COMMON COUNCIL
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · May 29, 2019
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
COMMON COUNCIL
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 9:00 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl., City Hallo
Meeting was called to order at 9:41 a.m.
Present: 15 - Hamilton
Johnson
Kovac
Bauman
Dodd
Coggs
Rainey
Donovan
Lewis
Murphy
Borkowski
Perez
Witkowski
Zielinski
Stamper
The Pledge of Allegiance was said and followed by an invocation from Rabbi Joel Dinin of
Lake Park Synagogue.
The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of
Proceedings for the regular meeting of May 7, 2019? There being none, the minutes of the
meeting were approved without objection.
COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
1. 190280 Communications from the City Clerk relating to various
commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed
by the Common Council.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
2. 190084 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Stamper moved approval, notwithstanding the Committee recommendation, of the
Extended Hours Establishment license of Harbhajan Gill, Agent for “Gill’s Gas & Food,
Inc” requesting to be open 24 hours 7 days a week for “24/7 Gas & Food Mart” at 1319
W. North Av. (Prevailed 15-0)
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be APPROVED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, 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:
3. 181735 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works 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 Public Works Committee and the exceptions filed under this
matter?
All members of the Common Council indicated reading the report and
recommendations of the Public Works Committee and the exceptions filed under this
matter.
The question was put: Are there any motions relative to this matter?
Hearing no motions made, a vote of those Council members present to approve the
recommendations of the Public Works Committee as contained in File Number
181735 was called.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be APPROVED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
4. 181740 An ordinance relating to the amendment of the Official Map of the City of
Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
5. 190124 A Substitute ordinance granting an air space lease to J. Jeffers and
Company for a portion of the building to overhang the adjacent
north-south alley for the premises at 511 North Broadway in the 4th
Aldermanic District.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
6. 190128 Resolution authorizing acceptance of Sewer Easement SE-2886 and
Water Easement WE-969 in vacated East Archer Avenue between South
Kinnickinnic Avenue and 166’+/- East of South Kinnickinnic 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.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
7. 190129 Resolution authorizing acceptance of Sewer Easements SE-2880A and
SE-2880B in the vacated public alley in the block between South Barclay
Street, South Water Street, East Oregon Street, and South Water Street
and in vacated East Oregon Street from South Barclay Street to South
Water Street.
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.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
8. 190145 Resolution releasing a No Vehicular Access Restriction from a portion of
North Granville Road (east side) north of West Darnel Avenue, in the 9th
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.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
9. 190147 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 $215,700 for a
total estimated cost of $230,600.
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.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
10. 190148 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
$52,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,302,000.
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.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
11. 190149 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 $4,597,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $5,450,000.
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.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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12. 190150 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
project agreement title “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between
the City of Milwaukee and the Village of West Milwaukee” for the cost
sharing of the high impact asphalt surface overlay of West Lincoln
Avenue from South 35th Street to west of South 43rd Street in the 8th
Aldermanic District with a total estimated cost of $360,000, of which the
City’s share is $235,000 and the Village of West Milwaukee’s share is
$125,000.
Sponsors: Ald. Donovan
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
13. 190151 Subtitute resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to amend
the current contract with Resource Recovery Systems, LLC, for the
processing and marketing of recyclables.
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.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
14. 190176 Resolution directing the Department of City Development to prepare a
resolution to vacate a portion of the north-south alley and to dedicate
certain City-owned land for public alley purposes in the block bounded by
West Clybourn Street, West St. Paul Avenue, North 28th Street and North
29th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
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.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
15. 190201 Resolution authorizing the issuance of street occupancy permits to JP
Cullen and Sons Incorporated for demolition activities at 5100 West
Chambers Street, also known as 3001 North 51st Street, in the 10th
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Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
16. 190202 Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between
the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Highway Department, and the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation regarding litter pick up of areas
within the highway right-of-way of the Milwaukee County freeway system.
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.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
17. 190223 Resolution authorizing the Chief Information Officer to share fiber and
provide network connectivity at the expense of and for the use and benefit
of United Community Center and Carroll University.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, 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:
18. 190193 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2019 rates of pay of offices
and positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
19. 190194 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2019 offices and positions in
the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
20. 190233 A substitute ordinance relating to the rates of pay and pay administration
practices for resident and non-resident employees.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
21. 181878 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars
and other travel.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
22. 190081 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. COGGS that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
23. 190152 Communication from the City Clerk’s Office relative to amending the
2019 Positions Ordinance.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
24. 190166 Communication from the Department of City Development relating to a
proposed Anti-Displacement Tax Fund Program.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Stamper and Ald. Perez
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
25. 190188 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending
the Positions Ordinance to create a Leave Administrator Coordinator
position to support FMLA administration function for the City of
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Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
26. 190225 Communication from the Milwaukee Public Library relating to amending
the 2019 Positions Ordinance.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
27. 190253 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relative to
adding various positions in the Health Department.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be PLACED ON
FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
28. 181368 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2935
N. Richards Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner
Patrick Marion Jr..
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be ADOPTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
29. 181564 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4709
N. 28th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Dorothy
Guthrie (application made by Tiffany Guthrie).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
This file is not before the Common Council due to not meeting stipulations made at
committee.
This Resolution was NOT ACTED ON
30. 181902 Substitute resolution supporting U.S. House Resolution 109 recognizing
the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac, Ald. Johnson, Ald. Bauman, Ald. Dodd, Ald. Murphy, Ald.
Perez, Ald. Rainey, Ald. Lewis and Ald. Hamilton
Ald. Murphy, Perez, Rainey, Lewis, and Hamilton added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be ADOPTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski
Ald.Stamper
No, 2- Ald.Donovan Ald.Borkowski
31. 190047 Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be ADOPTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
32. 190076 Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5649
N. 34th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Before
and After Rehab, LLC (Application made by Before and After Rehab,
LLC c/o Atty. Joseph Sherwenka).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
This file is not before the Common Council due to not meeting stipulations made at
committee.
This Resolution was NOT ACTED ON
33. 190156 Resolution relating to the appeal of Calvin Jordan for property damage.
(9th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be ADOPTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
34. 190179 Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled
Columbia St. Mary’s, Inc. v. City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be ADOPTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
35. 190197 Resolution authorizing payment of the settlement of claims raised by the
Estate of Derek Williams, Jr., by Sharday Rose, and Tanijah, Taliyah S.,
and Derek Williams, III.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be ADOPTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
36. 190198 Resolution authorizing up to $2,050,000 of 2019 contingent borrowing for
damages and claims.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be ADOPTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
37. 181395 Resolution relating to the claim of attorney Alex L. Ottenheimer of Nielsen,
Zehe & Antas, P.C., on behalf of the Milwaukee Athletic Club, for Property
Damage. (4th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be DISALLOWED
AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
38. 181881 Resolution relating to the appeal of Sheree Townsend for property
damage. (2nd Aldermanic District.)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be DISALLOWED
AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
39. 190108 Resolution relating to the appeal of Tim Fritsch for property damage.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be DISALLOWED
AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONED. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
40. 190074 An ordinance relating to penalties for littering.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
41. 190126 A substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
42. 190127 A substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
43. 190224 A substitute ordinance relating to chronic nuisance premises.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Ordinance be PASSED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
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No, 0
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
44. 190059 Resolution authorizing acceptance and funding the 2019-20 Anti-Heroin
Task Force Grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
45. 190141 Resolution authorizing an Agreement for the 2018/19 Southeastern
Wisconsin Regional Task Force Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
46. 181820 Appointment of Denise Bartlett to the Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Witkowski moved that the Common Council enter into committee of the whole for
the purpose of hearing from the appointee Denise Bartlett. (Prevailed 11-4) Voting no
were Ald. Bauman, Rainey, Perez, and Stamper.
Individual appearing:
Denise Bartlett
Ald. Bauman moved that the Common Council rise from committee of the whole. There
was no objection.
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion FAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 3- Ald.Donovan, Ald.Borkowski Ald.Witkowski
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No, 11 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
Abstain, 1- Ald.Johnson
47. 190199 Appointment of Ronnie Grace to the Milwaukee Commission on
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council
President.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
48. 190200 Appointment of Natalie Hayden to the Milwaukee Commission on
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by the Common Council
President.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
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THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
49. 190049 Substitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed
Planned Development known as Greater Mt. Sinai Church of God in
Christ to allow a freestanding sign at 5384 North 60th Street, located on
the east side of North 60th Street, south of West Custer Avenue, in the
2nd Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Johnson
A motion was made by ALD. RAINEY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Absent, 1- Ald.Bauman
50. 190056 Substitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed
Planned Development known as Miller Compressing for consolidation of
a portion of operations into a new building proposed to be located at
1800-1942 West Bruce Street, on the north side of West Pierce Street,
west of South 16th Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Donovan
A motion was made by ALD. RAINEY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Absent, 1- Ald.Bauman
51. 190094 Resolution relating to an exception from the eligibility requirements of the
Compliance Loan Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. RAINEY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Absent, 1- Ald.Bauman
52. 190163 Substitute resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and
authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 5033-5035
West Center Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
A motion was made by ALD. RAINEY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Absent, 1- Ald.Bauman
53. 190165 Substitute resolution approving the City of Milwaukee’s acquisition of the
property at 3100-3120 West Capitol Drive from SMS Investment Group,
LLC, in the 1st Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton
A motion was made by ALD. RAINEY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Absent, 1- Ald.Bauman
54. 190186 Resolution approving a Commercial Parking Lot Beautification Pilot
Program.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper, Ald. Perez and Ald. Rainey
A motion was made by ALD. RAINEY that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Absent, 1- Ald.Bauman
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55. 190206 Resolution approving a Land Disposition Report authorizing the sale of
the City-owned tax deed property at 3405 West St. Paul Avenue and
allocating funds from the Housing Infrastructure Preservation Fund for the
preservation and repair of said property, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Ald. Bauman moved to amend the file by replacing the Land Disposition Report within
the file with the a Proposed Amended Land Disposition Report. (Prevailed 15-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski,
Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 15 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs,
Ald.Rainey, Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, 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:
56. 181918 Substitute resolution relating to the inclusion of Girls’ Day at City Hall as a
participating recipient of donations in future City Combined Giving
campaigns.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Absent, 1- Ald.Bauman
57. 190204 Substitute resolution relating to the use and allocation of Community
Development Block Grant 2019 reprogramming funds.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Absent, 1- Ald.Bauman
58. 190205 Substitute resolution relating to the use and allocation of HOME
Investment Partnership 2019 reprogramming funds.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Absent, 1- Ald.Bauman
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59. 190207 Substitute resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $2,200 from the
MKE Community Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account for the 2019
Heal the Hood event.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Absent, 1- Ald.Bauman
60. 190218 Substitute resolution establishing the HaRUNbee Walk/Run for Healthy
Birth Outcomes as an official City of Milwaukee event, and authorizing the
City Clerk’s Office to manage the event, solicit and accept contributions
to fund the event and to make expenditures to fund the event.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Absent, 1- Ald.Bauman
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
61. 181831 Reappointment of Lincoln Fowler to the East Side Architectural Review
Board by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Appointment be CONFIRMED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 14 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Donovan, Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez,
Ald.Witkowski, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Absent, 1- Ald.Bauman
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Communications from City officers were read and ordered on file without objection.
RECCOMENDED FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
62. 190287 Resolution approving final certified survey maps.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
A motion was made by ALD. RAINEY that this Resolution-Immediate Adoption
be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 13 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Coggs, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Borkowski, Ald.Perez, Ald.Witkowski,
Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
Absent, 1- Ald.Bauman
Excused, 1- Ald.Donovan
Announcements were made.
Ald. Witkowski was commended for his service to the Common Council, and he
addressed the Council one final time.
There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 12:27 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
Council Records Section
City Clerk's Office
This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at
http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
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Agenda
City of Milwaukee City Hall
200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Council Agenda
COMMON COUNCIL
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 9:00 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl., City Hallo
Ashanti Hamilton, 1st District
President
Cavalier Johnson, 2nd District Milele A. Coggs, 6th District Mark A. Borkowski, 11th District
Nicholas Kovac, 3rd District Khalif J. Rainey, 7th District Jose G. Perez, 12th District
Robert Bauman, 4th District Robert G Donovan, 8th District Vacant, 13th District
Nikiya Dodd, 5th District Chantia Lewis, 9th District T. Anthony Zielinski, 14th District
Michael J. Murphy, 10th 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. Kovac, Chair; Ald. Witkowski, Vice-Chair
Public Works, Ald. Bauman, Chair; Ald. Borkowski, Vice-Chair
Finance and Personnel, Ald. Coggs, Chair; Ald. Lewis, Vice-Chair
Judiciary and Legislation, Ald. Borkowski, Chair; Ald. Johnson, Vice-Chair
Public Safety and Health, Ald. Donovan, Chair; Ald. Witkowski, Vice-Chair
Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development, Ald. Rainey, Chair; Ald. Perez, Vice-Chair
Community and Economic Development, Ald. Stamper, II, Chair;
Ald. Perez, 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. 190280 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/29/2019
Communications from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory
resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.
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THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
2. 190084 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 04/16/2019
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:
3. 181735 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/26/2019
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:
4. 181740 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 03/26/2019
An ordinance relating to the amendment of the Official Map of the City of Milwaukee.
5. 190124 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
A Substitute ordinance granting an air space lease to J. Jeffers and Company for a portion
of the building to overhang the adjacent north-south alley for the premises at 511 North
Broadway in the 4th Aldermanic District.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
6. 190128 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Resolution authorizing acceptance of Sewer Easement SE-2886 and Water Easement
WE-969 in vacated East Archer Avenue between South Kinnickinnic Avenue and 166’+/-
East of South Kinnickinnic Avenue.
7. 190129 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Resolution authorizing acceptance of Sewer Easements SE-2880A and SE-2880B in the
vacated public alley in the block between South Barclay Street, South Water Street, East
Oregon Street, and South Water Street and in vacated East Oregon Street from South
Barclay Street to South Water Street.
8. 190145 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Resolution releasing a No Vehicular Access Restriction from a portion of North Granville
Road (east side) north of West Darnel Avenue, in the 9th Aldermanic District.
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9. 190147 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
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 $215,700 for a
total estimated cost of $230,600.
10. 190148 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
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 $52,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being
$1,302,000.
11. 190149 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
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 $4,597,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $5,450,000.
12. 190150 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Donovan INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement
title “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the
Village of West Milwaukee” for the cost sharing of the high impact asphalt surface overlay
of West Lincoln Avenue from South 35th Street to west of South 43rd Street in the 8th
Aldermanic District with a total estimated cost of $360,000, of which the City’s share is
$235,000 and the Village of West Milwaukee’s share is $125,000.
13. 190151 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Subtitute resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to amend the current
contract with Resource Recovery Systems, LLC, for the processing and marketing of
recyclables.
14. 190176 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bauman INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Resolution directing the Department of City Development to prepare a resolution to vacate
a portion of the north-south alley and to dedicate certain City-owned land for public alley
purposes in the block bounded by West Clybourn Street, West St. Paul Avenue, North 28th
Street and North 29th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
15. 190201 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Murphy INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Resolution authorizing the issuance of street occupancy permits to JP Cullen and Sons
Incorporated for demolition activities at 5100 West Chambers Street, also known as 3001
North 51st Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District.
16. 190202 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
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Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Highway Department, and the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation regarding litter pick up of areas within the highway right-of-way of the
Milwaukee County freeway system.
17. 190223 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Perez INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Resolution authorizing the Chief Information Officer to share fiber and provide network
connectivity at the expense of and for the use and benefit of United Community Center and
Carroll University.
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THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
18. 190193 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2019 rates of pay of offices and positions in the
City Service.
19. 190194 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2019 offices and positions in the City Service.
20. 190233 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
A substitute ordinance relating to the rates of pay and pay administration practices for
resident and non-resident employees.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
21. 181878 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 03/26/2019
Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
22. 190081 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 04/16/2019
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification
studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
23. 190152 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Communication from the City Clerk’s Office relative to amending the 2019 Positions
Ordinance.
24. 190166 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Coggs, Ald. INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Stamper and Ald. Perez
Communication from the Department of City Development relating to a proposed
Anti-Displacement Tax Fund Program.
25. 190188 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Positions
Ordinance to create a Leave Administrator Coordinator position to support FMLA
administration function for the City of Milwaukee.
26. 190225 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
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Communication from the Milwaukee Public Library relating to amending the 2019 Positions
Ordinance.
27. 190253 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division
amending the Positions Ordinance relative to adding various positions in the Health
Department.
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THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
28. 181368 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 12/18/2018
Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 2935 N. Richards Street,
in the 6th Aldermanic District to its former owner Patrick Marion Jr..
29. 181564 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 02/05/2019
Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 4709 N. 28th Street, in
the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Dorothy Guthrie (application made by
Tiffany Guthrie).
30. 181902 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Kovac, Ald. INTRODUCED ON: 03/26/2019
Johnson, Ald. Bauman, Ald. Dodd, Ald.
Murphy, Ald. Perez, Ald. Rainey, Ald.
Lewis and Ald. Hamilton
Substitute resolution supporting U.S. House Resolution 109 recognizing the duty of the
Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
31. 190047 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 04/16/2019
Substitute resolution relative to legislative bills.
32. 190076 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 04/16/2019
Substitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 5649 N. 34th Street, in
the 1st Aldermanic District to its former owner Before and After Rehab, LLC (Application
made by Before and After Rehab, LLC c/o Atty. Joseph Sherwenka).
33. 190156 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Resolution relating to the appeal of Calvin Jordan for property damage. (9th Aldermanic
District)
34. 190179 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Columbia St. Mary’s, Inc.
v. City of Milwaukee.
35. 190197 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Resolution authorizing payment of the settlement of claims raised by the Estate of Derek
Williams, Jr., by Sharday Rose, and Tanijah, Taliyah S., and Derek Williams, III.
36. 190198 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
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Resolution authorizing up to $2,050,000 of 2019 contingent borrowing for damages and
claims.
DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
37. 181395 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 12/18/2018
Resolution relating to the claim of attorney Alex L. Ottenheimer of Nielsen, Zehe & Antas,
P.C., on behalf of the Milwaukee Athletic Club, for Property Damage. (4th Aldermanic
District)
38. 181881 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 03/26/2019
Resolution relating to the appeal of Sheree Townsend for property damage. (2nd
Aldermanic District.)
39. 190108 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 04/16/2019
Resolution relating to the appeal of Tim Fritsch for property damage.
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THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
40. 190074 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
An ordinance relating to penalties for littering.
41. 190126 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
A substitute ordinance relating to parking controls.
42. 190127 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
A substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls.
43. 190224 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Witkowski INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
A substitute ordinance relating to chronic nuisance premises.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
44. 190059 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Resolution authorizing acceptance and funding the 2019-20 Anti-Heroin Task Force Grant.
45. 190141 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Resolution authorizing an Agreement for the 2018/19 Southeastern Wisconsin Regional
Task Force Program.
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
46. 181820 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 03/26/2019
Appointment of Denise Bartlett to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners by the
Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)
(Committee Vote: Three "ayes", zero "noes", one abstention, and one excused)
47. 190199 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Appointment of Ronnie Grace to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and
Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.
48. 190200 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Appointment of Natalie Hayden to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and
Sexual Assault by the Common Council President.
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THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
49. 190049 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Johnson INTRODUCED ON: 04/16/2019
Substitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed Planned Development
known as Greater Mt. Sinai Church of God in Christ to allow a freestanding sign at 5384
North 60th Street, located on the east side of North 60th Street, south of West Custer
Avenue, in the 2nd Aldermanic District.
50. 190056 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Donovan INTRODUCED ON: 04/16/2019
Substitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed Planned Development
known as Miller Compressing for consolidation of a portion of operations into a new
building proposed to be located at 1800-1942 West Bruce Street, on the north side of West
Pierce Street, west of South 16th Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District.
51. 190094 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 04/16/2019
Resolution relating to an exception from the eligibility requirements of the Compliance Loan
Program.
52. 190163 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Stamper INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Substitute resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the
City-owned tax deed property at 5033-5035 West Center Street, in the 15th Aldermanic
District.
53. 190165 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Hamilton INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Substitute resolution approving the City of Milwaukee’s acquisition of the property at
3100-3120 West Capitol Drive from SMS Investment Group, LLC, in the 1st Aldermanic
District.
54. 190186 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Stamper, Ald. INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Perez and Ald. Rainey
Resolution approving a Commercial Parking Lot Beautification Pilot Program.
55. 190206 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Bauman INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Resolution approving a Land Disposition Report authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax
deed property at 3405 West St. Paul Avenue and allocating funds from the Housing
Infrastructure Preservation Fund for the preservation and repair of said property, in the 4th
Aldermanic District.
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THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
56. 181918 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Coggs INTRODUCED ON: 03/26/2019
Substitute resolution relating to the inclusion of Girls’ Day at City Hall as a participating
recipient of donations in future City Combined Giving campaigns.
57. 190204 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Stamper INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Substitute resolution relating to the use and allocation of Community Development Block
Grant 2019 reprogramming funds.
58. 190205 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Stamper INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Substitute resolution relating to the use and allocation of HOME Investment Partnership
2019 reprogramming funds.
59. 190207 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Coggs INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Substitute resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $2,200 from the MKE Community
Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account for the 2019 Heal the Hood event.
60. 190218 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Coggs INTRODUCED ON: 05/07/2019
Substitute resolution establishing the HaRUNbee Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes as
an official City of Milwaukee event, and authorizing the City Clerk’s Office to manage the
event, solicit and accept contributions to fund the event and to make expenditures to fund
the event.
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
61. 181831 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 03/26/2019
Reappointment of Lincoln Fowler to the East Side Architectural Review Board by the
Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
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RECCOMENDED FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
62. 190287 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Perez INTRODUCED ON: 05/29/2019
Resolution approving final certified survey maps.
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