FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

City Hall City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Meeting Minutes FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE ALD. NIK KOVAC, CHAIR Ald. Joe Dudzik, Vice-ChairAld. Ashanti Hamilton, Ald. Milele A. Coggs, and Ald. Terry L. Witkowski Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456, clee@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jim Carroll;, 286-8679, jcarro@milwaukee.gov Wednesday, October 29, 2014 9:00 AM Room 301-B, 3rd Fl., City Hall Meeting convened at 9:29 a.m. Present 5 - Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs, Witkowski Individuals also present: Martin Matson, Comptroller Mark Nicolini, Budget and Management Director Jim Carroll, Legislative Reference Bureau 1. 140988 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers and equipment requests. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Ald. Hamilton moved to hold in committee the vacancy request line item of 50 police officer positions under the police department in Schedule A of the Vacancy Agenda. (Prevailed 4-1) No - Dudzik Individual appearing: David Schroeder, Department of City Development A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Communication to Finance be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 2. 140990 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or contract amendments. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual appearing: Rhonda Kelsey, City Purchasing Director City of Milwaukee Page 1 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes October 29, 2014 COMMITTEE Ald. Dudzik moved to hold in committee. (Failed 1-3) A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Communication to Finance be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 1- Dudzik No 3- Kovac, Hamilton and Witkowski Excused 1- Coggs A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication to Finance be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Kovac, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs Abstain 1- Dudzik 3. 140989 Communication from the Department of Administration informing the Finance and Personnel Committee of waivers granted for certain single or sole source contracts or contract amendments Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Communication to Finance be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 1- Dudzik No 3- Kovac, Hamilton and Witkowski Excused 1- Coggs A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Communication to Finance be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Kovac, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs Abstain 1- Dudzik 4. 140991 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual appearing: Andrea Knickerbocker, Department of Employee Relations A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 2 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes October 29, 2014 COMMITTEE Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 5. 140950 Substitute resolution authorizing the acceptance and funding of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grant from the Department of Health and Human Services through the Community Development Grants Administration. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individuals appearing: Darlene Hayes, Community Development Grants Administration Jennifer Frey, Community Development Grants Administration A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 1- Dudzik No 3- Kovac, Hamilton and Witkowski Excused 1- Coggs A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 6. 140966 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Empowering Families Milwaukee Grant from the United Way of Greater Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individuals appearing: Yvette Rowe, Health Department Jill Radowicz, Health Department A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 7. 140517 Substitute resolution approving Phase II of the Milwaukee Civic City of Milwaukee Page 3 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes October 29, 2014 COMMITTEE Partnership Initiative. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy and Ald. Kovac Individuals appearing: Eric Pearson, Budget Office Sharon Robinson, Department of Administration Director Ald. Michael Murphy, 10th Aldermanic District & Common Council President Margaret Daun, City Attorney's Office Ald. Coggs joined the committee at 9:47 a.m. Ald. Murphy added as lead sponsor to the file. A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 1- Dudzik No 4- Kovac, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 8. 140518 A substitute ordinance relating to code provisions implementing the Milwaukee civic partnership initiative. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy and Ald. Kovac Individuals appearing: Eric Pearson, Budget Office Sharon Robinson, Department of Administration Director Ald. Michael Murphy, 10th Aldermanic District & Common Council President Margaret Daun, City Attorney's Office Ald. Murphy added as lead sponsor to the file. A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 1- Dudzik No 4- Kovac, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 9. 140609 A substitute charter ordinance relating to charter provisions implementing the Milwaukee civic partnership initiative. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy and Ald. Kovac City of Milwaukee Page 4 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes October 29, 2014 COMMITTEE Individuals appearing: Eric Pearson, Budget Office Sharon Robinson, Department of Administration Director Ald. Michael Murphy, 10th Aldermanic District & Common Council President Margaret Daun, City Attorney's Office Ald. Murphy added as lead sponsor to the file. A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Charter Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 1- Dudzik No 4- Kovac, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Charter Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 10. 140968 Resolution relating to the expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue. (Special Purpose Account - Firemen’s Relief Fund) Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 11. 141029 Resolution relating to expenditure of funds to be reimbursed by greater than anticipated revenue. (Damages and Claims Fund). Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual appearing: Richard Withers, City Attorney's Office A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 12. 140992 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2014 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service. City of Milwaukee Page 5 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes October 29, 2014 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 13. 140993 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2014 offices and positions in the City Service. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 14. 140994 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 1- Dudzik Meeting recessed at 10:29 a.m. Meeting reconvened at 10:37 a.m. PLEASE NOTE: If action is taken on the following items, they will be referred to the November 7, 2014 Common Council - Budget Adoption Meeting. 15. 140895 A substitute ordinance relating to food license fees and regulations. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individuals appearing: Joe'Mar Hooper, Health Department Angela Hagy, Health Department Eric Pearson, Budget Office A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Ordinance be City of Milwaukee Page 6 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes October 29, 2014 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 16. 140889 Substitute resolution relating to creation of the Compete Milwaukee plan. Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Murphy, Ald. Wade, Ald. Bauman, Ald. Kovac, Ald. Witkowski, Ald. Stamper , Ald. Puente and Ald. Bohl Individuals appearing: Leslie Silletti, Mayor's Office Earl Buford, Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB) Ald. Hamilton moved to amend the file and Exhibit B within the file by adding "Transform Milwaukee Jobs (TMJ) Collaborative Host Worksite Agreement", provided by Ms. Silletti. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 140889 Substitute resolution relating to creation of the Compete Milwaukee plan. Sponsors: Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Murphy, Ald. Wade, Ald. Bauman, Ald. Kovac, Ald. Witkowski, Ald. Stamper , Ald. Puente and Ald. Bohl A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton and Witkowski No 0 Excused 1- Coggs 17. 140901 Substitute resolution establishing the STRONG Homes Loan Program to be administered by the Department of City Development. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy, Ald. Bohl, Ald. Bauman, Ald. Perez and Ald. Kovac Individuals appearing: Aaron Szopinski, Housing Policy Director Mario Higgins, Housing Outreach Director Maria Prioletta, Department of City Development Ald. James Bohl, 5th Aldermanic District Ald. Michael Murphy, 10 Aldermanic District & Common Council President A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski City of Milwaukee Page 7 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes October 29, 2014 COMMITTEE No 0 A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Resolution be RECONSIDERED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 Individuals appearing: Aaron Szopinski, Housing Policy Director Maria Prioletta, Department of City Development Ald. Michael Murphy, 10 Aldermanic District & Common Council President Ald. Robert Bauman listed as lead sponsor. Ald. Coggs moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 4-1) A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 1- Dudzik 140901 Substitute resolution establishing the STRONG Homes Loan Program to be administered by the Department of City Development. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman, Ald. Murphy, Ald. Bohl, Ald. Perez and Ald. Kovac A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 1- Dudzik 18. 140897 Resolution establishing a Challenge Grant Fund to support activities under the Strong Neighborhoods Plan to be administered by the Department of City Development. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy, Ald. Bohl, Ald. Bauman, Ald. Perez, Ald. Kovac and Ald. Hamilton Individuals appearing: Aaron Szopinski, Housing Policy Director Mario Higgins, Housing Outreach Director Maria Prioletta, Department of City Development Ald. Michael Murphy, 10 Aldermanic District & Common Council President Ald. Hamilton added as a cosponsor. A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski City of Milwaukee Page 8 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes October 29, 2014 COMMITTEE No 1- Dudzik 19. 140898 Resolution establishing a Foreclosed Commercial Property Renovation Fund. Sponsors: Ald. Perez and Ald. Bauman Individuals appearing: Aaron Szopinski, Housing Policy Director Mario Higgins, Housing Outreach Director Martha Brown, Department of City Development A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 20. 110740 A substitute charter ordinance relating to member pension contributions for certain city employes and elected officials. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual appearing: Ellen Tangen, City Attorney's Office Ald. Hamilton moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute B. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Charter Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 110740 A substitute charter ordinance relating to member pension contributions for certain city employes and elected officials. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Charter Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 21. 140877 A substitute ordinance increasing various fees and forfeitures. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Individual appearing: Eric Pearson, Budget Office City of Milwaukee Page 9 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes October 29, 2014 COMMITTEE A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye 2- Dudzik and Hamilton No 3- Kovac, Coggs and Witkowski A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 1- Dudzik 22. 140906 Resolution establishing the 2015 Local Sewerage Charge. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 1- Dudzik 23. 140908 Resolution establishing the 2015 Equivalent Residential Unit and 2015 Equivalent Residential Unit Rate used in calculation of the Storm Water Management Charge. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 1- Dudzik 24. 140878 Resolution establishing the 2015 solid waste charge. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 1- Dudzik 25. 140879 Resolution approving the 2015 monthly and quarterly solid waste collection charges for multi-unit dwellings with 5 or more units. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following City of Milwaukee Page 10 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes October 29, 2014 COMMITTEE vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 1- Dudzik 26. 140874 Resolution establishing the 2015 local snow and ice removal cost recovery charge. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 1- Dudzik 27. 140624 A substitute ordinance determining the offices and positions in the various departments, bureaus, boards and commissions in the City Service. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Ordinance be RECONSIDERED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 28. 140625 A substitute ordinance to make uniform the rates of pay of offices and positions in the City service. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 11 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes October 29, 2014 COMMITTEE 29. 140900 Resolution effectuating provisions of the 2015 adopted city budget relating to the use of $10,400,000 in the Employer’s Reserve Fund to offset employer paid contributions by the city to the Employes’ Retirement System. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 30. 140905 Resolution authorizing a further Tax Stabilization Fund withdrawal for 2015. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Resolution be REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 31. 140896 Resolution authorizing a payment from the 2014 Parking Fund to the 2015 Debt Service Fund to pay principal and interest for various parking projects. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 32. 140902 Resolution relative to establishing the rate of taxation for 2015 budget purposes as computed by the Commissioner of Assessments of the City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Resolution be REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 12 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes October 29, 2014 COMMITTEE 33. 140907 Resolution directing and authorizing use of the Parking Fund and the Permanent Improvement Fund (Permanent Improvement Parking Account). Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Kovac, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 1- Dudzik 34. 140899 Resolution directing implementation of mandatory furloughs for sworn employees. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Kovac, Hamilton and Coggs No 2- Dudzik and Witkowski 35. 140362 Communication from the Milwaukee Public Schools relating to the tax levy for the City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. WITKOWSKI that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 36. 140784 Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to the Revised Estimated 2014 and the Estimated 2015 Shared Revenue and Expenditure Restraint. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 37. 140928 Communication from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue relating to state aid payments due to exempted business computers from City of Milwaukee Page 13 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes October 29, 2014 COMMITTEE being subject to property taxes. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. DUDZIK that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 38. 140941 Communication from the Wisconsin Division of Transportation Investment Management relating to the 2015 General Transportation Aids and Connecting Highway Aids Estimates. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Kovac, Dudzik, Hamilton, Coggs and Witkowski No 0 Meeting adjourned at 11:58 a.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar. City of Milwaukee Page 14