FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · July 22, 2020
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. MICHAEL J. MURPHY, CHAIR
Ald. Scott Spiker, Vice-Chair
Ald. Nik Kovac, Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa, and Ald. Milele A.
Coggs
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Dana Zelazny, 286-8679,
dana.zelazny@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via
the City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable - or on the Internet at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel".
Meeting convened at 9:14 a.m.
Present 5 - Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, Coggs
Also present:
Aycha Sawa, Comptroller
Dennis Yaccarino, Budget & Management Director
Dana Zelazny, Legislative Reference Bureau
1. 200394 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund
transfers and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Mark Rohlfing, Fire Chief
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication to Finance be
APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
2. 200396 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
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Appearing:
Rhonda Kelsey, City Purchasing
James MacGillis, Police Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication to Finance be
PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
3. 200397 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
4. 200398 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or
administration corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
5. 200438 Communication relating to the Department of Employee Relations
replacing the Election Services Manager with a Deputy Director with
position authority and determining job classification and salary.
Sponsors: Ald. Johnson and Ald. Lewis
Appearing:
Andrea Knickerbocker, Dept. of Employee Relations
Pres. Cavalier Johnson, 2nd Ald. Dist.
Claire Woodall-Voggs, Election Commission
Ald. Chantia Lewis, 9th Ald. Dist.
Ald. Lewis added as a cosponsor.
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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- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
6. 200297 A substitute charter ordinance relating to the deadline by which the mayor
is required to submit his or her proposed executive budget.
Sponsors: Ald. Rainey
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Charter Ordinance be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
7. 191859 Substitute resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against a certain
parcel bearing a tax key number on the 2019 tax roll, plus interest and
special charges applicable, if appropriate.
Sponsors: Ald. Donovan
Appearing:
Eduardo Loera, New Life Apostolic Church
Peter Bronek, Assessor's Office
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL
OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
8. 200448 Resolution relative to acceptance and expenditure of the Center for Tech
and Civic Life (“CTCL”) grant for planning and implementing a safe and
secure election administration in the City of Milwaukee in accordance
with the Wisconsin Safe Voting Plan 2020.
Sponsors: Ald. Johnson, Ald. Murphy, Ald. Lewis, Ald. Spiker, Ald. Kovac, Ald.
Zamarripa and Ald. Coggs
Appearing:
Pres. Cavalier Johnson, 2nd Ald. Dist.
Claire Woodall-Voggs, Election Commission
Ald. Chantia Lewis, 9th Ald. Dist.
Ald. Murphy, Lewis, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs added as cosponsors.
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
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No 0
9. 200403 Substitute resolution to increase grantor share appropriation authority for
2020.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
10. 200252 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the
Bioterrorism Grant - Focus CRI (Cities Readiness Initiative) from the
State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Nicholas Bolden, Health Dept.
Nick Tomaro, Health Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
11. 200253 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Public
Health Preparedness (CDC) Grant from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Nicholas Bolden, Health Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
12. 200258 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Wisconsin
Well Woman Program Grant from the State of Wisconsin - Department of
Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Nicholas Bolden, Health Dept.
Lisa Phillips, Health Dept.
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A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
13. 200330 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the
2020-2021 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) - Building and
Strengthening Epidemiology, Laboratory and Health Information Systems
Capacity grant from the Department of Health Services, Division of
Public Health(DHS/DPH).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Nicholas Bolden, Health Dept.
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
14. 200399 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2020 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 RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
15. 200400 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2020 offices and positions in
the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
16. 200420 Reappointment of Renee Joos as Employee Benefits Director by the
Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Renee Joos, Dept. of Employee Relations
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A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
17. 200422 Reappointment of Nicole Fleck as Labor Negotiator by the Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Nicole Fleck, Dept. of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. SPIKER that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
18. 200276 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
the status of contract negotiations with the Milwaukee Police Association
and the Milwaukee Police Supervisors Organization.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
Appearing:
Nicole Fleck, Dept. of Employee Relations
Ald. Kovac moved that the Finance and Personnel Committee convene into closed
session, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conducting
specified public business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed
session.
Ayes - Coggs, Zamarripa, Kovac, Spiker, Murphy
The committee convened into closed session at 11:04 a.m.
Present - Coggs, Zamarripa, Kovac, Spiker, Murphy
Also present:
Nicole Fleck, Dept. of Employee Relations
Dennis Yaccarino, Budget Office
Aycha Sawa, Comptroller
Dana Zelazny, Legislative Reference Bureau
Bryan Rynders, Budget Office
Myra Edwards, Mayor's Office
Ald. Kovac moved that the committee reconvene into open session. (Prevailed 5-0)
The committee reconvened into open session at 11:33 a.m
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 5- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa and Coggs
No 0
19. 200275 Communication from the Department of Administration - Information
Technology Management Division relating to broadband access in the
City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
Appearing:
David Henke, Information and Technology Management Division
Ald. Zamarripa left the committee at 11:45 a.m.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Murphy, Spiker and Coggs
No 0
Excused 2- Kovac and Zamarripa
20. 200143 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to the
Public Engagement in Budgeting Program.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
Appearing:
Sharon Robinson, Dept. of Administration
William Christianson, Budget Office
Stephen Adams
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Murphy, Spiker and Coggs
No 0
Excused 2- Kovac and Zamarripa
21. 200441 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to a Department of
Employee Relations Hiring Process Review.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
James Gray, Comptroller's Office
Kristin Urban, Dept. of Employee Relations
Maria Monteagudo, Dept. of Employee Relations
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
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Aye 4- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zamarripa
22. 200440 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Semi-Annual
Report of Audit Activities.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Charles Roedel, Comptroller's Office
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zamarripa
The following file may be placed on file as no longer necessary:
23. 200192 Reappointment of Maria Monteagudo as the Employee Relations
Director by the Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Murphy, Spiker, Kovac and Coggs
No 0
Excused 1- Zamarripa
Meeting adjourned at 1:23 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 Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Agenda
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
ALD. MICHAEL J. MURPHY, CHAIR
Ald. Scott Spiker, Vice-Chair
Ald. Nik Kovac, Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa, and Ald. Milele A.
Coggs
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232; Fax: 286-3456,
clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Dana Zelazny, 286-8679,
dana.zelazny@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via
the City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable - or on the Internet at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel".
1. 200394 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and
Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers
and equipment requests.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 200396 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
3. 200397 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 200398 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to
amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or
administration corrections.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 200438 Communication relating to the Department of Employee Relations
replacing the Election Services Manager with a Deputy Director with
position authority and determining job classification and salary.
Sponsors: Ald. Johnson
6. 200297 A substitute charter ordinance relating to the deadline by which the mayor
is required to submit his or her proposed executive budget.
Sponsors: Ald. Rainey
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7. 191859 Substitute resolution cancelling real estate taxes levied against a certain
parcel bearing a tax key number on the 2019 tax roll, plus interest and
special charges applicable, if appropriate.
Sponsors: Ald. Donovan
-May be referred from the Judiciary and Legislation Committee
8. 200448 Resolution relative to acceptance and expenditure of the Center for Tech
and Civic Life (“CTCL”) grant for planning and implementing a safe and
secure election administration in the City of Milwaukee in accordance with
the Wisconsin Safe Voting Plan 2020.
Sponsors: Ald. Johnson
-May be referred from the Judiciary and Legislation Committee
9. 200403 Substitute resolution to increase grantor share appropriation authority for
2020.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 200252 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Bioterrorism
Grant - Focus CRI (Cities Readiness Initiative) from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
11. 200253 Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Public
Health Preparedness (CDC) Grant from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
12. 200258 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Wisconsin
Well Woman Program Grant from the State of Wisconsin - Department of
Health Services.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
13. 200330 Resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the 2020-2021
Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) - Building and
Strengthening Epidemiology, Laboratory and Health Information Systems
Capacity grant from the Department of Health Services, Division of Public
Health(DHS/DPH).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
-May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee
14. 200399 An ordinance to further amend the 2020 rates of pay of offices and
positions in the City Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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15. 200400 An ordinance to further amend the 2020 offices and positions in the City
Service.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 200420 Reappointment of Renee Joos as Employee Benefits Director by the
Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Those wishing to comment on this item are encouraged to use the City’s eComment
system available by accessing this agenda at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar, in
writing by mail to Office of the Common Council – City Clerk, 200 E. Wells St., Room
205, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, or by e-mailing the staff assistant of this committee at the
address listed above. Those wishing to provide oral testimony will be asked to do so by
phone or internet and are asked to contact the staff assistant listed above for necessary
information. Please make such requests no later than one business day prior to the
start of the meeting.
17. 200422 Reappointment of Nicole Fleck as Labor Negotiator by the Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Those wishing to comment on this item are encouraged to use the City’s eComment
system available by accessing this agenda at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar, in
writing by mail to Office of the Common Council – City Clerk, 200 E. Wells St., Room
205, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, or by e-mailing the staff assistant of this committee at the
address listed above. Those wishing to provide oral testimony will be asked to do so by
phone or internet and are asked to contact the staff assistant listed above for necessary
information. Please make such requests no later than one business day prior to the
start of the meeting.
18. 200276 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to the
status of contract negotiations with the Milwaukee Police Association and
the Milwaukee Police Supervisors Organization.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
The Finance and Personnel Committee may convene into closed session, pursuant to s.
19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of conducting specified public business
whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The committee
may then reconvene into open session for the regular meeting agenda.
19. 200275 Communication from the Department of Administration - Information
Technology Management Division relating to broadband access in the City
of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
20. 200143 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to the
Public Engagement in Budgeting Program.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
21. 200441 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to a Department of
Employee Relations Hiring Process Review.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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22. 200440 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the Semi-Annual
Report of Audit Activities.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
The following file may be placed on file as no longer necessary:
23. 200192 Reappointment of Maria Monteagudo as the Employee Relations Director
by the Mayor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
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