COMMON COUNCIL
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · February 10, 2015
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
COMMON COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 9:00 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl. City Hall
Amended 2/9/15
Meeting called to order at 9:19 am
Present: 15 - Hamilton
Davis
Kovac
Bauman
Bohl
Coggs
Wade
Donovan
Puente
Murphy
Dudzik
Perez
Witkowski
Zielinski
Stamper
The Pledge of Allegiance was said and followed by silent invocation.
The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of
Proceedings for the regular meeting of January 21, 2015? There being none, the minutes
of the meeting were approved without objection.
A resolution recognizing and congratulating Arike Ogunbowale of Divine Savior Holy
Angels High School on being named to the McDonald's All-American girls' basketball
team.
Presenter/escort: Ald. willie C. Wade
Escorts:
Ald. Milele Coggs
Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Ald. Nik Kovac
Ald. Jim Bohl
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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1. 141313 Substitute resolution approving a refined project description for The
Milwaukee Streetcar, approving a project budget for capital costs,
approving the estimate of annual operating and maintenance costs,
approving the project’s financial plan, appropriating funding as
necessary, and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to take
various actions to advance the project.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman, Ald. Kovac, Ald. Wade and Ald. Hamilton
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be
RECONSIDERED. This motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 6- Ald.Davis, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Dudzik Ald.Zielinski
No, 9- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade, Ald.Murphy,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski Ald.Stamper
2. 141263 Substitute resolution approving a Project Plan, a Development
Agreement, authorizing expenditures and creating Tax Incremental
District No. 82 (East Michigan Street), in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman, Ald. Kovac, Ald. Wade and Ald. Hamilton
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be
RECONSIDERED. This motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 6- Ald.Davis, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Dudzik Ald.Zielinski
No, 9- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade, Ald.Murphy,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski Ald.Stamper
3. 141264 Substitute resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Project Plan
for Tax Incremental District No. 56 (Erie/Jefferson Street) and
authorizing expenditures, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman, Ald. Kovac, Ald. Wade and Ald. Hamilton
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be
RECONSIDERED. This motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 6- Ald.Davis, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Dudzik Ald.Zielinski
No, 9- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade, Ald.Murphy,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski Ald.Stamper
4. 141323 Substitute resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of promissory
notes in the aggregate amount of $16,500,000 for Tax Incremental
Districts for providing financial assistance for blight elimination, slum
clearance, community development, redevelopment and urban
renewal programs and projects.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
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A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Resolution be
RECONSIDERED. This motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 6- Ald.Davis, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Dudzik Ald.Zielinski
No, 9- Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade, Ald.Murphy,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski Ald.Stamper
COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
5. 141601 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, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
6. 141412 A substitute ordinance relating to the maximum term length of a Class
“B” special license.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
7. 141481 Communication from the License Division relating to a list of all Class
“B” special licenses issued by the City Clerk in 2014.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by Russell Stamper that this Communication be PLACED
ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING
8. 141286 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.
Included in the file are the following recommendations:
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Renewal, with a twenty (20) day suspension, based on the police report, of the Class
D Operator’s license for Christopher Clausen.
(No written objections have been filed.) [Vote: 4 ayes, 1 no]
Ald. Bohl voted no to this recommendation.
Nonrenewal, based on nonappearance, of the Class D Operator’s license for La
Shana Vance.
(No written objections have been filed.)
Ald. Ald. Zielinski move to return back to committee the license of LaShana Vance.
There were no objections.
Ald. Stamper moved to approve the Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment
Premises license renewal application adding hours between 10 AM and 1 AM on
Mondays for 3041 W North Avenue, LLC and to refer the request for change of
remaining hours, change of entertainment, change of membership restriction, and
cover charge restrictions back to committee.
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI that this Motion be APPROVED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING
9. 141287 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works
Committee relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Motion by Ald. Wade to return to committee the license of Andre Jones.
There were no objections.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be APPROVED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
10. 141448 A substitute ordinance relating to the indoor storage of solid waste and
recyclable containers.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN 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.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 1- Ald.Dudzik
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
11. 130020 Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Finch Properties
LLC to construct and maintain a barrier free access ramp and a wood
fence in the public right-of-way for the premises 2507 South
Wentworth Avenue, also known as 1441 East Russell 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, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
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No, 0
12. 130809 Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Carolyn’s Castle
LLC to construct and maintain a fence and enclosed raised play area;
air conditioners and enclosure; and entrance steps in the public
right-of-way for the premises 2490 South 10th Street, 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, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
13. 131754 Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Carnal LLC to
construct and maintain a removable deck for curbside dining in the
public right-of-way for the premises at 320 East Menomonee 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, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
14. 140599 Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Milwaukee
Treasures LLC to construct and maintain underground conduits, a
fence, fence railings, retaining wall and concrete curbs in the public
right-of-way for the premises at 3333 West Highland Boulevard, 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, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
15. 140600 Substitute resolution amending a special privilege to Marquette
University to construct and maintain additional chiller lines in the public
right-of-way for the university campus at and adjacent to 1801 West
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Wisconsin 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, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
16. 140652 Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Hussein Govani to
construct and maintain an exhaust fan duct and sign in the public
right-of-way for the premises 2437 West National Avenue, in the 8th
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, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
17. 141003 Substitute resolution to vacate a portion of the alley in the block
bounded by East Corcoran Avenue, East Erie Street, North Milwaukee
Street and North Young 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, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
18. 141271 Substitute resolution to vacate a portion of the pedestrian and bicycle
way, west side, between East Greenfield Avenue and East
Washington Street, and authorizing conveyance to Wangard Partners,
Inc., in the 12th 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, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
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No, 0
19. 141459 Substitute resolution approving an Operating Agreement with
Milwaukee Marathon, Inc., for the staging of the inaugural Milwaukee
Running Festival in the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
20. 141473 Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a quit claim deed from
Milwaukee County, for a portion of property abutting North 92nd Street
just south of West Hampton Avenue, for dedication as public
right-of-way for street purposes, in the 5th 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, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
21. 141486 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
Cost Sharing Agreement with the City of Wauwatosa for the planned
improvement of North 92nd Street from West Capitol Drive to West
Hampton Avenue.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
22. 141488 Resolution relative to approval of funding for the 2015 Department of
Administration - Information and Technology Management Division,
Public Facility Communications Capital Improvement Program.
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, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
23. 141496 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a street occupancy permit to
CG Schmidt for work at the Northwestern Mutual office tower site
along East Mason Street.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
24. 141512 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 $122,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being
$1,195,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
25. 141513 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
$2,831,205 for a total estimated cost of $3,380,405.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
26. 141514 Substitute resolution determining it necessary to make various
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nonassessable public improvements at various locations and
appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost
estimated to be $2,165,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects
being $20,455,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
27. 141515 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 $15,148,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $16,613,000.
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.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 1- Ald.Dudzik
28. 141538 Substitute resolution relative to the application, acceptance and
funding of Private Property Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) grant from the
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District totaling $42,000 for
studying the effectiveness of I/I reduction projects in the City of
Milwaukee and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to
execute a funding agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD).
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
29. 100399 Resolution concerning unmetered water sales by the Milwaukee Water
Works.
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Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
30. 121729 A substitute ordinance relating to maximum allowable rates for meter
fare taxicabs.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Ordinance be PLACED ON FILE.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
31. 141469 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the
feasibility, costs and benefits of implementing a citywide household
compost collection program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
32. 141506 Communication from the Department of City Development relating to
existing leases on City-owned property, excluding one to four-unit in
rem properties, for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31,
2014.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
33. 141500 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2015 offices and positions
in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Dudzik is opposed to this action:
Under “Department of Administration, Office of Environmental Sustainability”, delete
one position of “Grant Monitor (B)(X)(Y)” and add one position of “Environmental
Sustainability Program Coordinator (X)(Y)”.
This Ordinance was
Aye, 14 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
34. 141501 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2015 rates of pay of
offices and positions in the City Service.
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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
35. 141285 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:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 1- Ald.Dudzik
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Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
36. 141485 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
Revised Project Agreement titled ”State Municipal Agreement for a
State-Let Local Bridge Project” between the City of Milwaukee and
Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of the
North 51st Boulevard Bridge over the Lincoln Creek with 80 percent
Federal and State construction aid under the Local Bridge
Replacement and Rehabilitation Program and to provide 100 percent
local funds for the revised engineering costs.
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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
37. 141494 Resolution authorizing $2,126,087.49 of contingent borrowing for
carryover 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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
38. 141544 Resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee’s 2015 joint United
Performing Arts Fund and Visions Campaign.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
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PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
39. 141097 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Duty Disability
Retirement Program Review.
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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
40. 141394 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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
41. 141495 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the 2015 annual
audit work plan.
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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
42. 141499 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:
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Aye, 14 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
43. 141516 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the 2014 annual
Hotline Report
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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
44. 141539 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relative to
amending the 2015 Salary Ordinance relating to administrative
changes.
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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
45. 141555 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division relative to amending the 2015 Position
Ordinance relating to administrative corrections.
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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
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THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
46. 141463 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
3514 W. National Avenue, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former
owner, Sevdet Alusevski.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be ASSIGNED 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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
47. 141474 Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Bieck Management,
Inc., in the amount of $6,163.45.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON 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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
48. 141540 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
133 E. Concordia Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former
owner, Skyfall LLC.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON 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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
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CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
49. 141542 Appointment of Steven Miner as the Commissioner of Assessments by
the Mayor. (11th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON 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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
50. 141476 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
2347-A S. 16th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former
owner, Jose Delgado.
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, 14 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
51. 141061 Resolution relating to the appeal of Jessica Davis for property
damage. (10th Aldermanic District)
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, 14 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
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THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
52. 141479 A substitute ordinance relating to locations where selling articles from
parked vehicles is prohibited.
Sponsors: Ald. Dudzik
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Ordinance be NOT
RETURNED BY CITY ATTORNEY. This motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 0
No, 0
53. 141489 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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
54. 141490 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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
55. 141471 Substitute resolution amending Common Council File #140716 relative
to acceptance and funding of the 2014-15 Preventive Health Grant
from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI 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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
56. 141491 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into an
agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the
development, implementation and funding of traffic control and other
safety measures necessary to mitigate traffic diversion on City streets
due to construction activity on the Zoo Interchange Project in 2015,
with the total cost being $100,000 of which 100% is grantor funded.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI 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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
57. 141532 Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to accept and
expend a donation of $2,500 from the McDonald’s Corporation.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI 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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
58. 141533 Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to accept and
expend a donation of $2,500 from Walmart Stores, Inc.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI 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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
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No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
59. 141534 Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to accept a
donation for a no-cost, 30-month lease of a 2015 Subaru WRX for the
STOP Program from Schlossman’s Subaru City.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI 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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
60. 141413 Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to the
current testing process for police officers.
Sponsors: Ald. Puente
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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
61. 141554 Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to
2014 traffic fatalities.
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.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Dudzik, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
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THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
62. 141273 A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from a General
Planned Development known as the Milwaukee County Zoo to
Institutional on land located at 10733 West Bluemound Road, on the
south side of West Bluemound Road, east of North Mayfair Road, in
the 10th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
63. 141274 A substitute ordinance removing a Site Plan Review Overlay District
located on the northeast corner of South 27th Street and West College
Avenue, in the 13th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
64. 141357 A substitute ordinance relating to floodplain zoning regulations.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
65. 141001 Resolution authorizing the return of the property located at 2318 South
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35th Street via sale to the former owner La Pica #3 LLC, in the 8th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Donovan
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
66. 141236 Resolution rescinding Common Council File Numbers 912098 and
921132, resolutions relating to design guidelines for the Site Plan
Review Overlay District on lands located northeast of the intersection
of South 27th Street and West College Avenue.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
67. 141475 Resolution approving an amendment to the design guidelines for the
Historic Third Ward Architectural Review District.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
68. 141511 Substitute resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and
authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 611 West
National Avenue, 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, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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69. 141521 Resolution accepting an unsolicited offer to purchase from Grateful
Girls, Inc. to purchase 2608-14 West Lisbon Avenue for investment
purposes, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
70. 141553 Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned property located at
3228 South Griffin Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic District to its former
owners (Timothy and Christine Purpora).
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
71. 141525 Reappointment of Joaquin Altoro to the City Plan Commission by the
Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
72. 141526 Reappointment of Whitney Gould to the City Plan Commission by the
Mayor. (3rdAldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
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No, 0
73. 141527 Reappointment of Patricia Najera to the City Plan Commission by the
Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS:
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
74. 141424 Reappointment of Marie Gordon to the Business Improvement District
#28 (North Avenue Gateway) 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, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
75. 141425 Reappointment of Kelly Felder to the Business Improvement District
#28 (North Avenue Gateway) 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, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
76. 141426 Reappointment of Johnny Moutry to the Business Improvement District
#28 (North Avenue Gateway) 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, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
77. 141428 Appointment of Suzy Pitzo 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, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
78. 141524 Appointment of Laurie Swofford to the Business Improvement District
#44 (KK Avenue) by the Mayor. (14th 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, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
79. 130385 Reappointment of Timothy Dertz to the BID #4 (Mitchell Street
Business Strip) by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Appointment be PLACED ON FILE.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
80. 141441 Communication from the Department of City Development relating to a
report on the implementation of Kiva Zip micro-lending in Milwaukee.
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, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
81. 141509 Communication from the Milwaukee Commission on Supportive
Housing relating to its 2014 annual report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
82. 140095 Communication from the Milwaukee 7 relating to its current programs
and activities.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
83. 140642 Communication relating to the activities and report of the Recycling,
Salvage, and Metal Scrapping Task Force.
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, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
141228 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
4616-4634 W. Burleigh Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District to its
former owner, 31st Street Holdings, LLC (Application made by Seaway
Bank and Trust, mortgagee).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be TAKEN FROM
COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be ADOPTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES
84. 141588 Resolution approving final certified survey maps.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ 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.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Witkowski
85. 141557 Motion amending the schedule of regular meetings of the Common
Council and its standing committees for the year 2015.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman, Ald. Zielinski and Ald. Murphy
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Motion-Immediate Adoption 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.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Excused, 1- Ald.Witkowski
86. 141630 Resolution endorsing the League of Wisconsin Municipalities’
“Partnership for Prosperity: An Agenda for a Competitive 21st Century
Wisconsin.”
Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton and Ald. Witkowski
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ 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.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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Excused, 1- Ald.Witkowski
87. 141631 Resolution authorizing and directing the City Attorney, on behalf of the
City, to sign onto an amicus brief being coordinated by the Cities
United for Immigration Action Coalition supporting President Obama’s
executive action on immigration policy and challenging the action
brought in the lawsuit Texas, et. al. v. United States of America, et. al.,
in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez, Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Kovac, Ald. Bauman, Ald. Wade, Ald.
Davis and Ald. Murphy
Add as Co-sponsors:
Ald. Bauman
Ald. Kovac
Ald. Hamilton
Ald. Wade
Ald. Davis
Ald. Murphy
there were no objections
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution-Immediate Adoption
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.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 2- Ald.Puente Ald.Dudzik
88. 141632 Resolution expressing the City of Milwaukee’s support for the “at grade
alternative” on the State of Wisconsin’s plans for reconstruction of the
Interstate 94 corridor between 16th and 70th Streets as it relates to
historic preservation.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution-Immediate Adoption
be REFERRED TO to the STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE . This motion
FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - 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 Ald.Stamper
No, 0
There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:44 a.m. Joanna Polanco, Staff Assistant
This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research
Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
Interview with Ald. Bauman
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Council Agenda
COMMON COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 9:00 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl. City Hall
Amended 2/9/15
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
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
Steering and Rules, Ald. Murphy, Chair; Ald. Kovac, 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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The below files were reconsidered and entered on the Common Council's Journal
of Proceedings at the last regular meeting of January 21, 2015.
1. 141313 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bauman, Ald. INTRODUCED ON: 11/25/2014
Kovac, Ald. Wade and Ald. Hamilton
Substitute resolution approving a refined project description for The Milwaukee Streetcar,
approving a project budget for capital costs, approving the estimate of annual operating
and maintenance costs, approving the project’s financial plan, appropriating funding as
necessary, and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to take various actions to
advance the project.
2. 141263 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bauman, Ald. INTRODUCED ON: 11/25/2014
Kovac, Ald. Wade and Ald. Hamilton
Substitute resolution approving a Project Plan, a Development Agreement, authorizing
expenditures and creating Tax Incremental District No. 82 (East Michigan Street), in the
4th Aldermanic District.
3. 141264 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bauman, Ald. INTRODUCED ON: 11/25/2014
Kovac, Ald. Wade and Ald. Hamilton
Substitute resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental
District No. 56 (Erie/Jefferson Street) and authorizing expenditures, in the 4th Aldermanic
District.
4. 141323 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bauman INTRODUCED ON: 11/25/2014
Substitute resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of promissory notes in the
aggregate amount of $16,500,000 for Tax Incremental Districts for providing financial
assistance for blight elimination, slum clearance, community development, redevelopment
and urban renewal programs and projects.
COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
5. 141601 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/10/2015
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:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
6. 141412 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 12/16/2014
A substitute ordinance relating to the maximum term length of a Class “B” special license.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
7. 141481 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Communication from the License Division relating to a list of all Class “B” special
licenses issued by the City Clerk in 2014.
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING
8. 141286 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 11/25/2014
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:
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING
9. 141287 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 11/25/2014
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:
10. 141448 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bauman INTRODUCED ON: 12/16/2014
A substitute ordinance relating to the indoor storage of solid waste and recyclable
containers.
(Committee Vote: Two "ayes", two excused, and one abstention)
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
11. 130020 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 04/30/2013
Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Finch Properties LLC to construct and
maintain a barrier free access ramp and a wood fence in the public right-of-way for the
premises 2507 South Wentworth Avenue, also known as 1441 East Russell Avenue, in the
14th Aldermanic District.
12. 130809 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/15/2013
Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Carolyn’s Castle LLC to construct and
maintain a fence and enclosed raised play area; air conditioners and enclosure; and
entrance steps in the public right-of-way for the premises 2490 South 10th Street, in the
14th Aldermanic District.
13. 131754 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 04/02/2014
Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Carnal LLC to construct and maintain
a removable deck for curbside dining in the public right-of-way for the premises at 320
East Menomonee Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
14. 140599 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/03/2014
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Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Milwaukee Treasures LLC to
construct and maintain underground conduits, a fence, fence railings, retaining wall and
concrete curbs in the public right-of-way for the premises at 3333 West Highland
Boulevard, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
15. 140600 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/03/2014
Substitute resolution amending a special privilege to Marquette University to construct
and maintain additional chiller lines in the public right-of-way for the university campus
at and adjacent to 1801 West Wisconsin Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
16. 140652 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/03/2014
Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Hussein Govani to construct and
maintain an exhaust fan duct and sign in the public right-of-way for the premises 2437
West National Avenue, in the 8th Aldermanic District.
17. 141003 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/14/2014
Substitute resolution to vacate a portion of the alley in the block bounded by East
Corcoran Avenue, East Erie Street, North Milwaukee Street and North Young Street, in
the 4th Aldermanic District.
18. 141271 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 11/25/2014
Substitute resolution to vacate a portion of the pedestrian and bicycle way, west side,
between East Greenfield Avenue and East Washington Street, and authorizing conveyance
to Wangard Partners, Inc., in the 12th Aldermanic District.
19. 141459 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bohl INTRODUCED ON: 12/16/2014
Substitute resolution approving an Operating Agreement with Milwaukee Marathon, Inc.,
for the staging of the inaugural Milwaukee Running Festival in the City of Milwaukee.
20. 141473 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a quit claim deed from Milwaukee County, for a
portion of property abutting North 92nd Street just south of West Hampton Avenue, for
dedication as public right-of-way for street purposes, in the 5th Aldermanic District.
21. 141486 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Cost Sharing
Agreement with the City of Wauwatosa for the planned improvement of North 92nd Street
from West Capitol Drive to West Hampton Avenue.
22. 141488 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Resolution relative to approval of funding for the 2015 Department of Administration -
Information and Technology Management Division, Public Facility Communications
Capital Improvement Program.
23. 141496 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bauman INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
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Resolution authorizing the issuance of a street occupancy permit to CG Schmidt for work
at the Northwestern Mutual office tower site along East Mason Street.
24. 141512 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
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 $122,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects
being $1,195,000.
25. 141513 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
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
$2,831,205 for a total estimated cost of $3,380,405.
26. 141514 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
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 $2,165,000 for a total estimated cost of these
projects being $20,455,000.
27. 141515 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
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 $15,148,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being
$16,613,000.
28. 141538 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bohl INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Substitute resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of Private
Property Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage
District totaling $42,000 for studying the effectiveness of I/I reduction projects in the City
of Milwaukee and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a funding
agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage
District (MMSD).
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
29. 100399 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Witkowski INTRODUCED ON: 07/27/2010
Resolution concerning unmetered water sales by the Milwaukee Water Works.
30. 121729 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Witkowski INTRODUCED ON: 03/21/2013
A substitute ordinance relating to maximum allowable rates for meter fare taxicabs.
31. 141469 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
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Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the feasibility, costs and
benefits of implementing a citywide household compost collection program.
32. 141506 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Communication from the Department of City Development relating to existing leases on
City-owned property, excluding one to four-unit in rem properties, for the period July 1,
2014 through December 31, 2014.
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THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
33. 141500 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2015 offices and positions in the City Service.
34. 141501 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2015 rates of pay of offices and positions in
the City Service.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
35. 141285 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 11/25/2014
Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.
36. 141485 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Revised Project
Agreement titled ”State Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Local Bridge Project”
between the City of Milwaukee and Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the
reconstruction of the North 51st Boulevard Bridge over the Lincoln Creek with 80 percent
Federal and State construction aid under the Local Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation
Program and to provide 100 percent local funds for the revised engineering costs.
37. 141494 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Resolution authorizing $2,126,087.49 of contingent borrowing for carryover purposes.
38. 141544 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Murphy INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee’s 2015 joint United Performing Arts Fund
and Visions Campaign.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
39. 141097 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 11/05/2014
Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Duty Disability Retirement
Program Review.
40. 141394 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 12/16/2014
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification
studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
41. 141495 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
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Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the 2015 annual audit work plan.
42. 141499 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification
studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
43. 141516 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the 2014 annual Hotline Report
44. 141539 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relative to amending the
2015 Salary Ordinance relating to administrative changes.
45. 141555 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management
Analysis Division relative to amending the 2015 Position Ordinance relating to
administrative corrections.
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THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
46. 141463 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3514 W. National
Avenue, in the 8th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Sevdet Alusevski.
47. 141474 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of Bieck Management, Inc., in the amount of
$6,163.45.
48. 141540 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 133 E. Concordia
Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Skyfall LLC.
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
49. 141542 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Appointment of Steven Miner as the Commissioner of Assessments by the Mayor. (11th
Aldermanic District)
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
50. 141476 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2347-A S. 16th Street,
in the 12th Aldermanic District to its former owner, Jose Delgado.
DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
51. 141061 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 11/05/2014
Resolution relating to the appeal of Jessica Davis for property damage. (10th Aldermanic
District)
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THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
52. 141479 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Dudzik INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
A substitute ordinance relating to locations where selling articles from parked vehicles is
prohibited.
53. 141489 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
A substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.
54. 141490 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
A substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
55. 141471 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Substitute resolution amending Common Council File #140716 relative to acceptance and
funding of the 2014-15 Preventive Health Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department
of Health Services.
56. 141491 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into an agreement with
the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the development, implementation and
funding of traffic control and other safety measures necessary to mitigate traffic diversion
on City streets due to construction activity on the Zoo Interchange Project in 2015, with
the total cost being $100,000 of which 100% is grantor funded.
57. 141532 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Witkowski INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to accept and expend a donation
of $2,500 from the McDonald’s Corporation.
58. 141533 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Witkowski INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to accept and expend a donation
of $2,500 from Walmart Stores, Inc.
59. 141534 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Witkowski INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to accept a donation for a
no-cost, 30-month lease of a 2015 Subaru WRX for the STOP Program from
Schlossman’s Subaru City.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
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60. 141413 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Puente INTRODUCED ON: 12/16/2014
Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to the current testing
process for police officers.
61. 141554 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to 2014 traffic fatalities.
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THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
62. 141273 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Murphy INTRODUCED ON: 11/25/2014
A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from a General Planned
Development known as the Milwaukee County Zoo to Institutional on land located at
10733 West Bluemound Road, on the south side of West Bluemound Road, east of North
Mayfair Road, in the 10th Aldermanic District.
63. 141274 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Witkowski INTRODUCED ON: 11/25/2014
A substitute ordinance removing a Site Plan Review Overlay District located on the
northeast corner of South 27th Street and West College Avenue, in the 13th Aldermanic
District.
64. 141357 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 12/16/2014
A substitute ordinance relating to floodplain zoning regulations.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
65. 141001 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Donovan INTRODUCED ON: 10/14/2014
Resolution authorizing the return of the property located at 2318 South 35th Street via sale
to the former owner La Pica #3 LLC, in the 8th Aldermanic District.
66. 141236 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Witkowski INTRODUCED ON: 11/25/2014
Resolution rescinding Common Council File Numbers 912098 and 921132, resolutions
relating to design guidelines for the Site Plan Review Overlay District on lands located
northeast of the intersection of South 27th Street and West College Avenue.
67. 141475 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bauman INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Resolution approving an amendment to the design guidelines for the Historic Third Ward
Architectural Review District.
68. 141511 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Perez INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Substitute resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the
City-owned tax deed property at 611 West National Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic
District.
69. 141521 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Stamper INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Resolution accepting an unsolicited offer to purchase from Grateful Girls, Inc. to purchase
2608-14 West Lisbon Avenue for investment purposes, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
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70. 141553 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Zielinski INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned property located at 3228 South Griffin
Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic District to its former owners (Timothy and Christine
Purpora).
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
71. 141525 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Reappointment of Joaquin Altoro to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor. (10th
Aldermanic District)
72. 141526 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Reappointment of Whitney Gould to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor.
(3rdAldermanic District)
73. 141527 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Reappointment of Patricia Najera to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor. (13th
Aldermanic District)
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THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS:
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
74. 141424 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 12/16/2014
Reappointment of Marie Gordon to the Business Improvement District #28 (North Avenue
Gateway) by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)
75. 141425 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 12/16/2014
Reappointment of Kelly Felder to the Business Improvement District #28 (North Avenue
Gateway) by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)
76. 141426 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 12/16/2014
Reappointment of Johnny Moutry to the Business Improvement District #28 (North
Avenue Gateway) by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)
77. 141428 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 12/16/2014
Appointment of Suzy Pitzo to the Business Improvement District #42 (Schlitz Park) by the
Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)
78. 141524 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Appointment of Laurie Swofford to the Business Improvement District #44 (KK Avenue)
by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District)
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
79. 130385 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 07/02/2013
Reappointment of Timothy Dertz to the BID #4 (Mitchell Street Business Strip) by the
Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)
80. 141441 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 12/16/2014
Communication from the Department of City Development relating to a report on the
implementation of Kiva Zip micro-lending in Milwaukee.
81. 141509 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Communication from the Milwaukee Commission on Supportive Housing relating to its
2014 annual report.
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THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
82. 140095 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Witkowski INTRODUCED ON: 04/22/2014
Communication from the Milwaukee 7 relating to its current programs and activities.
83. 140642 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/03/2014
Communication relating to the activities and report of the Recycling, Salvage, and Metal
Scrapping Task Force.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES
84. 141588 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/10/2015
Resolution approving final certified survey maps.
85. 141557 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bauman, Ald. INTRODUCED ON: 02/10/2015
Zielinski and Ald. Murphy
Motion amending the schedule of regular meetings of the Common Council and its
standing committees for the year 2015.
86. 141630 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Hamilton and Ald. INTRODUCED ON: 02/10/2015
Witkowski
Resolution endorsing the League of Wisconsin Municipalities’ “Partnership for
Prosperity: An Agenda for a Competitive 21st Century Wisconsin.”
87. 141631 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Perez INTRODUCED ON: 02/10/2015
Resolution authorizing and directing the City Attorney, on behalf of the City, to sign onto
an amicus brief being coordinated by the Cities United for Immigration Action Coalition
supporting President Obama’s executive action on immigration policy and challenging the
action brought in the lawsuit Texas, et. al. v. United States of America, et. al., in the
Federal District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
88. 141632 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Murphy INTRODUCED ON: 02/10/2015
Resolution expressing the City of Milwaukee’s support for the “at grade alternative” on
the State of Wisconsin’s plans for reconstruction of the Interstate 94 corridor between
16th and 70th Streets as it relates to historic preservation.
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