COMMON COUNCIL
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · September 4, 2019
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
COMMON COUNCIL
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 9:00 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl., City Hall
The meeting was called to order by 10:10 a.m.
Ald. Spiker present as a member after his inauguration and swearing into office.
Present: 15 - Hamilton
Johnson
Kovac
Bauman
Dodd
Coggs
Rainey
Donovan
Lewis
Murphy
Borkowski
Perez
Spiker
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 July 30, 2019? There being none, the minutes of the
meeting were approved without objection.
COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
1. 190790 Communications from the City Clerk relating to various
commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed
by the Common Council.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
2. 190561 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee
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relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
3. 190341 Resolution to authorize the City Attorney to serve and file an offer of
judgment in the amount of $400,000 in the case of Sterling D. Brown v.
City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No. 18-C-0922
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be ADOPTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye, 12 - Ald.Hamilton, Ald.Johnson, Ald.Kovac, Ald.Bauman, Ald.Dodd, Ald.Rainey,
Ald.Lewis, Ald.Murphy, Ald.Perez, Ald.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 2- Ald.Donovan Ald.Borkowski
Abstain, 1- Ald.Coggs
Communications from City officers were read and ordered on file without objection.
MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION OR APPROVAL
4. 190706 Motion amending the schedule of regular meetings of the Finance and
Personnel Committee for the year 2019.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Motion-Immediate Adoption 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.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
5. 190733 Resolution authorizing acceptance of an unsolicited offer to purchase
from Pastors United Community Advocacy, Inc. for the City-owned tax
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deed property located at 4370-A North 29th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic
District.
Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution-Immediate Adoption
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.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
6. 190734 Resolution authorizing acceptance of an unsolicited offer to purchase
from Pastors United Community Advocacy, Inc. for the City-owned tax
deed property located at 5361 North 49th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic
District.
Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution-Immediate Adoption
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.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
7. 190739 Resolution authorizing acceptance of an unsolicited offer to purchase
from Ezekiel Community Development Corporation for the City-owned tax
deed property located at 2927-2929 North 26th Street, in the 7th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Rainey
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution-Immediate Adoption
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.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
No, 0
8. 190792 Resolution approving final certified survey maps.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Donovan, Ald. Johnson, Ald. Perez and Ald. Zielinski
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution-Immediate Adoption
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.Spiker, Ald.Zielinski Ald.Stamper
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No, 0
Announcements were made.
There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:31 a.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, September 4, 2019 9:00 AM Common Council Chambers, 3rd Fl., City Hall
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 Scott P. Spiker, 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; Vacant, Vice-Chair
Judiciary and Legislation, Ald. Borkowski, Chair; Ald. Johnson, 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. 190790 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 09/04/2019
Communications from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory
resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.
THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
2. 190561 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 07/09/2019
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to licenses.
This file may be referred from a special meeting of the Licenses Committee to be
held at 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, in the Common Council
Chamber.
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.
THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
3. 190341 SPONSORED BY: THE CHAIR INTRODUCED ON: 05/29/2019
Resolution to authorize the City Attorney to serve and file an offer of judgment in the
amount of $400,000 in the case of Sterling D. Brown v. City of Milwaukee, et al., Case No.
18-C-0922
This file may be referred from a special meeting of the Judiciary and Legislation
Committee to be held at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, beginning at
8:30 a.m.
MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION OR APPROVAL
4. 190706 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Coggs INTRODUCED ON: 09/04/2019
Motion amending the schedule of regular meetings of the Finance and Personnel
Committee for the year 2019.
5. 190733 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Hamilton INTRODUCED ON: 09/04/2019
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Resolution authorizing acceptance of an unsolicited offer to purchase from Pastors United
Community Advocacy, Inc. for the City-owned tax deed property located at 4370-A North
29th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District.
6. 190734 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Hamilton INTRODUCED ON: 09/04/2019
Resolution authorizing acceptance of an unsolicited offer to purchase from Pastors United
Community Advocacy, Inc. for the City-owned tax deed property located at 5361 North
49th Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District.
7. 190739 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Rainey INTRODUCED ON: 09/04/2019
Resolution authorizing acceptance of an unsolicited offer to purchase from Ezekiel
Community Development Corporation for the City-owned tax deed property located at
2927-2929 North 26th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District.
8. 190792 SPONSORED BY: Ald. Coggs, Ald. INTRODUCED ON: 09/04/2019
Donovan, Ald. Johnson, Ald. Perez and
Ald. Zielinski
Resolution approving final certified survey maps.
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