COMMON COUNCIL
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · October 13, 2015
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
COMMON COUNCIL
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 9:00 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl., City Hall
Meeting called to order at 9:24
Present: 15 - Hamilton
Davis
Kovac
Bauman
Bohl
Coggs
Wade
Donovan
Puente
Murphy
Borkowski
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 September 22, 2015? There being none, the
minutes of the meeting were approved without objection.
COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
1. 150851 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 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
2. 150665 An ordinance relating to the exemption of painting studios from certain
regulations for licensed alcohol beverage premises.
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
3. 150763 Communication from the License Division relating to Class “B” Tavern
licenses issued by the City Clerk.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. ZIELINSKI 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
4. 150408 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Included in the file are the following recommendations:
Nonrenewal, based upon police report, police testimony, applicant testimony, and
failure to comply with the operation plan, of the Class B Tavern and Public
Entertainment Premises license(s) for Robert Smith for the premises located at 730 N
Old World Third St (“Rusty’s Old 50”) in the 4th aldermanic district. (written objections
have been filed)
Renewal, with a thirty (30) day suspension, based upon the police report and
aldermanic testiomony, of the Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises
licenses for Jennie Nuell for the premises located at 4001 W Fond du Lac Ave (“All
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Star Sports Bar”) in the 7th aldermanic district. (no written objections have been filed)
Renewal, with a twenty-five (25) day suspension, based upon the police report, of the
Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises licenses for Lynn Goelzer for the
premises located at 5321 W Green Tree Rd (“New Entertainers”) in the 9th
aldermanic district. (written objections have been filed)
Renewal, with a ten (10) day suspension, based upon police report and aldermanic
testimony, of Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises license(s) for
Francisco Gomez-Ortiz for the premises located at 1566-1570 S Muskego Ave
(“Passion Nightclub”) in the 12th aldermanic district. (no written objections have been
filed)
Renewal, with a twenty (20) day suspension, based upon the police report,
aldermanic testimony, and applicant testimony of the Class B Tavern and Public
Entertainment Premises licenses for Jason Moeller for the premises located at 1577
W Morgan Ave (“Coop’s Tavern”) in the 13th aldermanic district. (written objections
have been filed)
Renewal, with a ten (10) day suspension, based upon police report, of the Class D
Operator’s License for Veronica Vazquez-Castillo. (no written objections have been
filed)
Nonrenewal, based on nonappearance, of the Class D Operator’s License for Carin
M. Neloms. (no written objections have been filed)
Nonrenewal, based on nonappearance, of the Class D Operator’s License for
Shalicia J. Walsh. (no written objections have been filed)
The following applicants were present, or their council to address the council:
Robert Smith, "Rusty's Old 50" Represented by Atty. Andrew Arena
ACA La Keisha Butler
Lynn Goezler, "New Entertainers"
ACA La Keisha Butler
Jason Moeller, "Coop's Tavern"
ACA La Keisha Butler
Ald. Zielinski moved Council rises.
Ald Puente moved not withstanding the recommendations for the premises at 5321
W Green Tree Rd., ("New Entertainers"), 45 days suspension.
Motion prevailed by 11 ayes, 4 noes
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
5. 141503 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works
Committee relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Included in the file is the following recommendation:
Nonrenewal, based on nonappearance, of the Public Passenger Vehicle Driver’s
License for Samer Mustafa.
Ald. Bauman moved to return to committee the Public Passanger Vehicle Driver
License application for Samer Mustafa.
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
6. 150356 An ordinance relating to body colors for affiliated taxicabs.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
This Ordinance was NOT RETURNED BY CITY ATTORNEY
7. 150667 A substitute ordinance relating to the fee for sidewalk replacement.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
8. 131422 Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Kathleen
D’Acquisto Irrevocable Trust to keep and maintain raised planters,
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concrete steps, bollards, masonry columns and backup driveways in
the public right-of-way for the premises 300 North Van Buren 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
9. 141507 Substitute resolution to vacate a portion of the north-south alley in the
block bounded by North Palmer Street, East Pleasant Street, East
Vine Street and North 1st Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
10. 150291 Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Mc Fond Properties
LLC to keep and maintain concrete steps and moveable planters in the
public right-of-way for the premises 2025 West Fond du Lac Avenue,
in the 15th 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
11. 150507 Resolution rejecting a reservation for public street purposes for North
58th Street between West Sheridan Avenue and West Silver Spring
Drive, in the 2nd 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
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12. 150556 Resolution approving a No Build Easement over a portion of the
Summerfest leasehold lands.
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
13. 150679 Resolution authorizing the Chief Information Officer to share fiber and
provide network connectivity at the expense of and for the use and
benefit of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
14. 150710 Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of street
lighting in conjunction with the Federal State Aid paving of South
Howell Avenue from East Layton Avenue to East Howard Avenue in
the 13th and 14th Aldermanic Districts at a total estimated cost of
$80,864.84, with one hundred percent of the total cost funded by the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
15. 150715 Resolution authorizing an easement with Wisconsin Electric Power
Company on City of Milwaukee property at 1600 East College Avenue
and 1701 East College Avenue, in the 13th Aldermanic District.
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
16. 150716 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 $65,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being
$1,970,000.
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
17. 150717 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
$3,829,620 for a total estimated cost of $4,646,620.
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
18. 150718 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 $50,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $200,000.
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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19. 150719 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute
the Memorandum of Understanding with the Village of Shorewood for
the rehabilitation of three local streets in the Village of Shorewood with
a total estimated cost of $125,000.
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
20. 150746 Resolution relative to application for and acceptance and expenditure
of 2016 State of Wisconsin recycling aid.
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
21. 150790 Substitute resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green
Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for
the installation of bioswales within the area of North 107th Street
between West Good Hope Road and West Brown Deer Road in the
5th and 9th Aldermanic Districts and approving the construction of a
nonassessable public improvement in said area.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl and Ald. Puente
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
This was
22. 141071 Resolution granting a special privilege to Jack’s American Pub LLC to
install and maintain a seasonal storm enclosure in the public
right-of-way for the premises at 1323 East Brady Street, in the 3rd
Aldermanic District.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
23. 150407 Communication from the Infrastructure Services Division relating to a
Statement of Mid-Year Review for Financial Condition of the Sewer
Maintenance Fund.
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
24. 150778 Communication from the Department of Public Works transmitting its
2014 residential recycling annual report.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
25. 150733 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, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
26. 150734 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2015 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, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
27. 150627 Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation
bonds in the aggregate amount of $500,000 for providing financial
assistance to blight elimination, slum clearance, community
development, redevelopment and urban renewal programs and
projects.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
28. 150628 Resolution amending the authorizing of the Commissioners of the
Public Debt to market general obligation promissory notes and bonds.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
29. 150671 Resolution relative to funding of a Truancy Abatement and Burglary
Suppression Grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
30. 150700 Substitute resolution reserving and appropriating up to $385,000 from
the 2015 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2015 Damages &
Claims Fund Special Purpose Account.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
31. 150711 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
Advancing Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program
Standards Grant from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
32. 150712 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Climate
Change and Public Health Learning Collaborative for Urban Health
Departments Grant from the Center for Climate Change & Health.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
33. 150713 Substitute resolution amending Common Council File #150272 relative
to the acceptance and funding of the Public Health Emergency
Preparedness Ebola 2 Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department
of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
34. 150721 Substitute resolution accepting a donation to the City from Nationstar
Mortgage LLC.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy and Ald. Bohl
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
35. 150722 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds
to the previously established projects for the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the
design and construction of various capital improvement projects with a
total estimated cost increase of $15,000, with one hundred percent of
increase being City share.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
36. 150416 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, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
37. 150668 Communication from the City Attorney relative to amending the 2015
Positions 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, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
38. 150676 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of
Employee Self-Service Payroll System Access.
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
39. 150696 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of the
Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security: FEMA
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Management 2012 through 2014
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
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No, 0
40. 150730 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
41. 150823 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division relating to amending the 2015 Positions
Ordinance relative to adding positions to the Department of Public
Works - Infrastructure Services Division.
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FURTHER RECOMMENDS THE
FOLLOWING ITEM WHICH MAY BE REFERRED FROM A SPECIAL FINANCE
AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 13, 2015,
BEGINNING AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBER:
42. 150707 Substitute resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of
contributions received by the Milwaukee Police Department from
federally forfeited tangible property or cash for increased or enhanced
law enforcement efforts. (Police Department)
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.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan,
Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 2- Ald.Hamilton Ald.Coggs
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THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
43. 150418 Substitute resolution relating to legislative bills.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be ADOPTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
44. 150657 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
1036-1038 W. Wright Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to its
former owner George L. Noble and Nora Conway.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
45. 150683 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
3757 N. 21st Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner
Bobbie Lee Kidd (application made by Renee Hughes, Power of
Attorney).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
46. 150684 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
3751 N. 21st Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner
Bobbie Lee Kidd (application made by Renee Hughes, Power of
Attorney).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be ADOPTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
47. 150745 Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Edward Earl
Wright v. Michael Vagnini, et al., for the total amount of $35,000.
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.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 1- Ald.Borkowski
48. 150764 Resolution amending Common Council File Number 111628, a
resolution directing the Division of Intergovernmental
Relations-Department of Administration to seek uniform statewide
solid waste regulatory reform for dealing in discarded, salvageable and
recyclable materials.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
49. 150468 Communication from the Assessor’s Office relating to circumstances
surrounding the appeal of John Van Lieshout regarding the tax
assessment for his property at BreakWater Condominiums, 1313 N.
Franklin Place.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
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No, 0
50. 150658 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
1818-1820 N. 30th Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former
owner Johnnie Mae LLC.
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, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
51. 150682 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at
1201-1207 W. Juneau Avenue in the 4th Aldermanic District to its
former owner Kathryn Renee Hutchins (application made by Anton
Lavender).
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, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
52. 150492 Resolution relating to the appeal of Zimile Azizi for property damage.
(13th 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, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
53. 150517 Resolution relating to the appeal of Maria Garcia for property damage.
(8th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be DISALLOWED
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AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
54. 150691 Resolution relating to the appeal of Chai Kao Xiong for property
damage. (2nd 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, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
55. 150268 A substitute ordinance relating to leaving unattended animals in
vehicles.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
56. 150704 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, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
57. 150706 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, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
58. 150672 Resolution authorizing acceptance of additional funding for an
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
59. 150673 Resolution approving an extension to the Law Enforcement Special
Assignment Grant Agreement with the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
60. 150714 Substitute resolution amending Common Council File #141105 relative
to the acceptance and funding of the 2015 Hepatitis B Immunization
Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
61. 150720 Resolution authorizing the acceptance and funding of the 2015 Port
Security Grant from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security
through the Community Development Grants Administration.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
62. 150316 Appointment of Peter Tempelis to the Milwaukee Commission on
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Milwaukee County
District Attorney.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Appointment be
CONFIRMED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
63. 150787 An ordinance relating to the penalties for unpermitted gatherings.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
64. 141887 A substitute ordinance relating to the frequency for changing
messages on on-premise automatic changeable message signs.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 1- Ald.Kovac
65. 150448 A substitute ordinance relating to various code provisions for floodplain
overlay zones.
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
66. 150608 Substitute resolution relating to a minor modification to the Detailed
Planned Development known as Sojourner Family Peace Center for
additional parking and signage on land located in the block bounded
by West Walnut Street, North 6th Street, West Galena Street and
North 7th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
67. 150609 Substitute resolution relating to a minor modification to the Detailed
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Planned Development for 2001 North Holton Street for changes to the
site plan and parking on land located on the north side of East Brown
Street and west of North Holton Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
68. 150612 Substitute resolution approving a final Certified Survey Map for
vacated right-of-way located south of East Ward Street and west of
South Allis Street to subdivide the newly created parcel and dedicate
land for public street purposes, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
69. 150725 Substitute resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and
authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 3419 West
Forest Home Avenue, in the 11th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Borkowski
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
70. 150739 Resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the
sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 827-29 East Brady Street,
in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
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No, 0
71. 150774 Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned property located at
7035 West Acacia Street to its former owner, Dontanian Green, in the
9th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Puente
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
72. 150775 Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned property located at
3561 South 61st Street to its former owner, Michael Lawrence
Gaertner, in the 11th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Borkowski
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
73. 150743 Appointment of Jennifer Current to the Board of Zoning Appeals by the
Mayor. (6th 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
74. 150241 A substitute ordinance relating to the Ninth Amendment to the General
Planned Development known as Milwaukee Metro Center to add
permitted uses for a portion of the site located on the south side of
West Metro Auto Mall, west of North 107th Street, in the 5th
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Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
75. 150596 Communication from the Office of Small Business Development
relating to the quarterly report regarding Small Business Enterprise
and Residence Preference Program participation on The Posner
Building Project.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
76. 150597 Communication from the Office of Small Business Development
relating to the 4th quarter report of 2014 and the 1st quarter report of
2015 regarding Small Business Enterprise and Residence Preference
Program participation on the Northwestern Mutual Tower & Commons
Development Project.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
77. 150747 Resolution relative to acceptance and expenditure of a U.S. Small
Business Administration Startup in a Day Grant from its Start Small
Competition.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Wade,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 1- Ald.Davis
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
78. 150697 Reappointment of John Grunau to the Business Improvement District
#21 (Downtown Management District) by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic
District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
79. 150698 Appointment of Mike Bodow 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
80. 150708 Reappointment of Daniel Charles Zens to the Business Improvement
District #8 (Historic King Drive) by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)
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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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
81. 150709 Appointment of Daniel Goldin to the Business Improvement District
#41 (Downer Avenue) by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
82. 150723 Reappointment of Larry Roffers to the Business Improvement District
#8 (Historic King Drive) by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Davis, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Bohl, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Wade, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Puente, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
83. 150435 Reappointment of Rana Altenburg to the Business Improvement
District #5 (Westown Area) by the Mayor. (4th 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
84. 150439 Appointment of Jody Nelson to the Business Improvement District #21
(Downtown Management District) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic
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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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
The following item may be referred from a special Steering and Rules Committee meeting
to be held on October 13, 2015, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Common Council Chamber.
85. 150737 Appointment of Joyce Mallory to the Charter School Review
Committee by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
86. 150842 Resolution approving final certified survey maps.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution-Immediate Adoption
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
89. 150887 Appointment of Thomas Mishefske to serve as Commissioner of the
Department of Neighborhood Services by the Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC 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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
87. 150877 Resolution authorizing an easement with Wisconsin Electric Power
Company at the City-owned property at 3912 South Howell Avenue to
expand utility service for the Tippecanoe Library renovation project, in
the 13th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
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A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution-Immediate Adoption
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
88. 150879 Resolution accepting donation of the vacant lot at 1361-63 W. Wright
Street from CitiMortgage, Inc., in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution-Immediate Adoption
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.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 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. Robert Bauman.
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Council Agenda
COMMON COUNCIL
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 9:00 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl., City Hall
Michael J. Murphy, 10th District
President
Ashanti Hamilton, 1st District Milele A. Coggs, 6th District Mark A. Borkowski, 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. Coggs, 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.
COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
1. 150851 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/13/2015
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:
2. 150665 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
An ordinance relating to the exemption of painting studios from certain regulations for
licensed alcohol beverage premises.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
3. 150763 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Communication from the License Division relating to Class “B” Tavern licenses issued by
the City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
4. 150408 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 07/21/2015
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:
5. 141503 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
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:
6. 150356 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bauman INTRODUCED ON: 06/23/2015
An ordinance relating to body colors for affiliated taxicabs.
(Note: not returned from City Attorney's Office)
7. 150667 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Kovac INTRODUCED ON: 09/01/2015
A substitute ordinance relating to the fee for sidewalk replacement.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
8. 131422 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/11/2014
Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Kathleen D’Acquisto Irrevocable
Trust to keep and maintain raised planters, concrete steps, bollards, masonry columns and
backup driveways in the public right-of-way for the premises 300 North Van Buren Street,
in the 4th Aldermanic District.
9. 141507 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 01/21/2015
Substitute resolution to vacate a portion of the north-south alley in the block bounded by
North Palmer Street, East Pleasant Street, East Vine Street and North 1st Street, in the 6th
Aldermanic District.
10. 150291 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 06/23/2015
Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Mc Fond Properties LLC to keep and
maintain concrete steps and moveable planters in the public right-of-way for the premises
2025 West Fond du Lac Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
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11. 150507 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/01/2015
Resolution rejecting a reservation for public street purposes for North 58th Street between
West Sheridan Avenue and West Silver Spring Drive, in the 2nd Aldermanic District.
12. 150556 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/01/2015
Resolution approving a No Build Easement over a portion of the Summerfest leasehold
lands.
13. 150679 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution authorizing the Chief Information Officer to share fiber and provide network
connectivity at the expense of and for the use and benefit of the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
14. 150710 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of street lighting in
conjunction with the Federal State Aid paving of South Howell Avenue from East Layton
Avenue to East Howard Avenue in the 13th and 14th Aldermanic Districts at a total
estimated cost of $80,864.84, with one hundred percent of the total cost funded by the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
15. 150715 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution authorizing an easement with Wisconsin Electric Power Company on City of
Milwaukee property at 1600 East College Avenue and 1701 East College Avenue, in the
13th Aldermanic District.
16. 150716 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
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 $65,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects
being $1,970,000.
17. 150717 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
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
$3,829,620 for a total estimated cost of $4,646,620.
18. 150718 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
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 $50,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $200,000.
19. 150719 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
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Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Village of Shorewood for the rehabilitation of three local streets
in the Village of Shorewood with a total estimated cost of $125,000.
20. 150746 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bauman INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution relative to application for and acceptance and expenditure of 2016 State of
Wisconsin recycling aid.
21. 150790 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bohl and Ald. INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Puente
Substitute resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from
the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of bioswales within the
area of North 107th Street between West Good Hope Road and West Brown Deer Road in
the 5th and 9th Aldermanic Districts and approving the construction of a nonassessable
public improvement in said area.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
22. 141071 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 11/05/2014
Resolution granting a special privilege to Jack’s American Pub LLC to install and
maintain a seasonal storm enclosure in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1323
East Brady Street, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
23. 150407 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 07/21/2015
Communication from the Infrastructure Services Division relating to a Statement of
Mid-Year Review for Financial Condition of the Sewer Maintenance Fund.
24. 150778 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bauman INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Communication from the Department of Public Works transmitting its 2014 residential
recycling annual report.
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THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
25. 150733 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2015 rates of pay of offices and positions in
the City Service.
26. 150734 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2015 offices and positions in the City Service.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
27. 150627 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution authorizing the sale and issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate
amount of $500,000 for providing financial assistance to blight elimination, slum
clearance, community development, redevelopment and urban renewal programs and
projects.
28. 150628 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution amending the authorizing of the Commissioners of the Public Debt to market
general obligation promissory notes and bonds.
29. 150671 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution relative to funding of a Truancy Abatement and Burglary Suppression Grant.
30. 150700 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Substitute resolution reserving and appropriating up to $385,000 from the 2015 Common
Council Contingent Fund to the 2015 Damages & Claims Fund Special Purpose Account.
31. 150711 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Advancing Voluntary
National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards Grant from the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA).
32. 150712 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Climate Change and Public
Health Learning Collaborative for Urban Health Departments Grant from the Center for
Climate Change & Health.
33. 150713 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
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Substitute resolution amending Common Council File #150272 relative to the acceptance
and funding of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Ebola 2 Grant from the State of
Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
34. 150721 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Murphy INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Substitute resolution accepting a donation to the City from Nationstar Mortgage LLC.
35. 150722 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously
established projects for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of
Milwaukee for cost participation for the design and construction of various capital
improvement projects with a total estimated cost increase of $15,000, with one hundred
percent of increase being City share.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
36. 150416 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 07/21/2015
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification
studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
37. 150668 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Communication from the City Attorney relative to amending the 2015 Positions
Ordinance relating to administrative changes.
38. 150676 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of Employee Self-Service
Payroll System Access.
39. 150696 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Audit of the Office of
Emergency Management and Homeland Security: FEMA Urban Area Security Initiative
Grant Management 2012 through 2014
40. 150730 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification
studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
41. 150823 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management
Division relating to amending the 2015 Positions Ordinance relative to adding positions to
the Department of Public Works - Infrastructure Services Division.
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THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FURTHER RECOMMENDS THE
FOLLOWING ITEM WHICH MAY BE REFERRED FROM A SPECIAL FINANCE
AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 13, 2015,
BEGINNING AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBER:
42. 150707 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Substitute resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of contributions received
by the Milwaukee Police Department from federally forfeited tangible property or cash for
increased or enhanced law enforcement efforts. (Police Department)
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THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
43. 150418 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 07/21/2015
Substitute resolution relating to legislative bills.
44. 150657 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1036-1038 W. Wright
Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner George L. Noble and Nora
Conway.
45. 150683 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3757 N. 21st Street in
the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Bobbie Lee Kidd (application made by
Renee Hughes, Power of Attorney).
46. 150684 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 3751 N. 21st Street in
the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Bobbie Lee Kidd (application made by
Renee Hughes, Power of Attorney).
47. 150745 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Edward Earl Wright v. Michael
Vagnini, et al., for the total amount of $35,000.
(Committee Vote: Three "ayes", one "no")
48. 150764 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Murphy INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution amending Common Council File Number 111628, a resolution directing the
Division of Intergovernmental Relations-Department of Administration to seek uniform
statewide solid waste regulatory reform for dealing in discarded, salvageable and
recyclable materials.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
49. 150468 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bauman INTRODUCED ON: 07/21/2015
Communication from the Assessor’s Office relating to circumstances surrounding the
appeal of John Van Lieshout regarding the tax assessment for his property at BreakWater
Condominiums, 1313 N. Franklin Place.
50. 150658 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1818-1820 N. 30th
Street in the 15th Aldermanic District to its former owner Johnnie Mae LLC.
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51. 150682 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 1201-1207 W. Juneau
Avenue in the 4th Aldermanic District to its former owner Kathryn Renee Hutchins
(application made by Anton Lavender).
DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
52. 150492 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 07/21/2015
Resolution relating to the appeal of Zimile Azizi for property damage. (13th Aldermanic
District)
53. 150517 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/01/2015
Resolution relating to the appeal of Maria Garcia for property damage. (8th Aldermanic
District)
54. 150691 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution relating to the appeal of Chai Kao Xiong for property damage. (2nd
Aldermanic District)
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THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
55. 150268 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Zielinski INTRODUCED ON: 06/02/2015
A substitute ordinance relating to leaving unattended animals in vehicles.
56. 150704 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
A substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.
57. 150706 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
A substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
58. 150672 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution authorizing acceptance of additional funding for an Organized Crime Drug
Enforcement Task Force grant.
59. 150673 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution approving an extension to the Law Enforcement Special Assignment Grant
Agreement with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
60. 150714 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Substitute resolution amending Common Council File #141105 relative to the acceptance
and funding of the 2015 Hepatitis B Immunization Grant from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
61. 150720 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution authorizing the acceptance and funding of the 2015 Port Security Grant from
the U. S. Department of Homeland Security through the Community Development Grants
Administration.
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
62. 150316 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 06/23/2015
Appointment of Peter Tempelis to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and
Sexual Assault by the Milwaukee County District Attorney.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
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63. 150787 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Zielinski INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
An ordinance relating to the penalties for unpermitted gatherings.
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THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
64. 141887 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Witkowski INTRODUCED ON: 03/31/2015
A substitute ordinance relating to the frequency for changing messages on on-premise
automatic changeable message signs.
(Committee Vote: Four "ayes", one "no")
65. 150448 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 07/21/2015
A substitute ordinance relating to various code provisions for floodplain overlay zones.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
66. 150608 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/01/2015
Substitute resolution relating to a minor modification to the Detailed Planned
Development known as Sojourner Family Peace Center for additional parking and signage
on land located in the block bounded by West Walnut Street, North 6th Street, West
Galena Street and North 7th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
67. 150609 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/01/2015
Substitute resolution relating to a minor modification to the Detailed Planned
Development for 2001 North Holton Street for changes to the site plan and parking on
land located on the north side of East Brown Street and west of North Holton Street, in the
6th Aldermanic District.
68. 150612 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/01/2015
Substitute resolution approving a final Certified Survey Map for vacated right-of-way
located south of East Ward Street and west of South Allis Street to subdivide the newly
created parcel and dedicate land for public street purposes, in the 14th Aldermanic
District.
69. 150725 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Borkowski INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Substitute resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the
City-owned tax deed property at 3419 West Forest Home Avenue, in the 11th Aldermanic
District.
70. 150739 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Kovac INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the
City-owned tax deed property at 827-29 East Brady Street, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
71. 150774 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Puente INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
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Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned property located at 7035 West Acacia
Street to its former owner, Dontanian Green, in the 9th Aldermanic District.
72. 150775 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Borkowski INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned property located at 3561 South 61st
Street to its former owner, Michael Lawrence Gaertner, in the 11th Aldermanic District.
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
73. 150743 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Appointment of Jennifer Current to the Board of Zoning Appeals by the Mayor. (6th
Aldermanic District)
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
74. 150241 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 06/02/2015
A substitute ordinance relating to the Ninth Amendment to the General Planned
Development known as Milwaukee Metro Center to add permitted uses for a portion of
the site located on the south side of West Metro Auto Mall, west of North 107th Street, in
the 5th Aldermanic District.
75. 150596 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/01/2015
Communication from the Office of Small Business Development relating to the quarterly
report regarding Small Business Enterprise and Residence Preference Program
participation on The Posner Building Project.
76. 150597 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/01/2015
Communication from the Office of Small Business Development relating to the 4th
quarter report of 2014 and the 1st quarter report of 2015 regarding Small Business
Enterprise and Residence Preference Program participation on the Northwestern Mutual
Tower & Commons Development Project.
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THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
77. 150747 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Resolution relative to acceptance and expenditure of a U.S. Small Business
Administration Startup in a Day Grant from its Start Small Competition.
(Committee Vote: Four "ayes", one "no")
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
78. 150697 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Reappointment of John Grunau to the Business Improvement District #21 (Downtown
Management District) by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)
79. 150698 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Appointment of Mike Bodow to the Business Improvement District #44 (KK Avenue) by
the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District)
80. 150708 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Reappointment of Daniel Charles Zens to the Business Improvement District #8 (Historic
King Drive) by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)
81. 150709 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Appointment of Daniel Goldin to the Business Improvement District #41 (Downer
Avenue) by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
82. 150723 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Reappointment of Larry Roffers to the Business Improvement District #8 (Historic King
Drive) by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
83. 150435 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 07/21/2015
Reappointment of Rana Altenburg to the Business Improvement District #5 (Westown
Area) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)
84. 150439 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 07/21/2015
Appointment of Jody Nelson to the Business Improvement District #21 (Downtown
Management District) by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)
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THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
The following item may be referred from a special Steering and Rules Committee meeting
to be held on October 13, 2015, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Common Council Chamber.
85. 150737 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/22/2015
Appointment of Joyce Mallory to the Charter School Review Committee by the Mayor.
(10th Aldermanic District)
MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
86. 150842 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/13/2015
Resolution approving final certified survey maps.
87. 150877 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Witkowski INTRODUCED ON: 10/13/2015
Resolution authorizing an easement with Wisconsin Electric Power Company at the
City-owned property at 3912 South Howell Avenue to expand utility service for the
Tippecanoe Library renovation project, in the 13th Aldermanic District.
88. 150879 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Stamper INTRODUCED ON: 10/13/2015
Resolution accepting donation of the vacant lot at 1361-63 W. Wright Street from
CitiMortgage, Inc., in the 15th Aldermanic District.
89. 150887 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 10/13/2015
Appointment of Thomas Mishefske to serve as Commissioner of the Department of
Neighborhood Services by the Mayor.
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