertainment facility at the Dairyland Greyhound Park site in Kenosha.
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84. 120468 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 07/06/2012
Communication recognizing Deborah Usinger, a member of the Milwaukee Downtown
Business Improvement District #21.
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MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION
85. 131602 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 03/04/2014
Resolution approving final certified survey maps.
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