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FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Regular Meeting

Milwaukee, WI · February 2, 2022

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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, Tea Norfolk , 286-8012, tea.norfolk@milwaukee.gov Wednesday, February 2, 2022 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall This is also 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 https://city.milwaukee.gov/cityclerk/CityChannel. Meeting convened at 9:07 a.m. Present 4 - Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, Coggs Excused 1 - Murphy Also present: Dennis Yaccarino, Budget & Management Director Aycha Sawa, Comptroller Tea Norfolk, LRB Fiscal Planning Specialist Joshua Benson, Deputy Comptroller 1. 211526 Resolution relating to the adjustment of allocations for the first tranche of American Rescue Plan Act funds. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Spiker, Kovac, and Zamarripa No 0 Excused 2- Murphy, and Coggs 2. 211522 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers and equipment requests. City of Milwaukee Page 1 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes February 2, 2022 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Danielle Wrobleski, MPL Tawauna Swanigan, City Attorney's Office Patrick Pauly, DPW-Water Works A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication to Finance be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 3. 211523 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or contract amendments. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Rhonda Kelsey, DOA-City Purchasing A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Communication to Finance be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 4. 211524 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 Appearing: Rhonda Kelsey, DOA-City Purchasing A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication to Finance be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 5. 211569 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to increase the percentage increase for Water Repair Workers assigned to operate the Hydro-Vac equipment in the Department of Public Works - Water Works. City of Milwaukee Page 2 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes February 2, 2022 COMMITTEE Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Sarah Trotter, DER Patrick Pauly, DPW-Water Works A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 6. 211534 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or administrative corrections. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Sarah Trotter, DER 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- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 7. 211478 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a FY2021 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 8. 210848 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED City of Milwaukee Page 3 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes February 2, 2022 COMMITTEE FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 9. 211418 Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a 2022 Wisconsin Department of Justice Beat Patrol Program Grant. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 10. 211558 Communication from the Police Department amending the Positions Ordinance to add one position of Community Relations and Engagement Director. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Veronica Rudychev, MPD A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 11. 211474 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relative to adding or removing positions in the Office of African American Affairs, Community Development Grant Administration, and the Mayor’s Office. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Ald. Coggs said she would hold the provisions relating to the Early Childhood Program Director. 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- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs City of Milwaukee Page 4 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes February 2, 2022 COMMITTEE No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 12. 211566 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relative to administrative or technical corrections. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 13. 211411 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to issue a request for proposal for administration of the City’s health and prescription drug benefits. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Renee Joos, DER A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 14. 211412 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to issue a request for proposal for dental insurance benefits for City employees. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Renee Joos, DER A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs No 0 Excused 1- Murphy City of Milwaukee Page 5 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes February 2, 2022 COMMITTEE 15. 211540 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the 2022 Annual Audit Work Plan Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: Charles Roedel, Comptroller-Audit Division Mr. Roedel gave a presentation. A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 16. 211166 A substitute ordinance relating to paid parental leave for city employees. Sponsors: Ald. Dimitrijevic, Ald. Zamarripa, Ald. Coggs, Ald. Perez and Ald. Kovac Appearing: Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic, 14th Ald. Dist. Makda Fessahaye, DER Chris Hillard, LRB Nicole Fleck, DER Public testimony in support: Alicia Rodriguez Ellen Bravo, Family Values That Work Ald. Kovac moved that the Finance and Personnel Committee may convene into closed session, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(e) and (g), Wis. Stats., for the purposes conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, and conferring with the City Attorney who will render oral or written advice with respect to litigation in which the City is or is likely to become involved. Ayes 3 - Coggs, Kovac, Spiker No 1 - Zamarripa Excused 1 - Murphy The committee convened into closed session at 11:04 a.m. Present 4 - Coggs, Zamarripa, Kovac, Spiker Excused 1 - Murphy Also present: Joshua Benson, Deputy Comptroller Dennis Yaccarino, Budget & Management Director Tea Norfolk, LRB Fiscal Planning Specialist City of Milwaukee Page 6 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes February 2, 2022 COMMITTEE Appearing: Nicole Fleck, DER Ald. Kovac moved that the Finance and Personnel Committee reconvene into open session. (Prevailed 4-0) The committee reconvened into open session at 11:17 a.m. Ald. Kovac moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute E. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 211166 A substitute ordinance relating to paid parental leave for city employees. Sponsors: Ald. Dimitrijevic, Ald. Zamarripa, Ald. Coggs, Ald. Perez and Ald. Kovac A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs No 1- Spiker Excused 1- Murphy 17. 210977 A substitute ordinance relating to funeral leave for city employees. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs Appearing: Makda Fessahaye, DER A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 18. 201537 Substitute resolution to ratify and confirm the final agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Police Association. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Appearing: City of Milwaukee Page 7 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes February 2, 2022 COMMITTEE Nicole Fleck, DER A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 19. 211535 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2022 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 RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 20. 211533 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2022 offices and positions in the City Service. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Ald. Coggs moved to amend the file by deleting the provisions related to the Early Childhood Program Director position being moved from the Mayor's Office to DOA-CDGA. (Prevailed 4-0) A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 211533 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2022 offices and positions in the City Service. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs No 0 Excused 1- Murphy City of Milwaukee Page 8 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Minutes February 2, 2022 COMMITTEE 21. 210871 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Spiker, Kovac, Zamarripa, and Coggs No 0 Excused 1- Murphy Meeting adjourned at 11:25 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. City of Milwaukee Page 9

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, Tea Norfolk , 286-8012, tea.norfolk@milwaukee.gov Wednesday, February 2, 2022 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall This is also 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 https://city.milwaukee.gov/cityclerk/CityChannel. 1. 211526 Resolution relating to the adjustment of allocations for the first tranche of American Rescue Plan Act funds. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 2. 211522 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Analysis Division regarding vacancy requests, fund transfers and equipment requests. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 3. 211523 Communication from the Department of Administration relating to approval of changes to certain single or sole source contracts or contract amendments. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 4. 211524 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 5. 211569 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary Ordinance to increase the percentage increase for Water Repair Workers assigned to operate the Hydro-Vac equipment in the Department of Public Works - Water Works. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 1 Printed on 1/31/2022 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Agenda February 2, 2022 COMMITTEE 6. 211534 Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relative to clerical or administrative corrections. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 7. 211478 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a FY2021 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy -May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee 8. 210848 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Sponsors: THE CHAIR -May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee 9. 211418 Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a 2022 Wisconsin Department of Justice Beat Patrol Program Grant. Sponsors: THE CHAIR -May be referred from the Public Safety and Health Committee 10. 211558 Communication from the Police Department amending the Positions Ordinance to add one position of Community Relations and Engagement Director. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 11. 211474 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relative to adding or removing positions in the Office of African American Affairs, Community Development Grant Administration, and the Mayor’s Office. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 12. 211566 Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relative to administrative or technical corrections. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 13. 211411 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to issue a request for proposal for administration of the City’s health and prescription drug benefits. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 2 Printed on 1/31/2022 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Agenda February 2, 2022 COMMITTEE 14. 211412 Substitute resolution authorizing the Department of Employee Relations to issue a request for proposal for dental insurance benefits for City employees. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 15. 211540 Communication from the City Comptroller relating to the 2022 Annual Audit Work Plan Sponsors: THE CHAIR 16. 211166 A substitute ordinance relating to paid parental leave for city employees. Sponsors: Ald. Dimitrijevic, Ald. Zamarripa, Ald. Coggs, Ald. Perez and Ald. Kovac The Finance and Personnel Committee may convene into closed session, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(e) and (g), Wis. Stats., for the purposes conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, and conferring with the City Attorney who will render oral or written advice with respect to litigation in which the City is or is likely to become involved. The committee may then reconvene into open session for the regular agenda. 17. 210977 A substitute ordinance relating to funeral leave for city employees. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs 18. 201537 Substitute resolution to ratify and confirm the final agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Police Association. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 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 agenda. 19. 211535 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2022 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 20. 211533 A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2022 offices and positions in the City Service. Sponsors: THE CHAIR 21. 210871 Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel. Sponsors: THE CHAIR This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25. City of Milwaukee Page 3 Printed on 1/31/2022 FINANCE & PERSONNEL Meeting Agenda February 2, 2022 COMMITTEE In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of the following committees: Community and Economic Development, Finance and Personnel, Judiciary and Legislation, Licenses, Public Safety and Health, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development, and/or Steering and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on whether the presence of one or more of the Common Council member results in a quorum of the Common Council or any of the above committees, and, if there is a quorum of another committee, whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee’s realm of authority. In the event that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will be taken at the simultaneous meeting. Times for specific agenda items are estimations. If items cannot be heard at their specified times, they will be heard as soon as practicable thereafter. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For assistance contact the Legislative Services ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing to Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202. City Hall and the Zeidler Municipal Building are accessible by "The Hop" City Hall Stations, the MCTS Green Line, Gold Line, 14, 15, 19, 30, 33, and 57 bus routes. Visit https://www.ridemcts.com/ for more information. Bike racks are available on Water Street, Market Street, and Broadway, and a Bublr Bike Share station is located on the northeast corner of Kilbourn Avenue and Water Street. Limited parking for persons attending meetings is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at the Milwaukee Center on the southwest corner of Kilbourn Avenue and Water Street. Parking tickets must be validated in the first floor Information Booth in City Hall. Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code are required to register with the City Clerk's License Division. Lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying. City of Milwaukee Page 4 Printed on 1/31/2022