COMMON COUNCIL
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · September 3, 2014
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
COMMON COUNCIL
Wednesday, September 3, 2014 9:00 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd. Fl., City Hall
Amended 9/2/14
The meeting was called to order at 9:21 A.M.
Present: 13 - Hamilton
Davis
Kovac
Bauman
Bohl
Wade
Donovan
Murphy
Dudzik
Perez
Witkowski
Zielinski
Stamper
Excused: 2 - Coggs
Puente
The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by a moment of silence. There were no
corrections to the minutes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. 140285 Resolution relative to the establishment of the Year 2015 Funding
Allocation Plan.
Sponsors: Ald. Davis
There was no motion made to reconsider, so this item was approved.
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 12 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan,
Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski
Ald.Stamper
No, 1- Ald.Davis
Excused, 2- Ald.Coggs Ald.Puente
COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
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2. 140736 Communications from the City Clerk relating to various
commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and
affirmed by the Common Council.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attendance taken at 9:31 A.M.
Present: 14 - Hamilton
Davis
Kovac
Bauman
Bohl
Coggs
Wade
Donovan
Murphy
Dudzik
Perez
Witkowski
Zielinski
Stamper
Excused: 1 - Puente
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THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
3. 140324 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI 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.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Puente
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THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
The following files may be referred from the Special Public Works meeting held on
Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 8:30 a.m.
4. 140638 Substitute resolution authorizing a Public Access Easement with PNR
2, LLC to assist in lighting the Granville Station ring roads, in the 9th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Puente
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.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Puente
5. 140639 Resolution authorizing an expenditure from the Street Lighting Capital
Improvement Program for lighting the Granville Station ring roads, in
the 9th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Puente
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.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Puente
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THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
The following file may be referred from the Special Finance and Personnel Committee
meeting held on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 8:30 a.m.
6. 140617 A substitute ordinance relating to city wage requirements.
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.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Puente
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THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
7. 140395 Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for,
accept and expend contributions of not more than $5,000 from the
Canine Foundation for costs related to the operation of the Canine
Unit.
Sponsors: Ald. Donovan
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI 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.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Puente Ald.Zielinski
140105 Substitute resolution authorizing the acceptance of a bequest to the
Milwaukee Police Department on behalf of the Jack Randa Trust.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be TAKEN FROM
COMMITTEE. 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.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Puente Ald.Zielinski
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI 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.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 2- Ald.Puente Ald.Zielinski
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MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
8. 140602 Resolution relating to the establishment of the Be the Change Literacy,
Leadership and Life Skills program as an official City of Milwaukee
program.
Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON 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.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Puente
9. 140663 Resolution granting authority to the Financial Planning Association of
Southern Wisconsin to use the City of Milwaukee’s logo for promoting
Financial Planning Day to be held in Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON 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.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Puente
10. 140688 Resolution relating to the reporting deadline of the Recycling, Salvage
and Metal Scrapping Task Force.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON 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.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Puente
11. 140700 Resolution urging the U.S. Congress to reauthorize the charter for the
Export- Import Bank of the United States.
Sponsors: Ald. Davis
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A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON 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.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Puente
12. 140722 Resolution approving an Affidavit of Correction relative to errors
contained in documents for Certified Survey Map No. 8363, located on
the south side of West Capitol Drive and west of West Hopkins Street,
in the 7th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON 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.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Puente
13. 140735 Resolution approving final certified survey maps.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON 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.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Puente
14. 140699 Resolution relating to changes in electric rates proposed by We
Energies.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski, Ald. Murphy and Ald. Kovac
Ald. Kovac asked to be added as co-sponsor
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution-Immediate
Adoption be REFERRED TO to the JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE .
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.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
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No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Puente
Meeting adjourned at: 9:43 A.M.
Linda M. Elmer
Staff Assistant
Interview with Ald. Hamilton.
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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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Council Agenda
COMMON COUNCIL
Wednesday, September 3, 2014 9:00 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd. Fl., City
Hall
Amended 9/2/14
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 Russell W. Stamper, II, 15th 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
Public Safety, Ald. Witkowski, Chair; Ald. Puente, Vice-Chai
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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. 140285 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Davis INTRODUCED ON: 06/24/2014
Resolution relative to the establishment of the Year 2015 Funding Allocation Plan.
This item was reconsidered and entered on the journal at the last regular meeting
of the Common Council on July 22, 2014.
COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
2. 140736 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/03/2014
Communications from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory
resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.
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THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
3. 140324 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 06/03/2014
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:
The following files may be referred from the Special Public Works meeting held on
Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 8:30 a.m.
4. 140638 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Puente INTRODUCED ON: 07/22/2014
Substitute resolution authorizing a Public Access Easement with PNR 2, LLC to assist in
lighting the Granville Station ring roads, in the 9th Aldermanic District.
5. 140639 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Puente INTRODUCED ON: 07/22/2014
Resolution authorizing an expenditure from the Street Lighting Capital Improvement
Program for lighting the Granville Station ring roads, in the 9th Aldermanic District.
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THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
The following file may be referred from the Special Finance and Personnel Committee
meeting held on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 8:30 a.m.
6. 140617 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 07/22/2014
A substitute ordinance relating to city wage requirements.
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THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
7. 140395 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Donovan INTRODUCED ON: 06/24/2014
Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to apply for, accept and expend
contributions of not more than $5,000 from the Canine Foundation for costs related to the
operation of the Canine Unit.
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MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
8. 140602 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Hamilton INTRODUCED ON: 09/03/2014
Resolution relating to the establishment of the Be the Change Literacy, Leadership and
Life Skills program as an official City of Milwaukee program.
9. 140663 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Murphy INTRODUCED ON: 09/03/2014
Resolution granting authority to the Financial Planning Association of Southern
Wisconsin to use the City of Milwaukee’s logo for promoting Financial Planning Day to
be held in Milwaukee.
10. 140688 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Murphy INTRODUCED ON: 09/03/2014
Resolution relating to the reporting deadline of the Recycling, Salvage and Metal
Scrapping Task Force.
11. 140700 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Davis INTRODUCED ON: 09/03/2014
Resolution urging the U.S. Congress to reauthorize the charter for the Export- Import
Bank of the United States.
12. 140722 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/03/2014
Resolution approving an Affidavit of Correction relative to errors contained in documents
for Certified Survey Map No. 8363, located on the south side of West Capitol Drive and
west of West Hopkins Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District.
13. 140735 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/03/2014
Resolution approving final certified survey maps.
14. 140699 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Zielinski INTRODUCED ON: 09/03/2014
Resolution relating to changes in electric rates proposed by We Energies.
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